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Top-Rated Electricians in Columbus - Updated Nov 2026

Avatar for Edison Electric, Inc.
Edison Electric, Inc.
4.8(
162
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Electric Vehicle Charging Station Installation - Materials Not ProvidedCeiling Fan - InstallElectric Vehicle Charging Station Installation - Materials Provided by Consumer+2 more

Serving Columbus, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2007

Warranties offered

Small jobs welcome

"Edison electric did five projects for me in less than one day. They showed up, all three of them, and completed the jobs as I requested. Always asking for my thoughts and showing me the best way to accomplish them. They were very professional and cleaned up after themselves. I will be using Edison Electric on future improvements I have planned for later. I will recommend Edison to everyone."
Restoring power to electric mast
Damaged Electric Mast Repairs
Service Upgrade Minneapolis
Electrical Panel Tune-up
Warehouse on Wheels

+5

Response time1 day
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Nordeast Electric, Inc.
4.7(
153
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Electrical Wiring or Panel UpgradeElectrical Wiring or Panel Upgrade - For Business

Serving Columbus, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1977

Small jobs welcome

Credit card accepted

"NE Electric was the first to call me back after submitting the servicemagic request. They were actually able to schedule an appointment for the same day I made the request, which was terrific. The electrician that completed the project was very friendly, helpful, and did a quick and clean job. The prices were competitive to other bids received. I will definitely go with Nordeast Electric in the future."
Response time1 day
Response rate88%
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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Harrison Electric, Inc.
4.4(
560
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Electric Vehicle Charging Station Installation - Materials Not ProvidedElectrical Switches, Outlets & Fixtures - Install or RepairElectrical Wiring or Panel Upgrade+2 more

Serving Columbus, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1985

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Shout out to Kevin he was on time, very courteous, knew exactly what I needed and was quick about it. Checked and updated older electrical panel in a loft and inspected and tweaked outlets. On board to install fixtures which were delayed and so I had to make another appointment. All good. I recommended to friends and family. Pricing very fair and will go-to anytime I need further electrical services."
duplex receptacle
22 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by83%of homeowners
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Go Electric
5.0(
19
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Electric Vehicle Charging Station Installation - Materials Not ProvidedElectrical Switches, Outlets & Fixtures - Install or RepairElectric Vehicle Charging Station Installation+12 more

Serving Columbus, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Adam at Go Electric was awesome to work with! We wanted to add lights and outlets to our dark kitchen and living room. From start to finish Adam provided us his positive professional opinion to help match the ideas we had in mind. His can-do attitude and strong communication made him a 10/10 hire. We recommend Go Electric to any friends or family that need electrical help!"
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by84%of homeowners
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Electrical FAQs, answered by experts

The main types are 15-amp 120-volt outlets (2-prong and 3-prong), 20-amp 125-volt outlets, and 240-volt outlets for large appliances. Safety types include GFCI, AFCI, tamper-resistant, and weather-resistant outlets. Convenience types include switched, combination, USB, smart, and rotating outlets.

A GFCI outlet is easy to identify. It features two buttons on the face that read “TEST” and “RESET.” Sometimes, the “RESET” button is red. These are positioned in the center of the two three-prong plug-in slots you see on a regular outlet. Some also feature a green light to indicate when the outlet is working, changing to red when there is a problem.

How many string lights can be on one outlet depends on a number of varying factors, including the total wattage of your circuit, the type of lights, the energy needs of the lights, and cord specifications. It’s better to play it safe here to protect your circuit, so figure out the max wattage of your circuit, compare that to the lights, and move on from there. Generally speaking, LED string lights require less energy than incandescent bulbs, translating to a higher number of lights per circuit. 

There is no blanket figure for a residential home’s electrical load, since load varies by the size of the home, how many appliances are used, and the efficiency of their electrical systems. Typically, however, it’s safe to assume 40 to 60 amps is the average electrical load of a residential home. 

Using too many Christmas lights can cause your circuit board to overload which can put your tree at risk of catching fire and potentially damage your home’s electrical grid. 

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