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University Electric, Inc.
4.5(
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Serving Orono, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2008

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

"We had a great experience with University Electric. We had our fuse box converted to circuit breakers. They were very friendly and did a great job at a reasonable price."
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Hallway Cans
Finish Hall
Response time11 hrs
Response rate94%
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Edison Electric, Inc.
4.8(
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Serving Orono, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2007

Warranties offered

Small jobs welcome

"Edison arrived on time, was quick to figure out the problem in which another Electrician could not and charged a very fair price. The gentleman I spoke with was very friendly and easy going. The project turned out great!"
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Service Upgrade Minneapolis
Electrical Panel Tune-up
Warehouse on Wheels

+5

Response time1 day
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Miller Electrical
4.8(
55
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Serving Orono, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Andy and his crew are the best of the best when it comes to electricians. They have done numerous jobs for us, including the installation of our entryway light, which hangs from a 20ft vault. They are punctual, professional and personable. I would highly recommend Andy and crew. We will, without a doubt, call Creekside again when needed."
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Nordeast Electric, Inc.
4.7(
153
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Serving Orono, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1977

Small jobs welcome

Credit card accepted

"Service was quick and great, will definitely recommend Nordeast Electric to friends and relatives. Would have been five stars but he was around 20 minutes late (which could be understandable because of traffic, weather, etc) and it would have been nice if he wore large boots/golashes over his shoes that can be taken off at the door so that snow and slush wouldn't be tracked into the house."
Response time1 day
Response rate88%
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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Harrison Electric, Inc.
4.3(
520
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Serving Orono, 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
24 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by83%of homeowners
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Randy's Electric & Plumbing
4.6(
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Serving Orono, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Very well. The work was completed efficiently, with explanations while work was being done. I would have Randy's Electric do any electric work I need done in the future."
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Response time11 hrs
Response rate97%
21 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Starlight Electric
5.0(
17
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Serving Orono, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Starlight Electric did a fantastic job on the electric part of my current home improvement project, and even better they did it for an affordable price. They took the time to explain what they were doing and spent the extra effort to make sure even the little things were done right. We will be hiring Starlight Electric for all our electrical needs."
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Electrical questions, answered by experts

Yes, blue wires can be hot wires in the U.S. However, they are less common in residential properties than red and black hot wires. Blue wires are typically used as traveler wires in three-way and four-way switches, as well as ceiling fans. They allow fixtures to be controlled by multiple switches, like when there are switches at the top and bottom of a staircase for the same light.

The wrong-sized wire can lead to several safety hazards, including structural fires, surges, power outages from tripped breakers, and electrocution. It’s important to follow the American Wire Gauge system and the National Electrical Code guidelines to safely wire a home. Electrical wiring is not safe for homeowners to handle and is best left to a licensed electrician.

Typically, a local home energy auditor is responsible for performing energy audits. A home energy auditor will conduct one of three energy audits designed by the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) to determine the energy efficiency of your home. The auditor often provides analysis that can help guide changes and improvements to your home for better energy efficiency, giving recommendations as necessary.

There are a few reasons your lights may be on, but the rest of your electrical outlets and appliances are not working. The first is that while one circuit blew out, the lights may be on another circuit than your other electrical fixtures. Alternatively, your powerless appliances may be plugged into a GFCI outlet that was tripped and needs to be reset. If these issues aren’t responsible for the problem, you may have dead outlets or a wiring issue. Either way, you should contact an electrician to identify and fix the issue.

Qualified, licensed electricians will charge from $50 to $100 per hour. The cost to hire an electrician for emergency visits may range from $100 to $200 per hour because this urgent service usually takes place during off hours and may require an electrician to leave or reschedule jobs they’re currently working on. Scheduling work on holidays or during periods of high customer demand, like after a major storm, will also lead to higher rates or extra fees.

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