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Mr Electric of Central Missouri
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Serving Brookfield, MO and surrounding areas

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In business since 2009

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"Very professional and friendly, installed new ceiling lights in the dinning room and cleaned the mess after he was finished. Will use Mr. Electric for my next electrical job. Christian Mast of Nixa, MO"
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Response time2 days
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Recommended by89%of homeowners
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Legacy Electric
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Serving Brookfield, MO and surrounding areas

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In business since 2016

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

We are an Electrical Contracting team who are capable of handling all of your electrical needs! With 12+ years of experience, there isn't much we haven't seen. Be it your home, office, place of business or the place you work, Legacy Electric is ready and willing to tackle all of your electrical projects. Check us out on Facebook at Bob's the Builder LLC or book online at bobsthebuilderllc.com.

Response time3 hrs
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Solarize
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Serving Brookfield, MO and surrounding areas

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In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Needed a sub panel and my entire garage wired(7 120 outlets, 2 240 outlets, and a floodlight put in). They showed up gave a quick run threw and they knocked it out Whole process was quick and easy. Great work at a great price! Would definitely recommend!"
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Alberts Plumbing and Electric
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Serving Brookfield, MO and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

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Warranties offered

Alberts Plumbing and Electric, a small family-owned business in north central Missouri, installs, troubleshoots, and repairs electrical and plumbing in both residential and commercial settings. We have over 5 years of experience, and strive to have the best customer satisfaction ratings of any business in our industry. If you are not happy about it, we are not happy about it. Hundreds of happy customers is the heritage we love.

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Electrical questions, answered by experts

No, outdoor outlets are not required to be on a separate circuit. However, you should always defer to local electrical codes when making decisions about how to install your new outlet. An experienced local electrician will be able to inform you of all codes and requirements in place at your home.

Yes, a hot or overheating outlet is a fire hazard and can cause a fire. An outlet becoming hot indicates an electrical problem, such as an overloaded circuit, loose connections, or a faulty component. The heat from these issues can ignite nearby flammable materials like curtains or furniture. If you notice an outlet is hot to the touch, turn off the power at the circuit breaker, unplug any connected devices, and consult a qualified electrician. If a fire does start, use a Class C fire extinguisher or baking soda to suppress it, or evacuate immediately and call the fire department.

Switching the hot and neutral wires in an outlet or receptacle, a condition known as reverse polarity, is dangerous. While the outlet will still function and provide power, it creates a significant electrical shock hazard because anything plugged into it will remain electrified even when switched off. If you touch a conductive part of the appliance, such as the metal components of a toaster, you could receive an electric shock.

You can make a pigtail with either thermoplastic high-heat-resistant nylon-coated (THHN) wire or non-metallic (NM) cable, often referred to as “Romex.” Each pigtail requires a neutral wire, a ground wire, and a live wire. The gauge of your pigtail wires must match the gauge of those on the device. 

Your breaker box houses the breakers that control the circuits in your home, shutting them off if they overload or experience similar problems. Your meter box houses your electrical meter that monitors the electricity flowing into your house and measures its use for your utility company.

In some cases, both components are in the same box, but they don’t have to be together. Many homes have them split, with the breaker box inside for easier access and the electric meter outside.

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