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Exceptional Electric
5.0(
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Serving Fairfax, MO and surrounding areas

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In business since 2021

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Credit card accepted

"10 out of 10 great electrical work and a great human being when it comes to Jordan! I would highly recommend to friends and family and will be using his services again in the future!"
Panel change out
Response time5 hrs
Response rate96%
12 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Donohue's Lightning Rods
4.3(
70
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Serving Fairfax, MO and surrounding areas

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In business since 1971

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Seamus Donohue was a man who knew his subject - lightning. He came to our home quickly, and scheduled installation immediately after we made a decision. The men who came to do the installation were professional, careful and took time to make sure the results were as "invisible" as possible. We hope never to have a lightning strike again at our home, but as the weather patterns change, we fear that is more possible than in the past. We feel more protected after our lightning protection installation. But you never know how successful something is if the proof is in something never happening! But we'll take it."
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+10

Response time1 day
88 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Solarize
5.0(
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Serving Fairfax, 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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Neli Virtual Appliance Repair
4.2(
651
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Serving Fairfax, MO and surrounding areas

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In business since 2016

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Warranties offered

"Diagnosed the issue as electrical. Will need to get electrician in to see where the problem is between the fuse box and the dishwasher."
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+2

Response time1 day
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by89%of homeowners
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SOHO Solutions
5.0(
5
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Serving Fairfax, MO and surrounding areas

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In business since 2004

Free estimates

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SOHO Solutions is committed to excellence every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests and make their concerns the basis of our business

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Response time2 days
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by75%of homeowners
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HelloTech: Tech Support To Your Door
4.2(
445
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Serving Fairfax, MO and surrounding areas

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"This company is obviously nationwide and hires local contractors.  I trusted Agies List that all contractors are licensed, bonded and have background checks.  This person was a handyman and not qualified to wall mount, conceal wires, add electrical outlet.  He  spend five hours in my home, for a job that should have taken two hours and left the area in a disaster.  The TV was hung close to the ceiling, the wires were hanging down from the TV, and the receiver was sitting on top of a plaster box because the cord was too short.  He was obviously not qualified to install TV wall mounts.  I have photos.    As soon as he left, I called Best Buy Geek Squad.  They were able to come out the next day and mount the TV professionally.  I have used the geek squad in Virginia and they are highly qualified.  They charge more than this nationwide company but you get what you pay for.  I called Angies List the day after the disaster and said i did not want to rate this company but I wanted to talk to a manager. No one called me to apologize. I have cancelled my membership.  Do not use this company unless you can be assured that the local contractor is qualified and is licensed.  You should never let anyone into your home that has not had background checks.
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Recommended by87%of homeowners
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My Computer Works, Inc.
4.0(
630
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Serving Fairfax, MO and surrounding areas

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"The Arizona company, My Computer Works, is in a class of itself. Once you understand the working of it, through the Queue system, when working with Male or Female, all English speaking! they will answer all your questions. I had a major mess with my computer and hacked, they resolved and back on the road again. They spotted the Default in my previous hard drive and the possible of over heating with the tower, and all was resolved. I would as a blind person, and even not as a blind person Highly recommend this company! Very easy to work with! Well worth the money! For the year coverage and 24 hours a day! Gene Stone, Portland, ME."
Training and Support
Recommended by86%of homeowners
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American Home Shield – Home Warranty
3.5(
5,688
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Serving Fairfax, MO and surrounding areas

In business since 1971

Credit card accepted

"We have American Home Shield warranty. We did have some plumbing and electrical work done. I have no idea who the service was because we did it through the home warranty. They have a $75 deductible for everything. American Home Shield has been great, definitely A across the board. The $75 deductible seemed great for cost and professionalism. They have a web site, Hub, where you can request service and everything, so A across the board for them. They are punctual and they cover the range of plumbing and - they cover a lot of issues with the home so I can always go to them if anything goes wrong, from plumbing to electrical to appliances. They've got me covered across the board."
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Recommended by65%of homeowners
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Electrical questions, answered by experts

You can use a double-pole switch for a regular light fixture, but it's unnecessary and won’t be the most efficient choice. A single-pole switch works perfectly for standard lights. Double-pole handle high-power appliances that require both hot wires to be disconnected. Using a single-pole switch for regular lights is more cost-effective, simpler, and more common in residential settings.

You can tell if a breaker is GFCI by looking for a red or yellow test and reset button that you can press in and out. You’ll know if an outlet is GFCI if the red reset button is located in between the two pronged sections.

The common, marked as COM or C, is one of the terminals found in your light switch. It houses the live wire that supplies the input voltage. The other terminals, marked as L1 or L2, are the outputs to the light fixtures. Depending on if you have a one-way or two-way switch, you’ll either have just an L1 terminal or both an L1 and L2 terminal.

Yes, most electric and automatic gates can be opened manually. They are equipped with a manual override or release mechanism that detaches the motor from the gate, allowing it to be moved by hand. This feature is essential during power outages or other emergencies.

To activate the manual override, you will typically need a specific key or tool. In some cases, you may also need a screwdriver to remove a cover to access the release mechanism. The use of a key is a common security measure to prevent unauthorized individuals from manually opening the gate.

Because every model is different, it is highly recommended to consult your gate's user manual to familiarize yourself with the specific procedure before you need to use it. Keep any necessary keys or tools in an accessible location. Be aware that automatic gates can be very heavy, so opening and closing them manually may be difficult.

In North America, electric gates are also subject to the UL 325 Standard for Safety, which includes provisions to allow emergency responders to access the property.

A ceiling light will usually have two or three wires: black, white, and sometimes green. Black wires are positive, or hot, while white wires are negative, or neutral. The green wire is the grounding wire. 

When you’re wiring the light, connect black to black, white to white, and green to the grounding screw.

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