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AU Electric, LLC
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Electrical Switches, Outlets & Fixtures - Install or RepairElectrical Wiring or Panel UpgradeElectrical for Home Addition or Remodel - Install+2 more

Serving Laurel, MT and surrounding areas

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In business since 2022

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"Tucker and his apprentice were able to evaluate our electrical problem the same day I called. He quickly sent an acceptable bid and took care of the problem the very next week. I would highly recommend AU Electrical for their knowledgeable and fast customer service!"
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Comtech, Inc.
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Lightning Protection - Install or RepairTelephone Jacks and Wiring - Install - For BusinessTelephone System - Install or Upgrade+2 more

Serving Laurel, MT and surrounding areas

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In business since 2002

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Ole came out thoroughly inspected my home. He gave me a firm estimate. When they came out to perform the install the workers were very professional and the work was immaculate. When they ran into an issue I was immediately consulted and a workaround was implemented. They were a pleasure to do business with!!"
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4k 7.1 Dedicated Home Theater

+22

Response time2 days
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Electrical questions, answered by experts

No, both switches do not need to be on for a 3-way switch to work. When the two switches are in opposite positions, the circuit is open and the light is off. Flipping either switch closes the circuit and turns the light on. So, either switch can turn the light off independently, and both switches do not need to be in the same position for the switch to function.

A correctly installed 3-way switch will not trip a breaker. If using a 3-way switch trips your circuit breaker, the ground wire might be touching something it should not be, there could be a short in the wiring, a wire could be loose, or the wrong wires are connected to the wrong locations on the switch. If you cannot easily see the problem, such as a loose wire, contact an electrician to fix the issue.

Old electrical systems may have more problems than newer ones. In some cases, like if your home has aluminum wiring, it may be necessary to update your electrical system. You should also update your home’s wiring if it still has knob and tube wiring, which is considered dangerous by modern building standards. If that applies to you, get in touch with an electrical professional near you to obtain a quote.

The easiest way to determine the amperage of your electrical outlets is to check the corresponding breaker in your home’s breaker panel. The number is likely noted on the circuit breaker. If that fails, it’s possible to tell 15-amp and 20-amp outlets apart by looking at them. Fifteen-amp outlets have two vertical holes, while 20-amp outlets have one vertical hole and one T-shaped hole. 

Local electricians with experience in your area understand the local building codes, which is very important when doing new electrical work. They also have experience with the kind of electrical problems homes in your location may have, and even the components that were used in the original construction, which leads them to make faster and better decisions.

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