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J.W. Chick Electric
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Serving Amherst, NH and surrounding areas

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In business since 2003

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"I've used Jeff on 3 different occasions- a complete kitchen and bathroom gutting, electrical updates at a new house 2x. I'd recommend Jeff's work without hesitation. He makes good recommendations, does clean and quality work and charges a fair price."
Response time3 days
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Recommended by96%of homeowners
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ARETE ELECTRIC
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Serving Amherst, NH and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2012

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"Arete’s team was incredibly professional and efficient. They completed my HVAC job in a timely manner and beat competitor’s pricing. Their team was very respectful of my home and even wiped the floor after each day’s work. Every member of the team was kind and respectful. Will certainly work with them again in the future for any of my HVAC/electrical needs."
Response time3 days
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Recommended by5%of homeowners
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Evan Jones- Master Electrician, LLC
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Ceiling Fan - InstallElectric Vehicle Charging Station Installation - Materials Not ProvidedElectrical Switches, Outlets & Fixtures - Install or Repair+4 more

Serving Amherst, NH and surrounding areas

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In business since 2004

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Small jobs welcome

"They were prompt, Eric was friendly and totally skilled & professional. I had 6 different electrical tasks, the charges were broken down and ALL reasonable. The completed work was excellent, and we are very pleased with the work. If I need any more electrical services EJME will be the first place I call."
Response time3 days
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Electrical questions, answered by experts

You can certainly talk with electricians about pricing, but the pro has the first and last word on what they charge. If you feel like a quote is too expensive, you can discuss the quotes that other electricians have made and see if they’ll lower their estimate in return. Or you may be able to talk about specific parts of the estimate and how they can be changed. 

According to the National Electrical Code® (NEC®), the electrical code for kitchen outlets states that electrical outlets in a kitchen should be installed no more than 48 inches apart. This ensures that a receptacle is no further away than 24 inches from any place on the countertop. Countertops wider than 12 inches need an outlet on the wall above the countertop.

Pendant lights are very versatile, and you can almost always find one with your preferred style that accepts your preferred bulb. Today, many fixtures use LED bulbs, though it’s still completely possible to find one that uses halogen, fluorescent, or even old-school incandescent bulbs. The manual that comes with your light should tell what types of bulbs you can use with it.

Yes, tamper-resistant outlets are a safe and effective way to protect children from electrical hazards. They feature a spring-loaded shutter that blocks the outlet slots when not in use, preventing a child from inserting foreign objects. While they are the safest option available, it's important to note that few things can be considered truly 'childproof.' Children may still try to imitate adults by inserting a plug, so constant supervision around any electrical device is recommended. Tamper-resistant outlets are a much safer solution than childproofing covers, which can be removed by children and may pose a choking hazard.

In the United States, home outlets support a standard 15 amps, but you can upgrade per outlet if necessary. Most single-family residential homes have a maximum overall amp rating, usually 100 to 200 amps. Very old houses may have less than 100 amps, but that’s rare. Large homes often come with amp services above 200 amps to support modern lifestyles.

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