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Chad Woods
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Electrical Switches, Outlets & Fixtures - Install or RepairElectric Vehicle Charging Station Installation - Materials Not ProvidedCeiling Fan - Install+3 more

Serving Litchfield, NH and surrounding areas

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In business since 2002

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"Extremely knowledgeable both in his primary area of expertise (electrical) but also has some keen insights and advice on other home maintenance items as they relate to electrical installations. Definitely worth listening to and I will be hiring him again for additional work. His whole approach is "I do the work as if it was my own home". So, if you care about your home and having the work done right, then you can't ask for better than that."
Response time8 hrs
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Recommended by93%of homeowners
J.W. Chick Electric
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Electrical Switches, Outlets & Fixtures - Install or RepairElectrical Switches, Outlets & Fixtures - Install or Repair - For BusinessElectrical Wiring or Panel Upgrade+4 more

Serving Litchfield, 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 Litchfield, NH and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2012

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"⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Arete 's Electrical Company did an excellent job installing mini-splits in my home! The team was professional, efficient, and took the time to explain everything clearly. The installation was clean, and the system works perfectly. I’m very happy with the results and would highly recommend Arete’s to anyone looking for quality electrical work!"
Response time2 days
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Recommended by5%of homeowners
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Electrical & Security Solutions, LLC
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Electrical Switches, Outlets & Fixtures - Install or RepairElectrical for Home Addition or Remodel - InstallElectrical Wiring or Panel Upgrade+4 more

Serving Litchfield, NH and surrounding areas

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In business since 2018

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"Tyler and his crew were amazing! Professional, on time, great communication, and the work is top notch! From first visit to get an estimate to cleaning up the job site, perfect! Thank you and highly recommend to anyone that is looking for electrical work!"
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Response time7 hrs
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Electrical questions, answered by experts

In most cases, line wires are located at the bottom of a panel or device, while load wires are located at the top. Line wires are generally black, while load wires are typically red or black. To tell for sure, you can use a multimeter or volt pen to test the wire. A live or line wire will always carry a charge, while a load wire will only carry a charge when it’s in use.

It’s generally not recommended to run electric to a shed above ground, and you should instead run electric lines underground via a conduit. This job, like all electrical jobs, is best left to a pro, as they’ll need to ensure everything is installed safely and that they don’t run into any other utility lines underground. 

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.

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.

The size of your home will help determine the size of your electrical panel. Usually, the decision comes down to a 100-amp electrical panel versus a 200-amp panel. Smaller homes, especially those without an HVAC system, may be able to get by with a 100-amp panel. 

If you have a larger home or need to power AC, a 200-amp panel should be the best fit. It’s unlikely that you’ll need a larger panel than that unless you have a larger home or unique electrical needs, but an electrician can help you make the final call.

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