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Avatar for Moses Electric Inc
Moses Electric Inc
5.0(
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Serving Plaistow, NH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2011

Emergency services offered

Customers say: True professional

"Scott did an excellent job for us. We needed an EV charger installed and a few other things done. He came by, sized up the job and gave us an estimate. In a few days he showed up ready work. He installed the EV charger, re[laced 4 thrmostats, and fixed a doorbell. All went well. His price was reasonable. He worked quickly and efficiently and got everytjing right the first time. I highly recommenr Moses Electric and would glady hire Scott for future electrical jobs."
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Response time5 hrs
14 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Smith Electrical
4.9(
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Serving Plaistow, NH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Smith Electrical installed a whole house generator and new electrical service. Joel Smith will be back when the propane company installs line to generator. Smith Electrical did an excellent job and am very satisfied professional and clean the work area. I would recommend Smith Electrical and have him for my future electrical projects."
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+13

Response time2 days
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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ARETE ELECTRIC
5.0(
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Serving Plaistow, NH and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"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
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by5%of homeowners
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Krafton Electric, LLC
4.6(
121
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Serving Plaistow, NH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1990

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"We live in an 1890 house, with lots of history on the electrical system. We had an old problem with the circuit breakers. Dave fised it quickly and efficiently."
kitchen renovation
kitchen renovation
existing 100 amp service panel
old and existing circuit breaker electrical panel
existing

+5

Response time1 day
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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IDEAL ELECTRICAL SERVICES LLC
5.0(
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Serving Plaistow, NH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"John was professional and knowledgeable. He explained what was wrong in terms I could understand, and fixed the problem. I will definitely call him in the future for electrical issues."
Service upgrade
Ev charger
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Lighting upgrades

+8

3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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LIGHTHOUSE ELECTRIC LLC
4.9(
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Serving Plaistow, NH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"Excellent company, Isaac is probably qualified to wire up a nuclear power plant. He predicted perfectly what was required during the site survey, came prepared, and executed incredibly high quality work for my Tesla charger install. Also incredibly knowledgeable and will provide advice regarding your home's electric system. The high level of detail persisted even with the peripheral tasks involved in the work, such as cleanup and left no mess. I'd work with them again."
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+19

Response time7 hrs
Response rate93%
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Electrical & Security Solutions, LLC
5.0(
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Serving Plaistow, NH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Electrical & Security Solutions are the best! I have needed their services more than once to replace lights, a ceiling fan and also to install a new electrical box and breaker for our garbage disposal. Tyler promptly responded every time I called and he and Casey are both friendly, efficient and skillful. Aside from the excellent service, the qualities I appreciate the most is honesty for what work needs to be done and how Tyler is also very budget consciousness."
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+10

Response time4 hrs
10 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Electrical questions, answered by experts

There are a few signs of a faulty or failing dimmer switch. This includes your dimmer overheating or feeling warm to the touch, buzzing or clicking noises coming from the dimmer, your dimmer failing to properly dim the lights, and flickering lights. That said, these signs could signal other electrical issues. You’ll need a pro to figure out if your dimmer is the source.

It’s possible to distinguish a positive black wire from a negative black wire if you know what type of circuit the wires are in. If it’s an alternating current (AC), then black wires are positive. If it’s a direct current (DC), then black wires are negative. 

Sometimes, a circuit has two black wires. In that case, the positive black wire will be solid black while the negative black wire will have a white stripe on it. If you’re still unsure, you can use a multimeter to check.

The most common type of electrical outlet is a 3-prong outlet, which has two flat blades (one is wider than the other) and a round grounding pin. Older homes typically have 2-prong outlets that aren’t as safe as more modern options and are generally not up to current electrical codes.  Other outlets you can find in your home include 20A, 125 volt varieties for larger appliances like refrigerators or washing machines. 

There are also GFCI outlets, which protect against electrical shock in wet areas, such as bathrooms and kitchens, and arc fault circuit interrupter (AFCI) outlets, which protect against electrical fires caused by arcing.

It’s recommended that you test GFCI outlets monthly with the test and reset buttons. At minimum, you should test GFCI outlets when entering a new season, or every three months. These are important home safety features that you should ensure work properly.

You can add an electrical outlet outside by sending a wire through the wall from an existing interior outlet. Without having to open up walls, you can thread a new electrical cable from the existing outlet through the wall and to the exterior. You’ll need to cut a hole in the siding to place your new outlet. Ensure that your outdoor outlet is a GFCI outlet (ground fault circuit interrupter outlet) per the National Electrical Code. It’s best to hire an electrician to add an outdoor outlet unless you have previous electrical experience.

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