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Robert Electrical Services

4.86(
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Robert Electrical Services

4.86(
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 96% of Angi customers
Recommended by 96% of HomeAdvisor customers
2003 years of experience

Martin Robert Electric Service is a family owned, full-service, electrical systems installation & repair company. With over 30 years of experience in both the electrical and communications fields, we have the expertise to take on your next new construction, remodeling project, or emergency call. As an authorized Generac generator dealer, consult with us when considering emergency back-up power for your home or business facility. Include us as a member of your team of favored contractors when updating your kitchen, attic, basement level living space. Customer care is of the highest priority. We see satisfied customers as the "engine" driving future success. Maintaining good communications with you is our guarantee. Recent customer submitted reviews can be accessed through the "Testimonials" page at our website. Martin Robert Electric Service looks forward to working with you and promises competitive pricing on your next project. NH Lic. #8409M, Maine Lic. # MS60018611

"Quick response and great communication. Job finished quickly and effectively"

Michael A on November 2025

Martin Robert Electric Service is a family owned, full-service, electrical systems installation & repair company. With over 30 years of experience in both the electrical and communications fields, we have the expertise to take on your next new construction, remodeling project, or emergency call. As an authorized Generac generator dealer, consult with us when considering emergency back-up power for your home or business facility. Include us as a member of your team of favored contractors when updating your kitchen, attic, basement level living space. Customer care is of the highest priority. We see satisfied customers as the "engine" driving future success. Maintaining good communications with you is our guarantee. Recent customer submitted reviews can be accessed through the "Testimonials" page at our website. Martin Robert Electric Service looks forward to working with you and promises competitive pricing on your next project. NH Lic. #8409M, Maine Lic. # MS60018611

"Quick response and great communication. Job finished quickly and effectively"

Michael A on November 2025


"He quickly diagnosed the issue with the generator, ordered the part and installed it. All is well!"

Neal G on October 2025

I am a licensed electrical contractor specializing in residential wiring and standby home generators. I look forward to working with you on your next electrical project.

"He quickly diagnosed the issue with the generator, ordered the part and installed it. All is well!"

Neal G on October 2025


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Cote Electric, LLC

4.95(
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Cote Electric, LLC

4.95(
43
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1987 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Cote Electric, LLC is a Manchester, New Hampshire-based electrical contractor specializing in residential, commercial, and industrial services. Established in 1987, the company has over 30 years of experience providing integrated electrical solutions throughout Northern New England.

"Emilio was quiet at first but I soon realized he was concentrating on diagnosing issues with my generator. He thoroughly went thru the system and then went about doing the repairs needed all the while being a personable and respectful person. Absolutely would recommend the company again"

Joseph A on October 2025

Cote Electric, LLC is a Manchester, New Hampshire-based electrical contractor specializing in residential, commercial, and industrial services. Established in 1987, the company has over 30 years of experience providing integrated electrical solutions throughout Northern New England.

"Emilio was quiet at first but I soon realized he was concentrating on diagnosing issues with my generator. He thoroughly went thru the system and then went about doing the repairs needed all the while being a personable and respectful person. Absolutely would recommend the company again"

Joseph A on October 2025


Matthew Wilson Electric

4.97(
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Matthew Wilson Electric

4.97(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 96% of Angi customers
Recommended by 96% of HomeAdvisor customers
2019 years of experience

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!

"Matt is the best! My fiancé and I bought an old farm house and it had to be completely rewired. Matt is a super nice guy, was right on point with his estimate and the job was done quickly. I will recommend him to anyone who needs electrical work done. "

Jaime L on September 2025

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!

"Matt is the best! My fiancé and I bought an old farm house and it had to be completely rewired. Matt is a super nice guy, was right on point with his estimate and the job was done quickly. I will recommend him to anyone who needs electrical work done. "

Jaime L on September 2025


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W B Lightning Rods

4.93(
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W B Lightning Rods

4.93(
297
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Super Service Award
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 98% of Angi customers
Recommended by 98% of HomeAdvisor customers
2001 years of experience

WB Lightning Rods is a third-generation lightning protection contractor. Family Owned and operated for over 60 years. installing U.L. Listed Lightning protection systems, All Over the East coast, Midwest south east and south west regions of the U.S. Installations on Residential Homes, Estate Properties, Agricultural and Equestrian Properties. Lightning Protection for trees is also available. No job to big or small References upon Request. Contact us today for a no cost or obligation estimate. We look forward to working with you on your Lightning Protection Project. Thank you. **WE ARE NOT ELECTRICIANS** **WE ONLY INSTALL LIGHTNING PROTECTION SYSTEMS **

"Great company, they were fast, friendly, & accommodating. I would definitely use them again."

Jennifer B on October 2024

WB Lightning Rods is a third-generation lightning protection contractor. Family Owned and operated for over 60 years. installing U.L. Listed Lightning protection systems, All Over the East coast, Midwest south east and south west regions of the U.S. Installations on Residential Homes, Estate Properties, Agricultural and Equestrian Properties. Lightning Protection for trees is also available. No job to big or small References upon Request. Contact us today for a no cost or obligation estimate. We look forward to working with you on your Lightning Protection Project. Thank you. **WE ARE NOT ELECTRICIANS** **WE ONLY INSTALL LIGHTNING PROTECTION SYSTEMS **

"Great company, they were fast, friendly, & accommodating. I would definitely use them again."

Jennifer B on October 2024


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PEAK POWER NH LLC

4.88(
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PEAK POWER NH LLC

4.88(
33
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Customers say: Quick response
2000 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We're dedicated to providing our clients with the very best in installation, service, and repair for your heating and cooling needs. Our company is built on honesty and integrity. We specialize in central A/C and cooling systems as well as heating and furnace systems. We take pride in the quality of our work and our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building long-term relationships with our clients, and guarantee your satisfaction.

"Adam and his apprentice arrived early. Job involved some investigation to find the problem. Adam explained everything as he went along. While checking out the breaker panel, he recommended I upgrade the breaker panel, soft sell, but explained and showed frayed wires and with my ok, did the upgrade right then. With some work in tandem with his apprentice, they found the original issue that I had called for. House is over 40 years old, I think they worked efficiently to find and fix the problem. Adam came prepared for the work at hand as well as upgrading the breaker panel and two outside outlets. I’m extremely impressed with Peak Power NH. Both guys were very professional and explained everything thoroughly. I will use them again if needed and have already recommended them to a few family members. "

Mike B on November 2025

We're dedicated to providing our clients with the very best in installation, service, and repair for your heating and cooling needs. Our company is built on honesty and integrity. We specialize in central A/C and cooling systems as well as heating and furnace systems. We take pride in the quality of our work and our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building long-term relationships with our clients, and guarantee your satisfaction.

"Adam and his apprentice arrived early. Job involved some investigation to find the problem. Adam explained everything as he went along. While checking out the breaker panel, he recommended I upgrade the breaker panel, soft sell, but explained and showed frayed wires and with my ok, did the upgrade right then. With some work in tandem with his apprentice, they found the original issue that I had called for. House is over 40 years old, I think they worked efficiently to find and fix the problem. Adam came prepared for the work at hand as well as upgrading the breaker panel and two outside outlets. I’m extremely impressed with Peak Power NH. Both guys were very professional and explained everything thoroughly. I will use them again if needed and have already recommended them to a few family members. "

Mike B on November 2025


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RGRealTech

5.00(
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RGRealTech

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
2018 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a variety of services that are customizable to each individual project. You will find us to be competitively priced, paying close attention to the details of each and every project that we are involved with. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!

"I had a wonderful experience with the lovely people here. They reached out to us less than 2 minutes after we posted our query. By far the most prompt and efficient experience. They picked up the tv mount then installed it for us within two hours of our initial call. They saved us money and time! Thank you so much!"

Alexis P on November 2025

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a variety of services that are customizable to each individual project. You will find us to be competitively priced, paying close attention to the details of each and every project that we are involved with. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!

"I had a wonderful experience with the lovely people here. They reached out to us less than 2 minutes after we posted our query. By far the most prompt and efficient experience. They picked up the tv mount then installed it for us within two hours of our initial call. They saved us money and time! Thank you so much!"

Alexis P on November 2025


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Eastern Electric, LLC

4.96(
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Eastern Electric, LLC

4.96(
24
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 95% of Angi customers
Recommended by 95% of HomeAdvisor customers
2018 years of experience

Eastern Electric is an electrical contractor located in Dover, NH. The mission of the company is to deliver the highest quality residential, commercial and industrial electrical services while providing incomparable customer service. Eastern Electric's primary goal is to meet and exceed your expectations in electrical repair, thereby making you another one of our satisfied customers. The company is Veteran owned and operated. Our electrical work is 100% satisfaction guaranteed, we are committed to providing solid expertise, highly skilled workmanship and providing you the best electrical services in NH. We are licensed, and insured in the State of New Hampshire. For years, we have provided top-notch service, satisfying hundreds of customers. Eastern Electric celebrates the kind of excellence exemplified by people like you, our customers!

"Showed up next day, on time. Very pleasant. Diagnosed the problem and completed the fix."

Nancy B on August 2025

Eastern Electric is an electrical contractor located in Dover, NH. The mission of the company is to deliver the highest quality residential, commercial and industrial electrical services while providing incomparable customer service. Eastern Electric's primary goal is to meet and exceed your expectations in electrical repair, thereby making you another one of our satisfied customers. The company is Veteran owned and operated. Our electrical work is 100% satisfaction guaranteed, we are committed to providing solid expertise, highly skilled workmanship and providing you the best electrical services in NH. We are licensed, and insured in the State of New Hampshire. For years, we have provided top-notch service, satisfying hundreds of customers. Eastern Electric celebrates the kind of excellence exemplified by people like you, our customers!

"Showed up next day, on time. Very pleasant. Diagnosed the problem and completed the fix."

Nancy B on August 2025


"They were wonderful, did a great job!"

Judith H on October 2025

Mr. Electric of Southeast NH brings an unmatched commitment to excellence to your electrical project. We deliver unsurpassed professionalism, expertise and value. Call us today.

"They were wonderful, did a great job!"

Judith H on October 2025


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ARETE ELECTRIC

5.00(
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ARETE ELECTRIC

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
2012 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today!

"⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 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! "

Kerri P on November 2025

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today!

"⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 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! "

Kerri P on November 2025

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Electrical questions, answered by experts

Unfortunately, yes, a wall outlet can just go bad. You could’ve purchased a faulty outlet, had it improperly installed, or just blown a fuse in your home. Regardless of what caused the issue, it’s important for you to hire the right professional for this job so they can get it done right the first time.

A C-wire connects your thermostat to your household heating and cooling system to provide full-time 24V power to the thermostat. The wire connects to the terminals labeled C in the furnace and thermostat in most configurations. However, in some cases, you can bypass the fan-only function and connect the C-wire to the G terminal at the furnace. 

Changing from a two-prong to a three-prong outlet is a pretty basic project that usually costs around $20 to $50. If you have a grounded fuse box, your electrician should be able to do the task quickly and easily; however, if they have to upgrade your electrical panel or ground the box, the cost could increase.

You can distinguish the amplitude and voltage of most outlets by looking at the shape and positioning of the holes. Other features like buttons, switches, and USB ports help identify electric outlets, too. Use labeled images, like the ones we’ve included above, to cross-reference with your outlets.

Yes. Even when it’s not in use, an outlet is still connected to wiring, and if the wiring is faulty or wet, a fire can occur. Broken outlets can also cause fires, for the same reasons; in fact, most broken outlets are broken due to damaged or worn-out wiring. It’s worth replacing outlets that are old or damaged with the help of an electrician.

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