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Avatar for Bob Daniels Electric
Bob Daniels Electric
4.5(
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Serving Wakefield, NH and surrounding areas

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In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Bob's company was able to trouble shoot a number of pesky electrical problems we had with fans and lighting. I am very pleased with the outcome. Even though I wasn't on-site during the work, good communication of the issues and progress."
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Response time4 hrs
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Electrical & Security Solutions, LLC
5.0(
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Serving Wakefield, NH and surrounding areas

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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
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Loyal Lab Electric & Generators
5.0(
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Serving Wakefield, NH and surrounding areas

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In business since 2025

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Loyal Lab Electric & Generators is a locally owned electrical contractor serving Dover, Portsmouth, Rochester, and the NH Seacoast from our base in Somersworth, NH. Owner and NH Master Electrician Eric Hope has been in the trade since 2008 and founded this company in 2018. \n\nWe are an authorized Generac dealer with certified service technician's on staff, specializing in whole-home generator installation, electrical panel upgrades, EV charger installation, and electrical repairs. We serve residential customers across the NH Seacoast and southern Maine. NH Master Electrician License 13956. \n\nEvery job we complete donates to The Rusty Fund, supporting local dog rescues through our partnership with Pope Memorial Humane Society in Dover.

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+13

26 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Generator Supercenter of New Hampshire
5.0(
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Serving Wakefield, NH and surrounding areas

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In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Everyone should buy a generator from the Generator Supercenter of NH. Everything was seamless, from the sales visit to the installation. Their professional crews exceeded all expectations. I would highly recommend them."
Completed 22kW Generac Standby Home Generator Installation -  With GenMon MobileLink installed, our 24/7 monitoring program which includes annual maintenance!
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+5

Response time5 days
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by66%of homeowners
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LaPlante Electric, Inc.
4.4(
71
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Serving Wakefield, NH and surrounding areas

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In business since 1991

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Excellent customer service. Quick, reliable and on-time for an electrical service panel upgrade and line voltage thermostat replacements."
Whole House Generac Generator 22 Kilowatt (KW)
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200 AMP Whole House Transfer Switch

+8

Response time3 days
44 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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Higgz Electric, LLC
5.0(
3
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Serving Wakefield, NH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

We take great pride our experience, expertise, quality and customer service that we provide to meet your needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.\n

Response time10 hrs
Response rate94%
Recommended by66%of homeowners
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Electrical questions, answered by experts

It wouldn’t be abnormal to view all wiring as simply wiring, but wiring has different gauges and can handle different loads. When you’re wiring for 240V, you need wire that is rated at least 240V, but honestly it’s better to spend a little more and just buy 300V wiring. This ensures a margin of safety in case the wiring gets overloaded.

Short circuits can cause significant damage to electrical appliances, bodily harm, and potentially death to humans. For this reason, they are a serious occurrence. If you’re unable to find and fix a short circuit on your own, you must reach out to a licensed electrician for help.

People who have experienced blown fuse have occasionally tried to fix the problem by placing copper pennies in the fuse box. While they are good conductors of electricity and can seemingly “fix” the issue,  they don’t protect against short circuits or fires. Putting pennies in a fuse box is dangerous—the best solution is to call a professional electrician to fix the problem.

Upgrading your amp service could possibly be a solution to tripped breakers. Circuit breakers in an electrical panel trip as a safety measure when something goes wrong with the current, and that’s often caused by plugged-in devices trying to draw too much current. Replacing the electrical panel with a new model and new breakers designed for higher amps can fix this problem.

You can twist the wires before using a wire nut, but it’s not necessary. Electricians often twist wires before using a wire nut, which can help secure the connection and enhance electrical contact between wires. You can decide whether or not to twist the wires beforehand, or consult a local electrician if you need  professional opinion.

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