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Strictly Electric, Inc.
4.9(
51
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Serving Bay Head, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1996

Free estimates

Customers say: Quality work

"We've called Strictly Electric to our home a few times, and we were always pleased with the work. John is great to deal with and is very knowledgeable and easy to talk to. We plan to call Strictly Electric for an upcoming lighting install project in our home, and we're confident all of our needs will be met."
Response time30 mins
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Kingdom Electric, LLC
4.6(
114
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Serving Bay Head, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They arrived on time, installed 2 new circuits w/new breakers, 4 new outlets, 4 new 4 foot LED utility lights with wiring neatly run inside the walls. You can’t tell it wasn’t installed when the house was built. I would recommend Kingdom Electric and Nick and his helper to anyone who needs electrical work, I’m very happy and the estimate was exactly what I paid."
 panels
 dept store
 coach lights
 flood lights
 outside bar lighting

+1

Response time4 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Kingdom Electric
4.7(
257
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Serving Bay Head, NJ and surrounding areas

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In business since 2012

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I have used Kingdom electric for the past 4 years from hanging a chandelier, Electric for all pool grounding and electrical work, TV hook up, hard wire for smoke detectors, Outside lighting. The team , Anthony Nick and Mario were not only amazing to work with, showed up when they said and stand by their work. Highly recommend them for all your electric needs!"
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Response time11 hrs
11 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Bayard Electric, LLC
5.0(
26
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Serving Bay Head, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"I used Bayard Electric twice and both times and Garret was punctual, his work was of great quality and his prices are super competitive. It is great to find an electrician you can trust."
3 phase indoor panel
3 phase indoor panel
3 phase outdoor panel
Melted Meter
Wiring in progress

+13

Response time7 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Pressey Electrical Services, LLC
5.0(
22
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Serving Bay Head, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We had a burning smell in our living room called pressey electrical for an emergency call he quickly determined it was the recessed lights and replaced them very fast response time work was done neatly fast and priced fair.10 out of 10 highly recommend to friends and family"
Response time4 hrs
Recommended by10%of homeowners
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Revolution Electric LLC
4.8(
34
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Serving Bay Head, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1997

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Revolution Electric updated and reworked all our electric for our 100 year old home remodel. We still had knob and tubes under our plaster walls. They modernized all of our electric from timed lighting indoors and out, full WiFi and boosters, generator installation and even buried our electric lines outside. They are professional, timely, courteous and so easy to work with. They stayed on budget, patiently helped me find cost effective solutions and fully trained me on how to manage all of the systems we installed. I fully would recommend them and rate them a 10 out of 10."
Kitchen
Cooktop Wall
Kitchen
Basement Bar
Exterior New Home

+25

Response time6 hrs
Response rate100%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Mister Sparky of Ocean County
4.3(
449
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Serving Bay Head, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I was very satisfied with the repairs done by the technician from this company. He was here in less than two hours after I called the day before Christmas & made a repair so I could have water & came back today to install a new hot water heater. I would definitely recommend this company."
Generac unit
Mister Sparky Proprietary Panel Upgrade
Completed panel
Diagnostics
Outlet Installation

+4

Response time5 hrs
104 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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A Shore Thing Electric, LLC
4.7(
51
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Serving Bay Head, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Michael was diligent, reliable and knowledgable. I hired him to install a charging station for my electric car. He did a great job running a line from the basement to the outside of the house. and installing the charging station. He was neat and clean. His pricing was reasonable. YOu should not hesitate to hire him. He knows his stuff."
Pharmecutical Cage Panel
Panel Change
125 Amp Panel
Tesla S/X/3 Car Charger
Remote Controlled Ceiling Fan

+22

Response time1 day
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Electrical questions, answered by experts

Most 200-amp panels have 40 to 42 slots, which can accommodate 40-42 single-pole breakers or 20 double-pole breakers. Some panels can accept even more circuits through the use of tandem breakers. The exact number of breakers allowed is determined by the panel manufacturer's rating, which you can find on the panel itself. It is important to avoid using all breakers at the same time; as a general rule, you should not use more than 160 amps of power at once to prevent overloading your 200-amp system. For specific guidance, it's best to check your panel's rating or consult with a qualified electrician.

If you are having trouble determining the right breaker size for your water heater, it is a great idea to contact an electrician near you to help. They can help you determine the best option for your home and install the circuit breaker for you, ensuring that you have all the proper permits and that your circuit breaker won’t overload, which could lead to fire and other damage.

Yes—if a breaker is old or damaged, it might not be able to detect power surges or electrical overload. If that happens, the breaker won’t trip. Instead, it will begin to overheat, putting your electrical system at risk of fire or total electrical failure. Circuit breakers don’t last forever, so you can proactively replace old or damaged breakers before they stop working.

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.

The number of outlets and lights you can safely run on a single circuit depends on the circuit's amperage and local electrical codes. A general rule is to allow one outlet or light fixture per 1.5 amps, keeping the total load under 80% of the circuit breaker's capacity. For example, a 15-amp circuit can typically support up to eight outlets or lights, while a 20-amp circuit can accommodate up to ten. Always consider the combined power usage of all connected devices and fixtures to prevent overloading. For specific guidelines and to ensure safety, it is best to consult local electrical codes or a licensed electrician.

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