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First Class Electric
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Serving Chatham, NJ and surrounding areas

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In business since 2007

Emergency services offered

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"Neil showed up on time. Give me an estimate. Performance to work flawlessly. I was very happy with his professionalism. He took the time to instruct me on how to work my generator with the new transfer switch. Very highly recommended. He also installed an outlet on the outside of our house."
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Recommended by91%of homeowners
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Best Dressed Electric
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Serving Chatham, NJ and surrounding areas

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In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Jeremy was quick to respond, arrived right on time, and did a phenomenal job faster than most others would. He was very neat and professional and I highly recommend his services to anyone looking to have an electrical project completed."
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Home Automation Project
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Wall box

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Response time1 day
Response rate96%
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Anzalone Electric & Lighting, LLC
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Serving Chatham, NJ and surrounding areas

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In business since 2008

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Small jobs welcome

"Scott is very experienced and he knew what to do with an electrical problem that I had. Opposed to other electricians, Scott knew exactly what was wrong. He did a good job and I am especially impressed with his honesty. Scott didn't use scare tactics or try to talk me into other unneeded electrical work."
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Response time8 hrs
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
R.A.P Electric Company Inc.
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Serving Chatham, NJ and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

Customers say: True professional

"If you're looking for an honest and knowledgeable electrician, R.A.P. Electric Company is the real deal. When my master bathroom outlets suddenly lost power, I spent hours checking breakers, outlets, and GFCIs without finding the problem. After contacting R.A.P. through Angi, I expected a service call and a bill. Instead, the electrician took the time to ask a few questions and patiently guided me through troubleshooting over the phone. He helped me locate a forgotten GFCI outlet in my basement that had tripped and was causing the problem. Once I reset it, everything worked perfectly. Many electricians could have charged me for a house call to perform a 30-second fix. Instead, R.A.P. chose honesty and customer service over making a quick dollar. That level of integrity is rare these days. I will definitely use R.A.P. Electric Company for any future electrical work and highly recommend them."
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Response time8 hrs
Response rate93%
Recommended by66%of homeowners
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RAP Electric Co., Inc.
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Serving Chatham, NJ and surrounding areas

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In business since 1984

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Emergency services offered

"This company RAP Electric Co.is the most honest service co.I 've ever dealt with in my life!The owner Roy fixed the electric problem I had in my house,great person to have work done if you have electric problems!"
Response time2 hrs
Response rate93%
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Electrical questions, answered by experts

No, you should never plug a generator directly into a wall outlet in your house. This practice is extremely dangerous, often illegal, and can cause "back-feeding," where power from the generator flows back into utility lines, creating a life-threatening hazard for utility workers. It can also damage your home's electrical system, including appliances like pumps and HVAC fans. If the main power is restored while the generator is connected, it can destroy the generator and cause an electrical fire. To safely connect a generator, you must use a professionally installed transfer switch or an interlocking kit, which prevents back-feeding by disconnecting your home from the utility grid before the generator provides power.

In general, 200 amps is enough for a house with a square footage of up to 1,800, or the average three-bedroom home. A 200-amp service allows your home to warm and cool itself while running multiple appliances at once. It's a good option for homes that have been extended, or after adding new appliances. 200-amp service is the current standard for homes, so in most cases, it will work for you.

Electric bills tend to be lower in spring and fall because people use less electricity during these seasons. Milder temperatures allow for less use of heating and cooling, unlike during winter and summer, which usually bring more extreme temperatures.

When it’s time to replace an old or broken pool light, you can hire an electrician near you to get the job done. Working with an electrician is helpful for pool light replacements, especially if you need to repair or update any existing wiring or install new wiring for additional pool lights.

The color code for the common sprinkler wire is white, and then you can assign the remaining color codes to the rest of the wires for different sprinkler zones. For example, you could use red for the first zone, then blue for the second, and so on.

Color-coding helps you keep track of which wires go to specific zones so that you or a pro can address any issues or repairs quickly. Check your local electrical code for any requirements regarding sprinkler wire colors.

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