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First Class Electric
4.8(
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Serving Dayton, NJ and surrounding areas

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In business since 2007

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"Excellent from start to finish. They were extremely professional and proficient. they also did an excellent job in the clean up. Would highly recommend them for any residential electrical work!"
Generator
Generator
Generator
Generator
Generator

+21

1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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Best Dressed Electric
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Serving Dayton, 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."
Electrical Project
Home Automation Project
Home Automation Project
Electrical Project
Wall box

+33

Response time1 day
Response rate96%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Henelect, LLC
4.9(
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Serving Dayton, NJ and surrounding areas

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In business since 1990

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Great customer service helped better my electrical flow throughout my home! Attitude and getting the job done fast were well appreciated."
Flower Crystal Chandelier Installation
Chandelier Installation (in process)
Pendant Fixture Installation
Ceiling Fan Installation
Ceiling Fan Remote Control Switch

+33

Response time2 days
Response rate92%
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Current Electric Contracting, LLC
4.3(
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Serving Dayton, NJ and surrounding areas

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In business since 2002

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The Technician arrived on time. He was pleasant and had great customer service. He installed a new kitchen fan unit. Due to a slight flaw in the new unit the installation took a bit longer than expected but he kept me informed every step of the way. The price was very reasonable. I would definitely call them again if I need electrical work."
Arisol Company
Response time1 day
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by73%of homeowners
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Spotlight Solar, LLC
4.7(
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Serving Dayton, NJ and surrounding areas

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In business since 1987

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Marc did an outstanding job. He is very knowledgeable. I will be using Spotlight Electric for all of my future electrical needs. Very honest, affordable rates, spot on planning. Will recommend them to all my family and friends!"
Response time1 day
428 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
Raymond Penna Electrical Contractor
4.4(
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Serving Dayton, NJ and surrounding areas

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In business since 1992

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Ray is really a good electrician, and he knows what he is doing. He completed a neat job of installing our hardwired ChargePoint EV Charger at a reasonable price. Everything worked just fine without a glitch! He respects the time, and he kept me updated, which made it easier for me to plan things accordingly. I will definitely hire him again for all my electrical services needs and highly recommend Ray Penna."
Response time7 hrs
25 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Electrical questions, answered by experts

No, you shouldn’t immediately reset a tripped breaker. If you don’t know what tripped the breaker, resetting it and continuing the actions that set it off could pose a hazard. It also means your breaker will sustain greater damage if it trips again. If you know the cause of your tripped power, unplug faulty appliances or fix the issues, then reset it, and wait a few minutes before using electricity in that circuit.

You can use a double-pole switch for a regular light fixture, but it's unnecessary and won’t be the most efficient choice. A single-pole switch works perfectly for standard lights. Double-pole handle high-power appliances that require both hot wires to be disconnected. Using a single-pole switch for regular lights is more cost-effective, simpler, and more common in residential settings.

Yes, you can daisy chain outlets, which involves connecting multiple outlets in series. However, ensuring the circuit can handle the additional load is important to avoid overloading and tripping the breaker. The total number of outlets on a single circuit should not exceed the recommended limit, typically eight on a 15-amp circuit. Hiring a licensed electrician is always advisable for complex installations or if you're unsure of what to do.

Yes, one wire is always hot on the 3-way switch, meaning it carries the electricity from the power source to the switch. If you have a 3-wire cable in your home, you have two hot wires, or line wires, coming from the power source. Typically, you’d connect the hot black wire from the power source to the traveler wire and the hot red wire from the power source to the first 3-way switch. For the second 3-way switch, you’d then connect the hot black traveler wire to the switch.

Well pumps need power to run, so they can’t function without electricity. If your power shuts off, there can sometimes be enough pressure in the water tank to allow for a lucky flush or a bit of tap water—but this won’t last long. It’s a good idea to have a backup generator or an alternative power source like solar if you’re worried about losing power.

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