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Best Dressed Electric
5.0(
32
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Serving Delaware, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I recently had Best Dressed Electric replace my doorbell chime and fix some lighting issues in my home, and I’m extremely satisfied with the service. They were prompt, courteous, and efficiently resolved both issues. The doorbell chime works perfectly now, and the lighting is brighter than ever. I highly recommend them for their excellent workmanship and professionalism. Thank you for your excellent work!"
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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Pro Tech Electric, LLC
5.0(
10
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Serving Delaware, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"My friend is in the hospital recovering from major surgery. His wife is at home taking care of 3 adolescent boys from foster care. The home gets hit with a bed bug infestation and they need to relocate to an old mobile home while their house is being fumigated. I called ProTech on Friday afternoon and explained I needed to help my friend as there was an electrical issue at the trailer that needed to be fixed so the family could stay there. Less than 24 hours later their technician was at the trailer and fixed all the problems. Communication was great and constant, price was very fair and they did all this from one phone call. They didn't know me. They accepted payment over the phone by credit card and followed up to make sure everything was good. I could not speak more highly of my satisfaction with this company. Thank you Pro-Tech for relieving stress from my friend's family during this time of crisis."
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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RAP Electric Co., Inc.
4.6(
137
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Serving Delaware, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1984

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Roy was excellent took the time to find and solve my electrical problem. It was not easy to find. Explained process. Very curtious. Contacted me twice afterwards to make sure problem was solved."
Response time2 hrs
Response rate93%
Recommended by90%of homeowners
Schweiger Electrical Contracting, LLC
4.7(
78
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Serving Delaware, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Customers say: Quality work

"Frank and his team did a fantastic job upgrading our electrical panel and wiring for our generator. He even came out to help us during off hours when we needed help with starting the generator! He is quick to get back and does above and beyond. I highly recommend and will use his company again and again!"
Response time5 hrs
Response rate87%
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Protocol Electric & Security, LLC
4.4(
84
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Serving Delaware, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Mike was wonderful. He arrived on time & was very efficient. Mike uncovered the problem & fixed it perfectly. I found their charges very reasonable as well. I recommend Mike & Protocol Electric whole heartedly."
New Fan Install
New Fan Install
Kitchen lighting
Kitchen lighting
Kitchen lighting

+1

Response time1 day
Response rate98%
39 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Ryder Electric
5.0(
4
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Serving Delaware, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1985

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Our team of Electricians is skilled, professional, and conscientious with years of experience dealing with the unforeseeable circumstances the commercial and residential Industries present. In addition, we partner with teams of architects, engineers, contractors, manufacturers and suppliers to further, strengthen our foundation in the industry.\n\nEach new customer that we work with is welcomed with a lifelong commitment to brighten their lives along the way.\n\nWe care about what we do and it shows!

2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by66%of homeowners
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D.M. Solutions, LLC
4.9(
64
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Serving Delaware, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"David was great. He arrived on time, explained what he would be doing and gave me a great price. He even looked for a leak in my ac without asking. I hired him to move an hvac vent to the floor. Not a big job, so it s hard to find reliable contractors for this type of job. I will be using him again. Thank you Dave."
Before
After
After 2
Boilers before
Before relocation

+6

Response time7 hrs
21 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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W B Lightning Rods
4.6(
367
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Serving Delaware, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"WB Lightning is focused on customer service. The company provided good communication and responded very quickly to my inquiry for a quote. WB Lightning is a respected company, I had another electrical service provider tell me I made a good choice when I hired WB Lightning Rods."
lightning protection
 Residential LPS
lightning protection
 Residential LPS
lightning protection

+79

Response time1 day
134 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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Electrical questions, answered by experts

That depends on your setup. If a circuit breaker already has GFCI protection, then everything connected to that specific circuit is being monitored. You don’t need additional GFCI outlets on that breaker.

However, if the breaker is not GFCI, then you should have GFCI receptacles for at-risk outlets nearby water sources, because they are not receiving protection. Breakers in a breaker box can vary between GFCI and non-GFCI. Look for GFCI labels on the breaker or try to find the breaker model number to look it up if you aren’t sure.

Many ceiling fan-rated electrical boxes tend to be made of metal. However, some electrical boxes may also be made of heavy-duty plastic that is reinforced with metal support structures. It may also have an attachment that connects directly to a ceiling joist. If you are ever ensure, consult with a licensed professional to get their insight on best practices and whether the installation is a safe one.

It's recommended that you only use your circuit breaker for your water heater. Tacking on additional appliances, especially large ones like refrigerators, can overload the circuit and lead to electrical fires. Therefore, it's best to have separate circuits for each major appliance, particularly continuous load appliances, which use a lot of energy over prolonged periods of time.

Yes, it’s safe to strip a wire if you follow the proper safety precautions. First and foremost, you must always disconnect the power and never try stripping a live wire. Using wire strippers is another safety precaution, but don’t forget to keep your fingers away from the blade. It’s also critical you only remove the insulation and not accidentally cut into the conductor, which is unlikely as long as you’re using the right-sized wire stripper.

Using a wire stripper/cutter, strip about 1/2 inch to 1 inch of sheathing from electric wires, depending on the application. A self-adjusting wire stripper/cutter works best, but a standard wire stripper/cutter with holes for different gauges of wire works as well to cut and strip away the sheath without damaging the copper wire inside.

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