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Best Dressed Electric
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Serving Great Meadows, NJ and surrounding areas

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In business since 2022

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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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+33

Response time1 day
Response rate96%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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B-Tec Electric Co LLC
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Serving Great Meadows, NJ and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1993

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Warranties offered

"Second time using B-Tec electric and I think now they are my go to electrician. I used them previously to upgrade my panel to 200 Amp and this time to hook up my new electric water heater. Both tasks were completed perfectly and fairly priced. I highly recommend B-Tec electric!"
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Response time7 hrs
Response rate95%
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RAP Electric Co., Inc.
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Serving Great Meadows, NJ and surrounding areas

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In business since 1984

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Quality work at a competitive price. Roy was very thorough with his work and reviewed all options with me to ensure my satisfaction. I plan to recommend RAP electric to one of my family members, and to use them for future jobs."
Response time2 hrs
Response rate93%
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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W B Lightning Rods
4.6(
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Serving Great Meadows, NJ and surrounding areas

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In business since 2001

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"WB Lightning Rod company did an excellent job in their installation. They were quick and able to start the work the next day. We have been hit twice by lightning and hope this will help. They were able to give us great information about their product and we are very glad we went with this company. Thank you very much."
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lightning protection

+79

Response time1 day
108 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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Neli Virtual Appliance Repair
4.2(
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Serving Great Meadows, NJ and surrounding areas

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In business since 2016

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Warranties offered

"The problem turned out to be a burned out small electric door switch. I believe the price was way too expensive for the service performed and the price of the door switch. What more can I say? It got done."
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Response time1 day
Recommended by89%of homeowners
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MORRIS COUNTY APPLIANCE REPAIR
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Serving Great Meadows, NJ and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1948

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"My washer was not draining. Morris County Appliance came out the next day and replaced the motor. Very professional, neat and clean. Thank you. I would recommend them. They were up front about all the charges and had the part with them to fix it."
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Electrical questions, answered by experts

The easiest way to determine the amperage of your electrical outlets is to check the corresponding breaker in your home’s breaker panel. The number is likely noted on the circuit breaker. If that fails, it’s possible to tell 15-amp and 20-amp outlets apart by looking at them. Fifteen-amp outlets have two vertical holes, while 20-amp outlets have one vertical hole and one T-shaped hole. 

In most cases, line wires are located at the bottom of a panel or device, while load wires are located at the top. Line wires are generally black, while load wires are typically red or black. To tell for sure, you can use a multimeter or volt pen to test the wire. A live or line wire will always carry a charge, while a load wire will only carry a charge when it’s in use.

If wiring in a relatively modern home is damaged due to sudden events like a fire, a tree falling into the house, or a flood, then homeowners insurance is very likely to cover the cost of replacing the wire.

However, if it’s determined that wiring failed or started the fire because of age, neglect, or not meeting current electrical standards, then insurance won’t be covering any replacement. Also, insurance policies may charge more for particularly old kinds of wiring like aluminum wiring or deny applications altogether. 

To install an outlet from existing wiring, you’ll need to choose a location where you can already access existing wiring. The easiest way to do this is to install an outlet on the other side of the wall of an existing outlet. 

Since the wiring is already in place, all you have to do is connect a new cable to the existing wiring and then connect the correct wires through the wall—to the new electrical outlet. Place your new outlet into the opening in the wall and then connect the correct wires to the appropriate terminal screws.

If you find the power cables for your appliances are too short, there are ways to extend them for the cost of just the extra wiring you need. Simply cut and strip your wires, solder them together, and cover them using heat shrink tubing. Not everyone has a soldering tool on hand, so if you’re looking to extend in a pinch, an extension cord, power bar, or surge protector can do the job just fine.

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