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Current Electric Contracting, LLC
4.3(
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Electrical Switches, Outlets & Fixtures - Install or RepairElectrical Wiring or Panel UpgradeElectric Vehicle Charging Station Installation - Materials Not Provided+2 more

Serving Guttenberg, NJ and surrounding areas

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In business since 2002

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Current Electric Contracting LLC was efficient and professional in their overall response to our issue. We had to have a few breakers replaced in our panel. Their pricing was fair. We will definitely keep them in our contractor database and hire them again."
Arisol Company
Response time1 day
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by73%of homeowners
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A Team Electrical Contractors Corp.
4.6(
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Fixed Generator - InstallElectric Vehicle Charging Station Installation - Materials Not ProvidedElectric Vehicle Charging Station Installation - Materials Provided by Consumer+3 more

Serving Guttenberg, NJ and surrounding areas

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In business since 2010

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Emergency services offered

"I am extremely pleased with the electrical work that was performed at my home. A Team Electrical Contractors provided top quality work and their fee was in line with the work that was performed. I would highly recommend this contractor for your electrical work."
Service Upgrade
Generator
Service Upgrade
Generator
Service Upgrade

+141

Response time1 day
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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SteerElectric
4.6(
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Electrical Switches, Outlets & Fixtures - Install or RepairElectrical Wiring or Panel UpgradeCeiling Fan - Install+11 more

Serving Guttenberg, NJ and surrounding areas

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In business since 2021

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"I'm very pleased with the work that Odane did to upgrade my panel to 200 amp and install a Chargepoint HomeFlex EV charger. We have an older home, and the panel upgrade was very complex. Odane worked very hard to get everything just right including professionally enclosing the new main wires in PVC conduit ... Even the town electrical inspector was impressed. He's a very meticulous worker and did a great job keeping me informed. He even helped submit some required paperwork to PSEG so that I can qualify for their EV charger incentive program."
Electric Vehicle Charger Install
Electric Vehicle Charger Install
Electric Vehicle Charger Install
Electric Vehicle Charger Install
Electric Vehicle Charger Install

+2

2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by81%of homeowners
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Shalom7 Electrical Service
4.9(
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Electrical Switches, Outlets & Fixtures - Install or Repair

Serving Guttenberg, NJ and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2022

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Emergency services offered

"He knows what he's doing. He's knowledgeable about electrical issues. The only problem I have with him is his knowledge of the English language. I couldn't get from him what the problem was or the cause of the problem. Nevertheless, he fixed whatever was causing the line to lose power or current."
My jobs
My jobs
My jobs
My jobs
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+73

Response time5 hrs
Response rate98%
38 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Jvolt Electric
5.0(
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Electrical Switches, Outlets & Fixtures - Install or RepairElectrical Wiring or Panel UpgradeElectric Vehicle Charging Station Installation - For Business - Materials Not Provided+2 more

Serving Guttenberg, NJ and surrounding areas

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In business since 2011

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"JVOLT Electric did an outstanding job on the full electrical installation for my new construction project. From rough wiring to the final finish, everything was completed with precision, professionalism, and attention to detail. They worked efficiently, stayed on schedule, and made sure all work was done up to code. Communication was excellent throughout the entire process, and they were always available to answer questions and provide recommendations. The quality of the work really shows ? clean installations, organized panels, and everything functioning perfectly. I highly recommend JVOLT Electric for any new construction electrical work. Reliable, skilled, and truly professional from start to finish."
Gallery
Gallery
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Gallery
Gallery

+6

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Nj Nec - Inc / On Time Electric
5.0(
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Electric Vehicle Charging Station Installation - Materials Not ProvidedElectric Vehicle Charging Station InstallationElectric Vehicle Charging Station Installation - For Business+10 more

Serving Guttenberg, NJ and surrounding areas

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In business since 1996

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Nj Nec is an electrical contractor based out of Garfield. We provide all types of electrical services: wiring, EV charging, panel upgrades, outlet installation, interior lighting, electrical installation and other services. We have over 25+ years of experience. Give us a call today for a free estimate!

Response time2 days
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Electrical questions, answered by experts

Aluminum wiring can pose a significant fire risk because it tends to expand, contract, and overheat, leading to failing connections and splices. If your home has aluminum wiring, it doesn't always require a complete replacement, but you must take safety precautions. The first step is to hire a licensed electrician to conduct a thorough inspection. Based on their findings, you have several options:

  • Full Replacement: The safest but most expensive solution is to replace all aluminum wiring with copper.

  • Copper Pigtailing: A more budget-friendly option, suitable for certain homes, involves adding a short section of copper wire to the end of each aluminum wire at connection points.

  • Other Safety Upgrades: Your electrician may also recommend installing aluminum-compatible outlets and applying an anti-oxidant paste to connections to prevent corrosion.

Consulting a professional will help you determine the best course of action to ensure your home's wiring meets current safety standards.

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.

If you’re wondering if you can use your electric vehicle as a backup battery, it depends on whether your EV is compatible with bidirectional charging. This technology allows energy to flow both ways, enabling vehicle-to-home (V2H) backup power, vehicle-to-load (V2L) for appliances and camping, and vehicle-to-grid (V2G) to support the power grid. Compatible EVs convert stored DC energy into usable AC power, helping reduce energy costs and enhance grid stability while providing emergency backup power.

You should never plug a normal 120v appliance into a special 240v outlet, as it can quickly burn out the appliance. This will cause irreparable damage to the appliance and, in worse case scenarios, cause damage to your circuit breaker. Check your appliance’s rating before plugging it into a 220v outlet to avoid electrical disaster.

A faulty light switch can trip a breaker due to circuit overload or a short circuit. A faulty light switch may not always trip a breaker, so don’t use that as your only sign that something’s wrong. Always investigate the cause of a switch that isn’t working properly, feels hot to the touch, or is making unusual noises.

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