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Amax Electric LLC
4.9(
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Electrical Switches, Outlets & Fixtures - Install or RepairElectrical Wiring or Panel UpgradeElectric Vehicle Charging Station Installation - For Business - Materials Not Provided+12 more

Serving Maywood, NJ and surrounding areas

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In business since 2014

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Max was very informative regarding anything electrical related. In addition to what we called him for, he took the time out to fix our dimmer that had been broken for years. He was very friendly and focused on the job. Max was professional and extremely affordable compared to other electricians we received quotes from. I will definitely recommend him to all of my neighbors and anyone else who asks."
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Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Jagger Electric Co
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Electric Vehicle Charging Station Installation - Materials Provided by ConsumerElectric Vehicle Charging Station Installation - Materials Not ProvidedElectrical Wiring or Panel Upgrade+3 more

Serving Maywood, NJ and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"They got me an estimate right away and started the job as promised. The work was done timely and left our home clean everything was picked up. I called several other electricians who never got back to me. The pricing was reasonable and best part they got it done, Itâ s hard to get contractors to even show up."
Response time6 hrs
Response rate86%
46 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Vaccarella Electrical Services, LLC
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Electric Vehicle Charging Station Installation - Materials Not ProvidedElectrical Wiring or Panel Upgrade

Serving Maywood, NJ and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2009

Customers say: True professional

"We hired Vaccarella services to upgrade electrical panel. It was a pleasure to work with the team from day one. They came on time and did an excellent job. Very professional and reasonable price. I would definitely recommend Vaccarella Electric and plan to use them again."
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Response time1 day
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Electrical questions, answered by experts

Check the matching breaker in your panel, since the number is printed on the switch. You can also tell them apart by sight. A 15-amp outlet has two straight vertical slots, while a 20-amp outlet has one vertical slot and one sideways T-slot.

Yes, you can get shocked while using a multimeter if:

  • You touch the metal tip while testing a live current.

  • The meter isn’t properly rated for the voltage.

  • The meter picks up on transient voltage that’s above the range you’ve set.

  • The meter has defective parts.

You can prevent shock and personal injury by using a multimeter properly and maintaining your device. 

If you’re unsure how to use a multimeter or want help with your project, contact a local electrician to get the job done.

Grounding an electrical outlet can take as little as 30 minutes if you only need to replace the outlet or around two hours if you need to add a ground wire. However, more extensive electrical work will take longer, such as hiring an electrician to ground multiple outlets during the same service.

Christmas lights typically do not need to be grounded like electrical circuits in your home do. However, it's crucial to use outdoor outlets equipped with ground fault circuit interrupters (GFCIs) for added safety. GFCIs can help protect against electrical shocks and are recommended for outdoor electrical connections when using Christmas lights.

Automatic gates don’t use too much electricity, and you should see a minimal effect on your utility bill. In fact, certain gate systems are entirely self-sufficient and rely on solar panels attached to or near the gate to power the motor. While a gate is large and there is a powerful motor moving it, it’s not something that sees constant use throughout the day. For most automatic gates, expect to see a utility bill increase of only around $10 per month.

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