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Freedom Electrical II, LLC
4.8(
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Serving Oakland, NJ and surrounding areas

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In business since 1994

Free estimates

Customers say: Quality work

"Brian is a true professional and very respectful as well. Came out promptly,gave us a fair estimate explaining what needed to be done. Scheduled the work and showed up right on time completing the job in one visit. Our highest recommendation for this electric pro in West Milford."
Response time5 hrs
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Recommended by96%of homeowners
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RAP Electric Co., Inc.
4.6(
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Serving Oakland, NJ and surrounding areas

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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
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Amax Electric LLC
4.9(
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Serving Oakland, 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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A Team Electrical Contractors Corp.
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Serving Oakland, NJ and surrounding areas

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In business since 2010

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Emergency services offered

"Marvellous was punctual, and very knowledgeable. He made recommendations for our daily electrical use which were very valuable and we will use going forward. Marcello was just a great guy."
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Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Vaccarella Electrical Services, LLC
4.7(
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Serving Oakland, NJ and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2009

Customers say: True professional

"Electrician was professional and did a great job installing new electrical panels."
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Response time1 day
Response rate95%
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Integrated Home Services
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Serving Oakland, NJ and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2010

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Professional and very knowledgeable and quickly determined the electrical cause and fix."
Response time7 hrs
Response rate92%
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Current Electric Contracting, LLC
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Serving Oakland, 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."
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Electrical questions, answered by experts

If the electrical wires you’re working with are too short, one of the easiest ways to elongate it is to extend them with a push-in connector. These user-friendly tools help you splice two wires together with little fuss or the need for extra tools, like a crimping tool, which is an older way of extending wires. As long as you can stripe the ends of a wire, using a push-in connector shouldn’t be an issue.

A C-wire is typically blue, but don’t rely on colors to find which wire is which when it comes to thermostat wires. The C-wire may also be black, brown, or purple. Instead, if you’re looking for the C-wire, look at the thermostat panel for a wire connecting to “terminal C,” or call in a pro to help you look for a C-wire.

As a safety measure, you should always turn off the main breaker while operating your generator’s backup breaker. In addition, you should also switch off all appliance breakers so you don't have a power surge when the main breaker turns back on. And finally, turning off the main breaker prevents back-feeding, which endangers utility workers with the risk of electrocution. Back-feeding could also destroy the electrical circuits of your neighbors if they use the same power network.

Smart light switches are designed to be compatible with most lights and traditional home wiring, but there are several key factors to check. First, verify your home's wiring, as some smart switches require a neutral wire to operate, which may not be present in older houses (often built before 1985). Always check the wiring requirements for the specific model you choose. Second, consider your light bulbs; while smart switches work with almost any light, using a dimming feature requires dimmable bulbs, such as dimmable LEDs. Finally, ensure you have the necessary network connection. Most smart switches need a Wi-Fi connection for remote control, but some older models might use other standards like ZigBee, which would require a compatible hub.

Doorbell wires typically won't spark because they carry low voltage. However, if there's a short circuit or damaged wiring, sparking could occur. Always turn off the power at the breaker box before working with doorbell wires to prevent any risk. If you notice any sparking, it's a sign of a problem that a professional electrician should address.

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