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

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In business since 1994

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Customers say: Quality work

"Brian from Freedom Electrical did a very good job removing 2 ceiling Fans and replacing them with 2 flushed light fixtures. He also troubleshot another ceiling fan that was not working properly. He finished the job cleanly and quickly. He was very helpful. Looking to hire him for future Electrical work"
Response time5 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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

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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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BURTON ELECTRIC
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Serving Oakland, NJ and surrounding areas

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In business since 2007

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Emergency services offered

"Dave was prompt and on time with promised appointments. We couldn’t be happier with the work that was done. Will always call Burton Electric when any work small or large needs to be done. So glad to finally find a reliable electrician."
Response time4 days
Recommended by97%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

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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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A Team Electrical Contractors Corp.
4.6(
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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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Current Electric Contracting, LLC
4.1(
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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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Response time1 day
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Electrical questions, answered by experts

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.

Yes, a dead outlet can be dangerous and may cause a fire. The lack of power can be due to a hazardous electrical issue that poses a fire risk. If you notice a burning smell, discoloration, or sparks from a non-working outlet, it is a serious issue. It is vital to have a professional electrician investigate and fix the problem as soon as possible.

There are several reasons why an electrical outlet would suddenly stop working, including:

  • Broken parts in the outlet

  • Outlet burnout

  • Circuit breaker tripped

  • Damaged circuit breaker

  • GFCI outlet tripped

  • Damaged or loose wires

  • Failed connectors

  • Appliance failure

No. Blue wires and black wires are different. Even though both are used as hot wires, they serve different functions. Black wires are far more common in residential properties. They are always hot, can be positive or negative, and usually carry electricity from a power source to an outlet. Blue wires have a specialized usage in residential properties, generally as traveler wires, and are more common in commercial properties.

While some doorbells go silent, others will ring constantly or randomly when they are on the fritz. A doorbell can ring continuously for a few reasons. The button may be stuck in the "on" position, causing the bell to sound repeatedly. Alternatively, one of the wires could have come loose and is touching a metal surface, causing the bell to short circuit and keep making noise.

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