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Avatar for JN Electric, LLC
JN Electric, LLC
4.9(
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Serving Old Tappan, NJ and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2015

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Warranties offered

"Professional and knowledgeable at a fair price. Installed an EV charger and took care of some other smaller electrical issues too. Very happy with service, would recommend to a friend."
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Response time6 hrs
23 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
R.A.P Electric Company Inc.
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Serving Old Tappan, NJ and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

Customers say: True professional

"If you're looking for an honest and knowledgeable electrician, R.A.P. Electric Company is the real deal. When my master bathroom outlets suddenly lost power, I spent hours checking breakers, outlets, and GFCIs without finding the problem. After contacting R.A.P. through Angi, I expected a service call and a bill. Instead, the electrician took the time to ask a few questions and patiently guided me through troubleshooting over the phone. He helped me locate a forgotten GFCI outlet in my basement that had tripped and was causing the problem. Once I reset it, everything worked perfectly. Many electricians could have charged me for a house call to perform a 30-second fix. Instead, R.A.P. chose honesty and customer service over making a quick dollar. That level of integrity is rare these days. I will definitely use R.A.P. Electric Company for any future electrical work and highly recommend them."
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Response time8 hrs
Response rate93%
Recommended by66%of homeowners
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RAP Electric Co., Inc.
4.6(
137
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Serving Old Tappan, 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 Old Tappan, NJ and surrounding areas

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In business since 2014

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We could not find the source of our electric problem but Max was very thoroughly and didnt stop until finding the source for the power outage in my living room, hallway and outside lights! He was very professional and troubleshooted each outlet and room until the issue was solved. So grateful!"
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Recommended by92%of homeowners
Barricella Electric, LLC
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Serving Old Tappan, NJ and surrounding areas

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In business since 2009

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"I was facing a moderate repair, there was a lot of uncertainty with my dilemma. After about 45 minutes, Joe presented four alternative solutions, and asked for permission to try a fifth approach, He completed the work in 45 minutes, charged me fairly (and considerably less than I had expected), and couldn't have been more professional.. Highest recommendation."
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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W.I.T. Electric
5.0(
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Serving Old Tappan, NJ and surrounding areas

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In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Amazing service. Bernard and Devon came over and installed much needed electrical upgrades to my home. Came over at the time they said they would and completed the work swiftly. The price was more than fair and both electricians acted professionally."
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Response time12 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Jagger Electric Co
4.9(
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Serving Old Tappan, NJ and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Very professional and understanding of my project....great guy and would not hesitate to hire in the future...greatly recommend to anyone who needs electrical work done"
Response time6 hrs
Response rate86%
34 neighbors recently requested a quote
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A Team Electrical Contractors Corp.
4.6(
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Serving Old Tappan, NJ and surrounding areas

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In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Marcello was very honest and fair. His price was reasonable and he did very good work. I had to leave for my job while he was working on my electric panel, and left my home open for him to do his work. He was professional and did not disturb my home in any way. Nice man and very honest. I would have him do more work at my house in a minute"
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Electrical questions, answered by experts

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.

Before hiring an electrician, check out the contractor’s official website, read reviews, and look them up on your local Department of Labor’s website. If you’re hiring for a complex job, pay special attention to their level of expertise. Also, call up pros directly to ask about their insurance status, specifically liability insurance, and request customer references.

While circuit breakers are designed to be reset after tripping, there isn't a strict countdown to when they will fail. The primary danger lies in a breaker tripping multiple times in a short period without allowing the components to cool down. Theoretically, a standard breaker might handle around 50 trips caused by simple overloading. However, this number can be much lower in practice. For instance, a high-current fault could damage a breaker to the point that it needs replacement after only two resets. Repeatedly resetting a breaker that trips frequently exacerbates the underlying problem by causing the electrical components, wires, and the breaker itself to overheat. This can lead to permanent damage, cause the breaker to trip unnecessarily in the future, and increase the risk of an electrical fire. If a breaker trips every few minutes, you should leave it in the 'off' position and call a qualified electrician for an inspection.

A GFCI outlet is a type of electrical outlet that monitors the electricity flowing through the circuit and shuts off power immediately when it detects a loss or acceleration of current. They are particularly important in areas that may come in contact with water, which is why they're most common in kitchens, bathrooms, laundry rooms, and garages.

Yes, blue wires can be hot wires in the U.S. However, they are less common in residential properties than red and black hot wires. Blue wires are typically used as traveler wires in three-way and four-way switches, as well as ceiling fans. They allow fixtures to be controlled by multiple switches, like when there are switches at the top and bottom of a staircase for the same light.

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