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Almeida Electric
4.8(
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Electrical Switches, Outlets & Fixtures - Install or RepairCeiling Fan - InstallElectrical Wiring or Panel Upgrade+1 more

Serving Perth Amboy, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"They were incredibly prompt and professional. The work was completed, they cleaned up after themselves and worked diligently to return everything to the way it was prior to their arrival. Top notch."
 Ceiling fan installation
 Electrical Box Upgrade
Replacement of old unsafe panel with new panel
 Installation of light fixture in foyer
 Installation of hallway light fixture

+7

Response time7 hrs
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Best Dressed Electric
5.0(
32
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Electrical Wiring or Panel UpgradeCeiling Fan - InstallCeiling Fan - Repair+14 more

Serving Perth Amboy, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Jeremy was quick to respond, arrived right on time, and did a phenomenal job faster than most others would. He was very neat and professional and I highly recommend his services to anyone looking to have an electrical project completed."
Electrical Project
Home Automation Project
Home Automation Project
Electrical Project
Wall box

+33

Response time2 days
Response rate100%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
APOLLO ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS LLC
5.0(
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Electric Vehicle Charging Station Installation - For Business - Materials Not ProvidedElectric Vehicle Charging Station Installation - For Business - Materials Provided by ConsumerElectric Vehicle Charging Station Installation - Materials Not Provided+7 more

Serving Perth Amboy, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1999

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"My experience with Apollo Electric was wonderful. I needed some normal electrical work done, and also some detailed more involved work. He handled everything with care as if it was his own home. He was very detailed oriented, neat, clean and very honest. Mike worked hard during the entirety of the job, I was very pleased and I would call him for any job I need involving electrical work for the future"
Recommended by87%of homeowners
Paulikas Electric
4.8(
81
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Electric Vehicle Charging Station InstallationElectric Vehicle Charging Station Installation - For BusinessElectric Vehicle Charging Station Installation - For Business - Materials Not Provided+10 more

Serving Perth Amboy, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1970

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"John came to the house to provide a verbal estimate and came back timely to provide it in a detailed and signed proposal . He upgraded the entire electrical panel box and upgraded to 200 amps on time for what I considered a fair price based on other estimates I received.. In addition, he fixed a short in a light switch box for me. All work was done timely with no issues and his final price was exactly as indicated in his original estimate. I highly recommend Paulikas Electric and I would use him again for electrician services."
Response time2 days
Response rate94%
Recommended by94%of homeowners
Current Electric Contracting, LLC
4.3(
43
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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 Perth Amboy, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

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
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by73%of homeowners
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Electrical questions, answered by experts

Yes, standard dimmer switches should never be used to control a ceiling fan motor. They’re designed for lighting, not motors, and they can cause humming, overheating, or permanent damage. You should only use switches that are specifically labeled for fan speed control.

Most LED bulbs have a plastic covering, while incandescent bulbs will be made from glass. This is because LED bulbs don’t produce as much heat as incandescent bulbs, so the covering doesn’t need to be as heat resistant. Also, an LED light bulb will usually have a marking on its base that identifies it as an LED.

If only half of your outlet works, there are usually two possible causes: faulty wiring or a half-hot outlet. The first thing you'll want to do is check the circuit breaker panel to ensure that it's not tripped. If your circuit breaker isn't tripped, turn off the electricity and inspect the wiring to see if anything has come loose or corroded. 

If you have a half-hot outlet, it means half of the outlet is controlled by a switch somewhere on the same circuit, which should be nearby. This is an intentional electrical design commonly found in rooms without overhead lights.

It wouldn’t be abnormal to view all wiring as simply wiring, but wiring has different gauges and can handle different loads. When you’re wiring for 240V, you need wire that is rated at least 240V, but honestly it’s better to spend a little more and just buy 300V wiring. This ensures a margin of safety in case the wiring gets overloaded.

You should never wire neutral and ground wires together at a light switch. Not only is it unsafe, but it’s also incorrect. The neutral and ground wires perform separate functions in an electrical circuit and should never be swapped or wired together at a light switch, light, or outlet. 

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