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Avatar for Shay Weimann Electrical Contractor Inc
Shay Weimann Electrical Contractor Inc
4.9(
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Electrical Wiring or Panel UpgradeCeiling Fan - InstallCeiling Fan - Repair+14 more

Serving Port Reading, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1999

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"On the day of our appointment, Charlie and Ron called to ask if they could arrive early for our appointment, which was fine with us. Charlie and Ron were friendly, courteous, professional and knowledgeable. They answered all of our questions and explained the work they would be doing based upon our work order. The work was accomplished in a timely, professional manner. The security lights were tested and adjusted accordingly as well as the installation of the 3-wire switches. The 220-line to the spa electric panel was safely capped and per our request, the electric panel was left attached to the side of our deck for future use. We are happy to give Shay Weimann Electric our highest recommendation and we will definitely be using them for all of our future electrical work."
Response time1 day
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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First Class Electric
4.8(
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Electric Vehicle Charging Station Installation - Materials Not ProvidedElectrical Wiring or Panel UpgradeElectric Vehicle Charging Station Installation+10 more

Serving Port Reading, NJ and surrounding areas

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In business since 2007

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

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The appointment was made and changed by the purchaser several times. The company was very understanding and rescheduled for me - no problems.  They called before arriving and were on time. The gentleman was polite and courteous. He proceeded with the inspection which was thorough and complete.  He alerted me that I had  potential problems with the house electrical panel and pointed out several other issues. He proceeded to write up the inspection.  I was impressed with his knowledge and professionalism.  The inspection took well over an hour. I would not hesitate to use them for my electrical issues.


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Electric Power Inc
5.0(
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Electrical Switches, Outlets & Fixtures - Install or RepairElectric Vehicle Charging Station InstallationElectric Vehicle Charging Station Installation - For Business+10 more

Serving Port Reading, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1975

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

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Our electric service was ripped off our home during a storm and we lost full electrical service to the home. Joe from Electric Power came promptly, coordinated with the Township as well as the power company and began repairing our service the next day. They were professional and delivered such high quality service. They responded to my calls and texts and were incredibly sensitive to the needs of my 80 year old mother. They explained everything that needed to be done in detail.  I would definately use them again and would highly recommend them to anyone. 
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Response time5 days
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Paulikas Electric
4.8(
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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 Port Reading, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1970

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"I had a small job to replace an aging outdoor electrical outlet. A larger firm never got back to me. I guess the job was too small for them. I contacted John and he replaced it at a reasonable rate. John loves the smaller jobs."
Response time2 days
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 Port Reading, 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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Integrated Home Services
4.7(
664
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Electrical Switches, Outlets & Fixtures - Install or RepairCeiling Fan - InstallCeiling Fan - Repair+3 more

Serving Port Reading, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2010

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Scott from Integrated Electrical Solutions was timely, polite, communicative; he resolved the electrical problem within my budget. He diagnosed an electrical short circuit affecting 3 upstairs rooms. Faulty wiring caused by damaged contact of a wire was determined. Thank you Scott."
Response time7 hrs
Response rate92%
1755 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Electrical questions, answered by experts

Yes, you can connect two extra outlets (or more) to one outlet if the total load on the circuit allows for it. If you have a 15-amp circuit, electrical code allows up to eight outlets or light switches. But if you’re dealing with outlets in the kitchen and bathroom, you may not be able to have as many. Kitchen and bathroom appliances often need higher amperage. You can also change a single outlet to a double outlet by cutting a larger hole in the drywall and replacing the outlet with a quad receptacle.

If you’re wondering if you can use your electric vehicle as a backup battery, it depends on whether your EV is compatible with bidirectional charging. This technology allows energy to flow both ways, enabling vehicle-to-home (V2H) backup power, vehicle-to-load (V2L) for appliances and camping, and vehicle-to-grid (V2G) to support the power grid. Compatible EVs convert stored DC energy into usable AC power, helping reduce energy costs and enhance grid stability while providing emergency backup power.

No, you shouldn’t immediately reset a tripped breaker. If you don’t know what tripped the breaker, resetting it and continuing the actions that set it off could pose a hazard. It also means your breaker will sustain greater damage if it trips again. If you know the cause of your tripped power, unplug faulty appliances or fix the issues, then reset it, and wait a few minutes before using electricity in that circuit.

According to the National Electrical Code (NEC), GFCI outlets should be installed in wet or damp locations where they might be splashed with water or other liquids. This is to protect against ground faults, which are more common around water. Specific areas that require GFCI outlets include kitchens (especially near counters), bathrooms, laundry rooms, basements, garages, and all outdoor receptacles. Depending on local electrical codes, you may need at least one GFCI outlet in these rooms, or every outlet in the area may need to be GFCI protected.

You can install a three-prong outlet without connecting any ground and plug in three-prong electronics into that outlet. The devices will function normally, but you won’t get any of the protection that grounding provides, so there’s an increased risk of serious problems if something goes wrong.

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