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Avatar for Shay Weimann Electrical Contractor Inc
Shay Weimann Electrical Contractor Inc
4.9(
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Serving Port Reading, NJ and surrounding areas

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In business since 1999

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Fantastic. From quoting the job to completion Shay Weimar was amazing. We just moved tot the area and they will be getting any electrical work we need going forward"
Response time1 day
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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First Class Electric
4.8(
112
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Serving Port Reading, NJ and surrounding areas

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In business since 2007

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"Excellent from start to finish. They were extremely professional and proficient. they also did an excellent job in the clean up. Would highly recommend them for any residential electrical work!"
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Generator

+21

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Recommended by91%of homeowners
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Electric Power Inc
5.0(
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Serving Port Reading, NJ and surrounding areas

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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
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Juice Electrical Contracting
5.0(
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Serving Port Reading, NJ and surrounding areas

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In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"4 John’s completed electrical work in our home bedroom and living room remodel.. very professional and everything came out beautiful! Highly recommend"
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+12

Response time12 hrs
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Current Electric Contracting, LLC
4.3(
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Serving Port Reading, 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."
Arisol Company
Response time1 day
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by73%of homeowners
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Fuifio Electrical Services
4.9(
52
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Serving Port Reading, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Carlos and Juan did an excellent job. I had many electrical repairs that needed to be completed and they worked diligently all day without taking a break. I was very pleased with the results."
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Panel installation
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Oulet repair
Reparación breaker

+7

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Electrical questions, answered by experts

With AC wiring, which is the kind most likely you’ll find at home, the black wire is “hot,” and the white is “neutral.” The bare or green wire is considered the safety ground wire. If you encounter DC wiring, it’s relatively easy to tell positive or negative wires apart. red wires are used to indicate positive voltage and black wires indicate negative voltage.

There is no blanket figure for a residential home’s electrical load, since load varies by the size of the home, how many appliances are used, and the efficiency of their electrical systems. Typically, however, it’s safe to assume 40 to 60 amps is the average electrical load of a residential home. 

If you’re interested in exploring other avenues to completely upgrade your electrical panel, it’s also possible to add a sub-panel, which is a smaller panel that connects to what you currently have in place. This way, you can add additional circuits without having to swap out your main panel.

Yes, wire connectors are the better option for securing splices compared to electrical tape. It is not recommended to use electrical tape as it is not secure enough to keep the splices together. Plus, electrical tape is more vulnerable to damage, which can cause a risk of fire over time. 

Hire an electrician the same way you would an employee. Ask questions and look for a good fit. Streamline the process by using these questions to ask an electrician. It's also common to ask for a quote in writing. Don’t forget to provide all the project details to ensure there are no surprises or opportunities for added fees.

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