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Avatar for Best Dressed Electric
Best Dressed Electric
5.0(
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Electrical Wiring or Panel UpgradeCeiling Fan - InstallCeiling Fan - Repair+14 more

Serving Riverdale, 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
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B-Tec Electric Co LLC
5.0(
166
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Electrical Switches, Outlets & Fixtures - Install or RepairElectric Vehicle Charging Station InstallationElectric Vehicle Charging Station Installation - For Business+10 more

Serving Riverdale, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1993

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Second time using B-Tec electric and I think now they are my go to electrician. I used them previously to upgrade my panel to 200 Amp and this time to hook up my new electric water heater. Both tasks were completed perfectly and fairly priced. I highly recommend B-Tec electric!"
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+123

Response time8 hrs
Response rate100%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
R.A.P Electric Company Inc.
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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 Riverdale, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

Customers say: True professional

"I was Super Pleased with the work that Roy from RAP electric did- the work was carefully and safely taken car of- the fee was Very fair and I would and will hire RAP Electric again and again, and I have recommend him to many of my friends -"
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Response time8 hrs
Response rate100%
Recommended by66%of homeowners
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RAP Electric Co., Inc.
4.6(
137
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Ceiling Fan - InstallElectrical Switches, Outlets & Fixtures - Install or RepairPortable Generator - Install

Serving Riverdale, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1984

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Quality work at a competitive price. Roy was very thorough with his work and reviewed all options with me to ensure my satisfaction. I plan to recommend RAP electric to one of my family members, and to use them for future jobs."
Response time2 hrs
Response rate93%
Recommended by90%of homeowners
APOLLO ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS LLC
5.0(
41
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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 Riverdale, 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
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Power Mac, LLC
4.7(
45
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Electrical Switches, Outlets & Fixtures - Install or RepairElectrical Switches, Outlets & Fixtures - Install or Repair - For Business

Serving Riverdale, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Eli did a great job fixing the electrical wiring/installing lighting fixtures in our kitchen. He was easy to communicate with and was able to get the job down very quickly, with short notice. We will definitely contact him for future projects."
Hand Blown one of kind light fixture
New Panel
Work Shop
Work Shop
Work Shop

+2

Response time6 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%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 Riverdale, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I am very satisfied with the work done in our home. Needed some switch replacements as well as capping off some exposed wiring. Current was timely, professional and reasonably priced."
Arisol Company
Response time1 day
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by73%of homeowners
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Anzalone Electric & Lighting, LLC
4.9(
113
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Electrical Wiring or Panel UpgradeElectric Vehicle Charging Station Installation - Materials Provided by ConsumerElectric Vehicle Charging Station Installation - Materials Not Provided+2 more

Serving Riverdale, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"We've been using Anzalone Electric & Lightning for more than 16 years and Scott has been our go-to electrician for everything from moving outlets and installing ceiling fans to upgrading light fixtures and handling other electrical projects around our home. Scott is always easy to schedule, arrives on time and charges fair, reasonable prices. His work is consistently high quality and every project has been completed efficiently and professionally. His crew is knowledgeable, courteous and genuinely friendly, making the entire experience stress-free. It's hard to find a contractor who is reliable year after year but Scott and the team at Anzalone Electric & Lightning have earned our trust time and time again. We highly recommend them to anyone looking for honest, dependable and skilled electrical services."
Finished panel
Electric Tie in
installing breakers
The old mast
Response time8 hrs
Response rate87%
11 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Electrical questions, answered by experts

A pigtail is the only safe way to connect an electrical device to more than one circuit wire. Connecting multiple wires to a single screw terminal is extremely dangerous and must never be done. Many electricians will opt for pigtails even when there are multiple screw terminals available so that the device in question won’t halt the flow of downstream current when a problem arises. 

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.

Home power is measured in kilowatt-hours, commonly expressed as kWh. The average home uses between 800 and 1,000 kWh per month. Peak usage (and highest bills) occurs in the middle of summer and the depths of winter. Keeping on top of your usage during these crucial months will lower your annual average usage considerably. 

A correctly installed 3-way switch will not trip a breaker. If using a 3-way switch trips your circuit breaker, the ground wire might be touching something it should not be, there could be a short in the wiring, a wire could be loose, or the wrong wires are connected to the wrong locations on the switch. If you cannot easily see the problem, such as a loose wire, contact an electrician to fix the issue.

A standard three-prong electrical outlet typically lasts for about 15 years with normal use and should be replaced accordingly. GFCI outlets may have a longer lifespan of 15 to 25 years. While some outlets can last longer if used infrequently, they can also fail prematurely. Reasons for early failure include poor wiring, an overloaded circuit, improper grounding or installation, or loose plugs. Signs that an outlet is failing include flickering lights, overheating, a discolored or melted faceplate, plugs that fall out easily, or frequently tripping circuit breakers. It is essential to address faulty outlets promptly to avoid safety hazards, especially in homes older than 15 years.

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