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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 South River, 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(
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Electrical Wiring or Panel UpgradeCeiling Fan - InstallCeiling Fan - Repair+14 more

Serving South River, 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
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 South River, NJ and surrounding areas

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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 Wiring or Panel UpgradeElectrical Switches, Outlets & Fixtures - Install or RepairElectric Vehicle Charging Station Installation - Materials Not Provided+2 more

Serving South River, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We had an excellent experience with this electrician at our 120,000 sq ft office building. He came out to perform repairs and upgrades on our electrical systems and delivered truly professional, high‑quality workmanship from start to finish. His knowledge, attention to detail, and clear communication made the entire process smooth and efficient. It’s not easy finding someone who can handle large‑scale commercial electrical work with this level of skill and reliability. He showed up on time, worked safely, and made sure everything was done correctly the first time. I highly recommend him for any commercial or residential electrical needs. Outstanding service and professionalism"
Arisol Company
Response time1 day
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by73%of homeowners
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Electrical questions, answered by experts

A 60W LED bulb is likely labeled as “60W replacement” on the package—that’s because it provides about the same light output as a 60W incandescent bulb. In reality, it likely uses less energy—usually 15 watts or less. If that’s the case, then it’s perfectly fine to put a 60W LED bulb in a 40W socket. Your best bet is to read the package carefully. It will tell you the LED bulb’s actual wattage, and as long as it’s lower than the fixture, the bulb will be safe to use.

Just as fluorescent lights are more efficient than incandescent lights, LED lights are more efficient to run than fluorescent lights. The specifics will vary from product to product, but LED lights are typically twice as efficient as equivalent fluorescent lights. A 13-watt CFL bulb can replace a 60-watt incandescent bulb, but a 6- to 8-watt LED bulb can offer the same amount of brightness. Fluorescent lights offer about 50 lumens per watt, while LEDs offer about 100 lumens per watt. LED light bulbs typically last two to three times as long as CFL bulbs, too. 

The wrong-sized wire can lead to several safety hazards, including structural fires, surges, power outages from tripped breakers, and electrocution. It’s important to follow the American Wire Gauge system and the National Electrical Code guidelines to safely wire a home. Electrical wiring is not safe for homeowners to handle and is best left to a licensed electrician.

While you can technically live in a home while it's being rewired, prepare for some debris and dust if your electrical contractor needs to remove parts of walls, floors, and ceilings to access wires. If you stay home during the project, ask your electrician to cut the power supply to all exposed electrical wires to keep your family safe.

If your outlet is testing fine but keeps tripping, that’s a sign your GFCI outlet is working, but there’s a problem somewhere else. Try plugging in different devices and see if the outlet keeps tripping. If it’s not the appliance that’s causing the issue, it could be a problem in your wiring. Faulty wiring can be a source of electrical fires and other serious problems. We recommend arranging an inspection by an electrician if an outlet appears to be working but keeps tripping.

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