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Avatar for Gregg Rieck Electrical Contractor
Gregg Rieck Electrical Contractor
4.9(
65
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Electric Vehicle Charging Station Installation - Materials Not ProvidedCeiling Fan - InstallCeiling Fan - Repair+16 more

Serving Surf City, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Not only were they quick to return my call, they were able to schedule me right away and get my electricity back to normal and allow me to get busy using all my outlets without putting me too far behind in projects. They insured everything was working properly before they left."
Exterior Lighting
Custom Fireplace & TV
Kitchen Reno
Kitchen Reno
Kitchen Reno

+3

1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by98%of homeowners
Avatar for Kingdom Electric
Kingdom Electric
4.7(
257
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Fixed Generator - InstallElectrical Wiring or Panel UpgradeCeiling Fan - Install+23 more

Serving Surf City, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I have used Kingdom electric for the past 4 years from hanging a chandelier, Electric for all pool grounding and electrical work, TV hook up, hard wire for smoke detectors, Outside lighting. The team , Anthony Nick and Mario were not only amazing to work with, showed up when they said and stand by their work. Highly recommend them for all your electric needs!"
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Response time11 hrs
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
Avatar for Best Dressed Electric
Best Dressed Electric
5.0(
32
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Electrical Wiring or Panel UpgradeCeiling Fan - InstallCeiling Fan - Repair+14 more

Serving Surf City, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I recently had Best Dressed Electric replace my doorbell chime and fix some lighting issues in my home, and I’m extremely satisfied with the service. They were prompt, courteous, and efficiently resolved both issues. The doorbell chime works perfectly now, and the lighting is brighter than ever. I highly recommend them for their excellent workmanship and professionalism. Thank you for your excellent work!"
Electrical Project
Home Automation Project
Home Automation Project
Electrical Project
Wall box

+33

Response time2 days
Response rate100%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Bayard Electric, LLC
Bayard Electric, LLC
5.0(
26
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Ceiling Fan - InstallElectrical Switches, Outlets & Fixtures - Install or RepairElectrical Wiring or Panel Upgrade+1 more

Serving Surf City, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Garrett is an upfront, honest, extremely knowledgeable and trustworthy electrician. It is important to have someone you can trust in your home. Very professional. Stop hiring these lowballing "contractors" that are not trained, licensed, or insured. Electrician work is NOTHING to mess around with. You cannot put a price on safety. You will not be disappointed with Bayard Electric."
3 phase indoor panel
3 phase indoor panel
3 phase outdoor panel
Melted Meter
Wiring in progress

+13

Response time7 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Kidder Enterprises, LLC
4.6(
138
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Electrical Wiring or Panel UpgradeElectrical Switches, Outlets & Fixtures - Install or RepairElectric Vehicle Charging Station Installation - Materials Not Provided+9 more

Serving Surf City, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1980

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I would highly recommend Ken for electrical work. We had our full electrical panel replaced and service upgraded with him. Before we had it done, we had an issue with the main breaker repeatedly tripping- leaving us without power. He came out the same morning and did a quick fix to hold us over until permitting- we were not without power for long, thanks to him. The panel replacement and service upgrade was not a quick job, but he stayed late until it was finished and we couldn’t be happier with the quality. His prices are reasonable, as well. I will be calling him if we need an electrician in the future!"
Response time12 hrs
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by64%of homeowners
Avatar for Integrated Home Services
Integrated Home Services
4.7(
668
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Electrical Switches, Outlets & Fixtures - Install or RepairCeiling Fan - InstallCeiling Fan - Repair+3 more

Serving Surf City, 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."
Interior electrical upgra
Interior electrical upgra
Interior electrical upgra
Interior electrical upgra
Interior electrical upgra

+14

Response time7 hrs
Response rate92%
1129 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Green Sun Energy Services, LLC
Green Sun Energy Services, LLC
5.0(
73
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Fixed Generator - InstallFixed Generator - RepairGenerator - Install+2 more

Serving Surf City, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Since I am working at home it was needed. Glen and Chris were awesome to deal with as they walked us through the process step by step and every time they said someone would be here that person was. It was seamless and very easy to work with them and I would Highly recommend them if you are looking for a generator install."
Ruisi
Oceanport
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+55

Response time5 days
Response rate100%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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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.

Outlets with only two slots have no ground connection. That’s more common on very old outlets, which means it’s more likely the outlet won’t be polarized. You’ll have to closely examine the slots to see if there’s a size difference indicating polarization. Keep in mind outlets this old are usually out of code and should be replaced if you’re doing any electrical work.

It's recommended that you only use your circuit breaker for your water heater. Tacking on additional appliances, especially large ones like refrigerators, can overload the circuit and lead to electrical fires. Therefore, it's best to have separate circuits for each major appliance, particularly continuous load appliances, which use a lot of energy over prolonged periods of time.

If you strictly adhere to electrical safety rules, including assuming that a circuit is hot until proven otherwise, and have some knowledge of how an electrical circuit works, you can likely replace a light switch by yourself without too much trouble. However, it's always advisable to call a nearby electrical pro to do the job if you're unsure of any steps necessary to change a light switch. 

Window AC units use a fair amount of electricity, but significantly less than central AC systems. Because they are more energy-efficient for cooling individual rooms or small spaces, their usage is comparatively low. On average, a window AC unit consumes between 500 and 1,400 watts, while a central AC system uses over 3,500 watts—meaning a window unit uses about one-third of the energy. This typically translates to a monthly running cost of $15 to $40, although this can vary depending on external factors.

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