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Avatar for Zack Kinney Electric
Zack Kinney Electric
5.0(
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Electrical Switches, Outlets & Fixtures - Install or RepairElectric Vehicle Charging Station Installation - Materials Provided by ConsumerElectrical Wiring or Panel Upgrade+2 more

Serving Amherst, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Zack came into my home to install light fixtures and outlets as well as to do some wiring. He was quick and efficient, and friendly with my kids to boot! I am very happy with the finished product and will definitely be having him back for any other electrical work I need done around the house."
Electrical
Electrical Panel
Electrical
Electrical Panel
Response time5 hrs
Response rate85%
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Singh's Electrics
4.9(
15
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Electrical Switches, Outlets & Fixtures - Install or RepairElectrical Switches, Outlets & Fixtures - Install or Repair - For Business

Serving Amherst, NY and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Parwinder was very friendly and honest. He disclosed all details and costs for the job and was very communicative in person and on phone. He did a good job setting up my dryer electrical connection and leaving my home clean. Highly recommend him for any electrician needs"
Response time9 hrs
Response rate95%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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I.S ELECTRIC
5.0(
8
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Electrical for Home Addition or Remodel - InstallElectrical Switches, Outlets & Fixtures - Install or RepairElectrical Switches, Outlets & Fixtures - Install or Repair - For Business+2 more

Serving Amherst, NY and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"I’m using my Pampered Chef Air Fryer/Oven! This probably doesn’t sound like news to you but it is! I have had this appliance for months but have been unable to fully use it. It kept tripping the circuit breaker. I had a very difficult time trying to get an electrician. Some didn’t call back. Some didn’t show up. And then I went to Angies list and found Isaiah Smith from I.S Electric. He called right away and showed up the next day-early! He listened to what I wanted ( a dedicated line for my air fryer), then he looked over the space, my basement and the circuit box. He immediately quoted me a price then said he could get started now. I was like what??? I have been waiting for so long that I thought I must have heard him wrong. Nope. He dug right in and within a few hours my dedicated line was ready for use. He was very reasonably priced. He was polite, professional, knowledgeable and amazing. I will definitely call him with any electrical issues I have!"
Service upgrade
Response time9 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Anderson Water & Power
4.4(
618
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Fixed Generator - Install

Serving Amherst, NY and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1988

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The exact work we had done was the annual inspection and service updates to our back up generator. The electrical technicians Anderson hires are always great. Communicative, professional, fast, they do an excellent job. Sean was all of that. A great example of quality from a reputable firm."
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Transfer switch Cummins

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Roy's Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electrical
4.4(
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Serving Amherst, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 1974

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I received a notice from my electric provider that my meter needed repair. Unfortunately everything had to be brought up to code. The price was reasonable. Everything was explained in detail. Service was prompt. I’ve already recommended them to others"
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Donohue's Lightning Rods
4.3(
70
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Lightning Protection - Install or Repair

Serving Amherst, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 1971

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Jim for Donhohues Lightning Rods installed the lightning rod system in my home. When the work was done I was very happy as their installer came as per promised time, and perform the work. Before giving them the work Jim completely sold me their work ethics, quality, and service. There was a minor issue and his team took complete ownership of this issue and talked to me in detail. They provide a very good explanation to satisfy me. I am a happy customer."
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Lightning protection
Lightning protection

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Electrical questions, answered by experts

A 10,000-watt generator can run a small to mid-sized central AC unit (typically up to 3 tons or 36,000 BTU) along with a few other appliances. However, larger AC units or additional loads will require a bigger generator. Consult a local generator installer to ensure you add the correct size generator to your home.

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.

Type S or T fuses don’t require any special removal or installation tools. However, replacing a cartridge-style fuse is easier and safer when using a fuse-puller tool. All of these tools should be available anywhere you can buy fuses.

Compared to amps, volts, and watts, ohms are a different kind of measurement, though also very common. Ohms show the resistance of materials like wiring: How much they impede the flow of electrons. The reason household wiring is usually copper or aluminum is that these materials are affordable and also have lower ohms, which means low resistance/high conductivity.

Incorrectly wiring a single-pole switch results in the connected light or device not turning on or tripping the circuit breaker. Although it doesn't matter which terminal the hot wire and the load wire connect to, mixing up a circuit wire with a ground or having loose connections can prevent the switch from working. 

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