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Least Resistance Electrical Contracting LLC
5.0(
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Serving Athens, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"We have hired Least Resistance many times and are always thrilled with the final product. Steven has worked in this industry for many years is very knowledgeable about all aspects of electrical work. His is meticulous, thorough, and insures you are completely satisfied. He has run electrical conduit to our out-buildings as well as installed numerous lighting fixtures, and outlets, both interior and exterior, in our 1793 home . He designed and executed an exceptional light system in our expansive garage, with ease . We highly recommend Least Resistance, without reservation."
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Sub Panel
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4 Gang Switch Box
Sub Panel Service Entry

+17

10 neighbors recently requested a quote
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RG Handyman
4.8(
41
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Serving Athens, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

Emergency services offered

Customers say: True professional

"EXCELLENT service is an understatement! All of my issues were resolved and any questions I had about certain electrical issues were all looked at and/or fixed. I could not be happier with the work! Definitely will call them again in the future for any of my needs!"
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+24

Response time1 day
Recommended by60%of homeowners
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W B Lightning Rods
4.6(
367
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Serving Athens, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"WB Lightning Rods did an excellent job installing lightening rods on our home. The owner stayed onsite the entire time to supervise the work. He took extra care to plan the rod and cable placement to ensure the proper protection and retain the aesthetics of our home. His crew were knowledgeable, polite, neat and efficient. We could not be more pleased with the results."
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lightning protection
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lightning protection

+79

Response time1 day
84 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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Hill Town Tech, LLC
4.9(
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Serving Athens, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I will keep them in my address book for future electrical work. Exceptional customer service and workmanship. If you are looking for an electrician Hill Town Tech LLC is the way to go. They wonâ t pull the wool over your eyes."
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Lenovo Carbon x1

+11

Response time1 day
Recommended by86%of homeowners
JLR Construction
5.0(
14
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Serving Athens, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

At JLR Construction LLC we pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We strongly believe in giving our absolute best in all the work we perform. We are experts, and will always keep you educated about the work process. We look forward to earning your business!\n\n

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Front Porch

+8

Response time4 hrs
Response rate89%
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Electrical questions, answered by experts

Yes, you must use the proper wire nut that fits your wire gauge. Using a wire nut that’s too big or too small can cause your connection to fail, short circuit, or disconnect entirely. Ensuring that you have the proper wire nut size will guarantee that your connection lasts as long as possible.

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. 

Yes, you can put a GFCI outlet in almost any electrical outlet location. As long as the outlet is wired correctly back to a circuit breaker, you can likely replace the existing outlet with a GFCI outlet.

A voltmeter measures the voltage of AC or DC electrical current. Unlike a multimeter, measuring voltage is a voltmeter’s only function. Voltage is the potential difference between two points within a circuit. Measuring voltage with a voltmeter can help identify wiring issues or determine whether a battery is dead.

Qualified, licensed electricians will charge from $50 to $100 per hour. The cost to hire an electrician for emergency visits may range from $100 to $200 per hour because this urgent service usually takes place during off hours and may require an electrician to leave or reschedule jobs they’re currently working on. Scheduling work on holidays or during periods of high customer demand, like after a major storm, will also lead to higher rates or extra fees.

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