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Avatar for TFC ELECTRIC, INC.
TFC ELECTRIC, INC.
5.0(
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Serving Brightwaters, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 1994

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Great experience from start to finish. My wife and I needed to have 2 ceiling fans and light kits installed. The work was scheduled quickly and TFC Electrical Services was even able to do the job earlier than expected. Tom and Ralph arrived as scheduled, on time and we were given a fair price quote. They had to install electrical wiring and box in our bedroom ceiling prior to installing the fan and light. They took the time to protect our furniture and floors by covering everything with protective tarps. Additionally, the installed a fan and light kit in an adjacent staircase. The concern and respect that they showed for our home was admirable and appreciated. The installations were neat, clean and expertly completed. They completed all the work in about 3 hours. TFC Electrical Services should be a model for “ALL” other electrical contractors. Any future electrical work in my home will be offered to this company. Thank you Theresa, Tom and Ralph."
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Response time2 days
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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Shamrock Electric Co Inc
4.9(
317
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Serving Brightwaters, NY and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1992

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Emergency services offered

"Mike Connelly of Shamrock Electric Co. Coordinated the installation of my whole house Generac generator with PSEG long island and my plumber. He connected the automatic transfer switch and fully tested the system upon completion of the install. He has it set to run a test for 10 minutes once a week. My wife and I are extremely happy with the unit and the professional set-up by Shamrock Electric Company ."
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+5

Response time9 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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BQ Electric Inc
4.8(
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Serving Brightwaters, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2013

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Emergency services offered

"From start to finish, Best Quality Electric delivered an exceptional, white-glove experience. The process began with a dedicated consultation that was educational, detailed, and thoughtfully planned—setting a clear vision before any work even began. The following day, the team arrived precisely on time and immediately demonstrated a level of professionalism that is rare to find. Shoe protection was used, and every floor and piece of furniture was carefully covered. Their respect for the home was as impressive as their craftsmanship. Watching the two electricians work was remarkable. They operated in perfect sequence, anticipating each other’s next step, covering every single detail with precision. Not one question went unanswered—each was met with patience, clarity, and deep expertise that inspired complete confidence. Best Quality Electric truly lives up to its name. This is not just electrical work—it’s a refined, high-standard service experience. Bold, meticulous Toptier work!"
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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PKJ Electrical
5.0(
18
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Serving Brightwaters, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2018

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Emergency services offered

"PKJ Electrical is the most professional electrician's I have ever hired. They were on time, courteous and very knowledgeable. They replaced my breaker box. I have never before seen the wires so neat and organized as I did after he was finished with my job. I will only hire PKJ for all of my future electrical needs. Thank you again for such a wonderful experience."
Response time7 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Ryleigh Electric
4.9(
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Serving Brightwaters, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2016

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Emergency services offered

"Everything went super well! The Ryleigh Electric electricians did a great job. We will hire them again soon for more electrical work on lighting inside and outside our home. Very reliable company!"
Old broken fan
Attic fan replacement
New fan in place
Installation complete.
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Response time1 day
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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M.A Electric
5.0(
264
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Serving Brightwaters, NY and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I recently hired M.A Electrical to address several electrical issues in my home, including outlets, ceiling fans, and some previous subpar electrical work. The technician was extremely knowledgeable and efficient, saving me hundreds of dollars by fixing existing issues that other electricians said couldn't be repaired without replacement. He completed the work quickly and left the area spotless. I highly recommend M.A Electrical for their expertise, honesty and professionalism"
100 amps service
200 amps service main panel upgrade
Response time3 hrs
Response rate99%
31 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Call Me Electric, Inc.
4.7(
34
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Serving Brightwaters, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 1985

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I used Call Me Electric because they were highly reviewed on angie's list, and after using them their reviews are right on. they are amazing at what they do, and very prompt and professional. i had a light post installed outside, a light fixture installed at my front door and back door, electrical outlets repaired outside, light fixture installed in my office, and had my basement lights replaced with led lights. All the work was done just the way we wanted it. I want to think Ralph, John, Andrew, and Nick for being very professional and doing a great job. i highly recommend them for all your electric work and i will be using them in the future. thanks again."
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Response time8 hrs
Response rate93%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Big Ant Electric, Inc.
4.5(
40
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Serving Brightwaters, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2000

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Emergency services offered

"Came to my house the same day and completed the job. Mike the electrician was a nice guy and did a good job. $200 the first hour and $100 each additional hour. Changed existing ceiling fan, switches and outlets. I already had the parts, took 3+ hours, cost almost $500 with tax. Not sure if this is standard. I called them after another electrician who was supposed to come that day canceled."
Response time8 hrs
Response rate100%
Recommended by74%of homeowners
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Electrical questions, answered by experts

Yes, the National Electric Code (NEC) requires at least one GFCI outlet in each sectioned-off portion of an unfinished basement, partly to ensure a power source is available for a sump pump in case of flooding. If you install multiple outlets in your unfinished basement, all of them must be GFCI-protected. For finished basements, standard outlets are generally permitted, but at least one GFCI outlet is still required per circuit. Keep in mind that local municipalities may have additional codes, so it's best to consult a licensed electrician to ensure your home is fully compliant.

In the United States, home outlets support a standard 15 amps, but you can upgrade per outlet if necessary. Most single-family residential homes have a maximum overall amp rating, usually 100 to 200 amps. Very old houses may have less than 100 amps, but that’s rare. Large homes often come with amp services above 200 amps to support modern lifestyles.

The safest option is to let a technician conduct the inspection. However, if you are certain that the capacitor failed and you take all precautions to avoid electric shock, you can take a look yourself. Usually, you can open the front panel of the unit and use a flashlight to find the small capacitor cylinder. It should have a sticker on it that provides its product number, capacity, and similar information that you can note when talking to a contractor.

Replacing the panel itself takes four to eight hours of work by a professional. However, if associated wiring and related components also require replacement, the labor time increases to 20 to 30 hours. Your electrician can speed up the process by bringing in a team of pros to handle ancillary tasks.

It’s possible to distinguish a positive black wire from a negative black wire if you know what type of circuit the wires are in. If it’s an alternating current (AC), then black wires are positive. If it’s a direct current (DC), then black wires are negative. 

Sometimes, a circuit has two black wires. In that case, the positive black wire will be solid black while the negative black wire will have a white stripe on it. If you’re still unsure, you can use a multimeter to check.

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