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Avatar for Harnas Home Services
Harnas Home Services
5.0(
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Appliance (Major Electric Appliance) - Install or ReplaceCeiling Fan - InstallCeiling Fan - Repair+1 more

Serving Cape Vincent, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"I had Don install four ceiling fans and two bathroom fans. While he was there, I had him do some electrical work for me. I will definitely have him come back for other projects at my home. Don was extremely friendly, professional, honest, and knowledgeable. I absolutely recommend Don Harnas."
Ceiling fan
Deck Rebuild
Patio
Post repair
Shed siding

+10

3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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W B Lightning Rods
4.6(
367
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Lightning Protection - Install or Repair

Serving Cape Vincent, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I feel so much better knowing that I have protection now after the lightning strike we got. This company was professional and before something happens to your home or property I suggest you look into hiring them your home is definitely worth more than it cost to install protection"
lightning protection
 Residential LPS
lightning protection
 Residential LPS
lightning protection

+79

Response time1 day
134 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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Hurricane Home Solutions, Inc.
4.7(
244
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Fixed Generator - Install

Serving Cape Vincent, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Riley, Mike, and Forest not only installed a standby generator but cleaned the work area so you would never have known they were there. Installed a new electric service line and showed my wife and I how everything worked. Job well done."
Champion Power Equipment Logo
8.5kW Side Profile
8.5kW Front Profile
Champion Automatic Transfer Switch
Cummins Logo

+9

Response time11 hrs
Response rate94%
13 neighbors recently requested a quote
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NYTRIC Electrical Contractors, LLC
5.0(
3
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Ceiling Fan - InstallElectrical Switches, Outlets & Fixtures - Install or RepairElectrical Switches, Outlets & Fixtures - Install or Repair - For Business+9 more

Serving Cape Vincent, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

NYTRIC Electrical Contractors, LLC, is Watertown New York's premier electrical contractor. With decades of combined experience, you can rest assured that we will get the job done to your exact specifications the first time, on time, every time. Call today, and find out first hand how world class our workmanship truly is!

Whole House Generator
Whole House Generator
Whole House Generator
Response time10 mins
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Electrical questions, answered by experts

The standard copper wire gauge to use with any 30-amp circuit is a 10-gauge wire. The National Electric Code specifies a 10-gauge wire with appliances like water heaters running on 30 amps. If you try to use a smaller gauge wire, such as a 12 gauge, with a 30-amp breaker, you run the risk of the wire overheating and melting or causing a fire. Because of the safety hazards, the gauge of the wire is not an area to try to cut costs when connecting a 30-amp breaker to a water heater.

The best place to put an electrical outlet depends on your needs. A good rule of thumb is to install outlets every 6 feet in large rooms. Hallways over 10 feet long need one electrical outlet minimum. 

If you find yourself needing extra plug-ins for all of your gadgets, you may want to increase the number of electrical outlets in your room. When adding outlets, keep in mind that older homes could have outdated electrical panels. In these cases, you may need a pro to upgrade you from 100-amp to 200-amp service before increasing the power load.

An outlet can trip because the circuit it’s on is overloaded, meaning the devices plugged into it are drawing more power than the circuit can safely carry. Another culprit could be because a power surge from a storm or accident caused a problem with your local electrical grid or there’s a short or a fault causing power to run through the circuit in a dangerous or unplanned way.

Upgrading a two-prong outlet to a three-prong outlet typically costs between $20 and $50 per outlet if the electrical box is already grounded. However, the cost can increase significantly if the system is not grounded, as this may require grounding the box or upgrading your electrical panel. Electricians generally charge between $50 and $100 per hour for labor, and the total cost for a more complex installation could range from $130 to $300.

Yes, you can connect two extra outlets (or more) to one outlet if the total load on the circuit allows for it. If you have a 15-amp circuit, electrical code allows up to eight outlets or light switches. But if you’re dealing with outlets in the kitchen and bathroom, you may not be able to have as many. Kitchen and bathroom appliances often need higher amperage. You can also change a single outlet to a double outlet by cutting a larger hole in the drywall and replacing the outlet with a quad receptacle.

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