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Photon Electric LLC
4.9(
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Serving Cato, NY and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Excellent work The technician was professional, extremely knowledgeable, affordable and fully credentialed in my area. I have found the electrical company to handle any electrical problems that may arise with my home and business. #greatfind"
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+1

Response time1 day
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Palmer Electric Inc
4.5(
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Serving Cato, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 1989

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Palmer Electric very professional and on time when they say they will be. Rachel did an Awesome job and highly recommend. Will call Palmer again for any electrical needs. 👍"
Response time1 day
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by89%of homeowners
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OHara Electric
5.0(
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Serving Cato, NY and surrounding areas

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Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"The entire team at OHara was *great.* Kelly was on top of all the office coordination and very easy to communicate with. Mike was very efficient and stayed late to make sure the job was done. They were willing to work with me and were familiar with the newer (and less popular) technology I was asked to be installed. Not only fantastic service all around, but their quote came in significantly less than a competitor. I will *definitely* be calling OHara for any future electric work and would not hesitate to recommend them."
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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NEAVE ELECTRIC INC
5.0(
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Serving Cato, NY and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

We pride ourselves on our extreme professionalism and attention to detail. Our customer satisfaction guarantee will assure you we will not leave your property until you are completely satisfied with our work. As a locally owned and operated business you can trust that we will treat your home as we would treat our own. Give us a call today, and we look forward to working with you!

Response time7 hrs
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Anderson Water & Power
4.4(
617
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Serving Cato, NY and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1988

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Despite a -12 windchill, Kevin and Jose sent a notice 30 minutes before their arrival and got to work immediately. They were both extremely courteous, professional, knowledgeable, and industrious. The project was extensive but they managed to keep power interruptions to an absolute minimum. Considering that the generator project required work involving gas, electric, and internet, their presence in our small house went almost unnoticed. I would absolutely recommend them. Great work!"
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Transfer switch Cummins

+62

Response time2 days
208 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by89%of homeowners
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Donohue's Lightning Rods
4.3(
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Serving Cato, 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
Lightning protection

+10

Response time1 day
71 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
H & N International
4.2(
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Serving Cato, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2009

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Don was able to fix several problems, including my washing machine whose water would not stop rising and replacing an out of code electrical outlet. Bizarre electrical problems cropped up with both the washing machine fix and outlet replacement while he worked on them, but he persevered and was able to figure them out and resolve the problem. Don is very friendly, gives advice about products when asked, I would recommend him to others."
Response time3 hrs
Response rate85%
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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W B Lightning Rods
4.6(
367
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Serving Cato, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2001

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"WB Lightning is focused on customer service. The company provided good communication and responded very quickly to my inquiry for a quote. WB Lightning is a respected company, I had another electrical service provider tell me I made a good choice when I hired WB Lightning Rods."
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 Residential LPS
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lightning protection

+79

Response time1 day
63 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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Hurricane Home Solutions, Inc.
4.7(
244
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Serving Cato, NY and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Arron and Evan came to install a whole house generator. It took approximately 7 hours. I would hire them again, they did a satisfied excellent installation. If I have more for in the future that relates to Electrical, please send Arron and Evan back to do the work. Arron does meticulous work, very precise and neat."
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8.5kW Side Profile
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Champion Automatic Transfer Switch
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+9

Response time11 hrs
Response rate94%
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MNW Construction
4.9(
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Serving Cato, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2008

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Immediate response to our inquiry. Reasonably priced and extremely willing to accommodate our needs -willing to make two trips to the residence as we wanted the old water heater pulled one day so that we could access and paint the small utility room prior to installing the new water heater the next morning"
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Panel swap
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+4

5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by27%of homeowners
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Electrical questions, answered by experts

Most standard residential water heaters, which are typically around 40 gallons and use 240 volts and between 3,500 and 5,500 watts, require a 30-amp, two-pole circuit breaker. For smaller, point-of-use water heaters using 120 volts and between 1,500 and 3,000 watts, a 30-amp breaker is also often adequate. However, some models may have different needs; units that use more watts than average may require a 40-amp breaker, while smaller units might only need a 20-amp breaker. Newer, tankless, or more energy-efficient models can also require a higher amperage. Having the correct breaker size is crucial for safe and efficient operation, so it's best to consult a licensed electrician to determine the specific needs of your water heater.

A light switch should be at least 2 inches from the edge of the trim of a door. The location of wall studs will often help determine where to put the light switch by your doorway, and in most cases, wall studs make it impossible to install the switch closer than 2 inches. When possible, try to keep the switch within arm’s length of the entryway.

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. 

The light that your ceiling light gives off will largely depend on the type of light bulb that’s installed in it. If you’re looking to brighten a dark room, LED bulbs are the way to go. LED bulbs will emit the most light while also using less energy than standard bulbs. They can last up to 50,000 hours and will need to be replaced much less often than standard bulbs.

Durations range from an hour for simple jobs to full workdays for significant upgrades.

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