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Capital District Electric
4.9(
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Serving Colonie, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 1998

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Eric did an excellent job and was very responsive to any requests we had. We have used him a couple times and will continue to hire him whenever we need electrical work done."
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Response time6 hrs
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R&D Electrical
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Serving Colonie, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2024

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Ryan is an excellent electrician. We asked him to change a switch for bathroom light. He was able to fix potentially dangerous wiring and replace the switch. He also replaced two wall sconces. He is careful and meticulous in his approach to any job. He has done many jobs at our home that other electrical services did not fix. I would reckon highly"
Response time12 hrs
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Jeff Moore Electrical Contracting
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Serving Colonie, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 1981

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"Definite thumbs up! Heâ s our new electrician. I would highly recommend Jeff for any electrical needs."
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Eduart Belishta
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Serving Colonie, NY and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2009

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Offers commercial services

"Ed was simply amazing from beginning to end . Very professional, personable and accommodating. He came in and got right to work. He installed electricity to my pool which he dug up trenches and made everything look like he didnâ t even touch it . Now my pool itâ s ready for inspection and we couldnâ t be any happier . Thank you again Ed you will always be my family electrician ."
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Response time3 hrs
Response rate96%
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CHIEF ELECTRIC LLC
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Serving Colonie, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2008

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Got rewiring of hone switches and wiring of new pool light completed in a timely and professional manner. Quality of work excellent and at a very reasonable cost. New electrical panel next!"
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Electrical questions, answered by experts

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.

This depends on how many outlets you have and the current status of your electrical system. The cost to ground an outlet clocks in at $75 to $480 per outlet, so multiply that by the number of outlets in your home to arrive at a rough estimate. However, this is for simple projects with no obvious issues with the system. Your final bill could vary widely from your calculations.

When removing an old security alarm system, you likely won't need to remove any of the wiring. Wiring can either be left in place for a replacement system or capped off for safety and pushed into the wall. If you're uncomfortable with the wiring, or if it's badly damaged, contact a professional electrician for assistance with safe removal.

Yes, you can put a dimmer on a three-way switch, but it can’t be the same kind of dimmer you’d put on a standard light switch. A three-way switch requires a three-way dimmer. If two switches control a single or multiple lights, then you need a three-way dimmer. The type of light bulb should also be compatible with your fixture and dimmer.

No, outdoor outlets are not required to be on a separate circuit. However, you should always defer to local electrical codes when making decisions about how to install your new outlet. An experienced local electrician will be able to inform you of all codes and requirements in place at your home.

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