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

Approved

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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Recommended by98%of homeowners
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R&D Electrical
5.0(
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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
Response rate100%
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Eduart Belishta
5.0(
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Serving Colonie, NY and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2009

Free estimates

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
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Electrical questions, answered by experts

Old electrical systems may have more problems than newer ones. In some cases, like if your home has aluminum wiring, it may be necessary to update your electrical system. You should also update your home’s wiring if it still has knob and tube wiring, which is considered dangerous by modern building standards. If that applies to you, get in touch with an electrical professional near you to obtain a quote.

Unless you’re a licensed electrician, you should not DIY any electrical work in your home. Working with wires and electricity is potentially dangerous to both you and the structure you’re working on, and it could lead to house fires or electric shock if you’re not 100% sure what you’re doing. There’s a big difference between changing a light switch cover and rewiring an entire home. If you’re staring down a potentially difficult electrical job, give a pro a call.

You can identify Federal Pacific Stab-Lok® breakers by the label on the front of the panel that says “Federal Pacific” or “FPE” and the breaker itself should say “Stab-Lok®” either on the face of the panel or a label inside the panel door. The Stab-Lok® breakers are also usually red on the breaker switch.

Timers work by using an internal switch to turn power on or off to the cord plugged into it. Just the same way that a light switch turns lights on and off, the timer throws the switch at the programmed times.

If you have a garage heater that is 1,500 watts or more, it will need its own breaker. As a good rule of thumb, no appliance should exceed 1,500 watts per outlet for best outcomes. Consult a local garage heating service to determine the power needs for your outdoor or indoor space.

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