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Paris Electrical
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Serving Dix Hills, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 1986

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Emergency services offered

"Mark is very reliable and professional. He has done many electrical repairs over the years for me. He always responds to my requests promptly. He's very knowledgeable in his field."
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TFC ELECTRIC, INC.
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Serving Dix Hills, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 1994

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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
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Serving Dix Hills, NY and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1992

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Emergency services offered

"We have used Shamrock Electric Electric a few times over the last 5 years…. Wiring a new electric oven that replaced a gas oven…. Fixing our high hat in our kitchen… and replacing an outdoor light motion detector … each time Mike did excellent work….Always fair pricing.. We highly recommend Mike and Shamrock and will call him for any future electrical repairs ."
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Response time6 hrs
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Recommended by97%of homeowners
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PKJ Electrical
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Serving Dix Hills, 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
Response rate100%
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CDS Electrical, LLC
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Ceiling Fan - InstallElectrical Switches, Outlets & Fixtures - Install or RepairElectrical Switches, Outlets & Fixtures - Install or Repair - For Business+4 more

Serving Dix Hills, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2004

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"Very easy to work with. Kept everything clean. And completed the work quicker than I would have thought. If I need an electrician in the future I will call them."
Response time9 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Electrical questions, answered by experts

The most common type of electrical outlet is a 3-prong outlet, which has two flat blades (one is wider than the other) and a round grounding pin. Older homes typically have 2-prong outlets that aren’t as safe as more modern options and are generally not up to current electrical codes.  Other outlets you can find in your home include 20A, 125 volt varieties for larger appliances like refrigerators or washing machines. 

There are also GFCI outlets, which protect against electrical shock in wet areas, such as bathrooms and kitchens, and arc fault circuit interrupter (AFCI) outlets, which protect against electrical fires caused by arcing.

Technically, an outdoor outlet can be on the same circuit as an indoor outlet, but it's generally not recommended. Outdoor outlets should ideally be on a dedicated circuit that doesn't share power with other indoor or outdoor outlets. This helps ensure that the outdoor outlets are able to handle the additional electrical load without overloading the circuit. Additionally, outdoor outlets are often exposed to the elements, which can increase the risk of electrical shock and other hazards. If you must have an outdoor outlet on the same circuit as an indoor outlet, be sure that the circuit has the capacity to handle the additional load.

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. 

No. Blue wires and black wires are different. Even though both are used as hot wires, they serve different functions. Black wires are far more common in residential properties. They are always hot, can be positive or negative, and usually carry electricity from a power source to an outlet. Blue wires have a specialized usage in residential properties, generally as traveler wires, and are more common in commercial properties.

Incorrectly wiring a single-pole switch results in the connected light or device not turning on or tripping the circuit breaker. Although it doesn't matter which terminal the hot wire and the load wire connect to, mixing up a circuit wire with a ground or having loose connections can prevent the switch from working. 

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