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Avatar for Blaze Electric Inc
Blaze Electric Inc
4.4(
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Electrical Wiring or Panel UpgradeElectric Vehicle Charging Station Installation - Materials Not ProvidedElectrical Switches, Outlets & Fixtures - Install or Repair+10 more

Serving Douglaston, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 1992

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Emergency services offered

"Excellent service. Same day, efficient, totally professional. It could have been a big problem in older brownstone (or "can of worms," as electrician said) but he was able to rewire the outlet so that it's essentially new. He told us that running a new line (thus bypassing outlet) wouldn't have solved the problem, since the older wiring would still be carrying energy even if unused. He knew what he was doing. My landlady paid, so I don't know how much it cost, but she was happy. Wanted them to get a good review."
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Response time4 hrs
Response rate97%
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
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PK & Altman Electric
4.3(
153
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Electrical Wiring or Panel UpgradeCeiling Fan - InstallCeiling Fan - Repair+14 more

Serving Douglaston, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 1954

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Cost was based on an Angie's List Big Deal.
The company sent a technician to repair the turnoff handle to the electrical light fixture.  He took one look at the fixture and said that it could not be repaired but had to be replaced.  A second technician came after we had bought a new fixture.  It appeared from conversations with the second technician that the original sconce fixture could have been repaired.
We would not want to have the first technician do further electrical work at the building but would want the second technician to do so.
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Response time4 days
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Iron Wire Electric
4.8(
25
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Electrical Switches, Outlets & Fixtures - Install or RepairElectric Vehicle Charging Station Installation - Materials Not ProvidedElectrical Wiring or Panel Upgrade+3 more

Serving Douglaston, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2017

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Awesome, caring, and knowledgeable Electrician. Very trustworthy and will wire your home like his mother lived in it. Will wire your home above par and never below par. Is in depth at helping you even design or choosing the most appropriate , wire panel, etc. Nice person and very customer service oriented."
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42 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by4%of homeowners
JLV Electrical
5.0(
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Electrical Switches, Outlets & Fixtures - Install or RepairCeiling Fan - InstallElectric Vehicle Charging Station Installation - Materials Not Provided+12 more

Serving Douglaston, NY and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Nice guy who was prompt,courteous, and did a perfect job. The price was fair. I now have an electrician for future needs. Hire him at once if you need electrical work done."
Response time1 day
Response rate91%
19 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Electrical questions, answered by experts

The number of outdoor outlets that can be on one circuit depends on the circuit's capacity and the electrical load of each outlet. Outdoor outlets should ideally be on a dedicated circuit that is not shared with other outlets, and each outlet should be rated for at least 15 amps. A circuit rated for at least 20 amps is recommended. It’s important to use GFCI protection for all outdoor outlets to prevent electrical shocks. Overall, it's crucial to avoid overloading the circuit and take necessary safety precautions.

A circuit breaker flipping off when it detects an overloaded circuit isn’t a problem, but flipping the switch frequently can damage it and eventually cause an electrical hazard. If you’re going on a long vacation or leaving your home for the season, you should avoid turning off your circuit breaker to prevent electrical damage to your system.

Before hiring an electrician, check out the contractor’s official website, read reviews, and look them up on your local Department of Labor’s website. If you’re hiring for a complex job, pay special attention to their level of expertise. Also, call up pros directly to ask about their insurance status, specifically liability insurance, and request customer references.

If you strictly adhere to electrical safety rules, including assuming that a circuit is hot until proven otherwise, and have some knowledge of how an electrical circuit works, you can likely replace a light switch by yourself without too much trouble. However, it's always advisable to call a nearby electrical pro to do the job if you're unsure of any steps necessary to change a light switch. 

If wiring in a relatively modern home is damaged due to sudden events like a fire, a tree falling into the house, or a flood, then homeowners insurance is very likely to cover the cost of replacing the wire.

However, if it’s determined that wiring failed or started the fire because of age, neglect, or not meeting current electrical standards, then insurance won’t be covering any replacement. Also, insurance policies may charge more for particularly old kinds of wiring like aluminum wiring or deny applications altogether. 

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