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Avatar for Blaze Electric Inc
Blaze Electric Inc
4.4(
354
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Serving Elmhurst, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1992

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"After reaching out to them on Angieslist, Blaze Electric called me within minutes. Impressive. Next they came to my house when promised and were friendly, professional, and courteous, even funny at times. The work was high quality and skilled. My only complaint was the price was outrageous. They charged $299 for 15 minutes of work. That is $20 per minute. Ouch. But again well done work."
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Response time4 hrs
Response rate97%
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
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G & R Electrical Contractors, Inc.
4.6(
412
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Serving Elmhurst, NY and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Very prompt, professional and easy to work with. They were willing to perform a relatively small electrical job in NYC. I would highly recommend them and would use them again."
chandelier
wall sconces
hanging fixtures
pendants
hanging fixtures

+40

Response time1 day
119 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
Power On Electric Company
4.8(
54
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Serving Elmhurst, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 1991

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Home owner in Hollis, NY Among other electrical jobs, David installed outlets in my home. I found him to be quite knowledgeable, skillful, and professional. He was punctual in his arrival on the job and he completed the job in a timely manner. He made sure his work followed “code” and left me with a safe, well done job. I also found this pricing to be quite fair and competitive. I will absolutely request to use Power On’s services in the future."
2 family home
2 family home
Response time1 day
Response rate90%
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Electric Plus
4.5(
308
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Serving Elmhurst, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1991

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Electric Charger Installation was FAST ! CLEAN and LOOKS GREAT ! ! HIGHLY RECOMMEND ! Quick response and great communication. Very competitive pricing. Would use him for future electric jobs. Thank you !"
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New Meter Bank
42 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by81%of homeowners
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Home Electric Advisor
4.9(
201
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Serving Elmhurst, NY and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1990

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I used Home Electric Advisor to install a new outlet under my sink. Ali came in and did an excellent job. Pricing was upfront and very reasonable. Would highly recommend for any electrical work!"
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Response time2 hrs
Response rate98%
17 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Iron Wire Electric
5.0(
22
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Serving Elmhurst, 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."
Electrical panel
Electrical panel
Electrical panel
Electrical panel
Lighting fixtures

+4

23 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by4%of homeowners
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Antonio Ferrao Electric
4.5(
39
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Serving Elmhurst, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1989

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I just want it on the record that Antonio not only beat my expectations on a job well done, it was actually a job greatly done! But his quote never changed. As we all know, when it comes to finding pros that stick to their promises, they are far and few between. Ferrao Electric is one of those finds! I highly recommend them. They could have charged me double and I would not have been the wiser, since the project was beyond my understanding. Even after doing a web search, their price was below what others would have charged. Antonio is that rare find, an honest business man! Pleasant and involved in all aspects of job. He is my go to guy from this day forward. I’ve been running my own business for over 30 years and I have a saying “Run a great business, but also run your business great” He checked all the boxes! Figuratively and literally. Thank you Antonio, you have restored my faith in getting great results from a real pro! I highly recommend this company for all your electrical needs. Totally stress free!"
Screwless cover plates
Pantry
Nest Thermostat
Staircase lighting
Kitchen

+52

Response time10 hrs
Response rate100%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Michael Electric
5.0(
18
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Serving Elmhurst, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1999

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

"I've hired Mike multiple times as I was very pleased with the quality of his work, the professionalism and overall value for services rendered. I'm glad I found a reliable electrician who has the expertise and skill to address any electrical issue. I would highly recommend him."
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Michael (Owner), LEDs
Kitchen Renovations
outdoor
beautiful outdoor lighting

+90

Response time10 mins
Response rate100%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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PK & Altman Electric
4.3(
153
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Serving Elmhurst, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1954

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"My experience with PK and Altman Electric was excellent. From my initial contact with Elizabeth in the main office to the service that was provided by Raphael and Omar, the staff was professional, polite, and punctual. I called on a Tuesday, and Elizabeth scheduled me in for Wednesday! And Raphael and Omar arrived an hour early. Before starting, Raphael reviewed a TO DO LIST with me. A ceiling fan and two outlets, including a GFI and light fixture, were either replaced or serviced. Pricing is competitive. Very pleased and would highly recommend."
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+50

Response time4 days
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Electrical questions, answered by experts

Your outlet should be a ground-fault circuit interrupter (GFCI). These outlets will cut power off in the case of an electrical fire, keeping your home and family safe. Extension cords can also be GFCIs. A local electrician can replace older outlets with GFCIs, if necessary.

Before the widespread use of PVC, affixing a ground wire to plumbing pipes was generally considered to be an acceptable workaround. Nowadays, not so much. There are plenty of nonmetallic water pipes and fittings out there, so any ground previously provided by the metallic piping would be interrupted in these cases, which is dangerous.

No, a ceiling fan doesn’t have to be wired to a switch, but it’s often more convenient. You can use the included pull chain if your ceiling isn’t too high or install a remote module later, as they are a cheap, easy-to-install option that’ll let you control both the fan and light fixture.

A pigtail is the only safe way to connect an electrical device to more than one circuit wire. Connecting multiple wires to a single screw terminal is extremely dangerous and must never be done. Many electricians will opt for pigtails even when there are multiple screw terminals available so that the device in question won’t halt the flow of downstream current when a problem arises. 

GFCI outlets generally need to be replaced every 7 to 15 years, though some may fail in as little as 5 years, depending on usage. It is important to test them regularly. Signs that a GFCI outlet is failing or has reached the end of its lifespan include: no power coming from the outlet, the outlet not resetting when the 'reset' button is pressed, or the outlet not tripping when the 'test' button is pressed. If you notice any of these issues, it is time to replace the outlet, and it's best to contact an electrician to do so.

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