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Avatar for Leli Electrical Innovations Incorporated
Leli Electrical Innovations Incorporated
5.0(
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Electrical Wiring or Panel UpgradeElectrical Wiring or Panel Upgrade - For BusinessExterior Building Lighting - Install or Replace - For Business+1 more

Serving Greenport, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2023

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"Danny is a great guy. Treats you like family and gives you a very fair price. Probably the lowest quote I received. Also very fair and honest about any other work that may come up. Will continue to use him for any future electrical needs. We had an electrical emergency and he came the next morning with his team for a 12 hour job. Power was on before sunset."
Response time5 hrs
Response rate100%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Ryleigh Electric, Inc.
4.6(
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Electrical Wiring or Panel UpgradeElectrical Wiring or Panel Upgrade - For Business

Serving Greenport, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2013

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Emergency services offered

"I have used Ryleigh Electric for multiple projects Inside and outside my Home. The work they perform is outstanding. As an owner of my own buissness i would give them 6 stars I have owned 3 homes in my lifetime already and have never met another company to perform such outstanding workmanship, reliability,fairness in pricing and on time performance Call them for all your Electrical needs... Joe.T. Hauppauge"
Service upgrade
Response time6 hrs
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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R.C.K. Electric, Inc.
4.3(
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Ceiling Fan - InstallCeiling Fan - RepairElectric Vehicle Charging Station Installation - Materials Not Provided+8 more

Serving Greenport, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2019

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"Ryan is awesome! We needed to upgrade our garage electrical + smoke detectors & pool alarms @ our rental property in L.I. (Permit dept requirements) Ryan arrived right when he said he would & he stayed extra to help ADT solve a new thermostat issue. He texted us pics of each repair/replacement he did before he left the property. He gives good & honest advice, & is very easy to work with! Other electricians we contacted for this last minute project didnâ t even bother to get back to us! I highly recommend RCK Electric."
Response time5 hrs
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Electrical questions, answered by experts

Before you start doing anything else, you must call your electric company to confirm their process. It is technically their meter that you’re moving, so there’s really no such thing as free rein. Moving the meter generally involves disconnecting power from the utility company, disconnecting the cables that run into your electrical panel, and dismounting the meter assembly. Once uninstalled, a handyperson will remount and reconnect the wiring in its new location.

To install an outlet from existing wiring, you’ll need to choose a location where you can already access existing wiring. The easiest way to do this is to install an outlet on the other side of the wall of an existing outlet. 

Since the wiring is already in place, all you have to do is connect a new cable to the existing wiring and then connect the correct wires through the wall—to the new electrical outlet. Place your new outlet into the opening in the wall and then connect the correct wires to the appropriate terminal screws.

Outlets with only two slots have no ground connection. That’s more common on very old outlets, which means it’s more likely the outlet won’t be polarized. You’ll have to closely examine the slots to see if there’s a size difference indicating polarization. Keep in mind outlets this old are usually out of code and should be replaced if you’re doing any electrical work.

You will need a permit for any electrical work that involves installing or replacing wiring, moving or installing new fixtures, switches, or outlets, hardwiring appliances or HVAC equipment, installing subpanels, and upgrading electrical service. You typically don’t need a permit to have an electrician replace an existing light fixture or electrical box. You can always call your local building department to see if your project needs a permit, but a professional electrician will be able to tell you. In most cases, your professional will pull the permits for you.

Hiring an electrician to install a new ceiling fan may be the best course of action. Installing a ceiling fan requires basic electrical and mechanical knowledge. It also requires holding it up with one hand and in an awkward position, making the installation even more difficult. If you’re uncomfortable with these circumstances, your best bet is to hire a professional.

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