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Tpaul Electric
4.9(
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Serving Hollis, NY and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1988

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Emergency services offered

"I would recommend Mr. Paul of TPaul Electric to anyone in need of a knowledgeable, skilled electrician. He replaced an outlet for me (on a holiday!). He was punctual and courteous. The job was done expertly. He explained everything in layman terms so that I could understand. He was quick and cleaned up after himself. I am very satisfied with his work and will call him again for any electrical need."
Response time8 hrs
76 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by2%of homeowners
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Blaze Electric Inc
4.4(
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Serving Hollis, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 1992

Free estimates

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 rate96%
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Power On Electric Company
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Serving Hollis, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 1991

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"David is an amazing electrician. He is timely & reliable. I have referred him to numerous family and friends including my boss. All of them have been happy. He works on ethics and does not overcharge for the job like most. He is an electrical wiz & just a blessing to have in your corner when you’re experiencing a tough electrical issue or wanting to add something new to your home. He is a must hire on my list. You will not regret it."
2 family home
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Response time1 day
Response rate90%
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Home Electric Advisor
4.9(
201
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Serving Hollis, NY and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1990

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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%
14 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Wire Up
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Serving Hollis, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2023

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Heiner Torres of Wire Up was professional and skillful. He fit me into his schedule right away. He checked to make sure there was no problem with the electrical wiring and then installed the new ceiling light."
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Response time1 day
Recommended by86%of homeowners
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PK & Altman Electric
4.3(
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Serving Hollis, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 1954

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Installed LED light fixture in kitchen. Unfortunately. light switch was not compatible with fixture so electrician had to replace switch also."
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Response time3 days
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Electrical questions, answered by experts

It can be safe to buy or live in a house with knob and tube (K&T) wiring, but only if the system is in good condition, functional, and has been thoroughly inspected and approved by a licensed electrician. Never purchase a home with K&T wiring without getting a professional electrical inspection first.

Key considerations include:

  • Safety and Condition: An inspector will verify that the wiring is safe and has not deteriorated. Over time, the insulation can wear away, leaving exposed wires that pose a significant fire or shock hazard.

  • System Capacity: The electrical service should be at least 60 amps. However, even at this capacity, K&T systems often struggle to handle the demands of modern appliances and electronics.

  • Lack of Grounding: Knob and tube wiring is an ungrounded system, which is a safety concern for many modern devices.

  • Ongoing Maintenance: If you live in a home with K&T wiring, it's recommended to have it inspected by an electrician every one to two years to ensure it remains in safe working order.

Ultimately, any inspection or modification of a knob and tube system should always be performed by a certified professional.

To ensure batteries stop charging when they’re full, you’ll need to install a charge controller that determines when the battery is full. Once the battery is fully charged, the charge controller will stop the energy flow or divert the energy to the grid or other appliances. Without a charge controller, the battery may continue to charge, which can lead to less productivity and potential damage.

A larger heater requires a larger breaker—unless there’s one already installed. The longer answer to this question is more nuanced. Do you place demands on the heater at the same time as running other heavy-duty appliances like ovens and washing machines? Do you live in an older home that may not have considered the higher electrical demands we have now? Breakers need to be sized at 125% of the load. To find that load, you should call a local electrical pro.

For a 200-amp underground service, you need a minimum of #2/0 American Wire Gauge (AWG) copper or #4/0 AWG aluminum or copper-clad wire. Don’t forget that, at minimum, you’ll need to use a 1 1/2-inch schedule 40 or 80 PVC conduit to successfully run a 200-amp underground service.

If you’re interested in exploring other avenues to completely upgrade your electrical panel, it’s also possible to add a sub-panel, which is a smaller panel that connects to what you currently have in place. This way, you can add additional circuits without having to swap out your main panel.

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