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Home Electric Advisor
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Electrical Switches, Outlets & Fixtures - Install or RepairCeiling Fan - InstallCeiling Fan - Repair+1 more

Serving Inwood, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 1990

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"We called Home Electric Advisor to upgrade our electricity because we are unable to use the air conditioner at the same time as the washing machine, and dishwasher . He advised us on what electrical work needed to be done. We had a new electric panel with grounding installed and new wiring for the washing machine and the air conditioner. We are now able to use everything without worrying about the circuit breaker. He came on time and completed the work in a day and a half. He was easy to communicate with and gave us the price for all the work upfront. There were no surprises in the cost of the project. We are very happy with his work."
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Electrical Wiring or Panel Upgrade

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"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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T-N-T Electronics
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Telephone Jacks and Wiring - InstallTelephone System - Install or UpgradeTelephone System - Repair+1 more

Serving Inwood, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 1984

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With over 30 years of experience under our belt, we are your first choice for any and all of your home electronics needs. We are locally owned and operated, and our professionals are always prompt, clean, and friendly every step of the way. Cracked TV screens can not be repaired. Call us today for a free estimate!

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Electrical questions, answered by experts

Yes, it’s possible to use a three-way switch as a two-way switch. You can use a three-way switch as a two-way switch by bypassing one of the traveler wires and using only one of the available traveler switch terminals.

No, it doesn’t matter which of the two wires goes on each of the two switch terminals. Just be sure to put the ground wire in the correct terminal. The ground wire is either green, bare copper, or green with a yellow stripe. The other wires are hot wires and are typically black. They can be used interchangeably.

They’ll use more electricity than the average upright vacuum, but not remarkably more. Most power units plug into a standard 120-volt outlet and don’t have significant power demands. You shouldn’t notice an increase in electricity bills. If you have any specific questions about energy costs, ask your installer as you examine purchase decisions. Larger power units will need more electricity for their suction levels.

The best place to put an electrical outlet depends on your needs. A good rule of thumb is to install outlets every 6 feet in large rooms. Hallways over 10 feet long need one electrical outlet minimum. 

If you find yourself needing extra plug-ins for all of your gadgets, you may want to increase the number of electrical outlets in your room. When adding outlets, keep in mind that older homes could have outdated electrical panels. In these cases, you may need a pro to upgrade you from 100-amp to 200-amp service before increasing the power load.

The Occupational Safety and Home Administration (OSHA) requires an electrical panel to have a minimum of three feet (36 inches) of room from the front of the panel to the closest obstacle. In this case, the word obstacle refers to nearly everything, including walls, machines, and other fixed objects. Additionally, panels require at least 6½ feet of headroom in the area directly in front of the fixture. These requirements help ensure safe use of the panel and allow electricians plenty of room to work.

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