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S & S Electric of NY, LLC
5.0(
138
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Electrical Switches, Outlets & Fixtures - Install or RepairElectrical Wiring or Panel UpgradeCeiling Fan - Install+14 more

Serving Old Chatham, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1989

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Wes Staroba of S & S Electric was a great gentleman to work with. He responded to my request promptly, scheduled an electrical install date right away and did the job at a reasonable price. Thanks Wes, Walter T"
New 200 amp electrical service panel
Existing 100 amp electrical service meter & pa
Exiting 2 meter, 2 panel electrical service
New 2 family, 2 panel circuit breaker service
Response time1 day
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by76%of homeowners
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TJB Electric LLC
5.0(
18
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Fixed Generator - InstallElectrical Switches, Outlets & Fixtures - Install or RepairElectrical Wiring or Panel Upgrade+1 more

Serving Old Chatham, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"Travis was an ABSOLUTE pleasure to deal with for our recent electrical needs! Friendly, professional, thorough and responsive. Arrived when promised, completed the work as requested, gave us updates as the work progressed and asked us about all final decisions. It can be difficult to find an electrician that will take on small home renovation projects, but Travis made us feel the improvements in our new home were just as important to him as they were to us. Real good guy! We have more home improvement projects that require an electrician and Travis is now the ONLY one we will contact. Thank you! John & Sandy"
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5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by82%of homeowners
Evolution Power and Development
4.8(
26
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Electrical Switches, Outlets & Fixtures - Install or RepairElectrical Wiring or Panel UpgradeElectrical for Home Addition or Remodel - Install+10 more

Serving Old Chatham, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2019

Offers commercial services

Customers say: Quick response

"Jesse completed the electrical work for our new above ground pool and also replaced our electrical panel. He was professional, timely and very reasonably priced. We will use him for all future electrical work at our home."
Response time9 hrs
Response rate94%
50 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Least Resistance Electrical Contracting LLC
5.0(
12
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Fixed Generator - InstallElectrical Switches, Outlets & Fixtures - Install or RepairElectrical Wiring or Panel Upgrade+3 more

Serving Old Chatham, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"We have hired Least Resistance many times and are always thrilled with the final product. Steven has worked in this industry for many years is very knowledgeable about all aspects of electrical work. His is meticulous, thorough, and insures you are completely satisfied. He has run electrical conduit to our out-buildings as well as installed numerous lighting fixtures, and outlets, both interior and exterior, in our 1793 home . He designed and executed an exceptional light system in our expansive garage, with ease . We highly recommend Least Resistance, without reservation."
Let There Be Light!
Sub Panel
Early Stages of Electrical Rough In.
4 Gang Switch Box
Sub Panel Service Entry

+17

10 neighbors recently requested a quote
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AP Link
5.0(
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Electrical Switches, Outlets & Fixtures - Install or RepairElectric Vehicle Charging Station Installation - Materials Not ProvidedElectrical Wiring or Panel Upgrade+1 more

Serving Old Chatham, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2025

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Our house is over 100 years old and we needed help with a number of projects. We needed new outlets, new wiring run, new GFCI secure outlets for the basemen and we needed 2 multipurpose outlets in the living room. We were able to get some pictures while he was working. He was extremely professional, kind, courteous. We still have more to go and Alex will be the one we call! Thanks Alex!"
Outdoor outlet
Outdoor outlet
Outdoor outlet
Outdoor outlet
Outdoor outlet

+73

29 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Donohue's Lightning Rods
4.3(
70
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Lightning Protection - Install or Repair

Serving Old Chatham, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1971

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The man who did the job were awesome. They were very thorough, professional, and speedy. They left our church grounds spotless. I could not recommend them highly enough."
Jobs from the last 3 year
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Lightning protection
Lightning protection
Lightning protection

+10

Response time1 day
97 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Crisafulli Bros. Home Services
4.6(
71
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Electrical Switches, Outlets & Fixtures - Install or RepairFixed Generator - InstallCeiling Fan - Install+5 more

Serving Old Chatham, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1939

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

For over 85 years, Crisafulli Bros. Plumbing & Heating Contractors, Inc. has provided plumbing, sewer and drain, heating and cooling design, installation, service, scheduled maintenance, and electrical services to our clientele. Founded in 1939, our company now spans three generations combining the pride and craftsmanship you expect from a locally owned and operated family business with the resources and knowledge available from a large national company. With a growing workforce and a fleet of vehicles driving around every upstate NY neighborhood, Crisafulli Bros. is one of the largest mechanical contracting companies in the Capital Region. Our vast resources and commitment to quality led to us being recognized as the Best of the Capital Region for over 16 straight years and named a Top Work Place. We have set the standard for plumbing, heating, cooling, and electrical craftsmanship in the region.

Response time9 hrs
44 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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Electrical questions, answered by experts

It’s possible to distinguish a positive black wire from a negative black wire if you know what type of circuit the wires are in. If it’s an alternating current (AC), then black wires are positive. If it’s a direct current (DC), then black wires are negative. 

Sometimes, a circuit has two black wires. In that case, the positive black wire will be solid black while the negative black wire will have a white stripe on it. If you’re still unsure, you can use a multimeter to check.

This depends on how many outlets you have and the current status of your electrical system. The cost to ground an outlet clocks in at $75 to $480 per outlet, so multiply that by the number of outlets in your home to arrive at a rough estimate. However, this is for simple projects with no obvious issues with the system. Your final bill could vary widely from your calculations.

To upgrade electrical systems in older homes, you might need to reroute new wires with lath and plaster walls. That’s because it’s more challenging to get inside the walls of an older home compared to a modern home, which usually uses drywall. But there are easier ways to level up your electrical game in an older home. For instance, you can swap out an old furnace for a new electric heat pump, or you could use a heat pump for water heating.

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 your microwave is on the fritz and you suspect the fuse has blown, you can check it to confirm it’s the source of the problem. Start by disassembling the panel and carefully checking the fuse filament or ceramic components. If your microwave uses a glass fuse, you’ll likely see discoloration and a melted filament. If your microwave contains a ceramic fuse, you’ll need to use a multimeter continuity tester to check if there’s continuity.

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