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Top-Rated Electricians in Portland - Updated Nov 2026

Avatar for Peterson Electric, LLC
Peterson Electric, LLC
4.9(
8
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Electrical Wiring or Panel UpgradeElectrical Wiring or Panel Upgrade - For Business

Serving Portland, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I can't say enough about our experience with Peterson Electric. Very knowledgeable, efficient and reliable. Did all the re-wiring of our cottage as well as our new addition and all fixtures. Exceeded all our expectations and highly recommend!!!!! Brandon is the best!!!"
Residential Rewiring
Residential Rewiring
Residential Rewiring
Residential Rewiring
Residential Rewiring

+7

1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by12%of homeowners
Avatar for Anderson Water & Power
Anderson Water & Power
4.4(
618
)
Fixed Generator - Install

Serving Portland, NY and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1988

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Despite a -12 windchill, Kevin and Jose sent a notice 30 minutes before their arrival and got to work immediately. They were both extremely courteous, professional, knowledgeable, and industrious. The project was extensive but they managed to keep power interruptions to an absolute minimum. Considering that the generator project required work involving gas, electric, and internet, their presence in our small house went almost unnoticed. I would absolutely recommend them. Great work!"
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Cummins
Cummins Install
Cummins
Transfer switch Cummins

+62

Response time2 days
73 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by89%of homeowners
Avatar for Donohue's Lightning Rods
Donohue's Lightning Rods
4.3(
70
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Lightning Protection - Install or Repair

Serving Portland, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1971

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Jim for Donhohues Lightning Rods installed the lightning rod system in my home. When the work was done I was very happy as their installer came as per promised time, and perform the work. Before giving them the work Jim completely sold me their work ethics, quality, and service. There was a minor issue and his team took complete ownership of this issue and talked to me in detail. They provide a very good explanation to satisfy me. I am a happy customer."
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Lightning protection
Lightning protection
Lightning protection

+10

Response time1 day
54 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
Avatar for W B Lightning Rods
W B Lightning Rods
4.6(
372
)
Lightning Protection - Install or Repair

Serving Portland, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"WB Lightning is focused on customer service. The company provided good communication and responded very quickly to my inquiry for a quote. WB Lightning is a respected company, I had another electrical service provider tell me I made a good choice when I hired WB Lightning Rods."
lightning protection
 Residential LPS
lightning protection
 Residential LPS
lightning protection

+79

Response time1 day
134 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
Avatar for Hurricane Home Solutions, Inc.
Hurricane Home Solutions, Inc.
4.6(
245
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Fixed Generator - Install

Serving Portland, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Riley, Mike, and Forest not only installed a standby generator but cleaned the work area so you would never have known they were there. Installed a new electric service line and showed my wife and I how everything worked. Job well done."
Champion Power Equipment Logo
8.5kW Side Profile
8.5kW Front Profile
Champion Automatic Transfer Switch
Cummins Logo

+9

Response time11 hrs
Response rate100%
13 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Neli Virtual Appliance Repair
Neli Virtual Appliance Repair
4.2(
680
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Appliance (Major Electric Appliance) - Install or Replace

Serving Portland, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"The problem turned out to be a burned out small electric door switch. I believe the price was way too expensive for the service performed and the price of the door switch. What more can I say? It got done."
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+2

Response time1 day
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by86%of homeowners
Avatar for Sanders Electric
Sanders Electric
5.0(
2
)
Electrical Switches, Outlets & Fixtures - Install or RepairElectrical Wiring or Panel UpgradeElectrical Wiring or Panel Upgrade - For Business

Serving Portland, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"I have had the pleasure of working with Tyler since late 2023 as I have rental properties throughout Jamestown. The work is always top notch at reasonable prices. The greater Jamestown NY area knows how good Tyler Sanders is at his craft so he is always busy. But not too busy to take care of the electrical needs of my properties. I had what was an emergency for me the other day and Tyler came out to check it out when was almost home. He about faced and came back to help me out. I can’t say enough about what a quality individual Tyler is. When my units need electrical work-I only call Tyler-and so should you.."
Response time3 days
38 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by50%of homeowners
Avatar for Altamri Handyman Services
Altamri Handyman Services
5.0(
6
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Appliance (Major Electric Appliance) - Install or ReplaceCeiling Fan - Repair

Serving Portland, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is \nbased on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job. \nI look forward to connecting with you.

Vinyl floor
Vinyl floor
Bathroom remodel
Bathroom remodel
Flooring

+11

8 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Electrical FAQs, answered by experts

It wouldn’t be abnormal to view all wiring as simply wiring, but wiring has different gauges and can handle different loads. When you’re wiring for 240V, you need wire that is rated at least 240V, but honestly it’s better to spend a little more and just buy 300V wiring. This ensures a margin of safety in case the wiring gets overloaded.

Most electric water heaters have a built-in shut-off switch, so you can simply turn that to the OFF position. Some water heaters have the switch inside a panel, so you might need to unscrew the panel, remove it, move aside the insulation, and then shut the water heater off. To make sure it’s off, you can also locate the switch for your water heater in your electrical panel and shut the power off there. Most electrical panels have dedicated switches for the water heater, so you can shut off the power without affecting the rest of your home.

Regular inspections, avoiding circuit overloads, and updating wiring when needed help maintain efficiency.

Yes, most electric and automatic gates can be opened manually. They are equipped with a manual override or release mechanism that detaches the motor from the gate, allowing it to be moved by hand. This feature is essential during power outages or other emergencies.

To activate the manual override, you will typically need a specific key or tool. In some cases, you may also need a screwdriver to remove a cover to access the release mechanism. The use of a key is a common security measure to prevent unauthorized individuals from manually opening the gate.

Because every model is different, it is highly recommended to consult your gate's user manual to familiarize yourself with the specific procedure before you need to use it. Keep any necessary keys or tools in an accessible location. Be aware that automatic gates can be very heavy, so opening and closing them manually may be difficult.

In North America, electric gates are also subject to the UL 325 Standard for Safety, which includes provisions to allow emergency responders to access the property.

The standard copper wire gauge to use with any 30-amp circuit is a 10-gauge wire. The National Electric Code specifies a 10-gauge wire with appliances like water heaters running on 30 amps. If you try to use a smaller gauge wire, such as a 12 gauge, with a 30-amp breaker, you run the risk of the wire overheating and melting or causing a fire. Because of the safety hazards, the gauge of the wire is not an area to try to cut costs when connecting a 30-amp breaker to a water heater.

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