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Capital District Electric
4.9(
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Serving Rensselaerville, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 1998

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Eric did an excellent job and was very responsive to any requests we had. We have used him a couple times and will continue to hire him whenever we need electrical work done."
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Response time6 hrs
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Recommended by98%of homeowners
Evolution Power and Development
4.8(
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Serving Rensselaerville, NY and surrounding areas

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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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W B Lightning Rods
4.6(
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Serving Rensselaerville, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2001

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"WB Lightning Rods did an excellent job installing lightening rods on our home. The owner stayed onsite the entire time to supervise the work. He took extra care to plan the rod and cable placement to ensure the proper protection and retain the aesthetics of our home. His crew were knowledgeable, polite, neat and efficient. We could not be more pleased with the results."
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+79

Response time1 day
120 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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Hill Town Tech, LLC
4.9(
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Serving Rensselaerville, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I will keep them in my address book for future electrical work. Exceptional customer service and workmanship. If you are looking for an electrician Hill Town Tech LLC is the way to go. They wonâ t pull the wool over your eyes."
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Response time1 day
Recommended by86%of homeowners
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Electrical questions, answered by experts

Many wire nuts can accommodate three wires of various gauges; you should check the packaging of the nut to confirm you are buying the correct size. In addition, there are screw terminals that accommodate various numbers of wires; these might also be called “terminal blocks,” and exist to connect multiple wires. 

Yes, in a new home, ground wires are mandatory. Some older homes may not be grounded, but if you decide to renovate, you will need to have your electricity grounded at that time. Remember, grounding helps keep everyone in your home safe from sudden electrical surges. It’s best to hire an electrician to inspect and work with your home’s wiring.

A sump pump can be plugged into a regular, 110-volt outlet with three-prong openings, but it must have GFCI protections per the NEC, meaning you’ll need a GFCI outlet and circuit. Sump pumps require two outlet openings, one for the plug to the motor and one for the float switch.

In many cases, you can sell your house if it has aluminum wiring, but you are likely required to disclose that fact during the sale. In some cases, your city or area may have banned the sale of homes with aluminum wiring, so you’ll need to update the wiring or arrange for its replacement as part of the sale. In some cases, it will benefit your home sale to replace the wiring system before putting it on the market.

There are a few telltale signs that it’s time for a replacement. You should consider an upgrade if:

  • Your panel is over 25 years old

  • You’re adding a new electrical system

  • Your current system doesn’t offer the power you need

  • Your home is a jungle of power strips

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