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Tpaul Electric
4.9(
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Electrical Switches, Outlets & Fixtures - Install or RepairCeiling Fan - InstallElectrical Wiring or Panel Upgrade+2 more

Serving Riverdale, NY and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1988

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"TPaul Electric did an electrical wiring job for me. His service was excellent. He evaluated the needs of the job and was attentive, accommodating, personable and professional throughout. At the end, I was happy with the work done. It has lasted with no reason to call back, unless I have other projects for him/them to work on. Thank you TPaul."
Response time1 day
69 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by2%of homeowners
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PK & Altman Electric
4.3(
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Electrical Wiring or Panel UpgradeCeiling Fan - InstallCeiling Fan - Repair+14 more

Serving Riverdale, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 1954

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"My experience with PK and Altman Electric was excellent. From my initial contact with Elizabeth in the main office to the service that was provided by Raphael and Omar, the staff was professional, polite, and punctual. I called on a Tuesday, and Elizabeth scheduled me in for Wednesday! And Raphael and Omar arrived an hour early. Before starting, Raphael reviewed a TO DO LIST with me. A ceiling fan and two outlets, including a GFI and light fixture, were either replaced or serviced. Pricing is competitive. Very pleased and would highly recommend."
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Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Advanced Electric
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Electrical Wiring or Panel UpgradeElectrical Switches, Outlets & Fixtures - Install or RepairElectric Vehicle Charging Station Installation+10 more

Serving Riverdale, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Ken was absolutely wonderful during this entire job. He was always at the job exactly when he said he would be and always available to troubleshoot. We will be using Advanced Electric for all of our electrician needs in the future. Excellent company and very fairly priced!"
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5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by99%of homeowners
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Electric Plus
4.5(
306
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Electrical Wiring or Panel UpgradeElectric Vehicle Charging Station Installation - Materials Provided by ConsumerElectric Vehicle Charging Station Installation - Materials Not Provided+2 more

Serving Riverdale, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 1991

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I highly recommend Simply Electric for any electrical work, especially panel installations. Gerry recently replaced my old, outdated electric panel with a new one, and the quality of work was exceptional. From the initial estimate, he was professional, punctual, and very transparent about the process. He took the time to explain the process and what to expect. . I now have total peace of mind knowing the work was done correctly and up to code. I will definitely be using him for future electrical needs!"
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Recommended by81%of homeowners
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Solaris Wiring
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Electrical Switches, Outlets & Fixtures - Install or RepairElectrical Switches, Outlets & Fixtures - Install or Repair - For BusinessElectric Vehicle Charging Station Installation - Materials Not Provided+7 more

Serving Riverdale, NY and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2022

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"I had a great experience with Solaris Electrical! Semir personally came to my home and did an excellent job. He responded to my posting very quickly and came the next day to install a 240 V (Level 2) outlet for my EV charger in the garage. He also upgraded my existing electrical panel and completed everything quickly, precisely, and with outstanding quality. The work was done neatly and professionally — no mess, no delays, and everything works perfectly. I’m very happy with the result and will definitely use Solaris Electrical again for future electrical projects. Highly recommend this company — Semir is professional, efficient, and reliable!"
Response time5 hrs
33 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by65%of homeowners
ControlGlobal Tech, Inc.
4.8(
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Electrical Switches, Outlets & Fixtures - Install or RepairCeiling Fan - InstallElectrical Wiring or Panel Upgrade

Serving Riverdale, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2002

Credit card accepted

Customers say: Quality work

With over eight years of experience in the Electrical industry ControlGlobal Tech, Inc., is your industry expert. We pride ourselves on our extreme professionalism and attention to detail. Our customer satisfaction guarantee will assure you we will not leave your property until you are completely satisfied with our work. As a family owned and operated business you can trust that we will treat your home as we would treat our own. Give us a call today we look forward to working with you!

9 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Tysheen Electrical
5.0(
6
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Ceiling Fan - InstallElectrical Switches, Outlets & Fixtures - Install or RepairElectrical Wiring or Panel Upgrade+3 more

Serving Riverdale, NY and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

Tysheen Electrical is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.\n

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Electrical questions, answered by experts

Most standard residential water heaters, which are typically around 40 gallons and use 240 volts and between 3,500 and 5,500 watts, require a 30-amp, two-pole circuit breaker. For smaller, point-of-use water heaters using 120 volts and between 1,500 and 3,000 watts, a 30-amp breaker is also often adequate. However, some models may have different needs; units that use more watts than average may require a 40-amp breaker, while smaller units might only need a 20-amp breaker. Newer, tankless, or more energy-efficient models can also require a higher amperage. Having the correct breaker size is crucial for safe and efficient operation, so it's best to consult a licensed electrician to determine the specific needs of your water heater.

If the fan doesn’t have a switch, connect the white wire from the ceiling to the white wire from the fan; connect the green wire to the ground wire; connect both black wires; and connect both blue wires. If yours has a switch, the white and green wires are connected the same way. However, connect the ceiling’s red wire to the light’s black wire and the ceiling’s black wire to the fan’s black wire. 

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.

Systems should be checked every 2-3 years or whenever signs of age appear, maintaining network integrity and safety at all times.

If there isn’t a C-wire on your thermostat, you can repurpose the G-wire. The G-wire controls the fan independently of the other controls on your thermostat, so the fan-only function won’t work if you decide to go this route.

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