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B-Dyson Electric
4.9(
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Electrical Wiring or Panel UpgradeElectric Vehicle Charging Station Installation - Materials Not ProvidedElectric Vehicle Charging Station Installation - Materials Provided by Consumer+14 more

Serving Scarsdale, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I had an excellent experience with B-Dyson Electric. Pat completed the work in a timely manner and at a very reasonable price. He is extremely knowledgeable and took the time to clearly explain the work being done and what was required. It’s refreshing to work with someone who is both professional and transparent. I highly recommend Pat and B-Dyson Electric to anyone looking for reliable, high-quality electrical work."
kitchen renovation
office
Conference Room Lighting
Conference Room
Office Space Hallway Lighting

+7

Response time11 hrs
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Rinaldi Electric
4.7(
83
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Electrical Wiring or Panel Upgrade

Serving Scarsdale, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1975

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Rinaldi Electric is very responsive, I called Joe and set up an appointment for the next morning to repair several outlets that stopped working, He sent over Arturo and Chris who were very professional and quickly replaced a faulty circuit breaker. I would definitely recommend Rinaldi Electric"
Car Charger Install
13 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by89%of homeowners
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Antonio Ferrao Electric
4.7(
974
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Electrical Switches, Outlets & Fixtures - Install or RepairElectrical Wiring or Panel UpgradeElectric Vehicle Charging Station Installation - Materials Provided by Consumer+11 more

Serving Scarsdale, NY and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1995

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Antonio Ferrao Electric's team provides excellent, quick service. They have completed significant upgrades to our home including an upgraded electrical panel, improved attic wiring as well as many aesthetic design upgrades such as new light fixtures. All work was very neat and professional. Highly recommend."
Chapel Hill
The Castle at Cold Spring
Landscape Lights, Pool, & Hot Tub
Pool lighting
Service Panel

+77

Response time11 hrs
342 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Electrical questions, answered by experts

It is possible to change a light fixture by only flipping the light switch, but it’s better to be safe than sorry. Exercising extra caution when working with electricity is always important. Take the extra few minutes at your electrical box to cut the power at the circuit breaker. Once you’ve flipped the circuit breaker and the light switch, use a voltage tester to confirm the power has been turned off.

The wrong-sized wire can lead to several safety hazards, including structural fires, surges, power outages from tripped breakers, and electrocution. It’s important to follow the American Wire Gauge system and the National Electrical Code guidelines to safely wire a home. Electrical wiring is not safe for homeowners to handle and is best left to a licensed electrician.

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.

A wire stripping tool is the easiest way to strip sheathing or plastic insulation from electrical wires. A self-adjusting wire stripper cuts and removes the sheathing without damaging the core wire.

To reduce AC startup power for a whole-house generator, install a soft start kit or hard start capacitor, which lowers the initial surge by gradually ramping up the compressor. Using a smart load manager can also help by staggering startup loads, preventing a system overload and future costly repairs.

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