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Avatar for Shamrock Electric Co Inc
Shamrock Electric Co Inc
4.9(
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Serving Sound Beach, NY and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1992

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"For the past 15 years Mike from Shamrock Electric has done extensive electrical work for two homes. He is personable, reliable, knowledgeable and fastidious. Recently he returned for a smaller job and completing a delicate onyx sconce installation with the same skill and expertise. I’m always confident that the job has been done right when Mike does my electrical work. I highly recommend him. He is a pro!"
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Response time6 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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PKJ Electrical
5.0(
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Electric Vehicle Charging Station Installation - Materials Not ProvidedElectrical Switches, Outlets & Fixtures - Install or RepairElectrical Wiring or Panel Upgrade+10 more

Serving Sound Beach, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"PKJ Electrical is the most professional electrician's I have ever hired. They were on time, courteous and very knowledgeable. They replaced my breaker box. I have never before seen the wires so neat and organized as I did after he was finished with my job. I will only hire PKJ for all of my future electrical needs. Thank you again for such a wonderful experience."
Response time7 hrs
Response rate100%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
C.R. Electrical Contracting
4.3(
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Electric Vehicle Charging Station Installation - Materials Provided by ConsumerElectrical Wiring or Panel UpgradePortable Generator - Install

Serving Sound Beach, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2000

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Chris responded promptly and provided a free estimate for my electrical service entrance and meter panel upgrade. He arrived on time and completed the job as scheduled. He also switched out a faulty circuit breaker at no additional charge. Great service at a great price.Thanks!"
Response time40 mins
Recommended by84%of homeowners
Lechner Electric, Inc.
4.5(
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Electrical Switches, Outlets & Fixtures - Install or RepairElectrical Switches, Outlets & Fixtures - Install or Repair - For BusinessElectrical Wiring or Panel Upgrade

Serving Sound Beach, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2001

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"HIRED Lechner Electric for Dec 1 2019 We need to just make arrangement on start date. I find the company to be honest and not take advantage of peoples electrical problems."
Response time7 hrs
Response rate100%
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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DZ Electrical Contracting
4.8(
438
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Electric Vehicle Charging Station Installation - Materials Not ProvidedCeiling Fan - InstallCeiling Fan - Repair+15 more

Serving Sound Beach, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 1992

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"From my initial contact with Darren, the owner, to the completion of the 2 day job with the electrical crew ~ Paulie, Kwan, John, & Michael the experience was top rate. I can't say enough about DZ Electrical Contracting. Darren was on time for the initial estimate and called as he stated he would 30 min. before arrival. He responded to every text and question punctually. He is true to his word. And forget about his crew. They all were professional, experienced, and pleasant to be around for 2 days. The quality of their work and their work ethic were remarkable. Everyone knew the job and worked beautifully as a team. And when I started to add to my project, it was greeted with of course we can do that, and no problem we'd be happy to take care of it. They did not rush through and each day vacuumed the rooms as well as covered furniture and bedding in order not to leave dust behind. My husband and I are truly impressed and appreciative! Thank you for making my house not only sparkle with new light but more importantly, safe!"
Response time5 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by98%of homeowners
Avatar for Matt Greco Electrical Inc.
Matt Greco Electrical Inc.
5.0(
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Ceiling Fan - InstallCeiling Fan - RepairElectric Vehicle Charging Station Installation+14 more

Serving Sound Beach, NY and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Matt did two jobs for me, an outdoor lighting job and an inside job where I needed an extra switch installed on a bathroom fixture. Both times he arrived when he said he would and went right to work. Both jobs took less time than I thought they would and best of all Matt's prices are very reasonable. I am so glad I have found Matt Greco Electrical. He is reliable and reasonable and you can rest assured Matt will take care of any electrical issue you have."
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Response rate100%
Recommended by81%of homeowners
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Electrical questions, answered by experts

According to the National Electrical Code (NEC), GFCI outlets should be installed in wet or damp locations where they might be splashed with water or other liquids. This is to protect against ground faults, which are more common around water. Specific areas that require GFCI outlets include kitchens (especially near counters), bathrooms, laundry rooms, basements, garages, and all outdoor receptacles. Depending on local electrical codes, you may need at least one GFCI outlet in these rooms, or every outlet in the area may need to be GFCI protected.

Before hiring an electrician, check out the contractor’s official website, read reviews, and look them up on your local Department of Labor’s website. If you’re hiring for a complex job, pay special attention to their level of expertise. Also, call up pros directly to ask about their insurance status, specifically liability insurance, and request customer references.

An AC disconnect, also known as a switch box or fuse box, is a safety switch that allows the AC’s electrical supply to be turned off from the outside, usually done by a mechanical contractor coming to work on your unit. The box is protected from the weather by a cover or may be designed as a pull-out unit. Your local code determines where the AC disconnect must be mounted, but it's usually close to your outdoor AC unit.

A bigger breaker alone probably won’t fix your problem of frequent tripping. But if you upgrade an electrical circuit to a higher amp rating, or upgrade your breaker box to handle more amps, it could solve your tripping problems. Consult a qualified electrician about the best course of action.

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.

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