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Red Star Electric
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Electrical Switches, Outlets & Fixtures - Install or RepairElectric Vehicle Charging Station Installation - Materials Not ProvidedElectric Vehicle Charging Station Installation - Materials Provided by Consumer

Serving Tomkins Cove, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2001

Small jobs welcome

Credit card accepted

Red Star Electric has been in business for 24 years. We have offices in Westchester (White Plains) and Rockland (Congers) counties. The owner Steve Costanzo has been doing electrical work for 35 years. We offer straight forward pricing which means you know the price before any work begins. All of our technicians are in uniform showing name tags and the company logo so you know who you are dealing with when they come to your door. They are at the top of their field and are always involved in continuing education to stay up to date on any code or product upgrades. They undergo background and drug testing. Red Star Electric provides fast, clean, friendly service along with free written estimates. We are the residential experts for repairs and new installations. We make it a point to leave any work area cleaner than we found it and we guarantee all of our work (ask about our lifetime warranties). We also offer FREE whole house electrical inspections with every service call.

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Recommended by97%of homeowners
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W.I.T. Electric
5.0(
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Electrical Switches, Outlets & Fixtures - Install or RepairFixed Generator - InstallCeiling Fan - Install+21 more

Serving Tomkins Cove, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Bernie and Juan came on Sunday morning to fix my laundry room outlet that had no power (due to bad breaker) and installed a ceiling fan quickly. I appreciate their quick response to the Angi lead as I inquired for service the day before. I would definitely hire them again for electrical services. Thank you again Bernie and Juan!"
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+6

Response time9 hrs
Response rate100%
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RG Handyman
4.9(
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Electrical Switches, Outlets & Fixtures - Install or RepairElectrical Wiring or Panel UpgradeCeiling Fan - Install+14 more

Serving Tomkins Cove, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

Emergency services offered

Customers say: True professional

"EXCELLENT service is an understatement! All of my issues were resolved and any questions I had about certain electrical issues were all looked at and/or fixed. I could not be happier with the work! Definitely will call them again in the future for any of my needs!"
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+24

Response time2 days
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Recommended by47%of homeowners
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Rockland Appliance Center
4.8(
45
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Appliance (Major Electric Appliance) - Install or Replace

Serving Tomkins Cove, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1948

Customers say: Super punctual

"Chris was very professional, arrived on time. Found what the problem was and took care of it right away. He knew exactly what he was doing and had all the tools in his truck. I will definitely recommend Rockland Appliance Center. The cost to repair was less than I expected!"
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Haney Electric
5.0(
6
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Electrical Switches, Outlets & Fixtures - Install or RepairElectric Vehicle Charging Station Installation - Materials Not ProvidedElectric Vehicle Charging Station Installation - Materials Provided by Consumer+7 more

Serving Tomkins Cove, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Mathew did an excellent and professional work. He was upfront and walked us through what needed to be done, explaining in detail what needed to be done. He was here within half hour of contact with him and repaired the issue promptly and restored power to my house. I am going to hire him again. As a matter of fact he is going to change out the entire electrical panel. And his prices are reasonable."
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W B Lightning Rods
4.6(
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Lightning Protection - Install or Repair

Serving Tomkins Cove, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

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
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Electrical questions, answered by experts

By nature, two-prong outlets aren't grounded—but the box they run to might be, which makes them safer. The safest way to test if an outlet is grounded is to purchase a circuit tester, which cost about $20 at home improvement stores. 

If you discover your outlet (or outlets) aren't grounded, know that this greatly increases your risk of personal injury and electrical fires. You may want to consider installing new three-prong ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) outlets. On average, the cost to install GFCI outlets is about $210 per outlet.

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.

While most electrical items can be plugged into a GFCI outlet, some appliances with internal or stationary motors, such as refrigerators, vent fans, and fluorescent lighting, can cause nuisance tripping. This happens because they experience a small, normal amount of current leakage, which can cause the GFCI to trip even when the appliance is working correctly. Although this is not a safety hazard, it can be inconvenient and may cause the GFCI outlet to wear out faster. For this reason, it is often better to plug these types of appliances into a standard outlet. Additionally, electrical circuits over 100 feet long can sometimes cause tripping. Some appliances, like hair dryers, have their own built-in GFCI protection, so connecting them to a standard outlet is fine.

If a 240V appliance is connected to a 120V outlet, the lower voltage will cause that appliance to receive insufficient power. This may result in reduced performance, malfunctions, or even damage to the appliance's components. Depending on the size of your electrical circuit, you’ll likely need to reset a tripped circuit breaker at the very least.

GFCI outlets generally need to be replaced every 7 to 15 years, though some may fail in as little as 5 years, depending on usage. It is important to test them regularly. Signs that a GFCI outlet is failing or has reached the end of its lifespan include: no power coming from the outlet, the outlet not resetting when the 'reset' button is pressed, or the outlet not tripping when the 'test' button is pressed. If you notice any of these issues, it is time to replace the outlet, and it's best to contact an electrician to do so.

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