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

Approved

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 by99%of homeowners
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CHIEF ELECTRIC LLC
5.0(
14
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Serving Troy, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Got rewiring of hone switches and wiring of new pool light completed in a timely and professional manner. Quality of work excellent and at a very reasonable cost. New electrical panel next!"
CHIEF ELECTRIC LLC
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ZW Mason Electric, LLC
5.0(
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Serving Troy, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2025

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Credit card accepted

"Zach installed a new electrical outlet for our dryer. He took the time to explain what he was going to do and had the work done within 2 days of giving the estimate. I would use him again for any electric work."
ZW Mason
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Koletas Electric
4.9(
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Serving Troy, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2013

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"George came shortly after I called. He diagnosed the problem with the wires and replaced wires and upgraded electric box. I was very satisfied with the the service and the price. George has my highest recommendation."
Attic Sub-panel
Rough in
Panel Upgrade
Conduit
Panel update

+34

Response time3 days
Response rate93%
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AP Link
5.0(
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Serving Troy, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Our house is over 100 years old and we needed help with a number of projects. We needed new outlets, new wiring run, new GFCI secure outlets for the basemen and we needed 2 multipurpose outlets in the living room. We were able to get some pictures while he was working. He was extremely professional, kind, courteous. We still have more to go and Alex will be the one we call! Thanks Alex!"
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Outdoor outlet

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Electrical questions, answered by experts

Aluminum wiring can pose a significant fire risk because it tends to expand, contract, and overheat, leading to failing connections and splices. If your home has aluminum wiring, it doesn't always require a complete replacement, but you must take safety precautions. The first step is to hire a licensed electrician to conduct a thorough inspection. Based on their findings, you have several options:

  • Full Replacement: The safest but most expensive solution is to replace all aluminum wiring with copper.

  • Copper Pigtailing: A more budget-friendly option, suitable for certain homes, involves adding a short section of copper wire to the end of each aluminum wire at connection points.

  • Other Safety Upgrades: Your electrician may also recommend installing aluminum-compatible outlets and applying an anti-oxidant paste to connections to prevent corrosion.

Consulting a professional will help you determine the best course of action to ensure your home's wiring meets current safety standards.

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.

In addition to grounding your outlets, you may want to hire an electrician for the following:

These additional electrical services ensure that your home’s electrical system is in working order and will accommodate your ground outlets.

You can identify Federal Pacific Stab-Lok® breakers by the label on the front of the panel that says “Federal Pacific” or “FPE” and the breaker itself should say “Stab-Lok®” either on the face of the panel or a label inside the panel door. The Stab-Lok® breakers are also usually red on the breaker switch.

It’s generally not recommended to run electric to a shed above ground, and you should instead run electric lines underground via a conduit. This job, like all electrical jobs, is best left to a pro, as they’ll need to ensure everything is installed safely and that they don’t run into any other utility lines underground. 

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