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Avatar for W.I.T. Electric
W.I.T. Electric
5.0(
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Fixed Generator - RepairCeiling Fan - InstallCeiling Fan - Repair+21 more

Serving Valley Cottage, 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%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Triton Electrical Inc.
5.0(
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Serving Valley Cottage, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I had an excellent experience with Triton Electrical! From start to finish, their staff was professional, knowledgeable, and incredibly friendly. The team handled the wiring work with great attention to detail and made sure everything was done safely and efficiently. They took the time to explain the process, answer all my questions, and left the space spotless when the job was done. I highly recommend Triton Electrical to anyone looking for reliable electrical work and a team that goes above and beyond."
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POPEYE'S HAVERSTRAW, NY
SADDLE HILL WINERY

+7

Response time1 day
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RG Handyman
4.8(
42
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Ceiling Fan - InstallCeiling Fan - RepairElectric Vehicle Charging Station Installation+14 more

Serving Valley Cottage, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

Emergency services offered

Customers say: True professional

"Freddie was amazing! Very friendly and professional. As soon as I submitted my inquiry through Angi, he was the first professional to reach out to me. Me and my Wife were very satisfied with his work. He solved all of our electric issues very fast and we highly recommend him."
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+24

Response time2 days
Recommended by60%of homeowners
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Rockland Appliance Center
4.8(
45
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Appliance (Major Electric Appliance) - Install or Replace

Serving Valley Cottage, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1948

Customers say: Super punctual

"Extremely well! Joann was wonderful, very knowledgeable and helpful, also very patient with me and my questions. The delivery man, Roman, was excellent as well, careful with moving old fridge out and new one in. I am very pleased, thank you!"
Recommended by94%of homeowners
All Around Handyman
4.9(
30
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Appliance (Major Electric Appliance) - Install or Replace

Serving Valley Cottage, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"Ash is very professional. He did a wonderful job. He is easy to work with. Most of all he is very knowledgeable in plumbing. We will definitely get his service again when we need something done at home. We totally recommend him."
Bathroom vanity
Bathroom vanity
Vanity
Bathroom
Back wall and toilet

+24

Response time11 hrs
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Electrical questions, answered by experts

How far you can run underground electric depends on the wire gauge (generally AWG) and the circuit voltage. Too much voltage drop in an electrical circuit can negatively affect performance, so the smaller the voltage drop, the better. Ideally, it shouldn't exceed 3%. The smaller the wire and the longer the run, the more significant the voltage drop. 

For example, with a 120-volt circuit, you can run 60 feet of 12 AWG cable without losing more than 3% voltage. With a 240-volt circuit, you can run 120 feet of 12 AWG wire while maintaining a voltage drop of 3% or less.

The American Wire Gauge system calculates wire size diameters using the complicated formula D(AWG)=.005·92((36-AWG)/39) inch. A simpler rule of thumb is that every six-gauge decrease doubles the wire diameter, and every three-gauge decrease doubles the wire’s cross-sectional area. On the other hand, wavenumbers are typically measured in reciprocal meters (1/m or m−1) or reciprocal centimeters (1/cm or cm−1).

Common signs of faulty electrical wiring include frequent circuit breaker trips, flickering or dimming lights, burning smells near an outlet, buzzing or humming sounds, electrical shocks or tingles when handling outlets of appliances, and hot or discolored outlet switches. If you notice one or more of these signs, hire a licensed electrician for an average cost of $50 to $100 per hour to diagnose and make necessary repairs.

An electrician can handle wiring issues with the garage door opener, like faulty connections, circuit problems, or sensor malfunctions, but they’re not the right person to hire for mechanical repairs. Garage door specialists handle things like broken springs, tracks, and panels, while electricians step in if there’s an issue with power supply, motor function, or safety sensors that aren’t responding correctly.

The safest option is to let a technician conduct the inspection. However, if you are certain that the capacitor failed and you take all precautions to avoid electric shock, you can take a look yourself. Usually, you can open the front panel of the unit and use a flashlight to find the small capacitor cylinder. It should have a sticker on it that provides its product number, capacity, and similar information that you can note when talking to a contractor.

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