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

Serving Valley Cottage, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2001

Free estimates

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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.

Recommended by97%of homeowners
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W.I.T. Electric
5.0(
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Fixed Generator - InstallCeiling Fan - InstallCeiling Fan - Repair+21 more

Serving Valley Cottage, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2021

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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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Response time9 hrs
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Rockland Appliance Center
4.8(
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Appliance (Major Electric Appliance) - Install or Replace

Serving Valley Cottage, NY and surrounding areas

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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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W B Lightning Rods
4.6(
372
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Lightning Protection - Install or Repair

Serving Valley Cottage, NY and surrounding areas

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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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Response time1 day
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Electrical questions, answered by experts

Most electric water heaters have a built-in shut-off switch, so you can simply turn that to the OFF position. Some water heaters have the switch inside a panel, so you might need to unscrew the panel, remove it, move aside the insulation, and then shut the water heater off. To make sure it’s off, you can also locate the switch for your water heater in your electrical panel and shut the power off there. Most electrical panels have dedicated switches for the water heater, so you can shut off the power without affecting the rest of your home.

Typically, when a 3-way switch only works when one switch is on, this is one of the most telltale indicators that the switch has gone bad (although this could also be the result of faulty or loose wiring). To diagnose the issue, toggle each switch until the light comes on. Once it’s on, toggle each switch separately again; the switch that doesn’t turn the light off is the bad switch. 

In many cases, you can sell your house if it has aluminum wiring, but you are likely required to disclose that fact during the sale. In some cases, your city or area may have banned the sale of homes with aluminum wiring, so you’ll need to update the wiring or arrange for its replacement as part of the sale. In some cases, it will benefit your home sale to replace the wiring system before putting it on the market.

Incandescent lights are glass bulbs with metallic filaments inside, while LEDs feature “light emitting diodes” that illuminate when they come in contact with an electrical current. You can buy either for your Christmas lights, but note that LED lights are more energy-efficient and have a longer lifespan.

No. Do not use a 14-gauge wire on a 20-amp outlet. A certified licensed electrician would know that the National Electrical Code (as per Section 240.4(D) subsection 3) requires 14-gauge wires to be used with a maximum amplitude of 15. Therefore, you should only use 12-gauge wires on 20-amp outlets.

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