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Top-Rated Electricians in Waterford - Updated Nov 2026

S & S Electric of NY, LLC
5.0(
141
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Electrical Wiring or Panel UpgradeElectrical Switches, Outlets & Fixtures - Install or RepairCeiling Fan - Install+14 more

Serving Waterford, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1989

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Wes Staroba of S & S Electric was a great gentleman to work with. He responded to my request promptly, scheduled an electrical install date right away and did the job at a reasonable price. Thanks Wes, Walter T"
New 200 amp electrical service panel
Existing 100 amp electrical service meter & pa
Exiting 2 meter, 2 panel electrical service
New 2 family, 2 panel circuit breaker service
Response time1 day
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by74%of homeowners
Immanuel Electric, Inc.
4.5(
118
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Electrical Wiring or Panel UpgradeElectrical for Home Addition or Remodel - InstallElectrical Switches, Outlets & Fixtures - Install or Repair+4 more

Serving Waterford, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1993

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Answered the call immediately, listened to my needs and fixed the electrical problem within an hour. Love these guys!"
Response time1 day
25 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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CHIEF ELECTRIC LLC
5.0(
21
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Electrical Switches, Outlets & Fixtures - Install or RepairElectrical Wiring or Panel UpgradeElectric Vehicle Charging Station Installation - Materials Not Provided+5 more

Serving Waterford, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I highly recommend Chief Electric, Craig was very professional, respectful, and very knowledgeable. He fixed a problem that no one else could figure out. He also upgraded my circuit panel to accommodate the appropriate amount of electricity running through the circuits in our house. If I need any future electrical work done I will definitely use Chief Electric."
CHIEF ELECTRIC LLC
12 neighbors recently requested a quote
Evolution Power and Development
4.8(
26
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Fixed Generator - InstallElectric Vehicle Charging Station Installation - Materials Not ProvidedElectric Vehicle Charging Station Installation - Materials Provided by Consumer+10 more

Serving Waterford, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2019

Offers commercial services

Customers say: Quick response

"Jesse completed the electrical work for our new above ground pool and also replaced our electrical panel. He was professional, timely and very reasonably priced. We will use him for all future electrical work at our home."
Response time9 hrs
Response rate97%
15 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Koletas Electric
4.9(
55
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Electrical Wiring or Panel UpgradeElectric Vehicle Charging Station Installation - Materials Not ProvidedElectrical for Home Addition or Remodel - Install+7 more

Serving Waterford, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We had an electric car charging station installed in our garage. G&W Electric provided great customer service. They responded immediately and scheduled the job within days. The onsite job was done very professionally and in a timely manner. Mr. Koletas and his co-worker knew exactly what they were doing and handled everything very efficiently. We are very satisfied and can highly recommend their service!"
Attic Sub-panel
Rough in
Panel Upgrade
Conduit
Panel update

+34

Response time3 days
Response rate99%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Electrical FAQs, answered by experts

The size of the microwave you choose may change this answer, but for standard over-the-range microwaves, 120 volts and a three-prong grounded outlet is needed for your device.

A GFCI outlet is easy to identify. It features two buttons on the face that read “TEST” and “RESET.” Sometimes, the “RESET” button is red. These are positioned in the center of the two three-prong plug-in slots you see on a regular outlet. Some also feature a green light to indicate when the outlet is working, changing to red when there is a problem.

Three-way switches are only replaceable with three-way switches. A single-pole switch won't work if you replace one or more of a pair of three-way switches. By electrical code, three-way switch configurations are necessary at the top and bottom of a staircase between residential floors.

Electric bills tend to be lower in spring and fall because people use less electricity during these seasons. Milder temperatures allow for less use of heating and cooling, unlike during winter and summer, which usually bring more extreme temperatures.

You should never plug a normal 120v appliance into a special 240v outlet, as it can quickly burn out the appliance. This will cause irreparable damage to the appliance and, in worse case scenarios, cause damage to your circuit breaker. Check your appliance’s rating before plugging it into a 220v outlet to avoid electrical disaster.

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