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Avatar for Tpaul Electric
Tpaul Electric
4.9(
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Serving Whitestone, NY and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1988

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We had our electrical panel upgraded and expanded, and had an EV charger and electric oven/range outlet installed. Paul and his crew were prompt, thorough, and professional in their work. They explained each step of the process with us and walked us through all the changes to make sure we understood what was done and how to use it. We will be hiring them for all our electrical work in the future!"
Response time8 hrs
80 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by2%of homeowners
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Blaze Electric Inc
4.4(
353
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Serving Whitestone, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1992

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Two electricians from Blaze worked in our building for two days. They installed all the required circuits and outlets to power our new electric appliances. They were very responsive to my instructions about how to route the wiring. Pleasant demeanor."
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Response time4 hrs
Response rate96%
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Power On Electric Company
4.8(
54
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Serving Whitestone, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 1991

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"My experience with this company earned a five star. The job was professionally done and within the time frame needed. I am very pleased with the performance and quick response to solve the issue. For any further electrical repairs I will gladly hire this company and highly recommend this company.You will not be disappointed."
2 family home
2 family home
Response time1 day
Response rate90%
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Home Electric Advisor
4.9(
201
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Serving Whitestone, NY and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1990

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"We called Home Electric Advisor to upgrade our electricity because we are unable to use the air conditioner at the same time as the washing machine, and dishwasher . He advised us on what electrical work needed to be done. We had a new electric panel with grounding installed and new wiring for the washing machine and the air conditioner. We are now able to use everything without worrying about the circuit breaker. He came on time and completed the work in a day and a half. He was easy to communicate with and gave us the price for all the work upfront. There were no surprises in the cost of the project. We are very happy with his work."
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Response time2 hrs
Response rate98%
14 neighbors recently requested a quote
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PK & Altman Electric
4.3(
153
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Serving Whitestone, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 1954

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Installed LED light fixture in kitchen. Unfortunately. light switch was not compatible with fixture so electrician had to replace switch also."
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Response time3 days
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Iron Wire Electric
5.0(
20
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Serving Whitestone, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2017

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Awesome, caring, and knowledgeable Electrician. Very trustworthy and will wire your home like his mother lived in it. Will wire your home above par and never below par. Is in depth at helping you even design or choosing the most appropriate , wire panel, etc. Nice person and very customer service oriented."
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Lighting fixtures

+4

4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by5%of homeowners
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Enlighted Electric
5.0(
9
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Serving Whitestone, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2023

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Marcin is the expert. I am so happy I chose him to do electric work in my apartment. He is very competent. He patiently explained to me all the options I had. He accommodated my busy professional schedule and came when it was convenient to me. The project cost was very reasonable. The work was done in the best possible way. If you are looking for a professional that will be on time, communicate clearly, compete the work exactly as you desire and provide a level of service rarely found these days, I highly recommend Marcin and Enlighted Electrical Services Corp for your home needs. I am very happy with his work and glad to see that there are professionals like him still making homes brighter for us. Thanks Marcin and Enlighted Electrical Services Corp . Awesome job!""
New service entrance enclosure and new meter enclosure.
Intercoms outside.
Electrical panels replacement
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+68

Response time2 days
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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Solaris Wiring
4.9(
62
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Serving Whitestone, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2022

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"I had a great experience with Solaris Electrical! Semir personally came to my home and did an excellent job. He responded to my posting very quickly and came the next day to install a 240 V (Level 2) outlet for my EV charger in the garage. He also upgraded my existing electrical panel and completed everything quickly, precisely, and with outstanding quality. The work was done neatly and professionally — no mess, no delays, and everything works perfectly. I’m very happy with the result and will definitely use Solaris Electrical again for future electrical projects. Highly recommend this company — Semir is professional, efficient, and reliable!"
Response time7 hrs
Response rate99%
34 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Electrical questions, answered by experts

Yes, the National Electrical Code (NEC) requires that outdoor Christmas lights be plugged into a ground-fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) outlet to prevent hazardous electrical shocks or an electrical fire. It’s a code violation to plug outdoor Christmas lights into a non-GFCI outlet, so be sure to follow these guidelines for a safe and successful installation.

As a safety measure, you should always turn off the main breaker while operating your generator’s backup breaker. In addition, you should also switch off all appliance breakers so you don't have a power surge when the main breaker turns back on. And finally, turning off the main breaker prevents back-feeding, which endangers utility workers with the risk of electrocution. Back-feeding could also destroy the electrical circuits of your neighbors if they use the same power network.

To prevent a plug from overheating, always ensure that the electrical load connected to the plug does not exceed the plug's capacity. If the plug feels hot to the touch or emits a burning smell, immediately shut off the circuit breaker and unplug all devices from the hot outlet. Prevent electrical fires by avoiding using extension cords or adapters with the plug, as they can cause it to overheat due to increased resistance. Additionally, ensure that the plug is properly inserted into the outlet and that the outlet is not damaged or loose. 

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.

If a light switch is off, it’s very unlikely to cause a fire. For a fire to start, the switch has to be on, activating an electrical current, and the wiring must be faulty. However, the malfunctioning light switch could cause an intermittent current to move across the electrical wire. This issue could become a fire hazard with another device connected to the wire. You should replace the bad light switch as soon as you notice it or call an electrician.

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