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Q: What do wire colors mean in a ceiling light?

• <div><p>A ceiling light will usually have two or three wires: black, white, and sometimes green. Black wires are positive, or hot, while white wires are negative, or neutral. The green wire is the grounding wire. </p><p>When you&rsquo;re wiring the light, connect black to black, white to white, and green to the grounding screw.</p></div>

Q: How do you know if a lamp needs to be rewired?

• <div><p>If you have a lamp that flickers or doesn&rsquo;t stay on, it&rsquo;s a sign that it&rsquo;s time to rewire it. Additionally, it&rsquo;s important to rewire antique lamps so they&rsquo;re safe to continue using without the risk of an <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/5-ways-prevent-electrical-fires.htm">electrical fire</a>. If the plug on your lamp is more than 15 years old or you notice poor performance like flickering, you should hire a lamp repair service to rewire it. If you&rsquo;re upgrading the bulbs in an antique lamp from incandescent to LED or CFL bulbs, rewire it so it&rsquo;s compatible with the modern bulbs.</p></div>

Q: Can I get power from an outlet for a light switch?

• <div><p>It's possible to get power from an outlet for a light switch. However, you must install additional wiring to get current from the outlet to the switch and from the switch to the load it will control. Also, you must ensure that the outlet's electrical circuit can accommodate the additional demand. </p></div>

Q: How to safely extend the power cable?

• <div><p>If you find the power cables for your appliances are too short, there are ways to extend them for the cost of just the extra wiring you need. Simply cut and strip your wires, solder them together, and cover them using heat shrink tubing. Not everyone has a soldering tool on hand, so if you&rsquo;re looking to extend in a pinch, an extension cord, power bar, or surge protector can do the job just fine.</p></div>

Q: Which type of ceiling light gives the most light?

• <div><p>The light that your ceiling light gives off will largely depend on the <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/guide-light-bulb-types.htm">type of light bulb</a> that&rsquo;s installed in it. If you&rsquo;re looking to brighten a dark room, LED bulbs are the way to go. LED bulbs will emit the most light while also using less energy than standard bulbs. They can last up to 50,000 hours and will need to be replaced much less often than standard bulbs.</p></div>

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Last update on March 26, 2025

Reviewed in March 2025
Do not hire Giuseppe Handyman. We had a signed contract for installation of a new electric furnace. Upon completion of the project we made calls to the owner of Giuseppe Handyman Repair, LLC, Luciano Deforst (aka Luciano Cunningham) to get the paperwork, warranty card, to no avail. We recorded...
Giuseppe Handyman Repair LLC
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Reviewed in January 2025
Los vi trabajando en casa de un amigo y les pedí que me ayudarán con el piso de mi garaje, fueron profesionales en su trabajo. Hoy los puedo recomendar a mis familiares y vecinos pues el trabajo es de calidad y duradero.
Holly Epoxy Services LLC
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Reviewed in November 2024
we called Mr electric when we were experiencing an electrical issue with our pool system. The issues was causing a noise disturbustance throughout the house. Mr. electric came and quickly found the issue with the pool pump. They fixed the issue and the noise has not returned. I highly...
Mr. Electric of Wheeling - Saint Clairsville
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Reviewed in August 2023
They have the skills and the tools needed to do quality professional work, they did a good job swapping out my ac unit weâ re on time and cleaned up after they were done.Iâ d refer them to anyone.
Sunny King Heating and Cooling
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Reviewed in April 2023
Ryan & Nate with D&K services supplied and installed a deck for our campsite at Tappan Lake. They’re very professional and exceeded our expectations. Highly recommend to anyone!
D&K Services LLC
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Reviewed in July 2022
He did an excellent job. He was familiar with all the electrical work and know exactly what to do. Moreover, he was able to advise us what was needed and what to do. Additionally, he is very knowledgeable and efficient in fixing all the things that we need. He fixed them quickly and well.
Infinity electrical maintenance
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Reviewed in December 2021
I summitted an electrical service for my electric furnace. Before he came out, he called me but I didn't answer the call since I'm on work. There's another contractor already showed up and did the work. He is mad because I didn't call him back. He said what he wanted to say to me, he said I was...
Jeffrey Kerns, Handyman
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Reviewed in April 2017
Electrician was able to determine the problem quickly and fix/repair the issue promptly and within a reasonable cost. I plan to call him again if we ever have electrical needs.
Principle Electric, LLC
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Reviewed in July 2015
Everything went extremely well from the time I called to schedule and estimate until the project was completed. My phone call was returned in a timely and very professional manner. I explained what issues I was having and that I was worried about my electric. They scheduled me in ASAP. The...
3-D ELECTRIC
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Reviewed in January 2015
I called this company on a saturday to come out to my house because i had a whole room that the electric was out in. We already had done all the checking that we knew to do without any luck. They set up a time to come out on Monday morning. the fee for coming out would be $95.00. On Sunday...
REAM ELECTRIC
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RS Lightning Protection

4.9(

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Serving Bergholz, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1999

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Ran electrical outlet for security camera"

+12

Response time3 days

11 neighbors recently requested a quote

Recommended by95%of homeowners

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Mid America Lightning Protection

4.5(

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Serving Bergholz, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1969

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I was pleased with the installation of the lightning rods--communication was great and the work was done quickly. What I wasn&amp;#39;t happy with is he quoted me a price that was less then my actual bill was BUT the price was still less then two other contractors bids."

+70

Response time6 hrs

Response rate94%

3 neighbors recently requested a quote

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Hamilton LP Lightning Rods

5.0(

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Serving Bergholz, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1964

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"He was thorough and detailed. Inspected my whole unit and repaired everytnhing that needed to be. He corrected the mistaked that the other company made. Pleasant to be around. Called one day and he came the next and got it all done. Thanks"

Front of home,system is barely noticeable

Response time1 day

30 neighbors recently requested a quote

Recommended by100%of homeowners

Serving Bergholz, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I hired W B Lighting Rods/William Burden to install lightning rods on my home. I spoke to William on a Monday and by Thursday before 1 PM the lightning rods were installed on my home. William explained everything he was going to do before he did it. The lightning rods were affordable and most of all it gives me peace of mind knowing that my home is protected against lightning strikes and fire damage. I couldnâ t be happier with this company!!"

+79

Response time1 day

62 neighbors recently requested a quote

Recommended by98%of homeowners

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Friesen Family Renovations, LLC

4.7(

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Serving Bergholz, OH and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Chris was great and very communicative and friendly! He took care of all of my needs and is helping me with some other projects as well. We got the outlets changed out and he moved my toilet and reinstalled it with a new flange since the old one was rusted! Will keep doing business with him."

Response time2 days

1 neighbors recently requested a quote

Recommended by69%of homeowners

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Coast To Coast Technicians, LLC

4.3(

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Serving Bergholz, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2020

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

"They wall mounted a tv for us. Service was great, done in a timely manner and the service technicians were very friendly! I am very pleased and will hire them again! Thank you - the Walkers"

Response time3 days

Serving Bergholz, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

We are committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business

Response time2 days

14 neighbors recently requested a quote

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TGElectric

New to Angi

Serving Bergholz, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

Small jobs welcome

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

Your go-to electrician for dependable repairs, lighting, and home electrical upgrades.Graduated from Parkway West, familiar with code and safety standards. OHSA 10 Certified.

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Slavi

New to Angi

Serving Bergholz, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

Self employed electrician

Serving Bergholz, OH and surrounding areas

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I love to improve my home so I end up doing projects often. Because of this fact, trust is key to me. I want it done right the first time, with someone knowledgeable, at a fair cost. Sheets Electric does that every time."

Response time2 hrs

Recommended by80%of homeowners

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Electrical questions, answered by experts

A ceiling light will usually have two or three wires: black, white, and sometimes green. Black wires are positive, or hot, while white wires are negative, or neutral. The green wire is the grounding wire.

When you’re wiring the light, connect black to black, white to white, and green to the grounding screw.

If you have a lamp that flickers or doesn’t stay on, it’s a sign that it’s time to rewire it. Additionally, it’s important to rewire antique lamps so they’re safe to continue using without the risk of an electrical fire. If the plug on your lamp is more than 15 years old or you notice poor performance like flickering, you should hire a lamp repair service to rewire it. If you’re upgrading the bulbs in an antique lamp from incandescent to LED or CFL bulbs, rewire it so it’s compatible with the modern bulbs.

It's possible to get power from an outlet for a light switch. However, you must install additional wiring to get current from the outlet to the switch and from the switch to the load it will control. Also, you must ensure that the outlet's electrical circuit can accommodate the additional demand.

If you find the power cables for your appliances are too short, there are ways to extend them for the cost of just the extra wiring you need. Simply cut and strip your wires, solder them together, and cover them using heat shrink tubing. Not everyone has a soldering tool on hand, so if you’re looking to extend in a pinch, an extension cord, power bar, or surge protector can do the job just fine.

The light that your ceiling light gives off will largely depend on the type of light bulb that’s installed in it. If you’re looking to brighten a dark room, LED bulbs are the way to go. LED bulbs will emit the most light while also using less energy than standard bulbs. They can last up to 50,000 hours and will need to be replaced much less often than standard bulbs.

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