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Wheeler Electric
4.5(
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Electrical Switches, Outlets & Fixtures - Install or Repair

Serving Oakwood, OH and surrounding areas

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In business since 2005

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Janson arrived on time and installed a new kitchen light fixture. From start to finish it took about 30 min. Janson did an excellent job for a fair price. Will call again when I need electrical work done. Thanks!"
100 amp
Nob & Tube
 Old fuse panel
Nob & Tube
Under Cabinet Lighting

+3

Response time4 hrs
20 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
Schoen Electric
5.0(
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Electrical Wiring or Panel UpgradeElectric Vehicle Charging Station InstallationElectric Vehicle Charging Station Installation - For Business+10 more

Serving Oakwood, OH and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Customers say: Quality work

"The experience with Angi and Schoen electric was great The gentleman that came out was on time and so polite. Ended up having some other work that he is getting some estimates together."
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+12

Response time1 day
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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J Fonz Electric, LLC
5.0(
13
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Electrical Wiring or Panel UpgradeElectrical for Home Addition or Remodel - Install

Serving Oakwood, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"Jacob was very professional with a job estimate. He upgraded all my old wiring and he cleaned up after all his work so I was happy with the results. I will have him do any electrical work that I need done."
Great Room
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Great Room
Kitchen

+27

Response time2 days
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Electrical questions, answered by experts

The NEC requires electrical outlets be installed in a kitchen that has a sink 12 inches wide and 24 inches deep. According to the code, that outlet must be within 2 feet of the kitchen sink. Bathrooms must have at least one electrical outlet, it must be GFCI, and it must be within 3 feet of the bathroom sink.

If you need to run a wire from the meter to the breaker box, start by turning off the power using the main switch to avoid injury risks from live wires. Then, locate the ground wire from your meter and connect it to the ground bar of the breaker box. Connect the neutral wire using the same method to improve your circuit efficiency.

Next, locate the hot wires running from the main switch to the meter. To connect them to the correct terminals from meter to breaker, unscrew the nuts of the breaker hotwire terminals, insert the positive hotwire, and ensure it’s firmly attached. Finally, secure the wires with electrical tape and wire tie cables before re-securing your breaker box. Keep in mind that this process can be dangerous, so don’t hesitate to hire a local electrician.

If your home already has wires for a ceiling fan (and optional light kit), then it’s quite safe to wire and install it yourself. Always be very careful to shut off the power before you begin, and confirm that the power is safely off with a non-contact voltage tester before touching anything. It’s also highly recommended to use eye protection, rubberized gloves, and tools with rubber handles to keep yourself safe from electric shock.

A portable generator can supply power to selected appliances and circuits in a home, but it's generally not designed to handle the entire household's electrical needs simultaneously. Portable generators have limited wattage capacity, so they are only designed to power essential devices and electronics temporarily until local power is restored. If your power needs outweigh the capabilities of a portable generator, consider installing a whole-home generator instead.

Short circuits can cause fires, electrical burns, and electrocution, which can lead to serious injury or even death. That’s why it’s important to take preventative measures to prevent short circuits, like getting annual electrical maintenance and an electrical inspection every two to five years, depending on the age of your home.

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