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Mister Sparky of Dayton
5.0(
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Serving Riverside, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1996

Warranties offered

Credit card accepted

"Prompt, professional, and the best pricing out of 3 other local electricians. They'll be my first call in all of my future other electrical needs."
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+12

Response time1 day
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Wheeler Electric
4.5(
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Serving Riverside, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Joe Wheeler provided us with a multitude of electrical services, on more than one occasion. He was always on time, very professional, & the completed projects were done correctly. Our son also hired Wheeler Electric as a result of our positive experiences. Patty who is Wheeler Electrics' office person was great in finding out what you wanted done, she scheduled your project @ your convenience, she followed up with the estimates, & maintained excellent communication."
100 amp
Nob & Tube
 Old fuse panel
Nob & Tube
Under Cabinet Lighting

+3

Response time9 hrs
26 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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J Fonz Electric, LLC
5.0(
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Serving Riverside, OH and surrounding areas

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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."
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Great Room
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Kitchen

+27

Response time2 days
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Empire Electric
5.0(
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Serving Riverside, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Empire ran electric to my hot tub & got it up and running. He also ran electric to my barn & installed a huge LED light fixture in the barn. Caden did great work, everything is still working perfectly 2 years later."
Response time11 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by11%of homeowners
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United Plumbing & Electric
4.7(
133
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Serving Riverside, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Mike is a great guy and he helped to install my Gas line and also related all my electrical panel switches and their work is professional and they were so polite and helpful advising all aspects the projects. I highly recommend this company for any Plumbing and Electrical work."
Response time3 hrs
Response rate97%
17 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Electrical questions, answered by experts

Grounding is an essential part of installing an electric fence. Without grounding, the electrical circuit will be incomplete. That means the fence won’t work and will fail at delivering shocks upon impact. Even grounding the fence improperly can cause faulty shocks, if any. To ground the fence, you will need to use ground rods, ideally made from copper or galvanized metal, that are at least 4 feet high, for best results.

The most common type of electrical outlet is a 3-prong outlet, which has two flat blades (one is wider than the other) and a round grounding pin. Older homes typically have 2-prong outlets that aren’t as safe as more modern options and are generally not up to current electrical codes.  Other outlets you can find in your home include 20A, 125 volt varieties for larger appliances like refrigerators or washing machines. 

There are also GFCI outlets, which protect against electrical shock in wet areas, such as bathrooms and kitchens, and arc fault circuit interrupter (AFCI) outlets, which protect against electrical fires caused by arcing.

If you connect the wrong electrical wires together, it can lead to a very dangerous electrical shock. All wires should be matched with wires of the same color. It’s very important to consult an electrician if you’re unsure about how to wire your fixture.

Yes, splicing wires can cause a fire if the splicing is done incorrectly. This is why splicing wires is a task best handled by electricians. One of the most common mistakes made when splicing wires is not using a wire connector. Without a wire connector, electricity flows unsheathed and can result in a home electrical fire.

If a 3-way switch is wired incorrectly, this can cause several issues. The most common problem is that the switches will not function properly: Either both switches won’t work, or only one will. Another issue is that one switch will trigger a short circuit, tripping the circuit breaker.

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