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Bear Creek Appliance Repair
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Appliance (Major Electric Appliance) - Install or Replace

Serving Merlin, OR and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1999

Credit card accepted

Customers say: Quality work

"Shane returned my call within 30 minutes, immediately came out, diagnosed the problem with an 18 year old microwave. went to his truck for a replacement fuse, and everything works like new. Now that is a true professional who will get any future appliance business in addition to any referrals I can send his way. I'm very satisfied. Ron B. Central Point"
Response time40 mins
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Boulder Handyman Contracting
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Serving Merlin, OR and surrounding areas

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In business since 2018

Customers say: Quick response

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality and customer service that we provide to meet every consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent customer service from start to completion of a project. To understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a personal and professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

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Response time12 hrs
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Ferguson Electric LLC
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Serving Merlin, OR and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Brenton set up an appointment and kept it. He & Marvin were extremely nice, worked efficiently, cleaned up after they were finished, made sure they were doing exactly what we wanted by asking questions and listening. We were very please with Ferguson Electric and would highly recommend them"
Response time5 days
Response rate100%
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Electrical questions, answered by experts

In the majority of cases, you can replace an outlet with a USB outlet. USB charging receptacles install in the same spot as standard outlets and any electrician worth their salt is more than familiar with the replacement process. Additionally, it’s possible to replace yourself, but only if you have prior experience with your home’s electrical system, as it requires handling of wires.

Aluminum wiring can pose a significant fire risk because it tends to expand, contract, and overheat, leading to failing connections and splices. If your home has aluminum wiring, it doesn't always require a complete replacement, but you must take safety precautions. The first step is to hire a licensed electrician to conduct a thorough inspection. Based on their findings, you have several options:

  • Full Replacement: The safest but most expensive solution is to replace all aluminum wiring with copper.

  • Copper Pigtailing: A more budget-friendly option, suitable for certain homes, involves adding a short section of copper wire to the end of each aluminum wire at connection points.

  • Other Safety Upgrades: Your electrician may also recommend installing aluminum-compatible outlets and applying an anti-oxidant paste to connections to prevent corrosion.

Consulting a professional will help you determine the best course of action to ensure your home's wiring meets current safety standards.

Inverter generators are designed to turn on the engine when your appliances demand more energy. This is in contrast to running at full capacity as soon as they’re turned on, like a standard portable generator does. So long as the wattage rating is high enough, an inverter can power a refrigerator just as well as a traditional generator.

The copper wire used in knob and tube wiring systems can last up to 100 years. However, it’s considered a dangerous and outdated wiring method because the cloth, fabric, or rubber insulation sheathing can become brittle and fall apart. Knob and tube wiring systems should be inspected if you’re considering buying a home with this type of wiring, or if you have problems with frequently tripping breakers, a sign that you may need to replace them.

Most electric water heaters have a built-in shut-off switch, so you can simply turn that to the OFF position. Some water heaters have the switch inside a panel, so you might need to unscrew the panel, remove it, move aside the insulation, and then shut the water heater off. To make sure it’s off, you can also locate the switch for your water heater in your electrical panel and shut the power off there. Most electrical panels have dedicated switches for the water heater, so you can shut off the power without affecting the rest of your home.

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