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Mr. Electric of Clark County
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Serving Rockaway Beach, OR and surrounding areas

In business since 2023

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"The receptionist provides excellent customer care . Electrician, Sergey Lange, is highly competent, professional, friendly, patient with customer questions and concerns. He completed a mountain of work in one 12 hour day based on an approved task based quote for the job. He installed four new lines and relabeled the garage electrical panel in preparation for a garage remodel mini split, refrigerator, central vacuum and powerful motor new insulated garage doors. New lighting and outlets also installed. I was anxious about it all and he remained calm."
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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AA Appliance Repair
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Appliance (Major Electric Appliance) - Install or Replace

Serving Rockaway Beach, OR and surrounding areas

In business since 2021

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"The technician came the day after calling in the need for repair. He diagnosed the problem of needing the ignition replaced. He replaced the ignition and then tested the oven to make sure it worked. I was very happy with their quick response and being able to fix my oven. The technician was very courteous. Thank you for fixing my oven. I would definitely use them again."
Response time9 hrs
Response rate92%
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Electrical questions, answered by experts

You should install a 25-amp breaker for your outdoor electrical outlet. If your outlet is only for use in an outdoor kitchen area for standard appliances, then a 15- to 20-amp circuit breaker should work. However, you will need to install a GFCI receptacle or breaker to ensure that the breaker trips on contact with water.

It wouldn’t be abnormal to view all wiring as simply wiring, but wiring has different gauges and can handle different loads. When you’re wiring for 240V, you need wire that is rated at least 240V, but honestly it’s better to spend a little more and just buy 300V wiring. This ensures a margin of safety in case the wiring gets overloaded.

Upgrading your electrical panel is often worth the cost for safety, improved electrical performance, and potential long-term savings. A primary benefit is preventing electrical fires and other hazards from a malfunctioning panel, ensuring your household's safety. An upgraded panel also provides a steady flow of electricity, eliminating issues like flickering lights and frequently tripped breakers. It allows you to connect additional appliances without overloading the system, which is especially beneficial for older homes with 100-amp service that are prone to overheating. If you run large appliances like central air conditioning, heating systems, hot tubs, or saunas, you might consider upgrading to a 300- or 400-amp service to meet the higher electrical demand. Furthermore, an upgrade can lead to long-term savings on energy bills and potentially lower insurance costs.

Before you start doing anything else, you must call your electric company to confirm their process. It is technically their meter that you’re moving, so there’s really no such thing as free rein. Moving the meter generally involves disconnecting power from the utility company, disconnecting the cables that run into your electrical panel, and dismounting the meter assembly. Once uninstalled, a handyperson will remount and reconnect the wiring in its new location.

Yes. A pellet stove should have its own 110V outlet and dedicated circuit breaker. Otherwise, it could overload the system. Pellet stoves can create major fire hazards if they aren’t wired properly or have to share circuits. Get in touch with a local electrician or pellet stove expert if you need to run new wiring for a pellet stove.

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