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Robert Likens Electric
4.7(
618
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Serving Abbottstown, PA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2005

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"we needed a outdoor floodlight upgraded, a front lamp post security sensor replaced and a additional electrical outlet installed. Mr. Likens reviewed our needs, installed everything as requested in one day. We are very pleased. We highly recommend 'Robert Likens Electric' for electrical work needed."
 Ceiling Fans
 200 Amp Panel Install
 Ceiling fans
 Townhouse Rehab
 Rough IN

+8

Response time5 hrs
Response rate87%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Penn Electrical Systems and Solutions
5.0(
28
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Serving Abbottstown, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Kevin came to our house and he upgraded all electrical in our house. He explained the process and everything in detail. Wonderful to work with."
Response time12 hrs
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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Tony Slusser Electrical
4.9(
114
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Serving Abbottstown, PA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2010

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

"Was a wk'ed call. I was very grateful. For his help. My pool electrical was a mess,caught on fire! (GFI) I will have him back towards end of pool season. To update our electrical system. Before the winter season:)"
Response time5 hrs
Response rate93%
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Newlin Electric
4.9(
17
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Serving Abbottstown, PA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Matt did an excellent job installing my ceiling fans. He also checked on another electrical problem and let me know what I would need to fix issue. I will definitely hire him again."
Response time2 days
21 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Shaun Ford Electric, LLC
4.6(
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Serving Abbottstown, PA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2019

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

"I was very pleased with the work completed. Shaun was very punctual and professional and offered very fair prices. I strongly recommend. We will be utilizing Shaun Ford Electric for more projects down the road."
Kitchen lighting
Kitchen lighting
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Kitchen lighting

+8

Response time1 day
Response rate93%
Recommended by93%of homeowners
Sheaffer's Mechanical
4.8(
161
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Serving Abbottstown, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"We needed to replace our 11 year-old heat pump/AC unit and called for an estimate. That was just before Memorial Day weekend (2019) and within about a week and a half a five-man crew had installed our new system. We also had additional electric outlets installed in our basement. All the guys were very nice and knowledgeable. Very professional. We could not be happier with our choice of contractor. The thing we really liked about them is they listened to us and did exactly what they said they would do."
Response time9 hrs
Response rate85%
25 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Calvary Electric, LLC
5.0(
5
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Serving Abbottstown, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Jason did a great job! I am very pleased with my lamp post and new recessed lighting! He is a man of integrity and true to his word. He is very reasonable. I will definitely be calling him again for any electrical problem I have."
Response time1 day
18 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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SoPa Handyman Services LLC
5.0(
14
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Serving Abbottstown, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I called Matt and asked him to replace a ceiling fan and 3 electrical outlets. Matt showed up early, he was very professional and got the job done pretty quick. I would highly recommend his services if you are looking for a reliable and professional handy man"
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Response time2 days
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by58%of homeowners
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Electrical questions, answered by experts

To determine if an electrical outlet is blown, look for visible signs of damage such as a burning or smoky smell, burn marks, or a melted or discolored plastic cover. If you notice a burning smell, contact an electrician immediately. Other signs include a plug that keeps falling out or the outlet not working when you test it with different devices. For further troubleshooting, you can use a voltage tester or multimeter to check for power; a reading of zero indicates a problem. Also, check your circuit breaker or fuse box to see if the circuit was tripped and reset it if necessary. If these steps don't resolve the issue, the outlet may need to be replaced.

There are several reasons why an electrical outlet would suddenly stop working, including:

  • Broken parts in the outlet

  • Outlet burnout

  • Circuit breaker tripped

  • Damaged circuit breaker

  • GFCI outlet tripped

  • Damaged or loose wires

  • Failed connectors

  • Appliance failure

Different types of light switches include single-pole switches (the standard switch in your home), double-pole switches, toggle switches, three-way switches, four-way switches, dimmer switches, and more. 

A single-pole light switch controls the power to a single device, whereas two-way, three-way, and four-way light switches control lights from different locations, increasing the number of connections in the home.

No, technically, the original Federal Pacific (FPE) breakers are no longer available. Stab-Lok® circuit breakers from the now-defunct Federal Pacific Electric Company (FPE) are no longer produced. However, the trademark and manufacture of the Stab-Lok® brand of breakers has been passed through a series of parent and subsidiary companies. Black and gray versions of the circuit breaker have been produced by these companies, with sales rights in the U.S. and Canada shifting back and forth.

In most cases, line wires are located at the bottom of a panel or device, while load wires are located at the top. Line wires are generally black, while load wires are typically red or black. To tell for sure, you can use a multimeter or volt pen to test the wire. A live or line wire will always carry a charge, while a load wire will only carry a charge when it’s in use.

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