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Avatar for Mr. Electric Of Lancaster County
Mr. Electric Of Lancaster County
4.8(
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Fixed Generator - InstallElectrical Wiring or Panel UpgradeElectrical Switches, Outlets & Fixtures - Install or Repair+13 more

Serving Akron, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1999

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

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Jim was very professional, friendly and informative. He knew exactly what to do and did all the jobs quickly without disturbance.

We initially hired Mr. Electric do the 200 amp panel upgrade but quickly realized what a great electrician we had so we asked for a quote to do other jobs in our home. The quote was very fast and Tom worked with us to get it in our hands and worked around our schedules to get the work completed. We are really pleased at all the work and will gladly recommend Mr. Electric to all. We will always use this company for all things electrical!


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60 kW Briggs Generator Install
Ceiling Fan Install
Baseboard Heater Install
Full Electrical Wiring
Ceiling Fan Install

+28

7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
Avatar for Penn Electrical Systems and Solutions
Penn Electrical Systems and Solutions
5.0(
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Ceiling Fan - InstallElectric Vehicle Charging Station Installation - For Business - Materials Not ProvidedElectrical Switches, Outlets & Fixtures - Install or Repair - For Business+4 more

Serving Akron, PA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2022

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Kevin did excellent work replacing an outdoor cable wire, obtaining a permit on my behalf from the local township and coordinating the work with the municipality and electricity supplier. He was thorough, knowledgeable and diligent and extremely patient despite the poor communication from the electricity supplier and crew. Kevin also made safe several outlets after mold remediation and a few others that he noticed requiring rewiring. Kevinâ s work and professionalism is exceptional and I highly recommend his services and will hire him again."
Response time12 hrs
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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Eason Electric and Home Improvement
4.9(
56
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Electrical Wiring or Panel UpgradeElectric Vehicle Charging Station Installation - Materials Provided by ConsumerElectrical Switches, Outlets & Fixtures - Install or Repair+1 more

Serving Akron, PA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I was able to secure an initial appointment with Shawn quickly. On the first visit, he took the time to evaluate the situation and present a solution to my wiring request which was to add additional lighting to the outside of the garage. Shawn was able to run wiring in a nearly inaccessible wall, checking to make sure the lights will all sit level and not leaving until we both walked the inside and outside of the garage to make sure every light and outlet was in working order. We ha e already discussed the next project. I would definitely hire Eason Electric for future projects."
Addition
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Addition

+6

2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
Avatar for Meadow View Electric LLC
Meadow View Electric LLC
4.9(
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Electrical Wiring or Panel UpgradeCeiling Fan - InstallElectric Vehicle Charging Station Installation - For Business - Materials Not Provided+5 more

Serving Akron, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Very polite and kind, punctual and great at coming up with alternative solutions for a problem that is cost effective and solves the issue. I will be hiring them again in the future for all my electrical needs. Thank you for picking up a project that another never finished and doing it right and the same day."
Soffit Lights
Soffit Lights
Finished Attic Space
Finished Attic Space
Finished Attic Space

+5

Response time3 hrs
Response rate91%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Longacre Electrical
Longacre Electrical
5.0(
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Fixed Generator - InstallElectric Vehicle Charging Station Installation - Materials Not ProvidedCeiling Fan - Install+16 more

Serving Akron, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Mike was professional, courteous, knowledgeable throughout the entire process. He was especially patient as he described how I had incorrectly attempted to wire these two switches. He completed the job very quickly. I give him my highest recommendation and will hire him for another electrical project shortly."
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Response time3 hrs
Response rate93%
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for SOS Electrical, LLC
SOS Electrical, LLC
4.8(
29
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Ceiling Fan - InstallElectrical Switches, Outlets & Fixtures - Install or Repair

Serving Akron, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The team from SOS Electrical installed nine ultra-slim ceiling lights and a chandelier in our home in Mt Gretna. Chris & Evan did a fantastic job. They were timely, responsive and professional from first contact, to the initial visit for the quote, through the whole installation process. They took care to minimize drilling in the ceiling and helped plan out the light spacing. The lights in our home look fantastic! Moreover, they are reasonably priced - the final cost actually came in slightly less than their original estimate and that was great too. I would definitely use them again for future electrical projects. Highly recommend!"
Response time6 hrs
Response rate99%
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Electrical questions, answered by experts

To install an outlet from existing wiring, you’ll need to choose a location where you can already access existing wiring. The easiest way to do this is to install an outlet on the other side of the wall of an existing outlet. 

Since the wiring is already in place, all you have to do is connect a new cable to the existing wiring and then connect the correct wires through the wall—to the new electrical outlet. Place your new outlet into the opening in the wall and then connect the correct wires to the appropriate terminal screws.

To avoid drilling into wire, you will need to trace your home's wiring using a stud finder, wire detector, circuit tracer, or voltage finder. Since locating wires in your home can be difficult for some homeowners, hire a professional electrician with the experience and knowledge needed to safely handle electrical systems before drilling into any walls in your home.

There are many signs it is time to replace an electrical panel, starting with flickering lights. Other tell-tale signals include overheating appliances, light fixtures that cause an electric shock, hissing or crackling from the breaker box, burned or blackened spots near the breaker box, and breakers that trip whenever activating power-hungry appliances like microwaves.

An average, 400-square-foot electric heated driveways consume approximately $3 per hour in terms of electricity. The price may slightly fluctuate depending on your local energy cost. A simple formula to calculate your heated driveway’s total wattage consumption is by multiplying the square footage by 50 watts and then dividing it by 1,000 to get the kilowatt number. Multiply that with your local energy cost per hour and there you have the hourly operating cost.

You should never wire neutral and ground wires together at a light switch. Not only is it unsafe, but it’s also incorrect. The neutral and ground wires perform separate functions in an electrical circuit and should never be swapped or wired together at a light switch, light, or outlet. 

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