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CW Electrical Services INC
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Electrical Wiring or Panel UpgradeElectric Vehicle Charging Station Installation - Materials Not ProvidedCeiling Fan - Install+14 more

Serving Allegheny, PA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2005

Warranties offered

Credit card accepted

"I am please with this project performed by CW Electrical. The entire team was very professional, from Max who answered my calls and explained the quote, to Kevin and Blake who arrived promptly and professionally performed the work. Thank you all for jobs well done."
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Recommended by93%of homeowners
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AWESOME Electrical Services
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Electrical Switches, Outlets & Fixtures - Install or RepairElectrical Wiring or Panel UpgradeElectric Vehicle Charging Station Installation+10 more

Serving Allegheny, PA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2003

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We had an excellent experience with Awesome Electrical Services updating our historic home from outdated knob-and-tube wiring to a modern electrical system. Brian was incredibly communicative, taking the time to discuss the project, timeline, and costs while patiently answering all of our questions. Patty was wonderful, making scheduling, paperwork, and communication easy and efficient. Their entire crew was knowledgeable, professional, courteous, and respectful. JR and Nick were exceptional foremen who went above and beyond to keep the project on track and ensure every detail was addressed. We'd also like to thank Mike, Julian, Trey, and Chris for their professionalism and craftsmanship. Rewiring an older home is a major undertaking, but they made the process smooth and stress-free. We highly recommend Awesome Electrical Services, especially for owners of older homes."
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BN Electric & Comms
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Electric Vehicle Charging Station Installation - For BusinessFixed Generator - InstallFixed Generator - Repair+2 more

Serving Allegheny, PA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2004

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They showed up on time as scheduled. They were very friendly and professional and did great work. I would say that the quality of the work was great for the cost. Truly a good value. I plan to have them do some future electrical work on my next project. I would highly recommend them to any one that was in need of a good electrician."
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Goodside Electric
4.9(
68
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Electrical Wiring or Panel UpgradeFixed Generator - InstallElectric Vehicle Charging Station Installation+11 more

Serving Allegheny, PA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2004

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"WARREN THE ELECTRICAN TRACED THEPROBLEM OF MY LIGHTS BEING OUT IN MY GARGAE AND MY GARGAGE DOOR NOT OPENING FOUND THE PROBLEM VERY PROFESSIONAL PRO AND HE GAVE ME ADVICED ON OTHER ISSUES ABOUT MY ELECTRIC IN MY HOUSE GOOD BIT OF ADVICE AND KNOWLEDGE HE PROVIDED WILL DEFINITELY HIRE AGAIN FOR ANY ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS THAT OCCUR !!!!!!!!!!!!"
Response time8 hrs
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Brighter Side Electric LLC
5.0(
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Electrical Wiring or Panel UpgradeElectrical Switches, Outlets & Fixtures - Install or RepairElectrical Switches, Outlets & Fixtures - Install or Repair - For Business

Serving Allegheny, PA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I got a quick appointment which was a pleasant surprise. He was prompt, pleasant and identified himself immediately at the door. He worked quickly and kept me informed during the process. He cleaned up after he was done and explained all that he had done and thank me for hiring him. His pricing was excellent and I will call Brighter side Electric whenever I need electrical work done."
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Response time1 day
Response rate95%
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Electrical questions, answered by experts

Christmas lights typically do not need to be grounded like electrical circuits in your home do. However, it's crucial to use outdoor outlets equipped with ground fault circuit interrupters (GFCIs) for added safety. GFCIs can help protect against electrical shocks and are recommended for outdoor electrical connections when using Christmas lights.

An air conditioner’s watt usage depends on multiple factors, including the type of AC unit, its size, and how often you use it. With that said, most central air conditioners consume between 3,000 and 3,500 watts. Meanwhile, window AC units use 900 to 1,400 watts, and portable air conditioners consume 2,900 to 4,100 watts.

As a safety measure, you should always turn off the main breaker while operating your generator’s backup breaker. In addition, you should also switch off all appliance breakers so you don't have a power surge when the main breaker turns back on. And finally, turning off the main breaker prevents back-feeding, which endangers utility workers with the risk of electrocution. Back-feeding could also destroy the electrical circuits of your neighbors if they use the same power network.

You can determine whether you have a double-pole switch by examining its wiring. Unlike single-pole switches, which have two brass-colored terminals, double-pole switches feature four. These switches are typically only found near high-powered appliances such as electric furnaces or water heaters. If you’re unsure what type of switch you have, contact a local electrician to confirm.

It’s possible to distinguish a positive black wire from a negative black wire if you know what type of circuit the wires are in. If it’s an alternating current (AC), then black wires are positive. If it’s a direct current (DC), then black wires are negative. 

Sometimes, a circuit has two black wires. In that case, the positive black wire will be solid black while the negative black wire will have a white stripe on it. If you’re still unsure, you can use a multimeter to check.

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