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Stone Electrical Services, LLC
4.8(
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Electrical Wiring or Panel UpgradeElectrical Switches, Outlets & Fixtures - Install or RepairElectric Vehicle Charging Station Installation - Materials Not Provided+4 more

Serving Catawissa, PA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2022

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"We could not be any happier with the service. They were knowledgable and efficient. Answered all our questions and were very courteous. We upgraded our home to a 200 service and rewired most of the home including adding lights and additional outlets. Far outreached our expectations and even came under budget. Thank you for recommending this outstanding professional electrical service. We would highly recommend them at any time."
Response time8 hrs
Response rate86%
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Steve Shrawder Construction
5.0(
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Fixed Generator - InstallFixed Generator - RepairGenerator - Install+4 more

Serving Catawissa, PA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2010

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Emergency services offered

"This family does any electrical work and generator services I ask. They are exceptionally experienced as well as good folks. Great family values and have also taken good care of some referrals I have sent to them for friends. I would highly recommend any of their services and trust to anyone."
Generac with Transfer switch
Generac on Gen Pad
Generac with Propane Tanks
Response time1 day
Response rate100%
29 neighbors recently requested a quote
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W B Lightning Rods
4.6(
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Lightning Protection - Install or Repair

Serving Catawissa, PA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2001

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Warranties offered

"WB Lightning Rods did an excellent job installing lightening rods on our home. The owner stayed onsite the entire time to supervise the work. He took extra care to plan the rod and cable placement to ensure the proper protection and retain the aesthetics of our home. His crew were knowledgeable, polite, neat and efficient. We could not be more pleased with the results."
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 Residential LPS
lightning protection
 Residential LPS
lightning protection

+79

Response time1 day
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Electrical questions, answered by experts

While washers and dryers do not require a GFCI (ground fault circuit interrupter) outlet to function properly, electrical codes often mandate their use for safety. The National Electrical Code (NEC) requires GFCI protection for all outlets within six feet of a water source. This means a washer and dryer must be plugged into a GFCI outlet if they are installed in locations like a laundry room, utility room, garage, or basement. In other areas without a nearby water source, there is no specific requirement, but using a GFCI outlet is still recommended for extra peace of mind. It is always best to consult your local codes and regulations to ensure compliance and safety.

Rewiring an electric system in a house typically ranges between $2,000 and $9,000, but a simple project can cost as low as $1,500. More complex upgrades run $10,000 or higher. The price depends on the size of your home, how accessible the wiring is, the cost of materials, and local electrician fees.

To power the system down, simply turn it off and cut it off from its electricity. That means removing the transformer from the wall plug and taking out the battery that usually sits within the control panel itself. That will disconnect it from power and essentially reset the entire alarm system.

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.

With AC wiring, which is the kind most likely you’ll find at home, the black wire is “hot,” and the white is “neutral.” The bare or green wire is considered the safety ground wire. If you encounter DC wiring, it’s relatively easy to tell positive or negative wires apart. red wires are used to indicate positive voltage and black wires indicate negative voltage.

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