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Avatar for Your Electric Now Inc
Your Electric Now Inc
4.8(
225
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Electrical Wiring or Panel UpgradeCeiling Fan - InstallElectric Vehicle Charging Station Installation - Materials Not Provided+14 more

Serving Chester, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Arrived as expected for appraising and estimate of job to be done. Received a line by line description of estimate again, as expected. Arrived promptly as scheduled and completed job within the estimated time frame. I truly believe I lucked out finding this company to perform the job. The Job was in Philadelphia at my sons home to-which I live over 400 miles away. John (owner) was extremely cooperative in setting up the work to be done. VERY VERY CREDIBLE! Did outstanding work. I know there are a lot of flybys out there and I nailed it with finding this company. I appreciate the job done would highly recommend this electrician for any electric need (big or small). I know who I am using for all my electric needs!!!!!"
Electrical Panel
Recess lights
Under cabinet lights
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+4

Response time1 day
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Young's Electrical Services, Inc.
4.6(
130
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Electrical Switches, Outlets & Fixtures - Install or RepairElectrical Wiring or Panel UpgradeCeiling Fan - Install+7 more

Serving Chester, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1998

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We hired Young's Electrical Service after receiving quotes from several other companies and having them not show up. Young's arrived when promised, meticulously completed the install and cleaned up after the project. We plan to hire them for additional work in the future."
Ceiling Fan Installation
Rewire to code
Rewire to code
Lighting/Recess lighting Install
Lighting/Recess lighting Install

+8

Response time3 hrs
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by73%of homeowners
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JDV Electric, LLC
4.7(
21
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Electrical Switches, Outlets & Fixtures - Install or Repair

Serving Chester, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2005

Warranties offered

Small jobs welcome

"JDV Electric recently replaced my electrical panel and delivered outstanding service from start to finish. The technicians were professional, courteous, and extremely knowledgeable. Before beginning the work, they took the time to remove the panel cover and thoroughly explain the existing damage, as well as how to prevent similar issues in the future. Unlike other companies that simply provided quotes without any explanation, JDV made sure I fully understood both the problem and their proposed solution. Their attention to detail and clear communication set them apart. The team worked efficiently and left the work area spotless, it was as if they had never been there. It?s rare to have a contractor complete a job without needing any cleanup afterward. I highly recommend JDV Electric for any electrical needs, and I will absolutely be using them again for future projects."
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Panel Upgrade

+10

Response time40 mins
Response rate85%
70 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Generation 3 Electric & HVAC
4.6(
409
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Ceiling Fan - InstallElectric Vehicle Charging Station Installation - For Business - Materials Not ProvidedElectrical Switches, Outlets & Fixtures - Install or Repair - For Business+6 more

Serving Chester, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I had my electrical box replaced. They were very pleasant and professional. Arrived on time and completed the work in about 2 hours and explained what they were doing as they went along. They put labels on each of the switches so I would know where everything was. The las electrician I hired to add switches didn't do that."
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+1

Response time3 hrs
73 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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RS Bright Light Electrical, LLC
4.8(
157
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Electrical Switches, Outlets & Fixtures - Install or RepairElectrical Wiring or Panel UpgradeElectric Vehicle Charging Station Installation - Materials Not Provided+3 more

Serving Chester, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I hired RS Bright Light Electrical LLC to install a charging station for an electric car in my garage. Sumit Gogna came to our home and provided us with a free estimate. The job was bigger than my husband and I were expecting, but Sumit explained all of the work involved (we had to dedicate a new panel to the charging station) and the charges ahead of time. Sumit had 2 other electricians with him the day of the install, and everyone was polite, knowledgeable and friendly. While he was on-site, we discussed another electrical project, and Sumit and 1 teammate came back the following week. They are an on-time, outstanding company that really know their stuff and give great customer service. I will definitely hire RS Bright Light Electrical again in the future!"
Living room
Kitchen
200 amp panel
Fire place
Living room

+68

Response time5 hrs
Response rate97%
346 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Electrical questions, answered by experts

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.

To upgrade electrical systems in older homes, you might need to reroute new wires with lath and plaster walls. That’s because it’s more challenging to get inside the walls of an older home compared to a modern home, which usually uses drywall. But there are easier ways to level up your electrical game in an older home. For instance, you can swap out an old furnace for a new electric heat pump, or you could use a heat pump for water heating.

Ultimately, the best device depends on what you’re measuring. A voltmeter only measures volts, while a multimeter measures volts, current, resistance, humidity, and possibly much more, depending on the model. If you think you’ll need to measure more than volts, consider investing in a multimeter so you have a tool that can help you with various household projects.

A ground wire is not required for GFCI to work. A ground is a third wire in an outlet in addition to the live and neutral wires. It serves as an escape conduit for electricity in case of a short circuit. If a ground wire is present, installers should connect it to the appropriate terminal. Otherwise, a GFCI will work fine without it.

Window ACs use 500 to 1,400 watts per hour of electricity, while mini-splits use 500 to 700 watts per hour. However, if you need to cool multiple zones in your house, your mini-split can use as much as 2,000 watts per hour. How often you run your system will impact how much electricity you use (and how much you pay per month).

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