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Avatar for Brandon Electric Inc
Brandon Electric Inc
4.9(
1,504
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Serving Collingdale, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1985

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I needed 4 separate lines put in and Brandon Electric came to our home with a professional team of electricians and completed the job without shutting off the electric. I will recommend Brandon Electric to anyone."
D-1 Baseball Academy LED Lights
D-1 Baseball Academy LED Lights
4" LED Recessed Lights
Under Cabinet Lighting
Commercial Fan

+61

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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EVOL Electrical Contractors, LLC
5.0(
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Serving Collingdale, PA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Evol Electric is the tops! We requested quotes from 4 other contractors, but for the QUALITY and price, Evol canâ t be beat. They upgraded our 100-year old home, making it safe, bright, and new. Chyke and Denise are deeply knowledgeable, flexible, responsive, and personable to boot: Iâ d hire them again in a flash, and will heartily recommend them to all."
Kitchen lights
Kitchen lights
Kitchen lights
Response time2 days
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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JDV Electric, LLC
4.7(
21
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Serving Collingdale, 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%
66 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Daryl Carter's Electrical Services
4.7(
55
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Serving Collingdale, PA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2008

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I had new outside service and a new panel installed in my row home. Mr. Carter was very knowledgeable about old row house wiring. He arrived at the time he stated, took down the old (50+ years) wiring coming into the house from the street, replaced my old breaker (panel) box and labeled the switches (which switch turned the electric on and off in each room). He and his assistant were very pleasant, worked very efficiently, explained the work being done and answered the many questions I had regarding old row homes and electrical wiring. We did a walk through to discuss future electrical projects. He impressed neighbor who pretty much hired him on the spot. I will be referring him to my friends."
Commercial tire shop
Commercial tire shop
Commercial tire shop
Commercial tire shop
Commercial tire shop

+1

Response time9 hrs
Response rate92%
30 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Generation 3 Electric & HVAC
4.6(
409
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Serving Collingdale, PA and surrounding areas

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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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OUR WORK

+1

Response time3 hrs
71 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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AMF Electric, LLC
5.0(
3
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Serving Collingdale, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"The gentlemen who performed the service were courteous and professional. They left the area as clean as when they started. I highly recommend AMF Electric!"
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Electrical questions, answered by experts

There are several tools available to help prevent electrical fires. First, ensure that you have GFCI outlets installed in necessary areas, along with an AFCI, which is a circuit breaker that can help prevent arc-faults. Investing in surge protectors is also wise, as they can safeguard your appliances and other items against power surges that may overload your outlet and cause sparking.

If you need to run a wire from the meter to the breaker box, start by turning off the power using the main switch to avoid injury risks from live wires. Then, locate the ground wire from your meter and connect it to the ground bar of the breaker box. Connect the neutral wire using the same method to improve your circuit efficiency.

Next, locate the hot wires running from the main switch to the meter. To connect them to the correct terminals from meter to breaker, unscrew the nuts of the breaker hotwire terminals, insert the positive hotwire, and ensure it’s firmly attached. Finally, secure the wires with electrical tape and wire tie cables before re-securing your breaker box. Keep in mind that this process can be dangerous, so don’t hesitate to hire a local electrician.

Using a wire stripper/cutter, strip about 1/2 inch to 1 inch of sheathing from electric wires, depending on the application. A self-adjusting wire stripper/cutter works best, but a standard wire stripper/cutter with holes for different gauges of wire works as well to cut and strip away the sheath without damaging the copper wire inside.

The wrong-sized wire can lead to several safety hazards, including structural fires, surges, power outages from tripped breakers, and electrocution. It’s important to follow the American Wire Gauge system and the National Electrical Code guidelines to safely wire a home. Electrical wiring is not safe for homeowners to handle and is best left to a licensed electrician.

A C-wire connects your thermostat to your household heating and cooling system to provide continuous 24V power. The furnace's transformer converts household electrical current into this low-voltage power to operate the HVAC system's circuitry. In most configurations, the C-wire connects to the terminals labeled "C" on both the furnace's low-voltage terminal block and the thermostat. In some cases, if a dedicated C terminal is unavailable, the C-wire can be connected to the "G" (fan) terminal at the furnace.

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