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Avatar for Mr. Electric Of Lancaster County
Mr. Electric Of Lancaster County
4.8(
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Fixed Generator - InstallElectric Vehicle Charging Station Installation - Materials Not ProvidedElectric Vehicle Charging Station Installation - Materials Provided by Consumer+13 more

Serving Columbia, 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

13 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
Avatar for JCS Low Voltage LLC
JCS Low Voltage LLC
5.0(
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Ceiling Fan - InstallTelephone Jacks and Wiring - InstallTelephone Jacks and Wiring - Install - For Business

Serving Columbia, PA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"JCS Low Voltage was affordable, very transparent, reliable, and very professional. I will absolutely use them again! I feel very safe in my home and the technology is super user friendly and not to mention cool! I wish I wouldâ ve called them sooner."
Response time5 hrs
Response rate98%
20 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Jackson Electrical Service
4.9(
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Electrical Switches, Outlets & Fixtures - Install or RepairCeiling Fan - InstallElectrical Switches, Outlets & Fixtures - Install or Repair - For Business+1 more

Serving Columbia, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Ty is exceptional in every way! Professional, knowledgeable, courteous, friendly, precise in his work and very fair in his pricing. I have hired Jackson Electrical twice so far and will definitely be calling on him in the future for any electrical work. I highly recommend him!"
New outlet
Old outlet
New outlet
Old outlet
New outlet

+24

Response time5 hrs
Response rate97%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Shaun Ford Electric, LLC
Shaun Ford Electric, LLC
3.8(
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Electrical Wiring or Panel UpgradeElectric Vehicle Charging Station InstallationElectric Vehicle Charging Station Installation - For Business+12 more

Serving Columbia, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Excellent. Electrical work in a 120 year old house in not easy at best, its a real challenge that includes working in the old attic and basement. The fans are beautiful and both working as promised. They cleaned up after the job and worked steady the whole time they were here. Could not be more pleased and will use them again whenever I need electrical work done. Thanks!"
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Electrical questions, answered by experts

You can determine what size generator you need for a transfer switch by matching the switch to the largest outlet on your generator. Larger generators can power up to 10 circuits, while most 5,000-watt generators can provide power to six circuits. So, if your generator’s largest outlet is 30 amps, you’ll need a 30-amp transfer switch.

Yes, you must use the proper wire nut that fits your wire gauge. Using a wire nut that’s too big or too small can cause your connection to fail, short circuit, or disconnect entirely. Ensuring that you have the proper wire nut size will guarantee that your connection lasts as long as possible.

Services by electricians can quickly get expensive, but there are a few ways you can save money in the process:

  • Bundle multiple jobs done at the same time to save on trip fees or flat fees for individual projects.

  • Get at least three quotes for service to find the best deal.

  • Buy fixtures, switches, outlets, and other materials beforehand to avoid product markup.

  • If you feel comfortable with it, have an apprentice or journeyman complete the work under the supervision of a master electrician. These electricians in training tend to charge less per project.

A correctly installed 3-way switch will not trip a breaker. If using a 3-way switch trips your circuit breaker, the ground wire might be touching something it should not be, there could be a short in the wiring, a wire could be loose, or the wrong wires are connected to the wrong locations on the switch. If you cannot easily see the problem, such as a loose wire, contact an electrician to fix the issue.

The total cost to install a 120V outlet will depend on the type of outlet you choose, labor costs, and any customizations. Standard 120 volt outlets usually cost $3 to $5 each. But say, for example, you customize your 120V outlets with USB ports, you’ll end up paying a bit more at $13 to $22 per outlet. When it’s all said and done, you can expect to pay around $175 for each new 120V outlet and $125 each for replacement.

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