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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 Provided by ConsumerElectrical Switches, Outlets & Fixtures - Install or Repair+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

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10 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Jason Martin
4.9(
85
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Electrical Switches, Outlets & Fixtures - Install or RepairCeiling Fan - InstallElectric Vehicle Charging Station Installation - Materials Provided by Consumer+2 more

Serving Columbia, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2022

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

"Jason is an excellent electrician. My doorbell stopped working several weeks ago, and I was trying to find the transformer. No luck. Within 5 minutes, Jason for it. He quickly disabled the old transformer and fortunately he brought a new one with him. He was able to connect the new transformer within 15 minutes and now my doorbell works. I highly recommend Jason for any and all electrical issues. He's the right electrical technician for all your electrical needs."
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New electrical box installed with wire junction
New electrical box junction finished
New electrical box and HDMI
Partially completed wall mount

+31

Response time4 hrs
Response rate99%
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for JCS Low Voltage LLC
JCS Low Voltage LLC
5.0(
56
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Ceiling Fan - InstallTelephone Jacks and Wiring - InstallTelephone Jacks and Wiring - Install - For Business

Serving Columbia, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Juan was excellent! He did the job same day as I put in the request which I didn’t expect. He was extremely professional and had great communication the whole process. Juan was extremely thorough and made sure he understood every piece of the complicated tv mount before he installed it. And overall, he was a great guy to talk with. I’d recommend Juan to anyone and likely will reach out to him again for a few wiring jobs I’m likely to do soon. Thanks Juan!"
Response time5 hrs
Response rate98%
24 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Shaun Ford Electric, LLC
Shaun Ford Electric, LLC
3.8(
13
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Electrical Wiring or Panel UpgradeElectric Vehicle Charging Station Installation - Materials Not ProvidedElectric Vehicle Charging Station Installation+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!"
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Electrical questions, answered by experts

Whether you need electrical upgrades depends on the electronics your game room includes. If your game room will have high-powered electronics, arcade machines, or a home theater, you may need to upgrade your electrical panel or add dedicated circuits. An electrician can assess your current system and provide an estimate for any necessary upgrades.

While circuit breakers are designed to be reset after tripping, there isn't a strict countdown to when they will fail. The primary danger lies in a breaker tripping multiple times in a short period without allowing the components to cool down. Theoretically, a standard breaker might handle around 50 trips caused by simple overloading. However, this number can be much lower in practice. For instance, a high-current fault could damage a breaker to the point that it needs replacement after only two resets. Repeatedly resetting a breaker that trips frequently exacerbates the underlying problem by causing the electrical components, wires, and the breaker itself to overheat. This can lead to permanent damage, cause the breaker to trip unnecessarily in the future, and increase the risk of an electrical fire. If a breaker trips every few minutes, you should leave it in the 'off' position and call a qualified electrician for an inspection.

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.

To reduce AC startup power for a whole-house generator, install a soft start kit or hard start capacitor, which lowers the initial surge by gradually ramping up the compressor. Using a smart load manager can also help by staggering startup loads, preventing a system overload and future costly repairs.

A weatherhead, the meter base, the breaker box, and a meter panel are all vital components of a working meter riser. If one part of the system is faulty, it could damage other parts, so consider having an electrician inspect the entire unit. The cost to replace the meter panel alone may cost $500 to $1,000, so consider this in your budget for replacing the meter riser.

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