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Shalkham Electric & Construction Co.
5.0(
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Electric Vehicle Charging Station Installation - Materials Not ProvidedElectric Vehicle Charging Station Installation - Materials Provided by ConsumerElectrical Switches, Outlets & Fixtures - Install or Repair+8 more

Serving Columbus, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a variety of Electrical and Construction services that are customizable to each individual project. You will find us to be competitively priced, paying close attention to the details of each and every project that we are involved with. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!

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Hurricane Home Solutions Southern Tier, Inc.
4.6(
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Fixed Generator - Install

Serving Columbus, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Arron and Evan came to install a whole house generator. It took approximately 7 hours. I would hire them again, they did a satisfied excellent installation. If I have more for in the future that relates to Electrical, please send Arron and Evan back to do the work. Arron does meticulous work, very precise and neat."
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Recommended by93%of homeowners
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W B Lightning Rods
4.6(
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Lightning Protection - Install or Repair

Serving Columbus, PA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2001

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"We have been hit twice by lightning by God's grace either one hit our home however the last strike burnt art motorhome to the ground William was hired to install lightning protection lightning rods on our home and two out buildings he took the time to explain to us everything we needed to know answering every question professionally conducted himself in the utmost professional manner I would highly recommend lightning rods and even more highly recommended hiring William to do the job we are going to do an expansion later on and he will be the one and only contractor I will call to continue our lightning protection"
lightning protection
 Residential LPS
lightning protection
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lightning protection

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Recommended by98%of homeowners
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LiveWire Power Solutions, LLC
5.0(
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Electrical Switches, Outlets & Fixtures - Install or RepairElectrical for Home Addition or Remodel - InstallCeiling Fan - Install+8 more

Serving Columbus, PA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Zack was very good at installing a ceiling fan in our bedroom and fixing the light and fan switch in the other bedroom. He went and bought us a new fan at Lowe's and brought it back and installed it. He was personable and very easy to work with. I would highly recommend his work."
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Doug Becker Construction
5.0(
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Ceiling Fan - Repair

Serving Columbus, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"It is my pleasure to recommend the services of Doug Becker. We worked with him on various jobs over a ten-year time Frame from 2012-2022. He helped us with remodeling our home. Doug helped us build our outdoor shed, put in a new fence, built our children a wooden playground, added water and electricity to our backyard, built a sunroom, remodeled our kitchen, raised the ceiling in our living room, remodeled our bathroom. He Relocated our laundry room, built a deck, closed in the garage and made it into a bedroom, laid tile throughout our home, updated our home with new paint, updated our windows, built my children a loft bed, and helped update my garden beds. Throughout the projects, Doug Becker demonstrated construction knowledge and skill. I have no reservations about recommending Doug Becker for anyone looking for handyman or construction work."
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Custon home
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McChesney Electric Services
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Electric Vehicle Charging Station Installation - For Business - Materials Not ProvidedElectric Vehicle Charging Station Installation - For Business - Materials Provided by ConsumerElectrical Switches, Outlets & Fixtures - Install or Repair - For Business+6 more

Serving Columbus, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. Give us a call today, we look forward to earning your business!

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Electrical questions, answered by experts

Local electricians with experience in your area understand the local building codes, which is very important when doing new electrical work. They also have experience with the kind of electrical problems homes in your location may have, and even the components that were used in the original construction, which leads them to make faster and better decisions.

Qualified, licensed electricians will charge from $50 to $100 per hour. The cost to hire an electrician for emergency visits may range from $100 to $200 per hour because this urgent service usually takes place during off hours and may require an electrician to leave or reschedule jobs they’re currently working on. Scheduling work on holidays or during periods of high customer demand, like after a major storm, will also lead to higher rates or extra fees.

The safest option is to let a technician conduct the inspection. However, if you are certain that the capacitor failed and you take all precautions to avoid electric shock, you can take a look yourself. Usually, you can open the front panel of the unit and use a flashlight to find the small capacitor cylinder. It should have a sticker on it that provides its product number, capacity, and similar information that you can note when talking to a contractor.

Typically, when a 3-way switch only works when one switch is on, this is one of the most telltale indicators that the switch has gone bad (although this could also be the result of faulty or loose wiring). To diagnose the issue, toggle each switch until the light comes on. Once it’s on, toggle each switch separately again; the switch that doesn’t turn the light off is the bad switch. 

Choosing between 12- or 14-gauge wire for your house depends on the electrical requirements of the circuit. A 12-gauge wire is thicker and can handle more power, making it better suited for devices such as kitchen appliances, air conditioning units, or electric heaters.

A 14-gauge wire is thinner and can handle less electrical current than a 12-gauge wire. It's ideal for circuits with lower power requirements, such as lighting or general-purpose outlets in bedrooms or living rooms.

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