"My experience with Hughes Electrical was fantastic and I absolutely recommend them to everyone! I was using the vacuum and noticed sparks coming out of my outlet in the living room and then the outlets lost power. I called Hughes Electrical and they were out there by lunchtime. William was very knowledgeable, finding and fixing the problem fast. He also gave me a free inspection of the electric system and fixed an issue he found. I am extremely pleased with everything. This is the best electrical company around!"
"Anthony and Matt installed a new electric line and outlet in our home. They were polite, friendly, professional and efficient. We enjoyed having them in our home! We highly recommend Fused Electric and will definitely hire them again for future electrical needs."
"We know the code to keep you safe"\nHere at Edinson Electrical Solutions LLC, We pride ourselves on our professionalism, as well as our ability to complete every job to the homeowner's total satisfaction. We never leave a job unfinished, or a homeowner not 100% satisfied with our level of service. We handle electrical work in Whitehall and the surrounding areas - Call today!\n
With 25 years of experience, JCS Low Voltage LLC is here to help! We offer a variety of low voltage services. We are based out of the Shillington, PA area. Give our team a call today. We're looking forward to working with you!\n
"Raudy Electric delivers exceptional service that stands out. He, himself is incredibly personable and friendly, making the entire experience stress-free from start to finish. His thorough approach ensures that no detail is overlooked, and he goes above and beyond to be helpful. The pricing is very fair, offering excellent value for the quality of work provided. On top of that, the job was completed quickly without sacrificing attention to detail. If you're looking for a reliable and efficient electrician, Raudy Electric is the perfect choice! Highly recommended."
"10/10 recommend! Souder electrical solutions always provides clean and efficient work, no matter what it is! Darren is the stand-up guy, super friendly, and he really does quality work. He has done multiple services for us from installing recessed lighting, switching outlets and receptacles, light fixtures, and anything else we need."
"Chris came out on short notice for an estimate. Knew when I met him he was the person to do the job. Replaced a difficult service panel project for a very affordable price. I was very impressed with Chris's professionalism and quality of work. Highly recommend using him for any electrical project."
Typically, refrigerators should not be plugged into GFCI outlets. This is another appliance with a motor that can be prone to a little current leakage. Using a standard outlet saves nuisance tripping and the potential of waking up to a refrigerator full of warm food. The only exception is when the refrigerator is in a garage, where all outlets must be GFCI.
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.
Yes, a light switch still has power even when switched off. Switches only interrupt or continue the flow of electricity into a fixture or outlet; they do not shut off the power flowing into the wire. The only way to shut off power in a light switch is to turn off the power at the circuit breaker.
A wire stripping tool is the easiest way to strip sheathing or plastic insulation from electrical wires. A self-adjusting wire stripper cuts and removes the sheathing without damaging the core wire.
By nature, two-prong outlets aren't grounded—but the box they run to might be, which makes them safer. The safest way to test if an outlet is grounded is to purchase a circuit tester, which cost about $20 at home improvement stores.
If you discover your outlet (or outlets) aren't grounded, know that this greatly increases your risk of personal injury and electrical fires. You may want to consider installing new three-prong ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) outlets. On average, the cost to install GFCI outlets is about $210 per outlet.
The Dale, PA homeowners’ guide to electrical services
From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.
Before you hire a licensed electrical contractor, you should learn the cost to run electric from the road to your house so you can budget for the project.
Is it time to upgrade your electrical panel? For the sake of safety, find out sooner than later by exploring our top signs that it’s time for an upgrade.
