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AWESOME Electrical Services
4.8(
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Serving Houston, PA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2003

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We had an excellent experience with Awesome Electrical Services updating our historic home from outdated knob-and-tube wiring to a modern electrical system. Brian was incredibly communicative, taking the time to discuss the project, timeline, and costs while patiently answering all of our questions. Patty was wonderful, making scheduling, paperwork, and communication easy and efficient. Their entire crew was knowledgeable, professional, courteous, and respectful. JR and Nick were exceptional foremen who went above and beyond to keep the project on track and ensure every detail was addressed. We'd also like to thank Mike, Julian, Trey, and Chris for their professionalism and craftsmanship. Rewiring an older home is a major undertaking, but they made the process smooth and stress-free. We highly recommend Awesome Electrical Services, especially for owners of older homes."
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3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
BN Electric & Comms
4.7(
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Serving Houston, PA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2004

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The Electrician called me immediately after I filled out the form on Service Magic. He was able to come and replace a bad switch i had within three hours of my having spoken with him. He was polite, professional and finished the job quickly and at an excellent price. I was very happy with the speed and quality of the service and would definitely use BN Electric again."
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Jeffers & Leek Electric, Inc.
4.2(
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Serving Houston, PA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They were able to get us on the schedule within days and went above and beyond to help us with projects at our new home. I would definitely recommend Jeffers & Leek for your electrical needs."
Panel Upgrades
Recessed Lighting
Under Cabinet Lighting
Ceiling fan installation
House Rewire, Knob and tube Removal

+11

8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Arista Electrical & Tech Services LLC
5.0(
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Serving Houston, PA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Same day service and very impressed with the attention to detail. Problem was fixed, and was very thorough in explaining the issue. Went above and beyond in offering energy and cost-saving tips. Will definitely hire again for any electrical needs."
Crystal chandelier
Kitchen remodle
Existing kitchen.
Response time6 days
10 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Luminous Electric LLC
4.4(
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Serving Houston, PA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Saw installed a new electrical panel box and circuit breakers in my home. They are reasonably price, the work is outstanding, very professional and Courteous group. After hiring another group to fix my electrical problems and bring over charged I will only hire Saw for electrical issues again."
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Pendants
Transfer switch
Chandelier

+13

Response time10 hrs
546 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by89%of homeowners
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Pricelight Electric Company LLC
4.6(
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Serving Houston, PA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2012

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Repaired and updated electric service (tree damage). Replaced deck supports and installed wiring for hot tub. They worked with local code enforcement to get the installation approved. Happy with work and cost. Deck support replacement was a difficult job."
Response time1 day
Response rate100%
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Prodigy Electrical Group, LLC
4.4(
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Serving Houston, PA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2008

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Prodigy was very responsive and was able to install a new electric box within 1 day when the power was continuously going out in my home. The new main breaker and panel box fixed my issue and we were grateful that Prodigy was able to fit us in within 24 hours of the request! Great customer service."
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Live wire connections

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3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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412 Emergency Electricians
4.2(
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Serving Houston, PA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1987

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"240V line installed for dryer hook-up. Tom let me know he was on his way, surveyed the area, provided quote. Once accepted, he ran wiring to panel and installed new plug/mounted it on the stone wall with wood panel cut out and was done in about 2 hours. Cleaned up the area and moved on. On time, on target-all I could ask for. Well done!"
Same Day Emg Panels
Electric  Repairs
Storm Damage
Repairs
Repairs

+35

Response time4 hrs
Response rate100%
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Plants Electrical Services L.L.C
5.0(
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Serving Houston, PA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2022

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Dillion is an excellent electrician! His work was meticulously completed! Dillon did the electrical work for my pool and the inspector said it was perfect!! I would highly recommend Dillon to do any work in your home. He was very professional, very neat, very friendly, gave great advice and extremely fair pricing!! Very impressed with this young man!! Dr. Hollis and Josue Batista"
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Ceiling Fan and 6" light install in Master

+1

Response time11 hrs
Recommended by86%of homeowners
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Electrical questions, answered by experts

No, not all thermostats require a C-wire. Older manual and programmable thermostats typically do not need one. While many smart thermostats do require a C-wire to function correctly, some models can operate without one, often at the expense of certain features. A C-wire provides a constant source of power, which enables the thermostat to stay connected to Wi-Fi and keep its display screen lit on-demand. If you are upgrading from an older thermostat to a smart model that requires a C-wire, you may need to install one first for it to work as intended.

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.

How far you can run underground electric depends on the wire gauge (generally AWG) and the circuit voltage. Too much voltage drop in an electrical circuit can negatively affect performance, so the smaller the voltage drop, the better. Ideally, it shouldn't exceed 3%. The smaller the wire and the longer the run, the more significant the voltage drop. 

For example, with a 120-volt circuit, you can run 60 feet of 12 AWG cable without losing more than 3% voltage. With a 240-volt circuit, you can run 120 feet of 12 AWG wire while maintaining a voltage drop of 3% or less.

The best place to put an electrical outlet depends on your needs. A good rule of thumb is to install outlets every 6 feet in large rooms. Hallways over 10 feet long need one electrical outlet minimum. 

If you find yourself needing extra plug-ins for all of your gadgets, you may want to increase the number of electrical outlets in your room. When adding outlets, keep in mind that older homes could have outdated electrical panels. In these cases, you may need a pro to upgrade you from 100-amp to 200-amp service before increasing the power load.

The National Electric Code states that outlets should not be spaced more than 12 feet apart, and there should be an outlet placed every 6 feet at the floor line in areas designated as living spaces. Most homes in the United States have 75 outlets, but it will depend on the amount you need based on your home's size and your needs.

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