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Avatar for W B Lightning Rods
W B Lightning Rods
4.6(
372
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Lightning Protection - Install or Repair

Serving Howard, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"WB Lightning Rods did an excellent job installing lightening rods on our home. The owner stayed onsite the entire time to supervise the work. He took extra care to plan the rod and cable placement to ensure the proper protection and retain the aesthetics of our home. His crew were knowledgeable, polite, neat and efficient. We could not be more pleased with the results."
lightning protection
 Residential LPS
lightning protection
 Residential LPS
lightning protection

+79

Response time1 day
185 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Steve Shrawder Construction
5.0(
6
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Fixed Generator - InstallFixed Generator - RepairGenerator - Install+4 more

Serving Howard, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"This family does any electrical work and generator services I ask. They are exceptionally experienced as well as good folks. Great family values and have also taken good care of some referrals I have sent to them for friends. I would highly recommend any of their services and trust to anyone."
Generac with Transfer switch
Generac on Gen Pad
Generac with Propane Tanks
Response time1 day
Response rate100%
36 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Auman's Handyman Services
4.4(
30
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Ceiling Fan - Repair

Serving Howard, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Mr. Auman installed a kitchen faucet, replaced two toilets, and replaced old defective pipes under two bathroom lavs. He explained everything to me, and he handled lots of little details just the way I asked him to. Also, pleasant conversation. He phoned me the next day to make sure everything was working right. As a senior citizen, I appreciated all of the above."
Wash room
Wash room
Dry sink
Shelf
Shower

+12

Response time2 days
12 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by77%of homeowners
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Triangle Heating & Cooling, LLC
4.1(
9
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Electrical Switches, Outlets & Fixtures - Install or RepairElectrical Wiring or Panel UpgradeElectric Vehicle Charging Station Installation - Materials Provided by Consumer+2 more

Serving Howard, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Here at Triangle Heating & Cooling, LLC, we sustain our business on quality and integrity. We are experts in our trade and our commitment to quality from beginning to end of your project. We look forward to earning your business. Call us anytime with any questions you may have. Thanks for you time and have a great day.

Response time2 days
Response rate95%
65 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Electrical questions, answered by experts

There are several reasons why an electrical outlet would suddenly stop working, including:

  • Broken parts in the outlet

  • Outlet burnout

  • Circuit breaker tripped

  • Damaged circuit breaker

  • GFCI outlet tripped

  • Damaged or loose wires

  • Failed connectors

  • Appliance failure

In most cases, line wires are located at the bottom of a panel or device, while load wires are located at the top. Line wires are generally black, while load wires are typically red or black. To tell for sure, you can use a multimeter or volt pen to test the wire. A live or line wire will always carry a charge, while a load wire will only carry a charge when it’s in use.

A pigtail is the only safe way to connect an electrical device to more than one circuit wire. Connecting multiple wires to a single screw terminal is extremely dangerous and must never be done. Many electricians will opt for pigtails even when there are multiple screw terminals available so that the device in question won’t halt the flow of downstream current when a problem arises. 

The color of your cable will help you to identify its function. In the U.S., the National Electrical Code (NEC) designates the color code for electrical cables. “Hot” cables are black, red, and blue. In cases of higher voltage lines, orange might also be used to indicate a hot cable. White or gray indicates a neutral, and green or green with a yellow stripe indicates a ground.

On average, it takes from four to eight hours to replace an outside electrical meter box, not including rewiring. It will take a few more hours if the project requires pros to do any rewiring work. Consult your local electrician about a time estimate for your specific project.

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