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North Point Electrical Services
5.0(
9
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Serving Independence, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Hired John to sort out and decongest a 200 amp electrical panel. Also add a ground bar extension. When done the panel internals looked like a piece of artwork. Even the electrical inspector was impressed with the meticulous attention to detail. Yet his prices are attractive."
new panel
replacement panel
Meter stack
overhead mast
overhead service entrance

+6

Response time1 day
Response rate94%
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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W B Lightning Rods
4.6(
367
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Serving Independence, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I feel so much better knowing that I have protection now after the lightning strike we got. This company was professional and before something happens to your home or property I suggest you look into hiring them your home is definitely worth more than it cost to install protection"
lightning protection
 Residential LPS
lightning protection
 Residential LPS
lightning protection

+79

Response time1 day
63 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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Spruce Ember Construction
5.0(
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Serving Independence, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I've hired Spruce Ember for multiple jobs, big and small. From plumbing, to a dormer add on, roofing, electric, flooring, drywall and finish. Jaron is an honest, reliable, flexible, knowledgeable, experienced, skilled worker and has a great team of guys to help him on the bigger projects."
Full kitchen remodel
Full kitchen remodel
Full kitchen remodel
Full kitchen remodel
Deck replacement

+5

Response time7 hrs
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by75%of homeowners
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Electrical questions, answered by experts

There is no blanket figure for a residential home’s electrical load, since load varies by the size of the home, how many appliances are used, and the efficiency of their electrical systems. Typically, however, it’s safe to assume 40 to 60 amps is the average electrical load of a residential home. 

You can add an electrical outlet outside by sending a wire through the wall from an existing interior outlet. Without having to open up walls, you can thread a new electrical cable from the existing outlet through the wall and to the exterior. You’ll need to cut a hole in the siding to place your new outlet. Ensure that your outdoor outlet is a GFCI outlet (ground fault circuit interrupter outlet) per the National Electrical Code. It’s best to hire an electrician to add an outdoor outlet unless you have previous electrical experience.

Yes, you can use a 3/0 AWG wire for a 200 amp service, but only if it is made of copper, as 3/0 copper wire has an allowable ampacity of 225 amps. If you are using aluminum or aluminum copper-clad wire, you need to use at least 4/0 AWG.

Usually, your house panel is one of the key components that must be replaced when upgrading your amp service. In many cases, you will also need to upgrade your meter base as well as other electrical components.

Yes, you can splice electrical wires together to make them longer. If you follow the proper safety protocols and match the correct colors, you can save yourself from getting a brand-new circuit and add length to your wires to get them where they need to go.

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