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CW Electrical Services INC
4.6(
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Serving Oakland, PA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2005

Warranties offered

Credit card accepted

"I am please with this project performed by CW Electrical. The entire team was very professional, from Max who answered my calls and explained the quote, to Kevin and Blake who arrived promptly and professionally performed the work. Thank you all for jobs well done."
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Recommended by93%of homeowners
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AWESOME Electrical Services
4.8(
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Serving Oakland, 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"We had an excellent experience with Awesome Electrical Services updating our historic home from outdated knob-and-tube wiring to a modern electrical system.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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BN Electric & Comms
4.7(
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Serving Oakland, 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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Rich the Electrician - (412) 605-2645
4.7(
134
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Serving Oakland, PA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1987

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Rich was excellent he was knowledgeable and efficient and fair-minded and his pricing. I would strongly recommend him to anyone for both electrical work and the minor changes to a generator. He solved two other small electrical problems for me that were wiring oriented."
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+4

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Goodside Electric
4.9(
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Serving Oakland, PA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2004

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"WARREN THE ELECTRICAN TRACED THEPROBLEM OF MY LIGHTS BEING OUT IN MY GARGAE AND MY GARGAGE DOOR NOT OPENING FOUND THE PROBLEM VERY PROFESSIONAL PRO AND HE GAVE ME ADVICED ON OTHER ISSUES ABOUT MY ELECTRIC IN MY HOUSE GOOD BIT OF ADVICE AND KNOWLEDGE HE PROVIDED WILL DEFINITELY HIRE AGAIN FOR ANY ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS THAT OCCUR !!!!!!!!!!!!"
Response time8 hrs
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Prodigy Electrical Group, LLC
4.4(
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Serving Oakland, PA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2008

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Prodigy Electrical is top notch!! From the moment they stepped on the property, they were professional. They arrived at 8:00 A.M. and hit the floor running. Keaton (owner), Simon ( lead tech), Ken and Tim went right to what had to be done. We were having the main panel upgraded: 2 ceiling fans, and their circuits installed: an outdoor box and cabling installed for the new hot tub, and a new meter / main switch installed. They kept us informed the whole time. Cleaned up after each stage of install. When they were done (4:15 P.M.), you wouldnt have known that they were here. They cleaned up every site they worked in. Took all the mess and garbage with them. We would and do highly recommend Prodigy Electrical Group. You will be very happy you hired them. Andrew & Cyndi K. Derry, PA"
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Electrical repair and solutions PGH
4.8(
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Serving Oakland, PA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"They were exceptionally professional. They showed up for the job on time and did and did a great job on our service. They were also very reasonable on price compared to other estimates we received. I would highly recommend Electrical Repair and solutions Pgh."
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+3

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
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Nyero Electric LLC
5.0(
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Serving Oakland, PA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

We are committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade, combined with ability, is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests and make their concerns the basis of our business.

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+10

Response time1 day
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Electrical questions, answered by experts

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.

It’s important to ask an electrician a few questions before you commit to hiring them so you can make an informed decision as a consumer. If you’re getting estimates or considering hiring an electrician, ask them these questions:

  • Are you a full-time electrician?

  • Are you bonded, licensed, and insured?

  • What level of experience do you have as an electrician?

  • Can you please share three references?

  • Do you do residential or commercial electrical work?

  • What kinds of electrical work are you most familiar with?

  • Will any subcontractors be performing the work?

  • Are permits and inspections required?

  • Who is responsible for obtaining permits and inspections?

  • What is your schedule?

  • Do you offer a guarantee or warranty on your work?

  • Will you sign a do-not-exceed clause to keep the job within the budget?

If you've ever tried to run your dishwasher while drying your hair, you’ll understand why dedicated circuits are essential for preventing blown fuses. Appliances that require more electricity than the circuit can handle could blow fuses, trip breakers, overheat, and risk an electrical fire. 

Having a dedicated circuit ensures that your appliance gets the current it needs without overloading the other circuits in your home.

Even if you don’t have children living in your home, The National Fire Prevention Association still recommends installing tamper-resistant outlets when you’re replacing your existing outlets. 

Not only is your home likely to change hands at some point, but you may have young children over as guests. Making the switch even if you don’t currently have children living with you at the moment will help protect any future pint-sized visitors to your home.

Most 200-amp panels have 40 to 42 slots, which can accommodate 40-42 single-pole breakers or 20 double-pole breakers. Some panels can accept even more circuits through the use of tandem breakers. The exact number of breakers allowed is determined by the panel manufacturer's rating, which you can find on the panel itself. It is important to avoid using all breakers at the same time; as a general rule, you should not use more than 160 amps of power at once to prevent overloading your 200-amp system. For specific guidance, it's best to check your panel's rating or consult with a qualified electrician.

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