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Penn Electrical Systems and Solutions
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Serving Paxtang, PA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2022

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"Kevin did excellent work replacing an outdoor cable wire, obtaining a permit on my behalf from the local township and coordinating the work with the municipality and electricity supplier. He was thorough, knowledgeable and diligent and extremely patient despite the poor communication from the electricity supplier and crew. Kevin also made safe several outlets after mold remediation and a few others that he noticed requiring rewiring. Kevinâ s work and professionalism is exceptional and I highly recommend his services and will hire him again."
Response time12 hrs
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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BHI Installations
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Serving Paxtang, PA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2002

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"Billy was very responsive: I got a call from him right away after I described my job online (replace garbage disposal). He was able to schedule the job for the next day (which was within 24 hours). He was actually early for the job (which was fine by me), and he had the old unit off and the new unit on in about 30 minutes. Very friendly; extremely professional. Highly recommend!"
Response time40 mins
11 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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Ober Electric
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Serving Paxtang, PA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2007

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Emergency services offered

"Richard provided the best service. He worked efficiently, answered all my questions and was friendly and professional. I highly recommend him and will continue to use him for all my electrical needs."
Response time2 days
Response rate89%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Shaun Ford Electric, LLC
3.8(
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Serving Paxtang, PA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2000

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Emergency services offered

"Excellent. Electrical work in a 120 year old house in not easy at best, its a real challenge that includes working in the old attic and basement. The fans are beautiful and both working as promised. They cleaned up after the job and worked steady the whole time they were here. Could not be more pleased and will use them again whenever I need electrical work done. Thanks!"
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Ian's Electrical Contracting, LLC
4.2(
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Serving Paxtang, PA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2013

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Emergency services offered

"Ian and his team were amazing. The work they did was flawless. Their communication to me clear. And they did the work for half what a bigger tried to con from me. It was a big project and Ian and his team knocked it out in about 6 hours. I highly recommend them"
Response time9 hrs
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by60%of homeowners
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W B Lightning Rods
4.6(
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Serving Paxtang, PA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2001

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Warranties offered

"WB Lightning is focused on customer service. The company provided good communication and responded very quickly to my inquiry for a quote. WB Lightning is a respected company, I had another electrical service provider tell me I made a good choice when I hired WB Lightning Rods."
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+79

Response time1 day
116 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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Hurricane Home Solutions Southern Tier, Inc
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Serving Paxtang, PA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The installation was made sooner than expected which was nice. The men who came were knowledgeable and worked efficiently even with an older electrical system. The men were pleasant, professional and willing to explain what we wanted to know.."
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+9

Response time1 day
Response rate95%
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Electrical questions, answered by experts

No, you should never plug a generator directly into a wall outlet in your house. This practice is extremely dangerous, often illegal, and can cause "back-feeding," where power from the generator flows back into utility lines, creating a life-threatening hazard for utility workers. It can also damage your home's electrical system, including appliances like pumps and HVAC fans. If the main power is restored while the generator is connected, it can destroy the generator and cause an electrical fire. To safely connect a generator, you must use a professionally installed transfer switch or an interlocking kit, which prevents back-feeding by disconnecting your home from the utility grid before the generator provides power.

If a 240V appliance is connected to a 120V outlet, the lower voltage will cause that appliance to receive insufficient power. This may result in reduced performance, malfunctions, or even damage to the appliance's components. Depending on the size of your electrical circuit, you’ll likely need to reset a tripped circuit breaker at the very least.

To fix a tripped light switch, locate your home's electrical panel and identify the tripped circuit breaker. It will be in the "off" or neutral position. Flip the breaker entirely to the "off" position, then switch it back to the "on" position. If the breaker trips again immediately, there may be a short circuit or overload in the system, requiring further investigation. If the switch still doesn't work after resetting the breaker, check for loose wires or faulty components in the switch itself. It is always best to consult a licensed electrician for persistent issues and when in doubt.

Yes, you can connect two extra outlets (or more) to one outlet if the total load on the circuit allows for it. If you have a 15-amp circuit, electrical code allows up to eight outlets or light switches. But if you’re dealing with outlets in the kitchen and bathroom, you may not be able to have as many. Kitchen and bathroom appliances often need higher amperage. You can also change a single outlet to a double outlet by cutting a larger hole in the drywall and replacing the outlet with a quad receptacle.

According to the National Electrical Code (NEC), GFCI outlets should be installed in wet or damp locations where they might be splashed with water or other liquids. This is to protect against ground faults, which are more common around water. Specific areas that require GFCI outlets include kitchens (especially near counters), bathrooms, laundry rooms, basements, garages, and all outdoor receptacles. Depending on local electrical codes, you may need at least one GFCI outlet in these rooms, or every outlet in the area may need to be GFCI protected.

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