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Let There be Light Electrical LLC
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Electrical Wiring or Panel UpgradeElectrical Switches, Outlets & Fixtures - Install or RepairElectrical Switches, Outlets & Fixtures - Install or Repair - For Business+1 more

Serving Plains, PA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

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"I was very lucky to have Greg come to my home and get my electrical problem fixed. He was prompt, professional and quickly solved my problems in a very short time. I would definitely use his services again and wholeheartedly recommend him for all of your electric repairs."
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Response time7 hrs
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Recommended by72%of homeowners
CJ Electric
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Electrical Wiring or Panel UpgradeCeiling Fan - InstallCeiling Fan - Repair+3 more

Serving Plains, PA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2008

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"As a private real estate investor, we have a lot or properties and hire a lot of contractors. CJ electric was outstanding. He did what was asked, took care of the permits and took care of the project without us having to oversee him. He also a needed trust factor as we did this project by communicating from afar. Truly a pleasure to work with someone like this."
Response time4 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Home Team Wiring
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Serving Plains, PA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2014

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Emergency services offered

"Home Team Wiring provided an excellent experience through out the entire project. From customer service to estimating cost and being flexible with our availability Steve and Andrea were amazing. The electrical work was organized, labeled and super clean. Steve provided his expertise and recommendations tailored to our needs. We highly recommend this company and will for sure use them again on our next electrical project."
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Electrical questions, answered by experts

The safest way to pull an electrical cord from the wall outlet is by gently but firmly grabbing the plug and pulling it out. Pulling on the cord instead of the plug can cause damage to the cord, leading to an increased risk of electrical problems like fire or electric shock. If you notice damaged wiring on an appliance or device, it’s best to stop using it immediately.

GFCI stands for Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter, a standard safety addition to home power outlets. In rooms where moisture is more likely, like the bathroom and kitchen, GFCI outlets stop the current when certain kinds of shorts are detected, preventing shocks. Both GFCI and the similar AFCI (Arc Fault Circuit Interrupter) outlets are polarized and have clear indicators on the receptacle where hot wiring should go.

The standard copper wire gauge to use with any 30-amp circuit is a 10-gauge wire. The National Electric Code specifies a 10-gauge wire with appliances like water heaters running on 30 amps. If you try to use a smaller gauge wire, such as a 12 gauge, with a 30-amp breaker, you run the risk of the wire overheating and melting or causing a fire. Because of the safety hazards, the gauge of the wire is not an area to try to cut costs when connecting a 30-amp breaker to a water heater.

There are several indicators that a single-pole switch is bad: the switch is warm or hot to the touch, sparks are sometimes present when turning the switch on or off, you hear a buzzing sound or other weird noise coming from the switch, the connected light flickers when you turn on the switch, and the light doesn't turn on at all with the switch. If you notice any of these, replace the switch or call a pro straight away.

Yes, the National Electrical Code (NEC) requires that outdoor Christmas lights be plugged into a ground-fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) outlet to prevent hazardous electrical shocks or an electrical fire. It’s a code violation to plug outdoor Christmas lights into a non-GFCI outlet, so be sure to follow these guidelines for a safe and successful installation.

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