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A&M Electric LLC is a veteran-owned, Christian-based electrical contractor proudly serving Lancaster County and surrounding Central Pennsylvania communities with reliable residential, commercial, agricultural, and industrial electrical services. We specialize in electrical panel upgrades, 200 amp service upgrades, EV charger installation, generator installation, electrical troubleshooting, lighting installation, rewiring, new construction wiring, remodels, emergency electrical repairs, and commercial electrical services. Our licensed electricians provide safe, code-compliant, and high-quality electrical work for homeowners, businesses, farms, warehouses, offices, retail spaces, and construction projects throughout Lancaster County and Central Pennsylvania from our base in Ephrata, PA. Also serves Reading, Lancaster, York, the greater Harrisburg and Philadelphia areas, Mohnton, Coatesville, Landale, Montgomery County, Hatfield, King of Prussia, and Bryn Mawr.
While most electrical items can be plugged into a GFCI outlet, some appliances with internal or stationary motors, such as refrigerators, vent fans, and fluorescent lighting, can cause nuisance tripping. This happens because they experience a small, normal amount of current leakage, which can cause the GFCI to trip even when the appliance is working correctly. Although this is not a safety hazard, it can be inconvenient and may cause the GFCI outlet to wear out faster. For this reason, it is often better to plug these types of appliances into a standard outlet. Additionally, electrical circuits over 100 feet long can sometimes cause tripping. Some appliances, like hair dryers, have their own built-in GFCI protection, so connecting them to a standard outlet is fine.
The average lifespan of a home electrical system is anywhere from 30 to 70 years or more, depending on the type of system you have. Modern electrical wiring, like aluminum or copper, can last 50 to 70 years while older types may need to be replaced sooner. Additionally, circuit breakers tend to last anywhere from 30 to 40 years, while electrical outlets need to be replaced every 10 to 25 years.
Yes, you must use the proper wire nut that fits your wire gauge. Using a wire nut that’s too big or too small can cause your connection to fail, short circuit, or disconnect entirely. Ensuring that you have the proper wire nut size will guarantee that your connection lasts as long as possible.
If half of a string of Christmas lights is out, it is likely because of a single burned-out, loose, or broken bulb within that section. Long strands of lights often contain more than one circuit, so when one bulb fails, it can cause the entire circuit (or half the strand) to go dark. To fix this, inspect the unlit section and test each bulb to ensure it is tight and functioning properly. Replacing the faulty bulb or repairing a damaged shunt will typically solve the problem.
Incorrectly wiring a single-pole switch results in the connected light or device not turning on or tripping the circuit breaker. Although it doesn't matter which terminal the hot wire and the load wire connect to, mixing up a circuit wire with a ground or having loose connections can prevent the switch from working.
The Shillington, PA homeowners’ guide to electrical services
From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.
Before you hire a licensed electrical contractor, you should learn the cost to run electric from the road to your house so you can budget for the project.
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