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Avatar for North Point Electrical Services
North Point Electrical Services
5.0(
9
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Ceiling Fan - InstallCeiling Fan - RepairElectric Vehicle Charging Station Installation - For Business - Materials Not Provided+13 more

Serving Thompsontown, 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
Avatar for W B Lightning Rods
W B Lightning Rods
4.6(
368
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Lightning Protection - Install or Repair

Serving Thompsontown, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"We have been hit twice by lightning by God's grace either one hit our home however the last strike burnt art motorhome to the ground William was hired to install lightning protection lightning rods on our home and two out buildings he took the time to explain to us everything we needed to know answering every question professionally conducted himself in the utmost professional manner I would highly recommend lightning rods and even more highly recommended hiring William to do the job we are going to do an expansion later on and he will be the one and only contractor I will call to continue our lightning protection"
lightning protection
 Residential LPS
lightning protection
 Residential LPS
lightning protection

+79

Response time1 day
142 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Harmon's Handyman
4.8(
6
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Appliance (Major Electric Appliance) - Install or ReplaceCeiling Fan - InstallElectrical Switches, Outlets & Fixtures - Install or Repair

Serving Thompsontown, PA and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Anything and everything! No job too small! We invite you to experience a tradition of customer satisfaction that will exceed your greatest expectations. Our professionalism and quality workmanship will accurately reflect your taste and lifestyle. From conception to completion, we work with you until the job is done. We are ethical, honest, and easy to communicate with. \n\nCall us today you'll be pleased you did. Thank you

Soffit/fascia repair
Soffit/fascia repair
Pressure washing
Pressure washing
 exterior door trim

+3

9 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Triangle Heating & Cooling, LLC
4.0(
8
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Electrical Switches, Outlets & Fixtures - Install or RepairElectrical Wiring or Panel UpgradeElectric Vehicle Charging Station Installation - Materials Not Provided+2 more

Serving Thompsontown, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Here at Triangle Heating & Cooling, LLC, we sustain our business on quality and integrity. We are experts in our trade and our commitment to quality from beginning to end of your project. We look forward to earning your business. Call us anytime with any questions you may have. Thanks for you time and have a great day.

Response time2 days
Response rate95%
60 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Electrical questions, answered by experts

You may not always need to hire a local electrician to install a doorbell camera. Wireless doorbell cameras, for instance, are simple enough for the average homeowner to install. They easily attach to your threshold and run on batteries, so no wiring is necessary.

However, wired doorbells with cameras likely require electrical work that should only be attempted by licensed electricians. You’ll need to call a pro if you’re working with a wired doorbell camera.

The American Wire Gauge system calculates wire size diameters using the complicated formula D(AWG)=.005·92((36-AWG)/39) inch. A simpler rule of thumb is that every six-gauge decrease doubles the wire diameter, and every three-gauge decrease doubles the wire’s cross-sectional area. On the other hand, wavenumbers are typically measured in reciprocal meters (1/m or m−1) or reciprocal centimeters (1/cm or cm−1).

Updating your old outlets, or adding grounding clamps to a metal box are two methods. Each home is different. Consult an electrician for advice on grounding a wire without doing extensive work to dig into the ground.

Many homes have a 200-amp service, which requires a 2-inch electrical meter riser. Larger homes or homes that require more energy for several appliances and devices may have a 400-amp service. For 400-amp service, opt for a 4-inch electrical meter riser.

If you need to run a wire from the meter to the breaker box, start by turning off the power using the main switch to avoid injury risks from live wires. Then, locate the ground wire from your meter and connect it to the ground bar of the breaker box. Connect the neutral wire using the same method to improve your circuit efficiency.

Next, locate the hot wires running from the main switch to the meter. To connect them to the correct terminals from meter to breaker, unscrew the nuts of the breaker hotwire terminals, insert the positive hotwire, and ensure it’s firmly attached. Finally, secure the wires with electrical tape and wire tie cables before re-securing your breaker box. Keep in mind that this process can be dangerous, so don’t hesitate to hire a local electrician.

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