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B & H Electric Co.
4.9(
144
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Serving Barker, TX and surrounding areas

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In business since 1956

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"Turned out that only a few plugs were bad and needed to be switched out and the rest of the plugs on the circuit begin to work . He explained what he was doing and showed me the problem and how to correct on my own if happens again. Will definitely be hiring again in the future for any electrical needs ."
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Recommended by98%of homeowners
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3 Guys Electric & Insulation
4.6(
158
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Serving Barker, TX and surrounding areas

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In business since 2015

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"Outstanding service and top notch expertise. Install everything to code and corrected everything from the previous contractors. Did exactly what they quoted and installed everything with a clean and professional look Definitely recommend to anyone who needs electrical work"
Water Heater Wrap
Radiant barrier
Attic stair cover
Radiant Barrier/ blown in insulation
Reseal A/C duct

+44

Response time2 days
16 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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West Houston Electric Inc
4.8(
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Serving Barker, TX and surrounding areas

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In business since 1991

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"This was a fairly large and expensive piece of necessary home maintenance. My home is now 25 years old, and I am the original owner. My main circuit breaker had been "acting up" recently; that is, it randomly failed (opened) as the day proceeded and the temperature rose. It is housed along with all of my other circuit breakers in my main breaker box, which is directly exposed to the early afternoon sun in the late spring and early fall months. Concerned, I did a bit of research online to discover my box likely had reached end-of-life. I called 2 contractors for estimates, and chose West Houston Electric to replace the box. In addition, my original ground rod was disconnected from my home's main grounding lead, which West Houston found when they inspected my box to give me a bid. I was told the original rod was likely galvanized metal provided by the builder, and that it had likely deteriorated significantly over the 25-year life of my house. They also suggested a "whole home" surge protector to minimize the effect of voltage surges that occur, the tech said, on a daily basis. These surges, it was claimed, have a deteriorating effect on any electric devices in my house, especially on "high tech" equipment that utilized chip technology. Both bidding contractors made this claim. I must say I haven't experienced any failures in chip-based technologies in my home. But, my AC compressor, when it comes on, comes on "hard." It must draw a lot of amperage when it cycles on, and it will do so often in the summer months. (I have a "start switch" on it to minimize the abruptness of its operation, but I often wonder what it draws as it is a very loud start.) I chose West Houston Electric to do the work because their competitor found almost $6,000 worth of work to do. To their credit, the tech broke that down to "must haves," "should haves," and "nice to haves." Even so, their bid for the "must haves," the work West Houston performed, was higher. The tech was on time for the scheduled work and seemed quite knowledgeable and likable. The owner had spoken to me on the phone, and came by twice during the work to check on progress. This is a relatively long procedure, by the way. It takes about 4-5 hours start to finish, and your power will be out most of that time. The tech found one more issue that seemed prudent to address regarding a GIF breaker for my pool pump, The competing contractor had suggested that as well. Though the risk is low that a pump failure might cause electricity to flow into my pool, it was the sort of risk that entailed mortality on the down side--that circuit is 220v. It the pump failed, and it caused current to flow into the pool, and anyone was in it, it would be "curtains." If this were to occur, I could not live with myself having chosen to take the risk instead of spending about $400. So, I conceded to add the additional protection. The work proceeded well. The tech and I struck up a good conversation about lawn maintenance, a favorite chore of mine (and his), and it finished up pretty much as we expected. West Houston did a fine job for me. I will use them again as there are always a few more things to be done in a house as old as mine. ("Old" is such an odd description of a house that is 25 years old; but that is Houston for you.)"
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22 kW Generac Guardian Automatic Standby Generator - Get an online quote at bit.ly/generatorquote
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Automatic Transfer Switches with wireless load shedding modules to allow the entire home to be function during an outage
Electrical Project

+23

Response time2 hrs
Response rate97%
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Rodriguez Electric, LLC
5.0(
27
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Serving Barker, TX and surrounding areas

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In business since 2008

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Emergency services offered

"Very quick. Came to the house within 2 hours of his call and within 6 hours of initial post. Very professional. Honest, gave multiple options and not pushy. Good work, fixed my electrical issue."
Response time1 day
Response rate90%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Team Enoch Electrical Houston
4.7(
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Serving Barker, TX and surrounding areas

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In business since 2016

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"Yesterday Miguel and Maro did an outstanding job installing a 75 lb elaborate chandelier in our dining room. They had to hang it from a 14 foot tray ceiling and upgrade/ reinforce the mount inside the attic. Weâ ve utilized Enoch deviously for a number of AC, water heater, and lighting projects. We highly recommend them for anything and all similar home projects. Wendy and John"
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Perez Electric Company
4.5(
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Serving Barker, TX and surrounding areas

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In business since 1996

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Emergency services offered

Perez Electric Company is dedicated to providing our customers with the best quality and craftsmanship. We are here to build relationships with our customers and communities and to provide our employees with a great place to work. We look forward to working with you!

Wire replacement
Wire replacement
Wire replacement
Wire replacement
Wire replacement

+5

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Recommended by87%of homeowners
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SEAR ELECTRIC LLC
5.0(
33
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Serving Barker, TX and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2023

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Warranties offered

"Sear Electric does excellent and professional work. Was on time for the visit , had an estimate right away and price was in my budget so I decided to get them to work also Technician was extremely patient . Definitely having them come back"
Lighting
Lighting
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Switch install
Lighting

+18

Response time8 hrs
Response rate97%
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Infinite Power Electrical Services
5.0(
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Serving Barker, TX and surrounding areas

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In business since 2023

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Credit card accepted

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction, from the start to the completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

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Recommended by14%of homeowners
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Electrical questions, answered by experts

How far you can run underground electric depends on the wire gauge (generally AWG) and the circuit voltage. Too much voltage drop in an electrical circuit can negatively affect performance, so the smaller the voltage drop, the better. Ideally, it shouldn't exceed 3%. The smaller the wire and the longer the run, the more significant the voltage drop. 

For example, with a 120-volt circuit, you can run 60 feet of 12 AWG cable without losing more than 3% voltage. With a 240-volt circuit, you can run 120 feet of 12 AWG wire while maintaining a voltage drop of 3% or less.

You should not attempt to disable a smoke alarm unless you’ve already activated a replacement unit. To stop a hardwired smoke alarm from beeping, reset the device or silence the alarm. If you’re removing a hardwired alarm, shut off the power, turn the unit counterclockwise to remove it from the ceiling, and disconnect the wiring.

This depends on how many outlets you have and the current status of your electrical system. The cost to ground an outlet clocks in at $75 to $480 per outlet, so multiply that by the number of outlets in your home to arrive at a rough estimate. However, this is for simple projects with no obvious issues with the system. Your final bill could vary widely from your calculations.

Yes, you must use an extension cord specifically rated for outdoor use to power outdoor lights, such as Christmas lights. Extension cords intended for indoor use lack the protective properties to withstand exposure to outdoor elements. To safely hang and power lights outside your house or in your yard, always connect them to an outdoor power source using an outdoor-rated extension cord.

First, check the current electrical code in your area to ensure spaces you’re considering meet the requirements. After that, your outlet’s location is up to you. If you’re moving it to hide wiring, you may want to move it in a spot that will also be hidden from view, such as behind a media center or table. As long as you meet the spacing guidelines set by electrical codes, you should be able to pick any spot in your home for an outlet. 

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