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Avatar for J & M Electrical Services
J & M Electrical Services
4.9(
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Electric Vehicle Charging Station Installation - Materials Not ProvidedElectrical Switches, Outlets & Fixtures - Install or RepairElectrical Wiring or Panel Upgrade+10 more

Serving Rockville, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"James came out to price install of a box to plug in my portable generator. After we started talking and me asking questions James was able to give me an outstanding price on a whole house Generac generator with panel upgrade and included a whole house surge protector. They ran into additional costs with running the gas line but James kept to his word and honored the original price! The crew were professional and proficient in their work! Marcie was outstanding with communication and explaining any questions I had! I would definitely recommend this company and would use J&M for any future electrical needs!"
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Response time1 day
Response rate100%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Ahmad Electrical Service
5.0(
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Electrical Switches, Outlets & Fixtures - Install or RepairElectrical Wiring or Panel UpgradeElectric Vehicle Charging Station Installation+10 more

Serving Rockville, VA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2015

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Habib is a professional electrician with years of experience in the field. He is not only fair and trustworthy but also highly skilled in handling all kinds of electrical tasks, from simple repairs to complex installations. He is great in wiring, troubleshooting, and upgrading electrical systems. I will acknowledge his punctuality, attention to detail, and commitment to delivering quality work. Highly recommended."
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Response time1 day
Response rate100%
16 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Your Electrical Solution LLC
5.0(
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Electrical Switches, Outlets & Fixtures - Install or RepairCeiling Fan - InstallCeiling Fan - Repair+4 more

Serving Rockville, VA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"After a lightning surge caused electrical issues in our house, Your Electric Solutions scheduled us much faster than other companies. Bill was fantastic! He troubleshot the issues, installed a surge protector, inspected our outlets, and replaced damaged ones. His work was neat, his prices were very reasonable compared to competitors, and he patiently answered every single question without making me feel silly. Highly professional. I’ll definitely hire them again!"
balcony lighting
Kitchen Remodel
Chandelier
Response time4 hrs
Response rate94%
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Tolliver Electrical LLC
5.0(
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Electrical Wiring or Panel UpgradeElectrical for Home Addition or Remodel - Install

Serving Rockville, VA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Tolliver Electrical did a commercial job for me at Fleetpride. (a heavy duty truck parts store) The company did an excellent job in completing the electrical work before the staff reported back to work the following morning. Tolliver Electrical is the only electrical company that I call on for all my electrical needs"
Panel change
Chandelier
Living room
Lights
Response time2 days
Response rate91%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Electric Solutions Of Richmond LLC
4.6(
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Electrical Wiring or Panel UpgradeElectrical Switches, Outlets & Fixtures - Install or RepairElectrical for Home Addition or Remodel - Install+14 more

Serving Rockville, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1990

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"It went great. I have used Electric Solutions of Richmond three times thus far. I could not be any more pleased with the company. Joe (the electrician) is so easygoing and amazing to work with. It is great to be able to upgrade fixtures, fans, plugs, etc. in my older home knowing the work will be done right and at a cost that is more than fair. They are fast, efficient, and very affordable. I highly recommend this company for any electrical needs a homeowner might require. Cathy K"
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Electrical questions, answered by experts

A pigtail is the only safe way to connect an electrical device to more than one circuit wire. Connecting multiple wires to a single screw terminal is extremely dangerous and must never be done. Many electricians will opt for pigtails even when there are multiple screw terminals available so that the device in question won’t halt the flow of downstream current when a problem arises. 

To reduce AC startup power for a whole-house generator, install a soft start kit or hard start capacitor, which lowers the initial surge by gradually ramping up the compressor. Using a smart load manager can also help by staggering startup loads, preventing a system overload and future costly repairs.

On average, it takes from four to eight hours to replace an outside electrical meter box, not including rewiring. It will take a few more hours if the project requires pros to do any rewiring work. Consult your local electrician about a time estimate for your specific project.

If a 3-way switch is wired incorrectly, this can cause several issues. The most common problem is that the switches will not function properly: Either both switches won’t work, or only one will. Another issue is that one switch will trigger a short circuit, tripping the circuit breaker.

There are various reasons why an electrical outlet can stop working. You might have to do some detective work to understand whether it’s a problem with the attached appliance, the outlet itself, or a faulty breaker. Sometimes, old age or loose wiring are to blame; other times, it can be as simple as an overloaded circuit tripping the system and cutting power. If you’re troubleshooting doesn’t solve the mystery or repairs, or replacements are required, it’s time to call in the pros.

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