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Avatar for Current Electric, Inc.
Current Electric, Inc.
4.9(
22
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Serving Fairfax, VT and surrounding areas

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In business since 2022

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I needed someone fairly quick with a faulty outlet. I was contacted within an hour of reaching out to Current Electric. We discussed the problem and was able to set up the service quickly. They were there at the exact time that was agreed upon. The problem was fixed and area was cleaned and all appliances were plugged in. Thank you for the awesome service!"
Coffee Bar Lighting
Under Cabinet Lighting
Under Cabinet Lighting
Kitchen Remodel
Timber Frame Lighting

+5

Response time2 days
17 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Michael J. Electric
4.3(
42
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Serving Fairfax, VT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"This guy knows what he is doing. He completed this job standing in the rain in a spot where he was getting slammed by water coming off roof - kept smiling! Great job! Will definitely use him again, very professional!"
Response time7 hrs
Response rate92%
Recommended by83%of homeowners
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OWENS & BROWN ELECTRIC LLC
4.7(
10
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Serving Fairfax, VT and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Evan was amazing! He responded immediately to our emergency electrical issues, and showed up so fast to fix the problem even on a superbowl Sunday! Evan was very professional and personable and we will definitely be using him for any further help we may need."
Response time6 hrs
17 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by22%of homeowners
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M.L. & Sons Electric
5.0(
1
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Serving Fairfax, VT and surrounding areas

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In business since 2018

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Milton was amazing. He quickly discovered the causes and solutions to our electrical problems. He is extremely knowledgable, professional, personable and kind. He is enthusiastic about his work and has great energy. He is also affordable- which is a rare thing these days. We are looking forward to seeing him soon to do further work for us."
Response time3 days
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Bigfoot Builders
5.0(
2
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Serving Fairfax, VT and surrounding areas

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In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"“Eric was great—he showed up on time and did excellent work. He took the time to explain what needed to be done and was very trustworthy and polite. I will definitely use his services again in the future.”"
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Panel was messy ..wired clean and neat
Some of our work

+4

12 neighbors recently requested a quote
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McAllister Electric
5.0(
11
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Serving Fairfax, VT and surrounding areas

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Joe’s Electrical was very professional and prompt. We were in a time crunch making sure our sugar house was ready for the first boil. Joe’s electric came and installed all of our sugaring equipment as well as lights throughout the sugar house and had the job completed in time for the sap to run! Since then we have called them back on several occasions to wire new pump houses, vacuum pumps, and generators. The service is always excellent!"
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Electrical questions, answered by experts

A breaker won’t always trip if an outlet burns out. If the outlet is overloaded or has a short circuit, the breaker is designed to trip and discontinue power to the outlet. However, some wiring problems that can burn out an outlet may not cause the breaker to trip, so don’t rely on it as a signal that something is wrong.

A piggyback circuit breaker, also known as a tandem or double-stuff breaker, combines two separate circuits into a single slot in a breaker panel. This design allows adding more circuits without a larger panel, making it a space-saving solution. Each breaker in the piggyback unit operates independently, protecting two circuits in one standard breaker slot. This is especially useful in older panels with limited space for additional breakers.

A portable generator can supply power to selected appliances and circuits in a home, but it's generally not designed to handle the entire household's electrical needs simultaneously. Portable generators have limited wattage capacity, so they are only designed to power essential devices and electronics temporarily until local power is restored. If your power needs outweigh the capabilities of a portable generator, consider installing a whole-home generator instead.

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.

Wire color codes vary depending on the region. For instance, the United Kingdom has updated its wiring codes to match Europe's color system. The United States wiring color code is different, as is Australia's. Because the color code system isn’t universal, it’s essential to hire an experienced electrician to perform any electrical work to ensure it is done correctly.

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