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Michael J. Electric
4.3(
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Serving Northfield, VT and surrounding areas

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In business since 2004

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"A tree took out my electrical service on the side of the house on Friday night. I called Mike Saturday morning and he had me back on line that afternoon."
Response time7 hrs
Response rate92%
Recommended by83%of homeowners
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Aiken Electrical Contractors LLC
5.0(
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Serving Northfield, VT and surrounding areas

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In business since 2025

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Ryan is very professional and knowledgeable. I have hired him for multiple electrical projects at my home over the past year, and would highly recommend him to anyone looking for a great, reliable electrician."
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Neli Virtual Appliance Repair
4.2(
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Serving Northfield, VT and surrounding areas

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In business since 2016

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"The problem turned out to be a burned out small electric door switch. I believe the price was way too expensive for the service performed and the price of the door switch. What more can I say? It got done."
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M.L. & Sons Electric
5.0(
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Serving Northfield, 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 time2 days
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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.

Wiring can last anywhere from 50 to 70 years, but all kinds of mishaps can occur that reduce the lifespan of your electrical wiring, including severe weather conditions, pests, and even faulty wiring. Keeping a preventative maintenance scheduling and hiring an electrician for an annual electrical inspection will keep your wiring system around for as long as possible.

It wouldn’t be abnormal to view all wiring as simply wiring, but wiring has different gauges and can handle different loads. When you’re wiring for 240V, you need wire that is rated at least 240V, but honestly it’s better to spend a little more and just buy 300V wiring. This ensures a margin of safety in case the wiring gets overloaded.

Wiring a light switch wrong can cause a fire if the incorrect wiring causes arcing, meaning the current jumps uncontrolled from one conductor to another. Loose wires or worn wires that are not repaired or replaced can cause arcing. If you’re not 100% sure you can do the job safely, don’t attempt to wire a light switch on your own.

Knowing if and when your circuit breaker is failing or faulty can prevent costly damage. If you notice any of the following signs, call a local electrician to help. 

  • The breaker frequently trips

  • The breaker doesn't stay in the 'on' position or reset properly

  • You hear buzzing or humming noises coming from the breaker

  • There's discoloration around the breaker switch

  • There's a burning smell or visible signs of damage on the breaker

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