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Michael J. Electric
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Electrical Wiring or Panel UpgradeElectrical Wiring or Panel Upgrade - For Business

Serving Waterbury, VT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They were prompt and professional from start to finish. Mike offered us suggestions that made a lot more sense then the prior two electricians that had worked on the same problem. Because of Mike we were able to eliminate the power pole in the middle of our back yard. It looks to wide open now. We can't thank him enough for everything he did for us."
Response time7 hrs
Response rate92%
Recommended by83%of homeowners
Woodbury Electric - Home Facebook
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Electrical Wiring or Panel UpgradeElectrical Wiring or Panel Upgrade - For BusinessElectrical for Addition or Remodel - Install - For Business+1 more

Serving Waterbury, VT and surrounding areas

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Woodbury Electric, is a local, owner operated electrical service. We have over 13 years experience in all aspects of electrical work. I take pride in making customer satisfaction my #1 priority, so call for a free estimate today!

Response time5 hrs
Response rate96%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Electrical questions, answered by experts

The easiest and best way to power your outdoor lights is with the use of outdoor outlets. Most building codes now require exterior outlets in homes, so you likely already have outdoor outlets available to plug into. However, you can have these outlets installed if your space doesn’t currently include them.

Often, simply looking at a Christmas light fuse will reveal whether it’s blown or not. Dark staining inside the glass that looks like a burn mark means the fuse has blown. If a burn mark isn’t evident, visually inspect the fuse for an intact filament inside. The fuse is no longer usable if the filament is broken or appears non-existent.  

Common signs of faulty electrical wiring include frequent circuit breaker trips, flickering or dimming lights, burning smells near an outlet, buzzing or humming sounds, electrical shocks or tingles when handling outlets of appliances, and hot or discolored outlet switches. If you notice one or more of these signs, hire a licensed electrician for an average cost of $50 to $100 per hour to diagnose and make necessary repairs.

The most common type of electrical outlet is a 3-prong outlet, which has two flat blades (one is wider than the other) and a round grounding pin. Older homes typically have 2-prong outlets that aren’t as safe as more modern options and are generally not up to current electrical codes.  Other outlets you can find in your home include 20A, 125 volt varieties for larger appliances like refrigerators or washing machines. 

There are also GFCI outlets, which protect against electrical shock in wet areas, such as bathrooms and kitchens, and arc fault circuit interrupter (AFCI) outlets, which protect against electrical fires caused by arcing.

There are several tools available to help prevent electrical fires. First, ensure that you have GFCI outlets installed in necessary areas, along with an AFCI, which is a circuit breaker that can help prevent arc-faults. Investing in surge protectors is also wise, as they can safeguard your appliances and other items against power surges that may overload your outlet and cause sparking.

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