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Michael J. Electric
4.3(
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Serving Wolcott, 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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M.L. & Sons Electric
5.0(
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Serving Wolcott, VT and surrounding areas

Approved

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
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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My Computer Works, Inc.
4.0(
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Serving Wolcott, VT and surrounding areas

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I have had a contract with My Computer Works for almost a year and have called them for remote help at least 20 times. The techs are professional and highly efficient in diagnosing and repairing a wide range of problems, both simple and complex. Bless them!"
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Electrical questions, answered by experts

It is safe to run a generator continuously, but you must follow safety protocols to ensure personal and home safety. Read the manufacturer’s instructions for specific recommendations, but the general recommendation is to turn generators off overnight or when you’re away from the house. Overworked generators can pose a fire hazard and if your generator is not in a well-ventilated area, running it continuously could lead to carbon monoxide poisoning.

The size of the microwave you choose may change this answer, but for standard over-the-range microwaves, 120 volts and a three-prong grounded outlet is needed for your device.

Your outlet should be a ground-fault circuit interrupter (GFCI). These outlets will cut power off in the case of an electrical fire, keeping your home and family safe. Extension cords can also be GFCIs. A local electrician can replace older outlets with GFCIs, if necessary.

The easiest way to determine the amperage of your electrical outlets is to check the corresponding breaker in your home’s breaker panel. The number is likely noted on the circuit breaker. If that fails, it’s possible to tell 15-amp and 20-amp outlets apart by looking at them. Fifteen-amp outlets have two vertical holes, while 20-amp outlets have one vertical hole and one T-shaped hole. 

That depends on your setup. If a circuit breaker already has GFCI protection, then everything connected to that specific circuit is being monitored. You don’t need additional GFCI outlets on that breaker.

However, if the breaker is not GFCI, then you should have GFCI receptacles for at-risk outlets nearby water sources, because they are not receiving protection. Breakers in a breaker box can vary between GFCI and non-GFCI. Look for GFCI labels on the breaker or try to find the breaker model number to look it up if you aren’t sure.

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