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Avatar for ELM Electrical, Inc.
ELM Electrical, Inc.
4.7(
29
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Serving Bow, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Elm Electric was exceptional! They were in and out and the quality of work was great. It was like watching poetry in motion. I'll be going with them for all future projects."
Charging Stations
Old 100 amp split bus panel
New 200 amp panel
Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Seatown Electric Plumbing Heating & Air
4.8(
1,392
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Serving Bow, WA and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 2013

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Great job fixing my electrical outlets. Explained what caused it, cleaned up after himself and even helped me figure out other simple issues I had been wondering about. Brandon was friendly, courteous, answered all of me questions thoughtfully. Appreciate the service!"
Generator Repair
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Electrical Panel Repair
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+44

99 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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EMC Electric, Inc.
4.9(
14
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Serving Bow, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1996

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Company did a yearly maintenance on our whole house generator. They were quick and seemed to do a good job. They charged over $600 for an hour and a half?s work"
Breaker Service
Our Team
EV Charger
Our Team
Outlet

+8

Response time9 hrs
Response rate93%
28 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Swiftwater Electric & Solar, Inc.
5.0(
6
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Serving Bow, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"The job went very smoothly. They were able to replace the electrical panel start to finish before new tenants moved in. Good workmanship and coordination."
Pre upgrade
New panel
New panel interior
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+41

Response time2 days
20 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by80%of homeowners
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Tripped Electric
5.0(
3
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Serving Bow, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I am extremely pleased with my services from Tripped Electric. From working with their administrative staff (Tessa) on scheduling, to the 4 electricians who worked at my home (Jacob, Skyler, Marcus, and Justin) -- this business could not be better at what they do or more professional. I would 100% work with Tripped again for any of my electrical needs."
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36 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by66%of homeowners
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Illuminate Pro Electric, LLC
5.0(
3
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Serving Bow, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Small jobs welcome

Customers say: Quick response

Illuminate Pro Electric is a small Bellingham-based business. We focus on small jobs, low overhead, and reasonable rates. \n\nSome examples of small jobs are hot tubs, saunas, HVAC disconnects, EV charging stations, septic systems, and troubleshooting bad circuits.\n\nServing primarily Bellingham and Ferndale.

Hot Tub Install
Outlet Install
Response time6 hrs
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Complete Electric Service, LLC
3.5(
46
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Serving Bow, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Customers say: Quality work

"Bill and his team were awesome! They were very professional and got the job done in record time! They were very prompt and courteous and left everything very tidy! I would strongly recommend them to anyone needing electrical work done! A dream team to be sure!!!"
Response time8 hrs
12 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Maverick Electric LLC
5.0(
4
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Serving Bow, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Aaron is skilled, reliable and just a really good guy. He went out of his way to make time for a project that had to be done quickly, showed up when he said he would, and did excellent work. I had him back to do another project, and it was the same: nice guy doing solid, precise work and prioritizing safety. I'd trust him with anything electrical in my home and know that it was done right."
Response time2 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Electrical questions, answered by experts

You're in luck, because replacing a breaker panel is not a regular occurrence that most homeowners have to worry about. Electrical breaker panels last 25 to 40 years, assuming you properly maintain your system and conduct annual inspections. Factors like load demand and exposure to the elements slightly reduce a breaker panel’s lifespan.

You can tell if a breaker is GFCI by looking for a red or yellow test and reset button that you can press in and out. You’ll know if an outlet is GFCI if the red reset button is located in between the two pronged sections.

Well pumps need power to run, so they can’t function without electricity. If your power shuts off, there can sometimes be enough pressure in the water tank to allow for a lucky flush or a bit of tap water—but this won’t last long. It’s a good idea to have a backup generator or an alternative power source like solar if you’re worried about losing power.

It’s possible to distinguish a positive black wire from a negative black wire if you know what type of circuit the wires are in. If it’s an alternating current (AC), then black wires are positive. If it’s a direct current (DC), then black wires are negative. 

Sometimes, a circuit has two black wires. In that case, the positive black wire will be solid black while the negative black wire will have a white stripe on it. If you’re still unsure, you can use a multimeter to check.

Before the widespread use of PVC, affixing a ground wire to plumbing pipes was generally considered to be an acceptable workaround. Nowadays, not so much. There are plenty of nonmetallic water pipes and fittings out there, so any ground previously provided by the metallic piping would be interrupted in these cases, which is dangerous.

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