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Avatar for EMC Electric, Inc.
EMC Electric, Inc.
4.9(
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Serving Friday Harbor, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1996

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Benjamin Skinner did an excellent job of converting our old push button garbage disposal to a new “light switch” type. He also switched the circuit breaker to be compliant with current code. He’s a very good electrician."
Breaker Service
Our Team
EV Charger
Our Team
Outlet

+8

Response time6 hrs
Response rate89%
10 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Barron Heating and Air Conditioning, Inc.
4.5(
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Serving Friday Harbor, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1972

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Barron is a four-generation family business that has been serving the home comfort needs of Northwest Washington since 1972. While HVAC has been the heart of our company, today we are so much more. Barron Heating, AC Electrical and Plumbing has evolved into a WholeHome service company, taking a beyond-the-box approach to your home or business's most important systems. Our leading home and building performance experts provide the expertise for everything related to HVAC, plumbing, electrical, solar, fireplaces, indoor air quality, and more as we stand by our Mission: Improving Lives

Bellingham, WA
Lake Samish Generator Installation
Generac 20 kW
Honeywell Generator
Ferndale, WA WholeHome Generator Installation

+1

Response time1 day
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Electrical Innovations LLC
5.0(
8
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Serving Friday Harbor, WA and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Excellent service. Needed a backup generator hook up to power the house when power goes out & they had it installed in no time. Also fixed an issue with our septic alarm wiring"
Automatic transfer switch
Automatic transfer switch
Automatic transfer switch
26 kw Generator
50A portable generator receptacle

+9

Response time3 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Electrical questions, answered by experts

Yes, you can use a 3/0 AWG wire for a 200 amp service, but only if it is made of copper, as 3/0 copper wire has an allowable ampacity of 225 amps. If you are using aluminum or aluminum copper-clad wire, you need to use at least 4/0 AWG.

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.

When converting a standard 120-volt outlet to a 240-volt outlet, the only components you can typically reuse are the existing electrical box and the hole in the wall. Everything else—including the wiring, breaker, and receptacle—should be replaced to ensure both safety and efficiency. Appliances designed for 240 volts have different plug configurations that won’t fit into a standard 120-volt outlet, making it necessary to install a compatible 240-volt receptacle. This design helps prevent overloading or underloading the power available to any one outlet or circuit.

If your outlet needs to be reset multiple times, you likely have a problem with the outlet, the reset button, the wiring, or its connected circuit breaker. If the reset button doesn’t work and the circuit breaker isn’t the issue, it’s likely a problem with the outlet or the reset button it’s attached to.

GFCI outlets should be clearly labeled with LINE and LOAD labels, with arrows leading to the proper terminals. The line terminals are typically at the top, and the load terminals are typically at the bottom.

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