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Avatar for Swiftwater Electric & Solar, Inc.
Swiftwater Electric & Solar, Inc.
5.0(
6
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Serving Friday Harbor, 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 time3 hrs
Response rate100%
14 neighbors recently requested a quote
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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
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Outlet

+8

Response time10 hrs
Response rate94%
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Neli Virtual Appliance Repair
4.2(
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Serving Friday Harbor, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Jimmy led me through the steps to check the electrical supply to the dishwasher. The problem was resolved during the call."
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+2

Response time1 day
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Barron Heating and Air Conditioning, Inc.
4.5(
1
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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

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

+1

Response time1 day
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

While most electrical items can be plugged into a GFCI outlet, some appliances with internal or stationary motors, such as refrigerators, vent fans, and fluorescent lighting, can cause nuisance tripping. This happens because they experience a small, normal amount of current leakage, which can cause the GFCI to trip even when the appliance is working correctly. Although this is not a safety hazard, it can be inconvenient and may cause the GFCI outlet to wear out faster. For this reason, it is often better to plug these types of appliances into a standard outlet. Additionally, electrical circuits over 100 feet long can sometimes cause tripping. Some appliances, like hair dryers, have their own built-in GFCI protection, so connecting them to a standard outlet is fine.

Most 200-amp panels have 40 to 42 slots, which can accommodate 40-42 single-pole breakers or 20 double-pole breakers. Some panels can accept even more circuits through the use of tandem breakers. The exact number of breakers allowed is determined by the panel manufacturer's rating, which you can find on the panel itself. It is important to avoid using all breakers at the same time; as a general rule, you should not use more than 160 amps of power at once to prevent overloading your 200-amp system. For specific guidance, it's best to check your panel's rating or consult with a qualified electrician.

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.

For most applications, you won’t need a neutral for 240V. There are certain codes and regulations that differ between areas so just because you technically may not need one in order for the device to function properly, it may still be a local requirement. Professionals in your area know the requirements, which is just another reason to hire one instead of taking on a project that is frankly not very DIY-friendly.

The process of hiring a reliable electrician begins by searching for local professionals and verifying that they hold a master electrician certification and the proper licensing for your area. After that, you should read through reviews from past customers to see the kind of service you can expect from the contractor, as well as look at the Better Business Bureau’s (BBB) website to check for a history of company complaints. You can also ask for customer references to make sure you’re choosing a reputable professional.

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