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Safe Electric LLC
4.8(
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Electric Vehicle Charging Station Installation - Materials Not ProvidedElectrical Wiring or Panel UpgradeElectrical Switches, Outlets & Fixtures - Install or Repair+5 more

Serving La Center, WA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2007

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Excellent work by Jason installing charger for our new electric car. Jason then returned and power washed our moss covered driveway. He did a fantastic job. Very pleasant and well mannered young man who went out if his way to help me understand some issues with my bew electric vehicle."
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Response time4 hrs
Response rate100%
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Greener Futures Electric, Inc.
4.8(
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Electric Vehicle Charging Station Installation - Materials Not ProvidedElectrical Wiring or Panel UpgradeFixed Generator - Install+1 more

Serving La Center, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1996

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"My electrical panel was 40 years old and had dangerously hot breakers and wires. John and Brian were able to fit me into their very busy schedule and were able to put a temporary fix on the panel 2 weeks ago. We made a future appointment to replace the panel and breakers. John and Brian called ahead of time, arrived early and were finished in less than 1 1/2 hours. Polite and professional, John and Brian were done in no time leaving me and my family much needed peace of mind. I highly recommend Greener Futures Electrical for any of your electric needs!"
800 amp service
800 Amp 480 volt Service Panel
Response time8 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Electrical questions, answered by experts

No, you don’t need to hire an electrician to install your garage door opener. Garage door professionals have the skills and expertise to install the wiring necessary to connect the opener to your home’s wiring system. When hiring a local garage door professional to install your system, make sure the opener task is included in the list of provided services.

Knowing if and when your circuit breaker is failing or faulty can prevent costly damage. If you notice any of the following signs, call a local electrician to help. 

  • The breaker frequently trips

  • The breaker doesn't stay in the 'on' position or reset properly

  • You hear buzzing or humming noises coming from the breaker

  • There's discoloration around the breaker switch

  • There's a burning smell or visible signs of damage on the breaker

The standard copper wire gauge to use with any 30-amp circuit is a 10-gauge wire. The National Electric Code specifies a 10-gauge wire with appliances like water heaters running on 30 amps. If you try to use a smaller gauge wire, such as a 12 gauge, with a 30-amp breaker, you run the risk of the wire overheating and melting or causing a fire. Because of the safety hazards, the gauge of the wire is not an area to try to cut costs when connecting a 30-amp breaker to a water heater.

A pigtail is the only safe way to connect an electrical device to more than one circuit wire. Connecting multiple wires to a single screw terminal is extremely dangerous and must never be done. Many electricians will opt for pigtails even when there are multiple screw terminals available so that the device in question won’t halt the flow of downstream current when a problem arises. 

The number of outlets and lights you can safely run on a single circuit depends on the circuit's amperage and local electrical codes. A general rule is to allow one outlet or light fixture per 1.5 amps, keeping the total load under 80% of the circuit breaker's capacity. For example, a 15-amp circuit can typically support up to eight outlets or lights, while a 20-amp circuit can accommodate up to ten. Always consider the combined power usage of all connected devices and fixtures to prevent overloading. For specific guidelines and to ensure safety, it is best to consult local electrical codes or a licensed electrician.

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