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Avatar for Kanon Electric, Inc.
Kanon Electric, Inc.
4.6(
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Electrical Switches, Outlets & Fixtures - Install or Repair

Serving Lake Tapps, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2006

Warranties offered

Small jobs welcome

"Kanon Electric has licensed, bonded, insured, certified and trustworthy technicians who adhere to safe electrical practices and quality workmanship. The State of Washington Labor and Industries thoroughly inspected and passed the work Kanon Electric did for us. Kanon Electric sets the standard. Highly recommended."
Automatic Transfer switch
move underground service
move underground service
move underground service
200amp service upgrade

+6

Response time5 hrs
94 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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The Juice Company, Inc.
4.3(
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Electric Vehicle Charging Station Installation - For Business - Materials Not ProvidedElectric Vehicle Charging Station Installation - For Business - Materials Provided by ConsumerElectric Vehicle Charging Station Installation - Materials Not Provided+8 more

Serving Lake Tapps, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"From estimate, to selection of The Juice Company, to scheduling, they made the entire process painless. Had 2 15 amp "peanut" breakers installed to replace an existing breaker and establish a new circuit, and 2 new outlets installed. We also had low voltage network cable roughed in so I could terminate it later, and everything was done not only properly, but quickly. I would definitely recommend them to anyone needing electrical work done in the South Sound region."
Hmart
Resturant in Hmart
Grocery
Hmart
Hamrt

+2

Response time1 day
Recommended by76%of homeowners
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Crimson Electric, LLC
4.9(
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Electric Vehicle Charging Station Installation - Materials Not ProvidedFixed Generator - InstallElectric Vehicle Charging Station Installation - Materials Provided by Consumer+2 more

Serving Lake Tapps, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"LIsa was absolutley great. On time, and very knowledgeable. She more than helped me out when I know nothing about electrical. You want to hire someone who you can trust, but you just never know. Lisa was great right from the start, she made me feel at ease from the beginning and I would recommend her again in a minute. Great job, thank you. Rick G."
Response time50 mins
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Custom Electrical Contractors, Inc.
4.7(
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Electric Vehicle Charging Station Installation - Materials Not ProvidedElectric Vehicle Charging Station Installation - Materials Provided by ConsumerElectrical Wiring or Panel Upgrade+3 more

Serving Lake Tapps, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Custom electric was very friendly, they showed up when they said they would and they performed the requested work exactly as I asked. I am very pleased with their service and will hire them again if I ever need electrical work."
Response time3 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Electrical questions, answered by experts

No, it doesn’t matter which of the two wires goes on each of the two switch terminals. Just be sure to put the ground wire in the correct terminal. The ground wire is either green, bare copper, or green with a yellow stripe. The other wires are hot wires and are typically black. They can be used interchangeably.

It can be safe to buy or live in a house with knob and tube (K&T) wiring, but only if the system is in good condition, functional, and has been thoroughly inspected and approved by a licensed electrician. Never purchase a home with K&T wiring without getting a professional electrical inspection first.

Key considerations include:

  • Safety and Condition: An inspector will verify that the wiring is safe and has not deteriorated. Over time, the insulation can wear away, leaving exposed wires that pose a significant fire or shock hazard.

  • System Capacity: The electrical service should be at least 60 amps. However, even at this capacity, K&T systems often struggle to handle the demands of modern appliances and electronics.

  • Lack of Grounding: Knob and tube wiring is an ungrounded system, which is a safety concern for many modern devices.

  • Ongoing Maintenance: If you live in a home with K&T wiring, it's recommended to have it inspected by an electrician every one to two years to ensure it remains in safe working order.

Ultimately, any inspection or modification of a knob and tube system should always be performed by a certified professional.

An average, 400-square-foot electric heated driveways consume approximately $3 per hour in terms of electricity. The price may slightly fluctuate depending on your local energy cost. A simple formula to calculate your heated driveway’s total wattage consumption is by multiplying the square footage by 50 watts and then dividing it by 1,000 to get the kilowatt number. Multiply that with your local energy cost per hour and there you have the hourly operating cost.

The average radon mitigation system uses about 876 kWh of electricity per year, although the exact amount of electricity used will vary depending on the size of the radon fan. Once the system is installed, the annual increase to your energy bill could range from $30 to $300 per year, again depending on the size of the fan.

The most common reason a GFCI outlet would trip even when nothing is plugged in is if there’s a problem at the circuit breaker end. This could be an overloaded circuit, with too many appliances plugged into it, or another type of fault. If a GFCI outlet keeps tripping, it can also be because it is faulty and needs replacing.

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