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Skipper and Sons Electric, LLC
4.8(
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Serving Milton, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"skipper and sons electric came out to change my electric panel they gave me different options with different pricing was really helpful. they did a great job on changing the panel"
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electrical work
lighting install
lighting install
lighting install

+151

Response time5 hrs
Response rate88%
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First Choice Electrical, LLC
4.6(
156
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Serving Milton, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"This professional electrician Jeff, from "First Choice Electrical" did an excellent job. He went above and beyond the job that he was call to do, fixed multiple issues. I am very happy and thankful and I would definitely recommend this electrical company as your First choice. Thank again Xavier"
Jeff measuring for panel layout
Lead Installer Jordan Prepping layout with Jeff
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+19

Response time2 days
Response rate96%
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Electrical questions, answered by experts

Yes, a water leak poses a major fire risk at your home because water is a conductor of electricity. Water that comes into contact with sparks or electrical wires can instantly ignite flammable materials. Additionally, any type of exposure to water can cause wires and other electrical components within your home to corrode. When assessing categories of water damage, it's important to know that even a small amount of moisture near wiring could cause sparks that lead to a fire.

GFCI stands for Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter, a standard safety addition to home power outlets. In rooms where moisture is more likely, like the bathroom and kitchen, GFCI outlets stop the current when certain kinds of shorts are detected, preventing shocks. Both GFCI and the similar AFCI (Arc Fault Circuit Interrupter) outlets are polarized and have clear indicators on the receptacle where hot wiring should go.

No, because amps and volts measure very different things. However, you can use basic equations to find amps or volts by using data about one of the measurements to calculate the other.

According to the National Electrical Code (NEC), GFCI outlets should be installed in wet or damp locations where they might be splashed with water or other liquids. This is to protect against ground faults, which are more common around water. Specific areas that require GFCI outlets include kitchens (especially near counters), bathrooms, laundry rooms, basements, garages, and all outdoor receptacles. Depending on local electrical codes, you may need at least one GFCI outlet in these rooms, or every outlet in the area may need to be GFCI protected.

Switching the hot and neutral wires in an outlet or receptacle, a condition known as reverse polarity, is dangerous. While the outlet will still function and provide power, it creates a significant electrical shock hazard because anything plugged into it will remain electrified even when switched off. If you touch a conductive part of the appliance, such as the metal components of a toaster, you could receive an electric shock.

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