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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 Orchards, WA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2007

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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."
New Construction
New Construction
New Construction
New Construction
New Construction

+15

Response time4 hrs
Response rate100%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Clear Electric LLC
5.0(
19
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Electrical Wiring or Panel UpgradeElectric Vehicle Charging Station Installation - Materials Not ProvidedElectrical Switches, Outlets & Fixtures - Install or Repair+2 more

Serving Orchards, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Josh is amazing Its done all the electrical work in our home including re-wiring, upgrading our panel, and wiring for our mini splits. He is professional, does clean work, and has great attention to detail. After remodeling most of our home and working with so many contractors, working with Clear Electric has been by far the best experience!"
Sconces in copper pipe
Sconces in copper pipe
Bathroom remodel
Bathroom remodel
400 amp service with automatic transfer switch

+5

Response time7 hrs
Response rate91%
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Electrical questions, answered by experts

Yes, an electrical fire can start even if nothing is plugged into an outlet. While a correctly functioning outlet poses no risk, a fire can be caused by faulty wiring, damaged outlet components, an overloaded circuit, or other electrical problems hidden behind the walls. If you suspect a fault, immediately turn off the circuit breaker and contact a professional electrician to diagnose and repair the issue.

You can identify the amperage and voltage of most outlets by their slot shape and prong count. Buttons, switches, and USB ports also give it away. Look for printed labels like "TR" or "GFCI," and compare your outlet to the labeled images above.

The key difference between a circuit breaker versus a surge protector is that circuit breakers shield your entire electrical system from overcurrents and faults, while surge protectors defend your electronic devices against voltage surges and spikes. A circuit breaker interrupts the flow of electricity in a circuit when it detects an overload or short circuit, protecting the wiring from damage and preventing fires. In contrast, a surge protector shields electronic devices from voltage spikes, such as those caused by lightning strikes or power surges, preventing damage to the device’s inner mechanics.

Most LED bulbs have a plastic covering, while incandescent bulbs will be made from glass. This is because LED bulbs don’t produce as much heat as incandescent bulbs, so the covering doesn’t need to be as heat resistant. Also, an LED light bulb will usually have a marking on its base that identifies it as an LED.

Upgrading your amp service could possibly be a solution to tripped breakers. Circuit breakers in an electrical panel trip as a safety measure when something goes wrong with the current, and that’s often caused by plugged-in devices trying to draw too much current. Replacing the electrical panel with a new model and new breakers designed for higher amps can fix this problem.

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