100 – 125 – 200 AMP Service Upgrades

Upgrading your hydro-electric services ensures that your home is capable of handling all your electrical needs. This procedure is done in one day and all arrangements with utilities and inspectors are made by us! Call for a free in-home written estimate.

Fuses to Circuit Breaker Panels:

A panel change provides an updated circuit breaker system that makes blown fuses a thing of the past. A simple reset of the breaker will restore power and if that doesn’t work you will know that there is a problem somewhere on that circuit. In most cases you are also able to separate any doubled up circuits as well as be left with spare circuits for future renovations. Call for a free in-home written estimate.

Knob and Tube Wiring:

This generally applies to homes over 60 years old. Additions and alterations to the original wiring over the years have added strain and compromised connections. Knob and Tube wiring is a simple 2 wire system that offers no grounding protection for equipment or life safety shock.

While ground-fault protection offers a safety factor, it’s only a bandage solution. Insurance companies are not covering homes with knob and tube. As there are many homes with this old wiring they are striving to force homeowners to rewire.

Our technicians do this in a way to cause minimal invasion to the home. All jobs include an Electrical Safety Authority Inspection certificate and patching of any holes we need to make. Painting of the patches may be needed. We provide in-home written estimates at no charge for this procedure.

Aluminum Wiring Modifications:

Aluminum wiring was used in homes for a short period of time in the 1970’s. Although the aluminum wire is still used today in many applications the problem that is found with residential applications has shown up with the oxidation of the connections in the home. The recommended application to resolve the problems cause by this is to use what has been termed a “copper pigtailing” method. This procedure involves cutting a new clean end of the aluminum wire at all connection points in the home (example: outlets, light fixtures, switches and junction boxes). After a new cut is made we attach a piece of copper (where space permits) and use a type of marrette with nolox (anti-oxidizing compound) in it to make the new connection. This procedure is very non-invasive and it can be done in a short time period. It includes and Electrical Safety Authority Inspection Certificate. We provide an in-home written estimate at no charge for this procedure.

Hot Tub Electrical Hookups:

Whenever you have equipment that uses both electricity and water the safety precautions must be to the highest standards. Every application varies due to the location of the electrical panel and the hot tub location. A free in-home written estimate can be given for your hot tub purchase. All installations will include and Electrical Safety Authority Inspection Certificate. Call for a free in-home written estimate.

Interiors including Pot Lights:

Many years of experience in residential electrical has taught our technicians that every home is very unique. Whether it be hanging a new chandelier or providing electrical/cable/satellite for the new flat screen wall mounted TV, or updating the family room with some new pot lights, all our technicians work together with you the homeowner to ensure exact measuring and placement of any equipment. All jobs are completed in a neat and timely fashion. Call for a free in-home written estimate.

Ceiling Fan Installations:

Ceiling fans are a great way to reduce your energy costs on both your heating and air-conditioning, but many people purchase fans and are overwhelmed by the installation. Our technicians can relieve that stress with a quick call to our office to schedule and installation.

Landscape Lighting:

With many people creating their own private oasis’ in their own yards, one of the first steps necessary is often overlooked. Together with your planning of your landscaping we can provide ideas and tips of the latest technology for your yard. Call for a free in-home written estimate.

Security Lighting:

Nothing is more important then feeling safe and secure in your home or business. Having an assessment of your lighting can prevent future vandalism or crime of your property. Call for a free in-home written estimate.

Home Stand- By Generators:

Without power you are not only left in darkness, but also without a furnace/air-conditioning, refrigerator, freezer, sump pump and water pumps. There are many factors which can disrupt the power; blackouts, thunder storms, snow storms or even just high winds. We provide you and your home safety and security that you can rely on. The stand-by-generator is a small, quiet, intelligent system that does all the work for you. It automatically senses a utility power disruption and turns on the moment it is needed. Also when the power is restored the system automatically transfers service back to normal, and shuts itself down. Call for a free estimate.

Energy Efficient Lighting Retrofitting:

Typical conversion for fluorescent lights is from T-12 to T-8 using a smaller diameter bulb which is brighter and uses half the power with an electronic ballast. It may also include T-5 bulbs reflectorized compact fluorescent as well as many LED products. Call for a free estimate.

“ Today, energy conservation is key, we’ve seen a lot of trends come and go, but one of the things that has actually stayed is and is being promoted today is energy conservation, says Hank encouraging homeowners to “conserve and convert”. He emphasizes that it can be as simple as introducing new systems such as programmable thermostats or compact fluorescent lighting which uses only a quarter of the energy.”

Additions and Alterations:

Expanding you living space whether it be an addition to the house or renovation the basement should include advice on your electrical installations. What better time to look towards the future when walls are wide open. Not only do we suggest a complete and updated wiring design but we also make sure you don’t have to do something twice with any future plans. Call for a free consultation on your renovation work. Call for a free in-home written estimate.

Kitchen and Bathroom Renovations:

Safety and convenience are the two most important factors when undertaking a renovation in two of the most used rooms in your household.

There are codes in place specific to the electrical done for kitchen and bathroom renovations, including GFCI (Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter) outlets that need to be used as well as regulations for the number of outlets and switches used and the distances between them. Call for a free in-home written estimate.