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JP's Best Electric
5.0(
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Serving Syracuse, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1985

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Proudly wiring, lighting, and electrifying Clay NY area homes and businesses since 1986, JP's Best Electric is a trusted and preferred provider of electrical contracting service, electric repair, residential and commercial electrician services, with a specialty in panel upgrades and emergency services. Having been raised in a household of electricians, and been in the electrical service business for over 33 years, you won't find more experienced electricians in the Clay, New York area than right here at JP's Best Electric!

Response time6 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Photon Electric LLC
4.9(
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Serving Syracuse, NY and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Warranties offered

Commercial Residential Specialty and General Electrical services\nWe are for the people! \nFlexible Prices!\nSame Day Estimates!\nAsk About Our Discount!\nFast Response! \nBuffalo Rochester Syracuse

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Response time1 day
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Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Palmer Electric Inc
4.5(
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Serving Syracuse, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1989

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Palmer Electric, Inc. 24/7 Electric Service/Contractor. Master Licensed and Insured. 30 years in business. Courteous and Professional. A+ BBB rating. Serving all Residential/Commercial/Retail/Restaurant clients. Call 315-699-1039...

Response time1 day
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Recommended by89%of homeowners
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OHara Electric
5.0(
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Serving Syracuse, NY and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

We have the experience and dedication to bring your dreams to reality! We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. Our team has quality experience in this industry, and we make sure our customers are happy before we leave. Call or click to schedule an estimate today!

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Real Electric LLC
4.8(
22
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Serving Syracuse, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

I pride myself on my professionalism, as well as my ability to complete every job to the homeowner's total satisfaction. I never leave a job unfinished, or a homeowner not 100% satisfied with my level of service - Call today!

Response time1 day
Response rate89%
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It's Electric Electrical Contracting LLC
4.7(
14
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Serving Syracuse, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

We are an ethical, honest and professional company. We are easy to communicate with. Always working with you until the job is done right and to your specifications. When working with our company you can expect integrity, prompt service and superior customer service. Always leaving the job site clean . We take pride in our services and enjoy making clients repeat clients. You can count on us to get the job done right the first time. We will meet with you at your convenience and will not keep you waiting. \n\nCall us today for your free estimate. You'll be pleased you did. Thank you

Response time9 hrs
33 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by25%of homeowners
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Cooney Air Conditioning & Heating - Electrical
4.6(
144
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Serving Syracuse, NY and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 1932

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

For more than 90 years, Cooney Air Conditioning & Heating has been a trusted name in Syracuse and Central New York. From our start to today, our family-run business has focused on one thing above all else: customer satisfaction.\n\nOur Values\nThere when you need us most.\nWork performed by skilled, factory-trained experts.\nPreventive maintenance and honest advice to protect your investment.\nProud to serve the same neighborhoods where we live and work.\n\nWhy Homeowners Trust Cooney\nOver 90 years of experience in heating, cooling, and refrigeration.\nRecognized for quality workmanship and customer-first service.\nDeep roots in the Syracuse community and surrounding neighborhoods.\n\n

Response time1 day
59 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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NEAVE ELECTRIC INC
5.0(
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Serving Syracuse, NY and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

We pride ourselves on our extreme professionalism and attention to detail. Our customer satisfaction guarantee will assure you we will not leave your property until you are completely satisfied with our work. As a locally owned and operated business you can trust that we will treat your home as we would treat our own. Give us a call today, and we look forward to working with you!

Response time7 hrs
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Anderson Water & Power
4.4(
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Serving Syracuse, NY and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1988

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Anderson Water-Power-Air is a family-owned business serving New York State, providing the highest-quality products and service available in the industry.\n\n

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FAQs for electrical service projects in Syracuse, NY

There is often some confusion about the type of work these professionals do. They only work on electrical systems such as outlets, lighting fixtures and electrical panels – they aren’t appliance repairmen.

There are three types of electricians: Master, Journeyman and Apprentice. Electrical licensing varies quite a bit by state. Some have licenses for apprentices and some do not. Some have a master’s rank while others stop at journeyman. Despite the differences, they all require a minimum amount of experience and usually classroom time.

  • Apprentice electricians aren’t usually licensed and spend 4 years learning the trade. Throughout that time, they work on a wide range of projects to learn to become a Journeyman. They’ll do basic work like installing fixtures and replacing outlets all the way to assisting in wiring a home. Regardless of the type of project, they must always be supervised by a Journeyman or Master electrician.

  • Journeymen work without supervision. In a few states, this is the highest level available and they can do all levels of work from wiring a new home to installing a light. In some states, they need a separate electrical contractor license to run a business. In places with a master’s level, a journeyman can do all work besides design new electrical systems.

  • Master electricians usually manage a shop, design new electrical systems in new construction and oversee both Journeyman and Apprentices. They typically bid new projects. Though they focus on larger projects, it’s not unheard of for a homeowner to request a Master Electrician for a house call. If you do, expect to spend up to 25% more for the visit.

Generally, you don’t tip electricians, but that’s not to say they don’t appreciate it if you do. You can offer them something to drink or eat, like coffee and donuts. Most will appreciate it if you do.

The education and certifications required to become an electrician vary by state, though they generally follow this list:

  1. Apprentice

    • Does not always require a license depending on the state.

    • Learns on the job under Journeyman and Master Electricians.

    • Usually needs 4 years on-the-job training before they can test for a Journeyman license. Many states also require a technical degree to advance.

    • Always require supervision.

  2. Journeyman

    • Needs between 8,000 to 10,000 hours of on-the-job training and usually 500 to 1,000 hours of classroom experience.

    • Can usually supervise apprentices.

    • They can diagnose and repair electrical problems.

  3. Master

    • Achieved after an additional two years (4,000 hours) working as a Journeyman and taking the Master Electrician Exam.

    • Besides diagnosing and repairing electrical systems, they also design them. In most places they run shops and inspect Journeyman and Apprentice work.

    • Not a recognized rank in all states.

  4. Electrical Contractor License is an optional license in some states for a Master Electrician to run a business. Some states have this instead of the Master license.

Electricians make an average of $26 per hour but it ranges with experience and licensing. An apprentice may make about half that while a Master Electrician may hit closer to $40 per hour. This figure represents how much they make; not how much they bill. Their salary is only one component of their costs. They must also figure in overhead, taxes, equipment, insurance and several other expenses.

Leave electrical work to the professionals. Electrical systems are complex and potentially hazardous when not handled and installed correctly. If it were easy, it wouldn’t take 4 years to become a journeyman or 6 years for a master’s license. If you are determined to forge ahead yourself, understand home electrical safety before beginning any project.Even for simple common electrical projects, a licensed pro is best. Not only is it safer, but contractors guarantee and insure their work. Hire a professional to keep your home’s electrical systems functioning properly and safely.

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