Serving Walton, NE and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 1978
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Kyle was here to try and upgrade the electrical service to my modular home which is 43 years old. It is not cost effective to do."
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Serving Walton, NE and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 1979
Free estimates
Warranties offered
"Outstanding. Mike has years of experience and it shows. We had what we thought was a bad wire, but ended up being a major issue with the connection to our electrical meter. I would have never suspected that. Very friendly and prompt. Fair pricing. Highly recommended."
Serving Walton, NE and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2020
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Bear Electric was outstanding. Very Prompt - so easy to work with - Very professional and conscientious. Did awesome job and the clean up was above what I was expecting - No mess at all !!! Great team - Highly recommend.!!"
Serving Walton, NE and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2019
Free estimates
Warranties offered
"Everlight Solar and their products are great, I would highly recommend it! I was extremely skeptical on this at first, but my energy consigliere Nick Carnagey was very patient and made sure every concern I had was fully addressed. And anytime I had a question or concern he and the rest of the staff at Everlight were always super helpful and quick to respond. The system looks great! It consistently performs as Everlight said it would or better. Our first energy bill with the system on for a month was only $45 which was mostly the basic hookup and service fees. The install process took only an afternoon and the install guys could not have been more professional or courteous. You really can't go wrong with the folks at Everlight and the systems they use and install."
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Serving Walton, NE and surrounding areas
Approved
Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2017
Free estimates
Warranties offered
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Serving Walton, NE and surrounding areas
In business since 1981
Free estimates
Small jobs welcome
"The electrician was friendly. He explained each situation as he inspected our electrical system. He answered questions and was very patient with us. And he was here when he said would be! We had Sentry out years ago and will call them again when necessary."
Serving Walton, NE and surrounding areas
In business since 2009
Free estimates
Credit card accepted
"TJ was very professional and diagnosed the problem quickly. He was very polite and replaced all the electrical panels and cleaned up after himself. I would recommend this company to others."
Serving Walton, NE and surrounding areas
In business since 1981
Free estimates
Small jobs welcome
"Sentry Electric office responded quickly with an appointment and communicated well regarding the details of our appointment and who would be handling our work. Alan was efficient and educated us as he handled our long-time problems. He gave us guidance for future upgrades our home needs and connected us with needed information. A situation that could be stressful is definitely smooth and positive. We are planning further work with Alan and Sentry Electric to upgrade the electric at our home."
Serving Walton, NE and surrounding areas
In business since 2022
Credit card accepted
"They were great! Very easy to communicate with, and came and took care of the job quickly and efficiently. Although this was a fairly small job, I would happily hire them again for any electrical work I needed."
Serving Walton, NE and surrounding areas
In business since 2019
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"We had a bath exhaust fan, a new door bell, and several exterior lights replaced by Ace Electric. All work was top notch, was done in a timely manner, and the prices were fair. We are very pleased with the service and expertise of Ace Electric."
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:
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.
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.
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.
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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