Serving Albion, MI and surrounding areas
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In business since 2020
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Looking for top-notch service? Look no further than Richards Electrical. Contact us today for all your electrical needs!
Serving Albion, MI and surrounding areas
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In business since 2003
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We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade, and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can, on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business with affordable, prompt service!
Serving Albion, MI and surrounding areas
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Super Service Award Winner
In business since 1990
Warranties offered
Customers say: True professional
Small locally owned electric company specializing in tall vaulted/cathedral ceilings. Ceiling fans, chandeliers light fixtures. Click or call (269) 589-1174 for an estimate.
Serving Albion, MI and surrounding areas
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In business since 1978
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Service Professor is an electrical, plumbing, heating and cooling service & repair company all in one! We have been locally owned and operated since 1978 offering same-day, quality service to over 75,000 customers throughout West Michigan! Service Professor strives to deliver exceptional customer service to keep our customers' homes running safely and efficiently all year long. Our professional, friendly technicians undergo thorough background checks and drug testing to ensure the safety of your home and family. We provide upfront pricing, so you always know exactly what you'll pay before any work begins. We are licensed and insured!
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Serving Albion, MI and surrounding areas
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In business since 2019
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With over 30 years of electrical experience, we are here to address all your electrical needs. You'll be shocked how good we are.
Serving Albion, MI and surrounding areas
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In business since 2009
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Our Company provides a one-stop solution for all of your voice, internet, and telecom needs. Leveraging the Cloud we provide your Office state-of-the-art telephones for little or no upfront cost striving to keep your monthly costs the same. Sound too good to be true? Give us a call and we will show you how.
Serving Albion, MI and surrounding areas
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In business since 1999
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For over 28 years we have been providing generator service and maintenance (including 24 hour emergency service) throughout Michigan. We service all standby generators residential and commercial, large and small. We are a certified, independent Generac, Kohler, Wildcat, Briggs & Stratton, Taylor and Champion generator dealer and would be happy to provide you with a free estimate. Give us a call to see how we can help offer you peace of mind with any of your power management needs. Please call 248-201-9606 for a free estimate
Serving Albion, MI and surrounding areas
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I’m a one-stop shop for all your maintenance needs, with a knack for tech and a wide range of skills in various trades. Nothing too big to tackle and nothing too simple I won’t accept. Not to mention I can promise to beat larger companies and there estimates every single time\n\n
Serving Albion, MI and surrounding areas
In business since 2011
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Small jobs welcome
Quantum Electric is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity, bound by fairness, honesty and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade, combined with ability, is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customer's interests and make their concerns the basis of our business.
Serving Albion, MI and surrounding areas
In business since 2006
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Next Generations Power, LLC, has been in business since 2006. Owner and operator Dan Cook has over 40 year's of experience outside of that. They pride themselves on efficiency and ensuring that the job is done correctly the first time around. They promise to be respectful of your property and offer competitive rates. Emergency services are offered for your convenience. Call today!
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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