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"Vinny's service was used by us for our home. His Professional and Friendly service is one that we highly recommend to anyone looking for an Electrician. Thank you!"
Kathy and Gary P on March 2022
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"Vinny's service was used by us for our home. His Professional and Friendly service is one that we highly recommend to anyone looking for an Electrician. Thank you!"
Kathy and Gary P on March 2022
TAJ Electric is owned and operated by Thomas A Jennette Jr, a highly knowledgeable, fully licensed and insured electrician in the state of Massachusetts. Thomas has over 15 years experience in the trade, instructing and performing work on residential, industrial and commercial areas. His attention to detail, honesty, reliability and skills are unmatched and make for the perfect professional tradesmen for any electrical job.
"Came out when he said he would. A little hard to get a hold of before the job. Quote was super reasonable almost half the amount the other guys wanted to charge."
Alicia C on March 2022
TAJ Electric is owned and operated by Thomas A Jennette Jr, a highly knowledgeable, fully licensed and insured electrician in the state of Massachusetts. Thomas has over 15 years experience in the trade, instructing and performing work on residential, industrial and commercial areas. His attention to detail, honesty, reliability and skills are unmatched and make for the perfect professional tradesmen for any electrical job.
"Came out when he said he would. A little hard to get a hold of before the job. Quote was super reasonable almost half the amount the other guys wanted to charge."
Alicia C on March 2022
At L. Thomas McCaffrey, we take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality and customer service that we provide to meet the consumers needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.
"He is extremely pleasant and made a great first impression as well as when he returned to do the project. The project was repairing a shoddy job done by a neighbor s referral. There were two ceiling hugger fans which didn t hug the ceiling. When he took the paddles off I noticed how dirty they were. I decided to clean them. Tom was reinstalling them faster than I could wash. He didn t lose patience and stayed on the ladder until I was done. I highly recommend him to anyone who needs an electrician."
Anne H on July 2019
At L. Thomas McCaffrey, we take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality and customer service that we provide to meet the consumers needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.
"He is extremely pleasant and made a great first impression as well as when he returned to do the project. The project was repairing a shoddy job done by a neighbor s referral. There were two ceiling hugger fans which didn t hug the ceiling. When he took the paddles off I noticed how dirty they were. I decided to clean them. Tom was reinstalling them faster than I could wash. He didn t lose patience and stayed on the ladder until I was done. I highly recommend him to anyone who needs an electrician."
Anne H on July 2019
My name is David Maynard. I am a licensed and fully insured electrician living in Leicester, Massachusetts. I am a well-versed, highly motivated electrician who performs high quality work at a reasonable price. References are available upon request from homeowners and general contractors. For all your electrical needs, please contact me. I look forward to hearing from you. Thank you
"David did a great job completing the installation of a new smart thermostat to replace my old standard programmable thermostat. He was quick, professional and found quick solutions to a few challenges to make the thermostat work with my particular HVAC unit. I would definitely recommend."
Kevin M on May 2025
My name is David Maynard. I am a licensed and fully insured electrician living in Leicester, Massachusetts. I am a well-versed, highly motivated electrician who performs high quality work at a reasonable price. References are available upon request from homeowners and general contractors. For all your electrical needs, please contact me. I look forward to hearing from you. Thank you
"David did a great job completing the installation of a new smart thermostat to replace my old standard programmable thermostat. He was quick, professional and found quick solutions to a few challenges to make the thermostat work with my particular HVAC unit. I would definitely recommend."
Kevin M on May 2025
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!
"Work was done on time and quickly. No issues at all and they went above and beyond adding in additional items we requested. Perfect professionals and the inspector gave high praise after the work was done."
Ilia K on April 2025
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!
"Work was done on time and quickly. No issues at all and they went above and beyond adding in additional items we requested. Perfect professionals and the inspector gave high praise after the work was done."
Ilia K on April 2025
Jonathan Maciorowski Electrician LLC 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 customers' interests and make their concerns the basis of our business.
"There is nothing more important to senior citizens like ourselves than to hire a respectful, reputable and affordable electrician like Jon. He was prompt and efficient and diagnosed quickly what needed to be done, even changing out a fixture on his initial visit. He was honest in saying that one of our lamps was not worth repairing and put on order a cabinet light that he will soon replace,"
Steve C on March 2025
Jonathan Maciorowski Electrician LLC 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 customers' interests and make their concerns the basis of our business.
"There is nothing more important to senior citizens like ourselves than to hire a respectful, reputable and affordable electrician like Jon. He was prompt and efficient and diagnosed quickly what needed to be done, even changing out a fixture on his initial visit. He was honest in saying that one of our lamps was not worth repairing and put on order a cabinet light that he will soon replace,"
Steve C on March 2025
We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity, and treats your project as if it were our own. We offer a variety of services that are catered to each individual project. You will find us to be competitively priced, paying close attention to the details of each and every project that we are involved with. We look forward to building lasting relationships, and guarantee your satisfaction!
"Joe was great! Efficient, very pleasant, and good prices. I would definitely hire him again."
Kimberley T on May 2025
We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity, and treats your project as if it were our own. We offer a variety of services that are catered to each individual project. You will find us to be competitively priced, paying close attention to the details of each and every project that we are involved with. We look forward to building lasting relationships, and guarantee your satisfaction!
"Joe was great! Efficient, very pleasant, and good prices. I would definitely hire him again."
Kimberley T on May 2025
Clyde Epps Electric is a leader in providing our customers with the highest quality service in an honest, efficient, and professional way. Our pledge is to create successful relationships with our customers, employees and community by building trust, treating every project with the utmost integrity and exceeding expectations. We look forward to working with you!
"Clyde was professional and service was great."
Basil W on May 2025
Clyde Epps Electric is a leader in providing our customers with the highest quality service in an honest, efficient, and professional way. Our pledge is to create successful relationships with our customers, employees and community by building trust, treating every project with the utmost integrity and exceeding expectations. We look forward to working with you!
"Clyde was professional and service was great."
Basil W on May 2025
The HD Air team offers heating, cooling, indoor air quality, plumbing, and complete home performance systems throughout Western Mass and Northern Connecticut. We are Hurley & David, a family owned business based in Springfield for three generations. Award winning.
"Will be finished Friday. Excellent experience."
Jake G on August 2024
The HD Air team offers heating, cooling, indoor air quality, plumbing, and complete home performance systems throughout Western Mass and Northern Connecticut. We are Hurley & David, a family owned business based in Springfield for three generations. Award winning.
"Will be finished Friday. Excellent experience."
Jake G on August 2024
Paciorek Electric, Inc is located in the Northampton, MA area. The business was started by Timothy M. Paciorek, Electrician in 1997 and became incorporated in 2006. With ten employees, we're small enough to have that "personal touch" but also big enough to take on most jobs. We strive to give great customer service, from returning phone calls to wearing clean shoes or shoe "booties". We take much pride in our work! We regularly attend training and seminars to better ourselves and the services we offer. Please read our company history and strict "code of ethics" on our website, PaciorekElectric.com. While you're at PaciorekElectric.com, you will find various links, our company history & code of ethics, and a special customer "free" help page that will help answer some common questions. We are still in the process of building more into the site from energy calculation costs and many other ideas, so check back frequently!
"Arrived on time and overall did a great job, only thing was a small hole accidentally drilled into the floor by accident. The charger works great and wiring was done well."
Taylor G on September 2024
Paciorek Electric, Inc is located in the Northampton, MA area. The business was started by Timothy M. Paciorek, Electrician in 1997 and became incorporated in 2006. With ten employees, we're small enough to have that "personal touch" but also big enough to take on most jobs. We strive to give great customer service, from returning phone calls to wearing clean shoes or shoe "booties". We take much pride in our work! We regularly attend training and seminars to better ourselves and the services we offer. Please read our company history and strict "code of ethics" on our website, PaciorekElectric.com. While you're at PaciorekElectric.com, you will find various links, our company history & code of ethics, and a special customer "free" help page that will help answer some common questions. We are still in the process of building more into the site from energy calculation costs and many other ideas, so check back frequently!
"Arrived on time and overall did a great job, only thing was a small hole accidentally drilled into the floor by accident. The charger works great and wiring was done well."
Taylor G on September 2024
Warning signs include outlets that no longer grip plugs securely, visible damage to the faceplate, unusual warmth, or discoloration around the outlet. If you notice sparking when plugging in devices, breakers that trip when the outlet is used, or detect burning smells, these indicate potentially serious problems requiring immediate professional attention.
A straightforward outlet replacement takes a qualified electrician about 30 minutes or less. However, if the outlet has significant damage or the electrician needs to diagnose underlying electrical issues, the repair might extend to a couple of hours. The timeline depends on the complexity of the problem, accessibility of the outlet, and whether additional electrical work is needed.
While simple outlet replacement is technically possible for homeowners with basic electrical knowledge, safety concerns make professional installation advisable. If attempting DIY repairs, you must properly shut off power at the breaker box and verify the circuit is dead using a voltage tester. Complex issues involving circuit problems or specialized outlets should always be handled by licensed professionals to ensure safety and code compliance.
There's no set replacement schedule for electrical outlets in good condition. Instead, replace outlets when you notice signs of damage, loose connections, or functionality problems. Outlets in older homes may need updating to meet current safety codes, especially if they lack proper grounding or are located in areas now requiring GFCI protection, such as kitchens and bathrooms.
GFCI (Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter) outlets contain specialized safety technology that monitors electrical current and quickly cuts power when imbalances are detected. These complex internal components make them more expensive than standard outlets. Additionally, they must be installed in specific locations to meet electrical code requirements, often requiring specialized installation techniques that increase labor costs.
Request verification of proper licensing and insurance coverage. Ask about their experience with similar repairs and their process for diagnosing electrical problems. Request a written estimate detailing parts, labor, and any potential additional costs. Inquire about warranties on their work and the expected completion timeframe. Also, ask if they'll inspect the circuit associated with the problematic outlet to identify any related issues.