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Big Ant Electric, Inc.
4.5(
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Serving Elmont, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Came to my house the same day and completed the job. Mike the electrician was a nice guy and did a good job. $200 the first hour and $100 each additional hour. Changed existing ceiling fan, switches and outlets. I already had the parts, took 3+ hours, cost almost $500 with tax. Not sure if this is standard. I called them after another electrician who was supposed to come that day canceled."
Response time8 hrs
Response rate100%
Recommended by74%of homeowners
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No Shorts Electric, Inc.
5.0(
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Serving Elmont, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 1984

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Helpful suggestions with a thorough estimate. Very neat work! Excellent service with reasonable pricing. Complete satisfaction received! Would highly recommend No Shorts Electric for any electrical upgrade."
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+3

Response time2 hrs
Response rate96%
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Newgrange Electric Inc.
4.5(
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Serving Elmont, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2008

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"we've been using Newgrange Electric for our stand by generator for the past 5 years. very happy with the service and response. Thank you Newgrange!"
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+8

Response time2 days
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Solectric NY LLC
4.9(
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Serving Elmont, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2025

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I needed to replace my old solar inverter, Solectric send 2 installer that replaced it, quick clean job and I got charged fairly. I did call other companies for a quote but they're was the best and willing to replace it in sort time. Thanks."
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Star Electric
4.1(
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Serving Elmont, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

We are 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 conscientious of our customers' interests and make their concerns the basis of our business.

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Recommended by89%of homeowners
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FAQs for electrical wiring or panel upgrade projects in Elmont, NY

A whole-house surge protector blocks voltage spikes from lightning, grid issues, or even large appliances before they can fry your wiring or electronics. By diverting excess current at the main panel, it shields everything from your HVAC to your phone chargers and can extend the life of pricey appliances. Homeowners in storm-prone regions or with older panels see the biggest payoff, but any home that relies on sensitive electronics benefits.

Most whole-house surge protectors work for two to three years. Low-level spikes—too small to notice—hit your panel every day and slowly wear down the internal components. Once the unit’s capacity is depleted, it can’t prevent a larger surge, so plan to replace it on schedule (or sooner if a major lightning strike occurs) to keep your electronics and HVAC equipment safe.

A surge protector begins guarding your circuits the moment an electrician snaps it into place. Whether the spike originates from a nearby lightning strike or your fridge kicking on, the protector shunts the extra current to ground before it can reach outlets or hard-wired systems, such as your AC. That instant response is why a small upfront cost can save thousands in appliance repairs.

The unit mounts on or next to your main electrical panel. Type 1 models sit on the supply side, catching outside spikes before they hit the breaker. Type 2 devices snap inside the panel and tame surges that start within the house. Either way, placement at the panel lets the protector guard every circuit at once.

Plan to swap the device every three to five years—or sooner if you upgrade your panel, add high-demand appliances, or notice flickering lights and tripped breakers. Relying on a maze of power strips is another red flag that your current setup isn’t keeping up. Replacing the surge protector at these milestones keeps your electrical system on safe footing.

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