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Avatar for A & A Electrical Contractors, LLC
A & A Electrical Contractors, LLC
5.0(
35
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Serving Hartford, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Very professional and extremely friendly contractor. Alberto and his apprentice Chandler arrived on time and after introductions started their work. Panel upgrade with breaker and wiring installation was performed efficiently with only necessary disruption to home electrical service. Testing completed and panel breaker labeling done from old panel door. Cleanup was thorough and appreciated. I enjoyed the conversation we had during and after the job including my own DIY electrical experience. If I was going to sum my experience with A & A Electrical Contractors LLC, it would be that it is a great model for professionalism and consumer oriented business. I was given more options than other contractors. Reasonable contract pricing. Highly recommended and definitely a return customer for any future electrical needs requiring experienced professionals."
Tesla charger
Old panel
Old meter
New meter
New panel

+2

Response time3 hrs
Response rate90%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for MT Electric, LLC
MT Electric, LLC
5.0(
28
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Serving Hartford, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Mark did an excellent job. He replaced and upgraded my panel all within five hours. His quote was very fare. There was no hidden charges no extra fees.. 5+ stars. I highly recommend him to do any electrical work you may need done."
Response time6 hrs
Response rate91%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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OnTheGrid Electric , LLC
5.0(
12
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Serving Hartford, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I have hired OnTheGrid for multiple projects and am always satisfied with their work. Doug and Mark are honest and fair, and won't do a job the wrong way. They are my first choice in electrical contractors, and I will be reaching out to them again soon."
Standby generator automatic transfer switch with main panel
Landscape lighting
Fuse panels to be removed in multifamily house with external circuit switches (via insurance requirement)
Portable generator panel interlock
Lighting for a parking lot

+16

Response time1 day
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for R A Buckley & Son Electrical Contractors, LLC
R A Buckley & Son Electrical Contractors, LLC
4.8(
48
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Serving Hartford, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Upgraded to a 200 Amp service and added a lockout switch for a generator. He did an excellent job with the work. Biggest problem was working with the town and he was always communicating the status of the problems and able to work them out. Very good customer service."
Response time7 hrs
Response rate89%
Recommended by93%of homeowners
Avatar for Power Forward LLC
Power Forward LLC
4.8(
24
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Serving Hartford, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Warranties offered

Credit card accepted

"I really loved working with Power Forward. We needed a 50A external connector and interlock fitted for a portable generator, a new floodlight and a smart doorbell wired up. Ian Stewart responded immediately to my request for a quote and was very helpful going over my options and discussing generators at length to ensure I was going to be set up right and I was able to get a fair and detailed quote very quickly. After accepting online, Morgan was very helpful setting up the appointment and Chris Woosley, who was the technician that came around to install everything, was also very knowledgeable, enthusiastically answered all my questions and worked diligently and neatly. Everything was clean and neat after he'd finished. With excellent communication, extremely detailed quote, friendly employees and easy one click online pay options after the job was complete, I was extremely impressed at how slick each part of the process was and the service that I received. Thanks so much! Power Forward are definitely our go-to electricians from now on."
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Limitless Electric, LLC
5.0(
13
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Serving Hartford, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Lenny and his team at Limitless Electric were outstanding, professional, on time, and incredibly reliable. He resolved my solar accounting issues, added outlets, ran a Cat6 drop, and updated my Powerwall system for full-house backup. I really appreciate their clear communication and dependability, especially after dealing with other contractors who were constantly late despite doing good work. Limitless Electric is now my go-to for all future electrical projects—highly recommended!"
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Response time2 hrs
Response rate97%
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Crown Joules Electric, LLC
Crown Joules Electric, LLC
5.0(
65
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Serving Hartford, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Crown Joules did a great job upgrading the electrical wiring and installed our new double oven. They treated the house like their own and did a great job. Will definitely use again"
Response time2 days
Response rate93%
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
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FAQs for electrical wiring or panel upgrade projects in Hartford, CT

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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