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Avatar for R.Piro Electric, LLC
R.Piro Electric, LLC
4.9(
65
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Serving New Canaan, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"in addition to the generator installation Rob and hi men have completed several electrical services- each very efficiently . He is honest in his work quotes"
Response time1 day
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by89%of homeowners
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Kenney Electrical Services, LLC
4.8(
62
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Serving New Canaan, CT and surrounding areas

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In business since 2018

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Jason was very professional and polite, offered a fair price, quickly returned phone calls and completed the whole project within a week. He was able to find a solution to run a line from the garage electrical panel to the second floor bathroom on the other side of the house without a need to run a cable outside the house - all other electricians proposed a solution which would expose part of the cable in PVC pipe outside. This solution involves exterior walls penetration and aesthetically would not be very attractive. He also installed a new ceiling fixture which required rewiring of the existing wall outlet and wired and installed new recessed lights in the kitchen. Definitely will use Kenney Electrical again for other electrical projects."
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Paradise Electric, LLC
4.6(
52
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Serving New Canaan, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Outstanding professionals , great clean work. Cale is an honest, reliable guy, he is punctual and always responds. Had my electric upgraded to 200 amp service and a new panel. Very neat work!! Would definitely recommend to anyone."
Generator Install
Breakfast room
Living room
Guest Room
Exterior

+5

1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Antonio Ferrao Electric
4.5(
38
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Serving New Canaan, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1989

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Very good experience. We needed a 200’ length of buried conduit installed between our breaker panel in the garage and a motorized front gate on the driveway. The electricians arrived on schedule, did a neat, professional job and left the work area spotless - no packaging or offcuts were left behind. Very happy with the result. Recommended."
Screwless cover plates
Pantry
Nest Thermostat
Staircase lighting
Kitchen

+52

Response time12 hrs
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by75%of homeowners
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Mikell Electric
4.5(
28
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Serving New Canaan, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I am very pleased with the excellent quality of the work by Mikell Electric. Spencer installed a new fuse box, outside fixtures plus wiring. He was courteous, respectful and prompt. He took the time to explain the process, timeframe and answered all of my questions. I have already had him back again for another electrical project."
Response time3 days
16 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by84%of homeowners
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FAQs for electrical wiring or panel upgrade projects in New Canaan, 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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