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R.A.P Electric Company Inc.
5.0(
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Serving Oakland, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

Customers say: True professional

"If you're looking for an honest and knowledgeable electrician, R.A.P. Electric Company is the real deal. When my master bathroom outlets suddenly lost power, I spent hours checking breakers, outlets, and GFCIs without finding the problem. After contacting R.A.P. through Angi, I expected a service call and a bill. Instead, the electrician took the time to ask a few questions and patiently guided me through troubleshooting over the phone. He helped me locate a forgotten GFCI outlet in my basement that had tripped and was causing the problem. Once I reset it, everything worked perfectly. Many electricians could have charged me for a house call to perform a 30-second fix. Instead, R.A.P. chose honesty and customer service over making a quick dollar. That level of integrity is rare these days. I will definitely use R.A.P. Electric Company for any future electrical work and highly recommend them."
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Response time8 hrs
Response rate93%
Recommended by66%of homeowners
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BURTON ELECTRIC
4.7(
80
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Serving Oakland, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"If you're looking around for an electrician, just stop here and give Dave a call. I had a fairly involved project that involved a service upgrade, generator, load shedders, plus new heat pump wiring, and Dave did a phenomenal job. He worked nonstop through extremely cold weather and ensured that everything was done properly and to code. Reliable, good communication, and excellent work. I would absolutely use him again!"
Response time4 days
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Amax Electric LLC
4.9(
42
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Serving Oakland, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"AMX Electric did excellent job in my commercial place upgraded the service in one day they were professional punctual definitely would hire them again."
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Recommended by92%of homeowners
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A Team Electrical Contractors Corp.
4.6(
65
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Serving Oakland, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I am extremely pleased with the electrical work that was performed at my home. A Team Electrical Contractors provided top quality work and their fee was in line with the work that was performed. I would highly recommend this contractor for your electrical work."
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Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Vaccarella Electrical Services, LLC
4.7(
603
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Serving Oakland, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2009

Customers say: True professional

"Vaccarella electrical are true professionals. From the first phone call to the final product. The project to upgrade my panel to 200 AMPS so i can add my EV charger was conducted timely and effectively. The staff explained the entire job to me and what was to be expected. There high level of expertise along with there courteous approach is hard to find. I highly recommend using this company for any electrical work."
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Commercial Lighting

+130

Response time1 day
Response rate95%
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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RG Handyman
4.8(
41
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Serving Oakland, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

Emergency services offered

Customers say: True professional

"Had Freddy take care of some repairs for us. This gentleman was thorough and quite responsive. His rates were more than fair. I would highly recommend him and have him back for any future work."
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Response time1 day
Recommended by61%of homeowners
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Morano Electric, Inc.
4.5(
46
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Serving Oakland, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I needed some troubleshooting done to resolve an issue with my dining room ceiling fan outlet. I received a call from Morano Electric within an hour of putting in the request. I decided to go with them after reviewing the other contractors. The technician they sent was personable, knowledgeable and mindful about my pets. He resolved everything, tested all the other outlets powered on the same circuit, and cleaned up all the debris. It couldn't have been a better experience, I will definitely request them going forward for any electrical projects."
Response time6 hrs
Response rate94%
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FAQs for electrical wiring or panel upgrade projects in Oakland, NJ

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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