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Capital District Electric

4.99(
143
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Capital District Electric

4.99(
143
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
28 years of experience

Give Capital District Electric a call at (518) 573-1059 where no job is too big or too small. We do quality work, right the first time! Whenever you call Capital District Electric you will speak to a licensed electrician. Whenever you have us do your work it will be done by a licensed electrician not a helper or a electrician in training. We accept Checks, cash and all major credit cards. Additional email - capital.district.electrician@gmail.com.

"Great. Eric was on time. Finished the job in a timely manner . Cleaned up after himself."

Thomas S on August 2025

Give Capital District Electric a call at (518) 573-1059 where no job is too big or too small. We do quality work, right the first time! Whenever you call Capital District Electric you will speak to a licensed electrician. Whenever you have us do your work it will be done by a licensed electrician not a helper or a electrician in training. We accept Checks, cash and all major credit cards. Additional email - capital.district.electrician@gmail.com.

"Great. Eric was on time. Finished the job in a timely manner . Cleaned up after himself."

Thomas S on August 2025

S & S Electric of NY, LLC

4.96(
105
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S & S Electric of NY, LLC

4.96(
105
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•Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 93% of Angi customers
Recommended by 93% of HomeAdvisor customers
37 years of experience

Our mission at S & S Electric of NY, LLC is to continue the growth of our business by doing right by all of our clients. We love seeing that one of a kind smile on a home owners face at the end of a project! S & S Electric of NY, LLC stacks up with the competition and surpasses it with competitive prices, second to none workmanship and a prompt/responsive team! We give you quality that you can measure, and a finished product that will enhance your home forever. Call us today!

"Excellent communication. Got the job done quickly and professionally."

Kevin M on October 2025

Our mission at S & S Electric of NY, LLC is to continue the growth of our business by doing right by all of our clients. We love seeing that one of a kind smile on a home owners face at the end of a project! S & S Electric of NY, LLC stacks up with the competition and surpasses it with competitive prices, second to none workmanship and a prompt/responsive team! We give you quality that you can measure, and a finished product that will enhance your home forever. Call us today!

"Excellent communication. Got the job done quickly and professionally."

Kevin M on October 2025

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Navin Home Improvements

4.91(
47
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Navin Home Improvements

4.91(
47
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•Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: Quality work
16 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Welcome to Navin Home Improvement, the leading specialists serving Schenectady and the surrounding areas! With over 15 years of experience in projects of all shapes and sizes, we look forward to earning your business. Call today for a free estimate!

"Navin is knowledgeable, professional and affordable. His quality of work is excellent and he finished the project quickly. All the pipes in our house burst. He replaced all the plumbing in the house within two days. I am beyond pleased with the price and outcome. I would definitely recommend Navin, you wont find anyone better. "

Maria A on March 2026

Welcome to Navin Home Improvement, the leading specialists serving Schenectady and the surrounding areas! With over 15 years of experience in projects of all shapes and sizes, we look forward to earning your business. Call today for a free estimate!

"Navin is knowledgeable, professional and affordable. His quality of work is excellent and he finished the project quickly. All the pipes in our house burst. He replaced all the plumbing in the house within two days. I am beyond pleased with the price and outcome. I would definitely recommend Navin, you wont find anyone better. "

Maria A on March 2026

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UPSTATES FINEST ELECTRIC

4.81(
485
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UPSTATES FINEST ELECTRIC

4.81(
485
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•Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 94% of Angi customers
Recommended by 94% of HomeAdvisor customers
27 years of experience

At Up States Finest Electric, we pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We strongly believe in giving our absolute best in all the work we perform. We are experts and will always keep you educated about the work process. We look forward to earning your business.

"I had very old outlets replaced, recessed lighting installed and outdoor lighting! Shannon was very easy to work with, professional and thorough! I would absolutely hire him again and will be recommending his work to friends and family."

Erica C on August 2025

At Up States Finest Electric, we pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We strongly believe in giving our absolute best in all the work we perform. We are experts and will always keep you educated about the work process. We look forward to earning your business.

"I had very old outlets replaced, recessed lighting installed and outdoor lighting! Shannon was very easy to work with, professional and thorough! I would absolutely hire him again and will be recommending his work to friends and family."

Erica C on August 2025

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Koletas Electric

4.98(
47
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Koletas Electric

4.98(
47
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: True professional
13 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Koletas Electric, 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.

"knowledgeable, Good energy, Friendly. I will have him come back to do more jobs and i highly recommend him because he is a very good worker. when he finish the job he help us look for anything else that was needed in the house before leaving "

Esther W on December 2025

Koletas Electric, 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.

"knowledgeable, Good energy, Friendly. I will have him come back to do more jobs and i highly recommend him because he is a very good worker. when he finish the job he help us look for anything else that was needed in the house before leaving "

Esther W on December 2025

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JME Electric, LLC

4.88(
65
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JME Electric, LLC

4.88(
65
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
11 years of experience

Family owned and operated. When you call JME ELECTRIC you will be talking directly to the owner Jake and all estamites will be done in person by Jake for free. We started in this trade in 2009. We do all phases of electrical from changing a light bulb to service upgraded even full house rewired. We do parking lot lighting and phone and network cabling.were a one stop shop for all your electrical needs. Give us a call and I'll make sure you will be completely satisfied.

"great guys fast good work decent price"

richard t on April 2021

Family owned and operated. When you call JME ELECTRIC you will be talking directly to the owner Jake and all estamites will be done in person by Jake for free. We started in this trade in 2009. We do all phases of electrical from changing a light bulb to service upgraded even full house rewired. We do parking lot lighting and phone and network cabling.were a one stop shop for all your electrical needs. Give us a call and I'll make sure you will be completely satisfied.

"great guys fast good work decent price"

richard t on April 2021

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R&D Electrical

5.00(
15
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R&D Electrical

5.00(
15
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
2 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

QUALITY ELECTRICAL SERVICES R&D Electrical is a family owned business serving the greater capital district. R&D Electrical offers the highest quality workmanship and Standards. We specialize in all aspects of Electrical work Residential, Commercial, and Industrial. All of our Electricians are highly skilled professionals trained on the job as well as in the classroom. We strive to provide our customers with the best experience possible

"Great price very knowledgeable very friendly. Did a great job."

Douglas C on December 2025

QUALITY ELECTRICAL SERVICES R&D Electrical is a family owned business serving the greater capital district. R&D Electrical offers the highest quality workmanship and Standards. We specialize in all aspects of Electrical work Residential, Commercial, and Industrial. All of our Electricians are highly skilled professionals trained on the job as well as in the classroom. We strive to provide our customers with the best experience possible

"Great price very knowledgeable very friendly. Did a great job."

Douglas C on December 2025

Immanuel Electric, Inc.

4.93(
97
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Immanuel Electric, Inc.

4.93(
97
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 98% of Angi customers
Recommended by 98% of HomeAdvisor customers
33 years of experience

Welcome to Immanuel Electric, Inc! we have been proudly serving the local area since 1995; call today to schedule an appointment for fast, quality, and reliable service! You will not regret your decision to work with our company!

"These guys were incredibly professional and the quality of work was exceptional. They had the project done very quickly."

Bill S on August 2022

Welcome to Immanuel Electric, Inc! we have been proudly serving the local area since 1995; call today to schedule an appointment for fast, quality, and reliable service! You will not regret your decision to work with our company!

"These guys were incredibly professional and the quality of work was exceptional. They had the project done very quickly."

Bill S on August 2022

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Jeff Moore Electrical Contracting

4.96(
61
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Jeff Moore Electrical Contracting

4.96(
61
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 93% of Angi customers
Recommended by 93% of HomeAdvisor customers
45 years of experience

Please call: 518 527 7774. Est. 1981. Jeff Moore Electrical Contracting is a licensed, fully insured, full service electrical contractor. We offer residential and commercial electrical installations and repairs. Jump to Toolbar

"I hired Jeff to replace an exhaust fan in my upstairs bathroom. During our preliminary meeting, he provided me with the appropriate measurements to search for a replacement unit. The day the work was scheduled, he was on time.. overall I was very pleased with the results. Before leaving, I told him about a light fixture just outside the bathroom that wasnâ t working. He was able to identify the problem which turned out to be a defective switch. He had the part and was able to repair the light fixture for a small fee. He was very professional with the work he performed."

Sandy S on December 2021

Please call: 518 527 7774. Est. 1981. Jeff Moore Electrical Contracting is a licensed, fully insured, full service electrical contractor. We offer residential and commercial electrical installations and repairs. Jump to Toolbar

"I hired Jeff to replace an exhaust fan in my upstairs bathroom. During our preliminary meeting, he provided me with the appropriate measurements to search for a replacement unit. The day the work was scheduled, he was on time.. overall I was very pleased with the results. Before leaving, I told him about a light fixture just outside the bathroom that wasnâ t working. He was able to identify the problem which turned out to be a defective switch. He had the part and was able to repair the light fixture for a small fee. He was very professional with the work he performed."

Sandy S on December 2021

Jesse Blodgett

4.80(
22
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Jesse Blodgett

4.80(
22
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•Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: Quick response
7 years of experience

Jesse Blodgett 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.

"**LEFT A MESS** Ran off property once he was paid Damaged ceiling - almost fell through it Haphazard repair - used scrap sheetrock I had instead of going out and repairing correctly Left damaged sheetrock, insulation all over garage.- literally a broom RIGHT THERE Disputing credit charge. Said he'd be there at 9am - actually showed up at 945a Estimate also showed up 45 min late. AVOID.- This is someone who cares about getting PAID not about treating a customer's home with respect."

Anthony C on February 2026

Jesse Blodgett 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.

"**LEFT A MESS** Ran off property once he was paid Damaged ceiling - almost fell through it Haphazard repair - used scrap sheetrock I had instead of going out and repairing correctly Left damaged sheetrock, insulation all over garage.- literally a broom RIGHT THERE Disputing credit charge. Said he'd be there at 9am - actually showed up at 945a Estimate also showed up 45 min late. AVOID.- This is someone who cares about getting PAID not about treating a customer's home with respect."

Anthony C on February 2026

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FAQs for electrical wiring or panel upgrade projects in Schenectady, NY

While homeowners with substantial electrical knowledge might technically attempt a subpanel installation, most local building departments require permits and inspections for this type of work. Professional electricians understand local code requirements, can obtain necessary permits, and ensure the installation meets safety standards. Given the significant safety risks associated with incorrect electrical work, most homeowners benefit from hiring a licensed professional.

A standard subpanel installation takes an average of four to eight hours. This timeframe may extend if you're installing multiple subpanels or adding specialized circuits like those for spa equipment. Factors such as difficult access points, complex wiring paths, or permit processing times can also affect the overall project duration.

Adding a subpanel doesn't directly reduce electricity consumption or lower your utility bills. A subpanel simply redistributes power from your main panel to additional circuits. However, organizing your electrical system more efficiently may help prevent overloaded circuits and the associated problems. For actual cost savings, consider energy-efficient appliances and lighting instead.

The appropriate subpanel size depends on your specific electrical requirements. Consider the number and type of devices you'll be powering, potential future needs, and the capacity of your main electrical panel. An electrician can perform a load calculation to determine the most suitable amperage rating for your situation, ensuring you have adequate power without overpaying for unnecessary capacity.

A main electrical panel connects directly to your utility's power supply and contains your home's primary service disconnect. It distributes electricity throughout your entire house. A subpanel, by contrast, receives power from the main panel and redistributes it to a specific area of your home. Think of the main panel as the primary distribution point and the subpanel as a secondary branch that extends your electrical system's reach.

While electrical upgrades aren't as immediately visible as kitchen or bathroom renovations, they can contribute to your home's functionality and safety. Prospective buyers often appreciate updated electrical systems that can accommodate modern power demands. A properly installed subpanel that provides additional capacity for workshops, home offices, or future expansions could be an attractive feature for certain buyers, though the direct impact on home value varies by market.

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