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Empire Solar & Electric has been in business since 2008. Proudly serving the Capital District, Syracuse, Central New York & surrounding areas. Our current staff has over 50 years of electrical and renewable energy experience, and we’re still growing! We specialize in all residential and commercial electrical needs, and guarantee you a job well done. All the way from electrical switches, outlets and fixtures, to electrical panel and service upgrades, emergency power systems and life safety equipment, we are the company that keeps you powered up! We strive to exceed our customers expectations each and every time, and get the job done the way YOU want it. We work in a timely fashion, and always pay attention to detail. Free estimates.
Call today! 518-687-0135
or email: sales@empiresolarstore.com
Master Electrician's License - Number: E196
NABCEP Certified PV Installer ID: 091110-233
"The worker came for about 45 minutes - left to do something for about an hour and 20 minutes. He came back and did another 45 minutes of work. I was ready to pay him after he completed the job but he said the office had to bill e offocially - which was fine.I asked him approximately how much he thought it would be - he said approximately $200 -which sounded reasonable. Approximately 2 nights later the billing department called me and billed me $520. When I pointed out the discrepancy in what the electrician told me and what she was billing me- she said when he was gone from my house he was getting "parts" and she had to bill me for the time he was gone from my house - because he was getting the "parts." He changed 2 switches, not sure what parts she was talking about. "
Andrea h on April 2025
Empire Solar & Electric has been in business since 2008. Proudly serving the Capital District, Syracuse, Central New York & surrounding areas. Our current staff has over 50 years of electrical and renewable energy experience, and we’re still growing! We specialize in all residential and commercial electrical needs, and guarantee you a job well done. All the way from electrical switches, outlets and fixtures, to electrical panel and service upgrades, emergency power systems and life safety equipment, we are the company that keeps you powered up! We strive to exceed our customers expectations each and every time, and get the job done the way YOU want it. We work in a timely fashion, and always pay attention to detail. Free estimates.
Call today! 518-687-0135
or email: sales@empiresolarstore.com
Master Electrician's License - Number: E196
NABCEP Certified PV Installer ID: 091110-233
"The worker came for about 45 minutes - left to do something for about an hour and 20 minutes. He came back and did another 45 minutes of work. I was ready to pay him after he completed the job but he said the office had to bill e offocially - which was fine.I asked him approximately how much he thought it would be - he said approximately $200 -which sounded reasonable. Approximately 2 nights later the billing department called me and billed me $520. When I pointed out the discrepancy in what the electrician told me and what she was billing me- she said when he was gone from my house he was getting "parts" and she had to bill me for the time he was gone from my house - because he was getting the "parts." He changed 2 switches, not sure what parts she was talking about. "
Andrea h on April 2025
We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity and quality work. We are experts and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to working with you.
"He was prompt, courteous, and thorough."
Walt s on August 2021
We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity and quality work. We are experts and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to working with you.
"He was prompt, courteous, and thorough."
Walt s on August 2021
At Ivey Electric, we pride ourselves on providing quality service that customers can believe in. We will always see the project through to the customers satisfaction. Call us for a free estimate and to get a professional out to your home today!
"Started the project, was not available when needed, took a 50% deposit and never finished my work. When asked for a refund he claimed he did not have the money to pay me back so we will be heading to court. He hides behind his phone and would not return my calls."
Carlos B on May 2022
At Ivey Electric, we pride ourselves on providing quality service that customers can believe in. We will always see the project through to the customers satisfaction. Call us for a free estimate and to get a professional out to your home today!
"Started the project, was not available when needed, took a 50% deposit and never finished my work. When asked for a refund he claimed he did not have the money to pay me back so we will be heading to court. He hides behind his phone and would not return my calls."
Carlos B on May 2022
Palmer Solutions 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.
"The Palmer solutions team was friendly, precise , efficient & budget friendly! They accomplished in a timely manner to match our schedule. Final upgrade was top notch quality work!"
Brittany U on May 2024
Palmer Solutions 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.
"The Palmer solutions team was friendly, precise , efficient & budget friendly! They accomplished in a timely manner to match our schedule. Final upgrade was top notch quality work!"
Brittany U on May 2024
We take great pride in our 3 years of experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumers' needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship, and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs, and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work, and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.
"Hired Lewis to check out electrical in my older mobile home had to update panel box spent numerous hours here trying to troubleshoot electrical problems. Went over and above to try to solve the problem"
Sharon W on December 2024
We take great pride in our 3 years of experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumers' needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship, and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs, and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work, and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.
"Hired Lewis to check out electrical in my older mobile home had to update panel box spent numerous hours here trying to troubleshoot electrical problems. Went over and above to try to solve the problem"
Sharon W on December 2024
Sanford and Sons 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.
"Matt Sanford has done significant electrical work in my house. He is a skillful, efficient and conscientious electrician. He does his work carefully, being mindful of the electrical codes that ensure our safety. "
Sandra W on March 2025
Sanford and Sons 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.
"Matt Sanford has done significant electrical work in my house. He is a skillful, efficient and conscientious electrician. He does his work carefully, being mindful of the electrical codes that ensure our safety. "
Sandra W on March 2025
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
Sam Millington 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 committed to customer service, which is why we take a hands on approach. When interacting with Sam Millington Electric, you'll notice that we're particularly focused on the principles of quality workmanship, timely completion, competitive pricing and integrity in all our business dealings. We combine knowledge and research with our extensive practical experience to ensure a specialized approach for your project needs. Contact us today for a fair and accurate estimate of your project. We look forward to adding you to our long and growing list of happy customers.
"They are Honest Dependable and Professional. I have quality work done . I have Recommend Sam to other People already . Thank you. Joyce"
Joyce O on November 2023
Sam Millington 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 committed to customer service, which is why we take a hands on approach. When interacting with Sam Millington Electric, you'll notice that we're particularly focused on the principles of quality workmanship, timely completion, competitive pricing and integrity in all our business dealings. We combine knowledge and research with our extensive practical experience to ensure a specialized approach for your project needs. Contact us today for a fair and accurate estimate of your project. We look forward to adding you to our long and growing list of happy customers.
"They are Honest Dependable and Professional. I have quality work done . I have Recommend Sam to other People already . Thank you. Joyce"
Joyce O on November 2023
We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.
"Jonathan Colon, Master Electrician, was professional, prompt and knowledgeable. He assessed our problems, offered solutions and wasn’t pushy about our choices. Overall, we were very pleased and will use him again. And we will recommend him to all our friends."
Debra G on March 2024
We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.
"Jonathan Colon, Master Electrician, was professional, prompt and knowledgeable. He assessed our problems, offered solutions and wasn’t pushy about our choices. Overall, we were very pleased and will use him again. And we will recommend him to all our friends."
Debra G on March 2024
G&W 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.
"G and W Electric. Talk about dedicated to his business and his customers. After coming to my business and checking out our needs. He put together a plan to replace my whole electrical service at our Laundromat/carwash. This was by no means a cakewalk. My concerns were how long will my business be shut down. G&W assured me he would stay and work until the job was done. Well he sure did. He showed up at 2 in the afternoon and began working. He actually worked 24 hours straight and had the brand new service completed at 2 the next afternoon. Now that is dedication to his customer. Will i have him back in the future? Hell yes. We talked about a generator for our building and will see what comes of that. But as far as work ethic goes. He and his company are top notch and I recommend him to anyone that needs electrical work done. Apparently no job is too big for this company."
bill w on April 2025
G&W 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.
"G and W Electric. Talk about dedicated to his business and his customers. After coming to my business and checking out our needs. He put together a plan to replace my whole electrical service at our Laundromat/carwash. This was by no means a cakewalk. My concerns were how long will my business be shut down. G&W assured me he would stay and work until the job was done. Well he sure did. He showed up at 2 in the afternoon and began working. He actually worked 24 hours straight and had the brand new service completed at 2 the next afternoon. Now that is dedication to his customer. Will i have him back in the future? Hell yes. We talked about a generator for our building and will see what comes of that. But as far as work ethic goes. He and his company are top notch and I recommend him to anyone that needs electrical work done. Apparently no job is too big for this company."
bill w on April 2025
Electrical wiring or panel upgrades FAQs
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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