When searching for your electrical needs for your home,Casco Electric Bay LLC. is your answer. They guarantee a safe and professional service every visit, and look forward to serving you.
"Good job done!"
Sylke S on June 2025
When searching for your electrical needs for your home,Casco Electric Bay LLC. is your answer. They guarantee a safe and professional service every visit, and look forward to serving you.
"Good job done!"
Sylke S on June 2025
Blackout Electric LLC 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.
"I recently hired Haendley Lamour of Blackout Electric LLC for a service upgrade and new circuit installations, and I couldn't be more impressed. From start to finish, Haendley was extremely professional, knowledgeable, and detail-oriented. He took the time to explain the process thoroughly, ensuring I understood the work being done. His craftsmanship was top-notch, and everything was completed efficiently, on time, and within budget. He also maintained a clean and organized workspace, which I truly appreciated. It’s rare to find an electrician who combines expertise, professionalism, and excellent customer service so seamlessly. I highly recommend Haendley Lamour and Blackout Electric LLC for any electrical needs—you won’t be disappointed! Thank you for the outstanding work! "
Dean W on February 2025
Blackout Electric LLC 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.
"I recently hired Haendley Lamour of Blackout Electric LLC for a service upgrade and new circuit installations, and I couldn't be more impressed. From start to finish, Haendley was extremely professional, knowledgeable, and detail-oriented. He took the time to explain the process thoroughly, ensuring I understood the work being done. His craftsmanship was top-notch, and everything was completed efficiently, on time, and within budget. He also maintained a clean and organized workspace, which I truly appreciated. It’s rare to find an electrician who combines expertise, professionalism, and excellent customer service so seamlessly. I highly recommend Haendley Lamour and Blackout Electric LLC for any electrical needs—you won’t be disappointed! Thank you for the outstanding work! "
Dean W on February 2025
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 the start to the 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.
"Very very reliable and relatable do great work awesome person he’s a keeper."
Quinton s on May 2025
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 the start to the 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.
"Very very reliable and relatable do great work awesome person he’s a keeper."
Quinton s on May 2025
We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!
"Simpson Elelectric 207 was fantastic! Derek, the owner, was very professional. They upgraded my service and panel and did it quickly and correctly when i couldn't get anyone else to even call me back. They arrived on time and when they left they cleaned up so well it was like they were never even here. I would and will hire them again!"
David I on March 2025
We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!
"Simpson Elelectric 207 was fantastic! Derek, the owner, was very professional. They upgraded my service and panel and did it quickly and correctly when i couldn't get anyone else to even call me back. They arrived on time and when they left they cleaned up so well it was like they were never even here. I would and will hire them again!"
David I on March 2025
We design, install, and maintain electrical systems for residential, commercial, and industrial/manufacturing clients throughout Maine and its islands. Our team has the experience and drive to see your project through to the very end, always exceeding the expectations. With over 70 years of combined experience, there is no job we can't do (Power/service upgrades, lighting and lighting controls, Fire alarm systems, Mini-Split Heat Pumps, Generators, Photovoltaic Solar Systems and Battery Storage, Surveillance systems, and voice/data/video). Quality installations are key to the success of an electrical system, that's why we stand behind our installations with a 1-year workmanship warranty. We do it right the first time, but if something were to fail or go wrong we'll take care of it (for the first year) at no additional charge to you.
"After contacting a couple of other electrical companies, we chose to go with Simpson Electric and I’m very glad we did. Tyler Simpson and his team were very knowledgeable, professional, well mannered, prompt and understanding in getting the work we needed completed on time! Tyler thoughtfully looked at the project and helped us save money while getting a little more than what we asked for. They cleaned up the areas they worked in and performed some troubleshooting to ensure that everything was working as it should! I trust them wholeheartedly. I would call and/or recommend Simpson Electric anytime."
Rene A on October 2023
We design, install, and maintain electrical systems for residential, commercial, and industrial/manufacturing clients throughout Maine and its islands. Our team has the experience and drive to see your project through to the very end, always exceeding the expectations. With over 70 years of combined experience, there is no job we can't do (Power/service upgrades, lighting and lighting controls, Fire alarm systems, Mini-Split Heat Pumps, Generators, Photovoltaic Solar Systems and Battery Storage, Surveillance systems, and voice/data/video). Quality installations are key to the success of an electrical system, that's why we stand behind our installations with a 1-year workmanship warranty. We do it right the first time, but if something were to fail or go wrong we'll take care of it (for the first year) at no additional charge to you.
"After contacting a couple of other electrical companies, we chose to go with Simpson Electric and I’m very glad we did. Tyler Simpson and his team were very knowledgeable, professional, well mannered, prompt and understanding in getting the work we needed completed on time! Tyler thoughtfully looked at the project and helped us save money while getting a little more than what we asked for. They cleaned up the areas they worked in and performed some troubleshooting to ensure that everything was working as it should! I trust them wholeheartedly. I would call and/or recommend Simpson Electric anytime."
Rene A on October 2023
iCracked is the world's largest mobile, on-demand repair and trade-in network for iOS devices. We provide lifecycle service for your iPhone, iPad, iPod or Samsung. If you need to repair your device, one of our iTechs will come to your home, office, or local cafe to perform a repair. Most repairs can be done in under an hour and are backed by our lifetime warranty. Have a used or broken device in a drawer? With our incredible Express Sell service, one our iTechs will come to you to buy your device for cash via a secure, prepaid debit card that can be used online or off. We also provide all-inclusive Do-It-Yourself kits and Mail-in repairs if you so choose.We look forward to providing you with a fantastic experience.
iCracked is the world's largest mobile, on-demand repair and trade-in network for iOS devices. We provide lifecycle service for your iPhone, iPad, iPod or Samsung. If you need to repair your device, one of our iTechs will come to your home, office, or local cafe to perform a repair. Most repairs can be done in under an hour and are backed by our lifetime warranty. Have a used or broken device in a drawer? With our incredible Express Sell service, one our iTechs will come to you to buy your device for cash via a secure, prepaid debit card that can be used online or off. We also provide all-inclusive Do-It-Yourself kits and Mail-in repairs if you so choose.We look forward to providing you with a fantastic experience.
iCracked is the world's largest mobile, on-demand repair and trade-in network for iOS devices. We provide lifecycle service for your iPhone, iPad, iPod or Samsung. If you need to repair your device, one of our iTechs will come to your home, office, or local cafe to perform a repair. Most repairs can be done in under an hour and are backed by our lifetime warranty. Have a used or broken device in a drawer? With our incredible Express Sell service, one our iTechs will come to you to buy your device for cash via a secure, prepaid debit card that can be used online or off. We also provide all-inclusive Do-It-Yourself kits and Mail-in repairs if you so choose.We look forward to providing you with a fantastic experience.
iCracked is the world's largest mobile, on-demand repair and trade-in network for iOS devices. We provide lifecycle service for your iPhone, iPad, iPod or Samsung. If you need to repair your device, one of our iTechs will come to your home, office, or local cafe to perform a repair. Most repairs can be done in under an hour and are backed by our lifetime warranty. Have a used or broken device in a drawer? With our incredible Express Sell service, one our iTechs will come to you to buy your device for cash via a secure, prepaid debit card that can be used online or off. We also provide all-inclusive Do-It-Yourself kits and Mail-in repairs if you so choose.We look forward to providing you with a fantastic experience.
30 yrs in the solar Business 15 Years at this location
30 yrs in the solar Business 15 Years at this location
Electrical Contracltor, Master Electrican, fully insured.
"Great after talking to Mr Collins he suggested it was a GFI outlet issue. I didn't think there were any in the basement of my 100 yo house. He said he's come out after work. After we hung up I started checking and sure enough the whole string of outlets is on a several GFIs. I never noticed they were GFIs because they are all beige instead of red/black like the others. This call saved me a lot time and money. I've waited 4 weeks for an appt from another company. Guess from now on I'll now be using Collins Electric!"
Tracey A on October 2021
Electrical Contracltor, Master Electrican, fully insured.
"Great after talking to Mr Collins he suggested it was a GFI outlet issue. I didn't think there were any in the basement of my 100 yo house. He said he's come out after work. After we hung up I started checking and sure enough the whole string of outlets is on a several GFIs. I never noticed they were GFIs because they are all beige instead of red/black like the others. This call saved me a lot time and money. I've waited 4 weeks for an appt from another company. Guess from now on I'll now be using Collins Electric!"
Tracey A on October 2021
Warning signs include outlets that no longer grip plugs securely, visible damage to the faceplate, unusual warmth, or discoloration around the outlet. If you notice sparking when plugging in devices, breakers that trip when the outlet is used, or detect burning smells, these indicate potentially serious problems requiring immediate professional attention.
A straightforward outlet replacement takes a qualified electrician about 30 minutes or less. However, if the outlet has significant damage or the electrician needs to diagnose underlying electrical issues, the repair might extend to a couple of hours. The timeline depends on the complexity of the problem, accessibility of the outlet, and whether additional electrical work is needed.
While simple outlet replacement is technically possible for homeowners with basic electrical knowledge, safety concerns make professional installation advisable. If attempting DIY repairs, you must properly shut off power at the breaker box and verify the circuit is dead using a voltage tester. Complex issues involving circuit problems or specialized outlets should always be handled by licensed professionals to ensure safety and code compliance.
There's no set replacement schedule for electrical outlets in good condition. Instead, replace outlets when you notice signs of damage, loose connections, or functionality problems. Outlets in older homes may need updating to meet current safety codes, especially if they lack proper grounding or are located in areas now requiring GFCI protection, such as kitchens and bathrooms.
GFCI (Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter) outlets contain specialized safety technology that monitors electrical current and quickly cuts power when imbalances are detected. These complex internal components make them more expensive than standard outlets. Additionally, they must be installed in specific locations to meet electrical code requirements, often requiring specialized installation techniques that increase labor costs.
Request verification of proper licensing and insurance coverage. Ask about their experience with similar repairs and their process for diagnosing electrical problems. Request a written estimate detailing parts, labor, and any potential additional costs. Inquire about warranties on their work and the expected completion timeframe. Also, ask if they'll inspect the circuit associated with the problematic outlet to identify any related issues.