Local Electrician Annapolis MD

Replace broken diva dimmer Add constant hot to switch box The reason for today’s visit is to look at replacing a broken dimmer switch in the basement at the bottom of the stairs. We also noticed that currently the existing dimmer for the first set of lights was also controlling and overriding the second set. We ended up fishing a new piece of wire from the lower dimmer to the dimmer right above it so that they would work separately. Finally, we installed a new diva dimmer to control the back half of the lights. They’re all working as they should. Well on site customer also requested to have a motion sensor disconnected from the garage lights. As a courtesy, we just went ahead and splice the wires through behind the sensor so that the sensor no longer worked and they would work off the switch as requested.

Replace a GFCI and receptacle in the kitchen. Called out today to investigate a Kitchen GFCI that had failed, a garage receptacle that was not working, as well as give solutions to install LED retrofits in existing recess cans. Customer told us they had experienced a power outage recently, and after power was restored, the GFCI would not reset when it tripped. I recommended replacing the kitchen GFCI and the adjacent counter receptacle on the same circuit. Going to the garage, the plug had no power going to it. Being familiar with homes built in this era, I knew there would be a GFCI protecting the plug. Going to the basement, there was a GFCI by the main electrical panel that had tripped. Resetting the GFCI restored power to the plug. Due to the GFCI in the kitchen being damaged due to an apparent surge when power was restored, I also provided a solution to install a whole home surge protector. Customer also wanted a solution to install 9 LED retrofits throughout the home. Custom

Replace 6 smoke detectors throughout home with 6 new company supplied detectors (4 smoke and 2 smoke/co units.) Called out today to replace 6 smoke detectors. Provided customer with solution to replace detectors with company supplied models. Customer agreed to scope of work.

For this call, I came out to look at receptacles not working after recent storms and it was very obvious they were damaged by a surge as what was plugged in to the arch outlet essentially fried and the GFCI’s were blown. I replaced each damaged device. While on site, I took a look in the panel and noticed no surge protection. The service cable is severely damaged with no present weather head attachment. Additionally the meter is located inside next to the panel. The panel is maxed out space wise and consists of some breakers that are not even rated for panel. I provided a service upgrade solution and educated customers about our VIP Care Plan as well as our In-House Payment options starting at 12 month 0% differed interest. I also encouraged customers to reach out to Chesapeake Electric for 2nd estimate. Replace (2) GFCI and (2) Decora receptacles in bathroom.

Replace front receptacle with a GFCI The reason for today’s visit was to perform our annual maintenance as well as to check the voltage coming to the home and inspect wiring to the new air-conditioning unit on the back of the Home. We arrived at the Home. There was an heating and air-conditioning company already here who installed a voltage regulator with surge protection built into it for the unit. They stated that the control board has burnt down in it two times already so they installed this per the manufacturers recommendation to help protect the unit. Today we checked the panel as well as all the safety devices and the only issue that we found at this time was the plug on the front porch was lacking GFCI protection. We installed a new GFCI in place of the regular receptacle and installed a new in usecover.

Inspected attic fan and bathroom exhaust vent out. We inspected on the roof as well as in the attic and everything was installed properly.

For this call, I came out to assess a bad GFCI powering filter motor for pool. The GFCI was damaged and corroding. I replaced the GFCI and the breaker for the circuit, power is good. However, determined the filter motor has seized up. I tested the cord to the motor and there is a fault in the motor itself. Additionally, I replaced the exterior sconce light. Replace damaged pool filter GFCI with new in use cover Replace breaker for pump Replace outside sconce light

Removal of undersized lamp, cord, running two lights and outlets in the unfinished basement Install a total of eight new LED recessed lights in the unfinished basement with brackets Install switch at the top of the stairs to control all the basement lights as well as the stairs light that we will be adding Install receptacle at workbench in the basement Feed switch and lights in the crawlspace that is currently being ran on lamp cord. Install customer supplied timer switch for bathroom exhaust fan Install PVC sleeve on wire running up to front GFCI 6/3 Returned today and completed quoted Work. We installed a total of eight new LED wafer style recessed lights in the basement spread out throughout the workout area as well as the back part leading to utilities under the stairs. We then converted the switch at the top of the stairs to control the basement lights and also added a keyless light fixture above this basement stairwell doorway. We then removed all the old lamp, cord wiring, ru

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Client has chose to cancel the job. We have refunded the difference from the initial deposit made with the permit application and cut to length wires on the credit card. The permit has been voided with Annapolis City and BGE has been notified to cancel the work order.

Install 6 new customer supplied volt lights around yard We installed four new pathway lights along the new side pathway along the left side of the home as well as one new pathway in the back of the fire pit area and one new spotlight on the large tree next to the pool.

Today’s visit was to take a look at replacing some exterior light fixtures & loose receptacles. When I arrived, I met with Ms. Cathy who showed me the fixtures that needed swapping on the exterior of the home (Two outside front door, a post light, one above the garage, one on the side of the garage, and one in the rear of the home above the sliding door). She also showed me which three exact receptacles she wanted replaced as they had come loose due to being heavily used for vacuuming over the years (Two on kitchen island and one on barrier wall next to table). While I was conducting my performance & safety assessment, I opened the main panels and found a few hazards including shared neutral/multi-wire branch circuits, a lack of whole-home surge protection, and double tapped grounds & neutrals. I also noticed a lack of GFCI protection for the sump pump receptacle, a missing bonding jumper at the water heater, and expired smoke/CO detectors throughout the home. I brought these concerns

The reason for today’s visit was till extend the pond quad receptacle box up a few inches so it is above the ground level. The previous boxes were right at the top of the retaining wall however, the ground level appears to rise after storms due to pushing soil and stuff down towards the wall. We installed a 4 inch rigid chase nipple to extend the box up and install a new two gang box with two new weather, resistant receptacles and a new in use cover. We also replaced a customer supplied floodlight on the back porch leading to the master bedroom as well as replaced the existing dimmer switch that controlled said floodlight with a standard decor toggle switch. For this estimate we will be stubbing up a new box for the previous gfcis for the pond and waterfall. The previous gfcis were to low to the ground and corroding from water leakage. Swap light and switch at master entrance

Today’s visit was to take a look at a smoke detector that had been alarming in the middle of the night. When I arrived, I met with Ms. Martha, who showed me to the only detector in the home. I took a look at the Kidde detector, and saw that the standby light was an orange color, which indicated that the detector was faulting. Today, I replaced the detector with one of our hardwired/sealed battery, 10-year rated BRK Smoke & CO Combination detectors. I’ve tested the detector and everything is now working properly. - Removal and replacement of defective smoke/CO detector in the hallway

For this call, I came out to replace a single receptacle with (2) quad boxes with GFCI’s. Replace (1) single receptacle with (4) GFCI’s in (2) 1900 boxes with RS covers

This estimate will include re-routing multiple cables supplying inside the crawl space. The reason to do this is so the cable can be properly installed through the floor joist as opposed to underneath them. This will allow proper installation of insulation to help prevent rodents from entering the home. This work will include disconnecting opened air splices and routing the cable through newly drilled holes in joist. Additionally we will install two junction boxes to house opened air splices. Lastly we will run a cable from the existing light fixture down to a new location by the door to install a light switch.

Install Company supplied flat panel light in kitchen. Replace switch controlling light in 2 gang switch bank with a dimmer. Called out today to look at replacing a fixture in the kitchen. Fixture was an old fluorescent fixture, that would turn off after it was activated within a few seconds. Due to the age of the fixture, I recommended replacing the fixture with a new LED flat panel light. Customer agreed to replace the fixture and install a dimmer as well.

Today’s work will involve removing six housing units for can lights as well as the cable going back down to the switch. Additionally, we will remove the switch box from the wall for a hole to be patched later. Secondly, we will relocate an outlet in same bedroom down to existing box location. Lastly, we will mount a junction box for a light in powder room, current setup has no box in place and is not code compliant.

This estimate will include replacing 3 outlets, replace/repair two boxes, replace improper circuit breakers with a new 2 pole breaker to account for the multi wire branch circuits

Installation of new exterior GFCI and weather rated cover to replace current non functioning GFCI. Remove and install GFCI located behind washer (new device) when previously wired, polarity was mixed up. Correctly install hot wire on correct terminal as well as neutral on correct terminal.

For this job, we came out and created an estimate based on manufacturer specs of new bidets that were being installed today as well. We had a long circuit fished from one end of condo to the other and down the wall to the desired GFCI location on one end and panel on the other. The second circuit was in a bathroom near the panel and was fished through the ceiling down the wall to the desired GFCI location. We also replaced (2) kitchen counter GFCI and rewired line/line side. Customers enrolled in our VIP Care Plan. Install (2) new dedicated 15A circuits (1) in each bathroom for new bidets, requiring extensive fishing and drywall cutting to get circuits to desired locations. Install (2) GFCI receptacles for bidet Replace (2) GFCI on kitchen counter.

Today’s visit was for a partial power loss to the home, some circuits were receiving power and others weren’t. We tested the voltage at the panel and found an unbalanced load on the 2 legs. Combined they were getting 240v, but separate 1 was getting 40v and the other had 200v. This is a power company issue, nothing we can fix.

For today’s visit was a whole home maintenance inspection, and the customer also had lost power to her bathroom circuit. We started by troubleshooting the circuit and found it was because an outlet was burnt and created a loose connection, and we found a cracked faceplate on the other outlet, and recommended to change the GFCI due to it tripping multiple times, and because it was on the same circuit. We replaced all those devices today. During our home inspection we took heat scans of the panel and everything came back at safe nominal temperatures. Nothing to worry about, it is a newer home. We found expired smoke and carbon detectors, and wrote a solution to replace all of them on each floor, and the customer will think about it, and potentially order them for us to install.

For this job, I came out to estimate the replacement of (2) hardwired Smoke detectors as the customer listed her condo for sale and needs them to meet current safety minimum requirements. Additionally, I suggested having a whole home surge protector installed in the panel as there is not one currently present, as well as the replacement of (2) single pole breakers improperly wired serving a multi wire branch circuit, as it should be on (1) 2 pole breaker with a common trip handle.

Today’s visit was to look at adding a dedicated circuit to supply power to a new washing machine. The washer/dryer will be individual units replacing a current 240V stackable laundry center. The current 30 Amp line will support the new dryer, but a new 120V/20A line is necessary for the washing machine. I started by taking a look at the location of the laundry, which is in the master bathroom’s water closet. To run the new circuit, we would be bringing a line from the electrical panel located in the basement in the front left corner of the home. We would take the new circuit and fish through a bulkhead in the basement, continuing on the exterior of the home underneath the deck, and then up the exterior wall to bring the circuit inside. The circuit would be installed with a new GFCI-protected breaker to meet current code standards/safety minimums. During my visit, I noticed a lack of whole-home surge protection and provided a solution that also included the installation of a PSP Vortex