We offer all services in Odenton, but you may be particularly interested in the options below:
Electric Vehicle Charging Station
In the next decade, it’s likely there will be more electric cars on the road than gas-powered ones. That means more and more homeowners are going to consider an at-home electric vehicle charging station a must-have accessory. Get ahead of the neighborhood by installing yours today. Our local electricians near you in Odenton, MD can evaluate your existing electrical system, recommend upgrades if needed, and install your Level 2 electric vehicle charger in Odenton, MD, which can work with Tesla, Honda, Chevy, and other makes and models. We also offer our services for commercial and industrial jobs.
Diagnosing Power Loss by Expert Electrical Contractors in Odenton, MD
When we are called in to diagnose the loss of power to your home, whether it’s the entire house, half of the house lost power, or just a few outlets and fixtures, we typically take a few steps to identify the problem. We’ll check the circuit breaker to see if it has tripped. If it has, we’ll reset it and see if power is restored. If it keeps tripping, that indicates an overload or short circuit on the circuit. We can also check for fuses in older homes and help you obtain a permit for major work. If the circuit breaker is working correctly, we may inspect all the outlets and switches in an area without power to look for any signs of damage or loose connections. We’ll also check for tripped GFCI outlets. To check these outlets and switches, we’ll use a voltage tester, or a multimeter which we calibrate regularly, to see if there is power present at each outlet or switch. This can help determine if the problem is just one outlet, or in multiple outlets. If our electricians suspect a wiring issue, we’ll inspect the wires in the powerless area to determine if there’s damage, a fixture that’s faulty, or loose connections causing a short, or burn damage to the wires. We may also use a wire tracer to locate any breaks in the wiring. We use tools like pliers and wire strippers to get the job done right. We can troubleshoot and test your main circuit breaker box to see if there are any issues with the breakers or wiring, and make sure everything is properly grounded. We also handle generators and transformers. We splice and terminate all wires with precision.
Installing Dedicated Circuits near Odenton, MD
There are a few reasons why you might want a dedicated circuit in your home. Firstly, it can help prevent overloading of the electrical system, which is a potential fire hazard. It can also reduce the risk of electrical shock by making sure that only one appliance is connected to the circuit. Another benefit of having a dedicated circuit is that it can provide consistent power to an appliance, even if other appliances are being used at the same time. This is especially helpful for high-power appliances like air conditioners, refrigerators, hot tubs, saunas, pools, or electric water heaters. Our services are specialized to connect all your appliances, and we also maintain your system to ensure everything is in proper working order. Our affordable prices make it easy to get the work you need done. We will also mount all new fixtures and fans.
Licensed Odenton Circuit Panel Upgrades
We can help perform what is called a “Heavy Up” or an upgrade to a 200 amp circuit panel. This is most often done in older homes or when an appliance is added that puts a strain on your circuit panel and breakers. The classic symptom that may be an indicator that you need an upgrade is frequently tripping breakers.
Install or Repair Bathroom Fans
Installing or replacing a bathroom exhaust fan is a simple yet essential task that can significantly improve the air quality in your home.
The first step is to choose the appropriate size and type of fan based on the bathroom’s dimensions and ventilation needs. Once we have your new fan, we’ll need to turn off the power to the existing fan, remove it from the ceiling or wall, and disconnect the wiring. The new fan can then be installed, with the ductwork properly attached and secured, and the wiring reconnected. Finally, turn the power back on, and we’re all set to enjoy improved ventilation and a fresher bathroom environment.
Ceiling Fan Installation or Replacement
An electrician to replace or install a ceiling fan in your living room or bedroom will ensure that the fan is safely and properly installed, following all necessary building codes and safety guidelines required near Odenton, MD. They can also provide advice on the appropriate fan size and type for your space and help with any necessary electrical upgrades. Hiring a professional can save you time, effort, and frustration, and ensure that your fan is installed correctly, avoiding potential safety hazards or costly mistakes. Additionally, many electricians offer guarantees or warranties for their work, giving you added peace of mind.
Adding an Outlet
Older homes are notorious for not having enough outlets in a room. Newer construction is generally built with plenty of opportunities for outlets that serve lamps, appliances, etc.. If you’d like an outlet added or moved near Odenton, our team can help! Give us a call today to schedule an appointment.
Attic Fans to Improve Heating & Cooling Efficiency
Outdoor Lighting
Jazz up your outdoor space and increase security with an outdoor lighting plan executed by our highly rated team of electricians near Odenton. From landscape & patio lighting to motion detection lights and electrical wiring for you cameras and security system – our team does it all.
Odenton Local Electrical Inspections Near You
If you’re looking at purchasing a property in or around the Odenton, MD area – we perform electrical home inspections for purchasers and sellers all the time. This is an in-depth look at the electrical systems of a property with the professional eye of a licensed electrician. Home inspectors are trained to spot blatant issues, but they can miss a lot. A separate electrical home inspection can make a big difference during your sales/purchase process.
The Top-Rated Odenton, MD Electrical Contractors Near You
Call us now at: (443) 396-2555 and see why your neighbors rely on us to deliver local electrical services at great value for a fair price in Odenton, MD below.
Recent Jobs and Reviews in Odenton, MD
Odenton, MD at a glance
Haas & Sons Electric Inc. has completed 25 jobs in Odenton, MD between November 2021 and November 2022.
The most recent job was on November 9, 2022.
Haas & Sons Electric Inc. has completed 48 jobs in Odenton, MD in the last 12 months. The first job there was in May 2019.
Job Locations and Reviews
This estimate includes the installation of a customer supplied ceiling fan in the living room. This estimate includes the installation of a customer supplied security light on the rear of home. In addition we shall install a siding block and run wire from the light location to the closest source of power from the living room. This estimate includes the installation of 2 new pendant lights to be centered over the island area in kitchen. We shall convert the existing 3gang box to a 4gang box to accommodate the new switch. We shall also furnish and install wiring and appropriate boxes for new lighting. In addition we shall delete the existing 2 lights over the kitchen island area. Original call was to install an exterior customer supplied light. After speaking with customer, the light that was supplied had no camera feature. I recommended a RING flood light with camera feature. In addition customer wanted to review a previous estimate regarding the pendant lighting in the kitchen area.
-Run new wire from 3 switches in bathroom to outlet below to have a proper neutral -replace severely burnt receptacle with new -replace 3 switches in the bathroom with new properly installed switches -replace receptacles in the bedroom (6) -replace switches in the bedroom(2) -replace smoke detectors throughout the home(3) -replace breakers in panel with the correct breakers(2) -remove double tapped neutrals in the panel
Original call was to check power to kitchen receptacles and give estimate for an EV charger to be installed in the garage near the main panel. After determining that the existing panel could handle the new continuous load of a level 2 charger, dedicated 50A circuit with receptacle set near entrance, I began to troubleshoot the kitchen appliance circuits. Customer had explained that both appliance circuits would intermittently trip when the applied load of the coffee maker was in use. Customer attempted to recreate this with myself on site. Circuits did not trip while I was on site. After removing devices, checking breakers and wiring methods I did notice damaged wiring along a neutral wire where the mixer was plugged in. In addition I took note of loose terminations on several other devices along both circuits as well as 15A devices being used on a 20A circuit. After considering how many times these existing plug on neutral style arc fault breakers had tripped and been reset, I made th
Original call was to check smoke alarms. Once on site, we made our way to the basement where a smoke detector was chirping. I took notice of the device, first alert 9120B. This device does not have a sealed battery. After checking the battery, 9V, I discovered that the battery was in perfect working order with 9.2V present. I then began to check other items on the safety assessment to be done. I noted that the new panel was lacking a surge protector. I made recommendations to install all new smoke and carbon alarms and surge protector. We shall return Monday to install all new smoke and carbon alarms and surge protector. Deposit collected. We have returned and installed all new smoke alarms. 7 standard units and 2 combination units. When taking down the existing units, I noticed damaged wire nuts in the office smoke detector junction. In addition the smoke alarm in the electrical panel room gave no alert when battery was removed or removed from its wiring harness, was possibly anot
I removed and replaced all the smoke detectors that were chirping with carbon monoxide smoke detector combos I removed all the receptacles on the bathroom circuit and replaced them with gfcis and for outside weather resistant gfcis with in use bubble covers and spliced all the appropriate wires together then line sided the gfcis Also re located a gfci that was outside on back deck because the frame of the deck wouldn’t allow space for a in use bubble cover Ran a piece of pvc pipe from main electrical panel down a few feet and then installed a 1900 box with two gfcis and a rs cover plate and landed it on a 20 amp breaker for a dedicated sump pump circuit Also removed and replaced two switches in 1st floor bathroom Separated all the double tapped neutrals in the electrical panel All work comes with 18 month warranty
I installed a light fixture that is going over top a pool table the customer is having installed on Wednesday It was a pre wired 14-3 wire with a fan rated ceiling box
Customer lost power to his garage lights and mud room light. I took apart the switches and found that they had power but lost the neutral feeding them. I began to pull apart the switches near where the power loss was and found a stack switch on the outside of the kitchen pantry. I removed the stack switch and found a neutral wire that had slipped out of the wire nut in the back of the box. I reconnected the wire and the lights kicked right on. Customer stated that the builder had added under cabinet lights out of that box as an after thought after house was built. This was what most likely caused the issue. Lights are now up and running.
customer is moving and needed some work done I removed a light fixture in the stair way and replaced it with a customer supplied light I removed a light in the dinning room and replaced it with a customer supplied chandelier I removed a wall mounted tv in the living room and the bracket I removed a ceiling fan in the master bedroom and in the back left guest bedroom and replaced it with blank plates I removed a wall mounted tv in the master bedroom and in the guest bedrooms and removed the brackets and in the kitchen
Installed new dedicated circuit for Tesla charger in garage. Removed old dryer circuit located in garage.
We have installed 10 recess lights in the first floor. Dining area and living room areas recess lighting are operated from new dimmer switches.
We have replaced all master bathroom switches.
We have replaced the switches in the master bathroom, secondary bathroom and master bedroom.
Customer had halogen bulbs that burnt out Recommended led bulbs
WO-TNFR78481 We have installed a new customer supplied ceiling fixture. Fan brace box was required.
Customer was experiencing the smoke detectors chirping I removed and replaced all the smoke alarms in the bedrooms and replaced the alarms outside living quarters on every floor to smoke detectors/carbon monoxide detector combos I also installed a whole home surge protector I also removed a under cabinet light that had burnt out light ballast and replaced it with a company supplied under cabinet LED light fixture Customer has a 1 year warranty
Return trip to finish work tomorrow Customer has a gutted kitchen and wanted to bring it up to code We ran a 6-3 wire from main electrical panel to a existing cook top which will get removed and a new cook top will go in its place We installed new work boxes for kitchen counter top Ran wires to all the new boxes Pulled all wires hanging from ceiling into the attic into junction boxes Ran new switch legs for new pendant lights Installed 2 recess lights Roughed in the kitchen When we return we will do the trim out. See notes for details on trim out Customer has a 1 year warranty on all work preformed I finished trimming out the kitchen installing gfcis and switches We installed a caseta smart switch We also removed a chandelier and installed a recess light Installed 2 more recess lights Installed a 50 amp 2 pole qo breaker for cook top Hooked up cook top Installed cord on dishwasher Installed receptacles for dishwasher and garbage disposal Hung customer supplied pe
I came out of a gfci in un-finished part of basement and from the load side of gfci I ran a wire and installed a quad box with two receptacles I came out of a gfci in un-finished part of basement and ran the wire up the stud supporting it through the joists the down a concrete wall with a 1/2 in piece of pvc and installed a 1900 box with a gfci and a RS cover plate. I line sided off the gfci so if it trips due to it being a home gfci it will still send power to the new fridge the customer plans to put there I spliced the appropriate wires together and pig tailed off the splice. This ensures a much more secure and safer connection Customer has a 30 day warranty
I installed 4 wafer led recess lights in customer front office room I then fished the switch leg down the wall and installed a caseta smart switch and linked the remote together with the hard wired switch so the customer can turn the lights on and off from both entrances to the room I then put all the drywall pieces back in the cut holes and screwed them to the joists Customer will have to have a different contractor to patch and paint the drywall Customer has a 1 year warranty
Replaced customer supplied smoke/ carbon monoxide combo units in condo unit. We also tested all the wires in the units and found no faults.
Replaced switches in front bedroom at the top of the stairs and wiring securely. All standard devices in home are back stabbed. This creates weak connections to the switches and outlets in home. We do recommend replacing devices to avoid future disruptions.
This estimate includes the replacement of the existing doorbell system. We shall install new transformer, chime and button. This estimate includes the the replacement of the damaged breaker and repair of the melted wiring in the panel associated with the whirlpool circuit. We have replaced the existing doorbell system. Doorbell now functioning as intended. In addition we have replaced the Whirlpool GFCI breaker and have repaired wiring in panel associated with this circuit.
Back porch recess were only controlled by dimmer outside on porch. Removed wiring and ran a 3 wire to inside switch and installed a dual 3 way stack switch so inside lights and porch lights all work. Verified proper operation of all completed work with customer.
Install 2 new receptacles on back deck, one up high for awning and one more standard height. Both with in use covers and fed from master bed circuit. Also installed a new receptacle under window to left of fireplace. Power came from plug to left of windows. Verified proper operation of all completed work.
-Install 2 company supplied dimmers on recess fixtures in living room area, 2 seperate switches. First switch is in 3 gang next to front door, far left switch. Second switch is around corner from 4 gang near steps, single switch. -remove and replace light on basement steps (customer provided light) -install dining room chandelier(customer provided light)
This estimate includes the installation of a new GFCI receptacle in the master bathroom. We have installed a new Gfci receptacle in the master bathroom. Receptacle is fed from receptacle on other side of wall.
