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How to Pick a Great Electrician 8 Questions to Ask Before Hiring an Electrician
To work in Oklahoma as an Electrical Contractor you must be licensed by the Construction Industries Board. A city license may also be required depending on where the work is to take place.
Our technicians go through a stringent background check and dug test. When we complete a job we leave it clean and free of hazards with a 100% guarantee.
With an upfront price, you are guaranteed an exact price for the job no matter how long it takes an electrician to complete the work.
A good service contract includes a safety check of your entire electrical system and discounted prices for any electrical work performed during the life of your contract.
An In-House Technician can answer your electrical questions at no cost to you and can sometimes even help you solve your electrical problem over the phone.
Having a truck fully stocked with all the tools and basic materials needed to do the job enables an electrician to do your job more efficiently. This will usually save you both time and money.
The best way to check this is to ask for references. A contractor with a good reputation will be glad to provide references and possibly even have customer testimonials for you to review.
To adequately protect your property, all contractors should carry a minimum of one million dollars in liability insurance. Don't be affraid to ask for proof of insurance.
Get the Best Electrician for a Great Price
Hiring the right electrician can make a big difference in the price and quality of your job. Before you hire any electrician, we suggest that you ask them the eight questions listed above.
At True Tech Electric, we’ll say YES to every question, and we’ll also do our best to help you make an informed decision about any electrical work you may need. Please feel free to call us any time. Don't Be Blue, Call 802-TRUE Today A circuit breaker is designed to trip off when it detects too much power running through the wire it's protecting. There are three main reasons circuit breakers trip off: 1. There is a short circuit. 2. There is an overloaded circuit. 3. The circuit breaker is broken.
Short Circuits To fix a short circuit, ask yourself this question: "What was happening right before the short circuit?" If you had just plugged something into a receptacle (outlet) or turned on a light or an appliance, then this gives you a clue as to what just caused the short. If you just plugged in an iron, for instance, you can simply unplug the iron and then re-set the circuit breaker or replace the fuse. If everything is now OK, then your electrical system is fine — and it's time to get a new iron! If, however, you can't find anything plugged in which is causing the problem, then it's time to call a good electrician to locate and repair your short circuit.
Overloaded Circuit
Overloaded circuits occur when too much power is running through an electrical wire. To protect the wire, the circuit breaker does its job by detecting the overload and tripping off. The solution to this problem is to remove some of the things that are connected to the overloaded wires and add another set of wires to bring power to them. For this you'll need a good electrician. Broken Circuit Breaker If this information doesn't help, schedule a professional technician to test and evaluate your system today.
1. If your refrigerator is plugged into a GFI receptacle, you can re-set the GFI and see if you now have power. If this works, that's great! Now that it's working again you should make arrangements to replace the GFI with a regular receptacle as soon as possible. Refrigerators should never be plugged into a GFI receptacle because GFIs are very sensitive, and you don't want to be on vacation and lose power to your refrigerator just because the GFI accidentally shut off. So if your refrigerator is plugged into a GFI receptacle, you should replace the GFI with a regular receptacle. 2. If you can't restore power to the receptacle that your refrigerator is plugged into, you should call an electrician who is good at troubleshooting to locate and fix the problem. But while you're waiting for the electrician to arrive, you can plug the refrigerator into a heavy-duty extension cord and plug it in to a receptacle that has power. This will keep your food cold and safe until your electrician arrives. If this information doesn't help, schedule a professional technician to test and evaluate your system today.
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However, if a dimmer is REALLY warm or hot to the touch, this indicates a safety problem, and you should call an electrician who is knowledgeable about lighting issues. Dimmer Warning - Two things to be careful about with dimmers: 1. Never connect a regular dimmer to low-voltage lights, paddle fans, or any kind or motor. These devices require special dimmers. 2. Never exceed the recommended wattage of the dimmer. Regular dimmers are rated for a maximum of 600 Watts. This is equal to ten 60-Watt light bulbs, or 6 one 100-Watt bulbs. NOTE: You can also buy higher-wattage dimmers for connecting more than 600 Watts to one dimmer. If this information doesn't help, schedule a professional technician to test and evaluate your system today.
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The idea of a GFI receptacle is that if there is the slightest electrical problem with anything plugged into it, the GFI will immediately shut off the power. This is a great safety feature, and once you unplug the electrical device that caused the problem, you can press the "Reset" button on the GFI to restore power. When you lose power to a receptacle in a kitchen, bathroom, garage, and outdoor area, check to see if it's a GFI receptacle. If it is, press the "TEST" button, then press the "RESET" button. Hint — Sometimes, you may have a receptacle that is located in a kitchen, bathroom, garage, or outdoor area which has no power which is not a GFI. However, even though it looks like a regular receptacle, it can still be "protected" by another GFI that has tripped off somewhere else. The only way to check for this, is to go into your kitchen, bathroom, garage, and outdoor areas to make sure all the GFIs are working properly. More Technical Stuff About GFIs A GFI receptacle (also called a GFCI receptacle) is an electronic device that can measure small differences in power as little as 3ma (which is a very small amount). When it detects more power coming in from the “hot” side than going out from the neutral side, it will shut off. This is a good thing because that extra electricity has to go somewhere, and that might be to you or your family. All GFI receptacles should be tested monthly. This is done by pressing the “TEST” button. If pressing the “TEST” button does not make the button labeled “RESET” pop out, then call an electrician. If the “RESET” button does pop, the outlet is OK. Press the “RESET” button back in to reset the outlet. If this information doesn't help, schedule a professional technician to test and evaluate your system today.
If it's a battery powered smoke detector, take out the battery. If it's a 120 Volt powered smoke detector, turn off your circuit breakers one by one until the noise stops. Then turn on all the circuit breakers again except the one controlling the smoke detector. You will then need to replace the 120 Volt smoke detector or, if it is a battery powered smoke detector, replace the battery. If this information doesn't help, schedule a professional technician to test and evaluate your system today.
1. Clear out anything inside the garbage disposal which might be jamming up the motor and stopping it from working. 2. Briefly flip on the switch to the garbage disposal. Do you hear a humming noise? If you do, then there is power going to the disposal and the problem is that the disposal is broken or there is something stuck in it. 3. If you turn on the switch to the garbage disposal and you do not hear any humming noise, locate the small button that is somewhere on the disposal and press it to "re-set" the disposal. Then try turning on the disposal again. 4. Finally, try re-setting all the circuit breakers in your electrical panel to see if you can get power back. To learn how to do this go to How to Reset Circuit Breakers. If none of this works, it's time to call True Tech Electric. If this information doesn't help, schedule a professional technician to test and evaluate your system today.
When the top of the fuse is made of glass, many people think that they can look at the metal piece inside and see if it is broken. THIS IS NOT ALWAYS TRUE. The best way to handle a suspected blown fuse is to simply replace it. If the power comes back on, great! If it doesn't, then you should call an electrician who is good at troubleshooting. If this information doesn't help, schedule a professional technician to test and evaluate your system today.
Anytime there is a power outage, there is the possibility of a power surge upon turning the power back on. Unfortunately, the cost of replacing electronic components can be monumental. Finally there is a solution to the problem: "whole house" surge protection. Whole house surge protection is now available to the general public at a reasonable cost. Call our In-House Technician and he'll be glad to discuss whether installing a whole house surge protector would be a good option for you. If this information doesn't help, schedule a professional technician to test and evaluate your system today.
It's important that your electrical contractor be trained in Lead-Based Paint Protection. To work in any home built before 1978, all electrical contractors must be qualified as a "Trained Lead-Safe Worker". Most contractors are not aware of this law and are not legally qualified. Always ask your electrical contractor if he or she is qualified as a "Trained Lead-Safe Worker".
For example, simply replacing a 20-year-old refrigerator with a new energy-efficient model will save you about $85 per year in electric bills and reduce your home's carbon dioxide contribution by about a ton per year (which reduces global warming). While energy efficient appliances may be slightly more expensive, the extra up-front cost will be paid back through reduced energy bills long before the product wears out. The American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy is a non-profit organization dedicated to advancing energy efficiency as a means of promoting economic development and environmental protection. Every year they publish The Consumer Guide to Home Energy Savings, an invaluable guide listing the most efficient energy use. Dimmers, ceiling fans and updated appliances are ways that you can save energy.
So if a device that is plugged into a receptacle has no power, the first thing to do is simply turn on all the light switches in the room. Sometimes the device will immediately come on, which means that it's controlled by the switch on the wall. Hint—A receptacle usually has two places to plug things into it. Sometimes one is permanently energized and the other is controlled by a switch by the door. This is known as a 'half-hot' receptacle. If this information doesn't help, schedule a professional technician to test and evaluate your system today. In any location where there may be moisture (like kitchens, bathrooms, garages, and outdoors) special receptacles (outlets) are used for safety. These are called GFIs. The idea of a GFI receptacle is that with the slightest electrical problem, the GFI immediately shuts off the power. This is a great safety feature, and once you unplug the electrical device that caused the problem, you can press the "RESET" button on the GFI to restore power. When you lose power to a receptacle in a kitchen, bathroom, garage, and outdoor area, check to see if it's a GFI receptacle. There's one pictured on this page. If it's a GFI, press the "TEST" button, then press the "RESET" button. Hint—Sometimes, you may have a receptacle that is located in a kitchen, bathroom, garage, or outdoor area which has no power which is not a GFI. However, it may be "protected" by another GFI that has tripped off somewhere else. You can check for this situation by making sure that all the GFIs in your kitchen, bathroom, garage, and outdoor areas are working properly. More Technical Stuff About GFIs All GFI receptacles should be tested monthly. This is done by pressing the “TEST” button. If pressing the “TEST” button does not make the button labeled “RESET” pop out, then call an electrician. If the “RESET” button does pop, the outlet is OK. Press the “RESET” button back in to reset the outlet.
1. Shut down any computer equipment that may be effected by a loss of power. More Technical Stuff About Circuit Breakers There are usually three spots on the outside of a breaker that show wear. The on/off switch is located at the top, and if it is broken off or loose, we recommend the breaker be replaced. Next is the load lug. If it is burnt or abnormally loose, we recommend the breaker be replaced. Last, and most common, is the stab. The breaker stab is what makes contact with the busing in the panel (the buss carries the power throughout the panel). The stab connects to the buss through friction and spring tension. The spring tension, over time, may break down and if so arcing or burning may result. If the stab has become burnt, discolored, or is abnormally loose we recommend the breaker be replaced. Also if the stab is burnt or discolored it is also a good idea to have the buss in the panel checked. NOTE: It is possible for a breaker to appear “OK” based upon its outward appearance and by the fact that it continues to carry continuity, but still be questionable, bad, or intermittent etc. The opposite may be true as well, a breaker with a poor outward appearance may be perfectly safe and structurally sound. Therefore a decision to replace or not to replace a breaker should not be based solely on appearance, continuity, age etc. All factors should be considered in determining the proper course of action to take.
If you just plugged in an iron, for instance, you can simply unplug the iron and then re-set the circuit breaker or replace the fuse. If everything is now OK, then your electrical system is fine—and it's time to get a new iron! If, however, you can't find anything plugged in which is causing the problem, then it's time to call a good electrician to locate and repair your short circuit.
No Power At All A. The electrical power from the utility company is not getting to your electrical panel. Call the utility company. B. The electrical power from the utility company is not getting to ANY BODY'S electrical panel. Wait for the utility company to restore power. C. Your main circuit breaker is broken or turned off. Try to re-set the circuit breaker. D. All your circuit breakers are flipped off. Re-set all breakers. E. Something else. Time to call True Tech Electric. If this information doesn't help, schedule a professional technician to test and evaluate your system today.
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1. The bulb is bad. This is more common than one might think. Try replacing a questionable light bulb with a new one. If that doesn't work, before giving up, try using a bulb from another light fixture that you KNOW is working. 2. The switch to the light is bad. The switch will need to be replaced. 3. The light fixture is broken. Usually it is easier and less expensive to simply replace the light fixture. However, many light fixtures can be repaired if this is desired by the owner. 4. No power. Please go to the No Power section. 5. Time clock for the light is broken or not set for the correct time. Re-set the time on the clock or replace the broken time clock. 6. If the light fixture is activated by a photo-cell, the photo-cell is either out of adjustment or broken. Adjust or replace photo-cell. 7. Fluorescent, Mercury-Vapor, or High-Pressure-Sodium Lights. These kinds of light fixtures all use an electrical ballast to energize their special light bulbs. If the light is humming loudly or has an "electrical odor" or if the light just doesn't turn on, the ballast may need to be replaced.
1. The switch to the light fixture is broken. Replace the switch. 2. The time clock for the light is broken or out of adjustment. Set the time clock to the right time. If it won't stay adjusted, replace it. 3. If the light fixture is activated by a photo-cell, the photo-cell is either out of adjustment or broken. Adjust or replace photo-cell.
1. A photo cell-is out of adjustment. Adjust photo-cell. 2. Some light fixtures that are recessed into the ceiling have a built-in thermal protector that automatically shuts off the light when the light fixture gets too hot. Use a lower wattage bulb for a lower temperature.
1. For a few moments when they first turn on, the bulbs will flicker until they warm up. You will notice this more on colder days. Just wait a few moments for the bulbs to warm up. 2. The fluorescent bulbs are old. Replace them. 3. The fluorescent ballast is old. Replace it.
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1. The wattage of the bulb is too high. This is very common. Most light fixtures with glass covers have a maximum rating of 60 watts per bulb. It is very common for people to put in 75 watt or even 100 watt bulbs into these fixtures. The result is bulbs burning out much too quickly. Use the correct wattage bulbs in all your light fixtures. 2. Poor-quality lights bulbs. Use only major-brand light bulbs.
3. Voltage to your home may be too high. If your voltage is over 120 volts you may want to try using 130 volt light bulbs. They may burn dimmer but should last longer with the elevated voltage.
4. Mysterious light fixture problem. It's mysterious because the light fixture LOOKS perfectly fine, and even electricians can't find anything wrong with it. Nevertheless, after checking #1 and #2 above, if the bulbs keep burning out... Replace the light fixture.
5. Use a dimmer on the problem bulbs. If you use a preset dimmer at 80% light output then you should see an increase in bulb life of over 2 times the rated life and you will use less energy.
1. Bad ballast or bad transformer. Replace the ballast or transformer. 2. A conflict between the low voltage dimmer and the low voltage light fixture it controls. This is a tough one, but sometimes experimenting with several dimmers will eventually lead you to one that does not make the low voltage light transformer hum.
If this information doesn't help, schedule a professional technician to test and evaluate your system today. This site caters to individuals looking for electric and electrical contracting services in Oklahoma City and Edmond Oklahoma. True Tech Electric specializes in Oklahoma City, Electricians, Electric, Oklahoma, Oklahoma Electrical Contractors, Oklahoma City Electrical Contractors, Oklahoma Electric Contractors, North Oklahoma City, South Oklahoma City, West Oklahoma City, East Oklahoma City, True-Tech electric, Tru Tec electric, Electrical Contractors, Oklahoma City Electrician, Oklahoma City Electricians, truetechelectric.com, True Blue Electric, True Tech, Oklahoma-Electrician, True Tech Electric is an electrical contractor servicing all electrical equipment and installations. True Tech is located in Oklahoma City OK and services Edmond OK, Norman OK, Moore OK, Midwest City OK, Del City OK, Mustang OK, Yukon OK, Choctaw OK, Nicoma Park OK, Harrah OK, Nichols Hills OK, Spencer OK, Bethany OK, Forest Park OK, McLoud OK, Newalla OK, Nicoma Park OK, The Village OK, Valley Brook OK and Warr Acres OK. True Tech Electric Is Based In Oklahoma City Electrician in Oklahoma City OK Electrical Contractor. Electrician in Oklahoma City, Electricians In Oklahoma City Oklahoma
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