What questions do I ask an electrician?

<div>It’s important to <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/ask-electricians-5-questions-hiring.htm">ask an electrician a few questions</a> before you commit to hiring them so you can make an informed decision as a consumer. If you’re getting estimates or considering hiring an electrician, ask them these questions:<ul><li>Are you a full-time electrician?</li><li>Are you bonded, licensed, and insured?</li><li>What level of experience do you have as an electrician?</li><li>Can you please share three references?</li><li>Do you do residential or commercial electrical work?</li><li>What kinds of electrical work are you most familiar with?</li><li>Will any subcontractors be performing the work?</li><li>Are permits and inspections required?</li><li>Who is responsible for obtaining permits and inspections?</li><li>What is your schedule?</li><li>Do you offer a guarantee or warranty on your work?</li><li>Will you sign a do-not-exceed clause to keep the job within the budget?</li></ul></div>

Do you get quotes from electricians?

<div>Yes, you should get a quote or an estimate from an electrician. Most electricians offer free estimates or quotes. When getting quotes, do your research and <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-verify-electricians-license.htm">verify each electrician’s license</a>. Get quotes from three different electricians to compare. If the prices or items listed appear different on the quotes, ask the electrician to clarify. Learning as much as you can about the electrical work you want done will help you get the most accurate estimate. </div>

How much do HVAC companies typically charge?

<div>The average cost to hire an HVAC contractor is between $50 and $150 per hour if charging hourly. However, some HVAC contractors will charge a flat fee by the type of service they are performing—for example, an inspection can cost between $150 to $500. Keep in mind that emergency repairs—which are made after business hours or around major holidays—generally cost more than scheduled repairs.</div>

Should HVAC technicians be certified or licensed?

<div>Yes, most states require <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/which-hvac-certifications-do-technicians-need.htm">HVAC technicians to be certified</a>, and for good reason. Hiring an unlicensed HVAC technician could lead to poor quality work, costly future expenses, and potential code violations. As you browse our pro listings, take note of the “Angi Approved” badge. Angi Approved businesses meet our standards for certification which include: <ul><li>The owner, principal, or relevant manager passed a criminal background check</li><li>Required to have applicable state and local licenses</li><li>Maintain an average star rating of 3.0 or better on our network, if they have at least one review</li><li>Paying to advertise their services</li><li>Meeting any other eligibility criteria required by Angi </li></ul>Keep in mind licensing is different from certifications. A license is a legal requirement to operate a business, while certifications are voluntary.</div>

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Reviewed in January 2013
This was an Angie's List deal for installation of a new, high-performance bathroom fan. We were thoroughly impressed by this contractor. He confirmed the date and time, showed up exactly on time, and did an excellent job with the installation. He was personable, professional, and just generally...
Sound Construction Inc
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Reviewed in August 2018
Handyman Pros saved the day! We had a bit of an emergency — we had taken down an old bathroom fan and tried to replace it with a new one, but it was beyond our DIY expertise. We had company arriving and a hole in our bathroom ceiling. I tried calling several electricians, but none were...
Handyman Pros
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Reviewed in June 2015
When I called to request the services, the person who answered the phone said she'd have a technician call me back. He called me back the same day. He admitted that the bathroom fan in and of itself was too small of a job for him to come out, but since I wanted the humidifier done too, he agreed...
Kustom Heating & Cooling
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Reviewed in November 2012
Recently we were advised that the junction box in the crawl space where the wiring for the bathroom fan was attached was unsafe. He may have used the existing junction box, but if so he did not tell us that it needed to be replaced and repositioned. In spite of his being responsive, we have to...
VENTRELLA JR ELECTRIC
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Reviewed in May 2011
Originally quote was to replace bathroom exhaust fans (with lights). They found that the original bathroom fans upstairs were vented through the eaves - which could cause moisture problems. So, they provided a quote to properly vent them though a dampered vent in the roof. They also found that...
THE ATTIC EXPERTS
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Reviewed in July 2024
Wyatt who installed the fan was courteous and did a great job. Rob was very knowledgeable and answered all my questions when I scheduled the installation.
Silver Hammer Construction
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Reviewed in October 2007
The proposal was provided promptly after the man came to see the work. The proposal said that the work would be scheduled 2 to 4 weeks after receipt of the signed contract. In the fourth week, I called to find out the status and received a work date, which was a couple of weeks out. Most of the...
North Shore Electric
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Reviewed in May 2020
Chose this company because of 100% A ratings on Angie's List and BBB, was not disappointed. Responded quickly to inquiry, gave a fair price and that is what was charged. Very professional and excellent work done. Would hire again for any electrical need. Highly recommend.
Blazer Electric Co
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Reviewed in February 2020
Arrived as scheduled on time. Completed work efficiently. Personable and explained repair. Clean. Would definitely hire again.
Custom Power Electric
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