RESIDENTIAL ELECTRICAL SERVICES
Licensed Electrician - Residential
At Mirarchi Electric Inc, your go-to electrical services company, we are constantly looking for ways to improve our customer experience. We are expert licensed electricians and offer 24/7 electrician services in the case of an electrical emergency. We perform home electrical repairs, troubleshooting, installation, upgrades, maintenance, and more!
Our newest goal is to bring environmentally friendly and energy-efficient lighting to residential properties. If you are interested in saving money, and the environment, please call our residential electrical contractors today.
Our Residential Electrical Services Include:
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Whole House Surge Protection
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Smart Home Automation (Lighting, Audio, & Video)
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Standby Generator Installation & Servicing
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24-hour Service Calls & Electrical Troubleshooting
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New Housing, Renovation, Additions, & Electrical Construction
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Service Upgrades & Electrical Panel Upgrades
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Breaker Boxes, Fuse Boxes, & Circuit Breakers
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Wiring, Rewiring, & Dedicated Circuits
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Light Fixture Installation & Lighting Retrofits
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Lighting Design (Recessed, Track, Low Voltage, & Under Counter)
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Low-Voltage Interior & Exterior Lighting
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LED Outdoor Lighting & Landscape Lighting
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EV & Electric Car Charger Installation
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Tesla Wall Connectors, Wall Chargers, & Superchargers
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Alarms, Security Cameras, Video Doorbells, & Doorbell Cameras
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Spa & Pool Wiring
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Light Switches
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CATV & Phone Lines
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100 - 1200amp Services & Upgrades
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Hardwired Smoke Detectors & Carbon Monoxide Detectors
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Code Violations Correction
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Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters (GFCI Outlets)
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& More!
LICENSED ELECTRICIANS IN HATFIELD, PA
From our headquarters in Hatfield, PA, Mirarchi Electric Inc has been serving Montgomery, Bucks, Delaware, and Chester counties for over 30 years. Our master electricians have the training and experience to handle any electrical projects or emergencies. Call our residential electricians at 215-412-3600 or contact us online.
What are GFCI Outlets and Where Do You Need Them?
GFCI (Ground-Fault Circuit Interrupter) outlets are generally installed in areas where the outlet could likely become wet, such as in the bathroom or outdoors. The fairly recent widespread use of GFCI outlets has decreased the amount of deaths by electrocution by about 75%. This is because the GFCI outlet monitors the amount of power going to the device. So, if you were accidentally drop an appliance into a sink full of water, the GFCI detects the interruption in current and cuts the power.
If you are to look at an outlet, you will find two slots and a hole. The left slot is slightly larger than the right; this is the 'neutral' slot. The slightly smaller right slot is call the 'hot'. The round opening below them is the 'ground'. A properly working appliance will have its electricity flow from hot to neutral. The GFCI outlet monitors the amount of current flowing from hot to neutral and should there ever be an imbalance it will trip the circuit to cut the power to that appliance.
Moisture is the biggest cause of ground faults; the result of a ground fault could be life threatening. If electricity flows from hot to ground through you due to moisture, the result is a ground fault, and it could be fatal. The GFCI will sense the current flowing through you because of the difference in electric current flowing from hot to neutral and will immediately cut off the electricity.
Important to note is that GFCI outlets do wear out, so they should be tested about regularly; we'd suggest at least once a month. To test the GFCI outlet, follow these simple instructions:
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Press the Reset button
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Plug in any type of electrical device; it should work normally
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Press the Test button; if working properly, the power will be immediately cut
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Press Reset again, and your device should turn on again
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If the power is not cut when you press the Test button, your outlet needs to be services. Give our licensed electricians a call and we can get it fixed for you in a timely manner! Until them, please refrain from using the faulty outlet due to safety concerns.
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