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Staples Electric LLC4231 Monument Wall WaySuite 342Fairfax, Va 22030T: 703-944-7678 |
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FAQ:
1. Some of my outlets are not working in my kitchen, bathroom or exterior receptacles. Most of the time there's an associtate GFCI (ground fault circuit interrupter) that trips upon a ground fault or load imbalance. We get a ton of calls on these and drive endless miles just to push a reset button on a GFI outlet. I would suggest looking for these outlets when a circuit has problems first. Bathroom GFCI's are typically located in a first floor bathroom or near the electrical panel in some older homes. We will be happy to find these device for you and make sure there are working 100% too, but we have a minimum labor charge.
2. We install ceiling fans on ceiling fan rated boxes only. If you would like a ceiling fan installed and there's not a fan rated box installed, we must install an appropriate box. We also find a lot of exterior wall sconces installed with drywall screws to the vinyl siding; we must install the appropriate box and follow the NEC (national electrical code).
3. We will repair any drywall that we access to install a line, box, etc.
4. Main Panel and other old equipment: Any breakers/panels with manufacturer names such as Federal Pacific (FPE), Sylvania, Push-A-Matic or screw in fuse type panels should change these panels without question. The biggest problem is age of panels and breakers loose characteristic tolerances. For example; instead of a breaker tripping at it's rated 15 amps, it trips at 25-30 amps; well over the safe rating and operation levels for the existing circuits. Over-currents are firehazards!
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Federal Pacific PanelCharacteristic orange labeled breakers. These breakers make poor connections with the bus bar and are known to fail at at higher rate than most other breakers. |
Push-A-Matic PanelNotice the rusted areas around screw terminals. Rust prohibits flow of electricity and creates poor connections and hazards. |

