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That's why we have up-front pricing. You approve the price before we start your job. We also respect your home. All of our employees have passed a drug test, are background checked, and are professionally trained.","\"At Tim Kyle Electric, Heating & Cooling, we believe that honesty, respect, and integrity are important. That's why we have up-front pricing. You approve the price before we start your job. We also respect your home. All of our employees have passed a drug test, are background checked, and are professionally trained.\"","6th year as a Best Pick","2021-04-12T00:00:00.000Z","733",true,"V","\u003Cul>\u003Cli>3-year parts warranty\u003C/li>\u003Cli>Lifetime installation warranty\u003C/li>\u003C/ul>",null,"Westminister",[37,38,39,40,41,42,43,44,45,46,47,48,49,50,51,52,53,54,55,56,57,58,59,60,61,62,63,64,65,66,67,68,69,70,71,72,73,74,75,76,77,78,79,80,81,82,83,84,85,86,87,88,89,90,91,92,93,94,95,96,97,98,99,100,101,102,103,104,105,106,107,108,109,110,111,112],"21009","21013","21014","21015","21022","21030","21031","21047","21048","21050","21051","21057","21071","21074","21082","21084","21085","21087","21093","21104","21111","21117","21128","21131","21133","21136","21152","21153","21155","21156","21157","21158","21162","21163","21204","21206","21207","21208","21209","21210","21212","21227","21228","21229","21234","21236","21237","21239","21244","21250","21252","21286","21701","21702","21703","21704","21710","21714","21716","21717","21718","21754","21755","21758","21762","21769","21770","21771","21773","21774","21776","21777","21784","21790","21791","21793",{"contractor_id":114,"display_name":115,"url_name":116,"company_logo":117,"phone":118,"avg_rating":119,"review_count":120,"short_desc":121,"quote":122,"best_pick_text":28,"signing_date":123,"years_as_best_pick":24,"license_number":124,"has_liability":31,"workers_compensation":32,"warranty":125,"minimum_job":34,"awards_certifications":34,"address_locality":126,"address_region":11,"profile_city_url_name":6,"service_zips":127,"has_email":31},473,"Kolb Electric, Inc.","kolb-electric-inc","assets/companylogo/473/ade3be72-1332-4ece-afc0-a2f375775c40.jpg","443-341-1312",4.7,16,"Kolb Electric has been a family-owned-and-operated company serving our customers locally for over 95 years. Our mission is to provide the best in quality and customer satisfaction on all jobs, big or small, from our family to yours.\u003C/p>Kolb Electric, Inc., is a full-service electrical contractor providing services that include troubleshooting, circuit breaker replacement, panel upgrades, and surge protection.","\"Kolb Electric has been a family-owned-and-operated company serving our customers locally for 101 years. Our mission is to provide the best in quality and customer satisfaction on all jobs, big or small, from our family to yours.\"","2021-06-10T00:00:00.000Z","3164","\u003Cul>\u003Cli>All parts and labor guaranteed\u003C/li>\u003C/ul>","Elk Ridge",[37,38,39,40,41,42,43,44,45,46,47,48,49,50,51,52,53,54,55,56,57,58,59,60,61,62,63,64,65,66,67,68,69,70,71,72,73,74,75,76,77,78,79,80,81,82,83,84,85,86,87,88,89,90,91,92,93,94,95,96,97,98,99,100,101,102,103,104,105,106,107,108,109,110,111,112],{"contractor_id":129,"display_name":130,"url_name":131,"company_logo":132,"phone":133,"avg_rating":134,"review_count":135,"short_desc":136,"quote":137,"best_pick_text":138,"signing_date":139,"years_as_best_pick":140,"license_number":141,"has_liability":31,"workers_compensation":32,"warranty":142,"minimum_job":34,"awards_certifications":34,"address_locality":143,"address_region":11,"profile_city_url_name":6,"service_zips":144,"has_email":31},1588,"Haas and Sons Electric Inc.","haas-and-sons-electric","assets/companylogo/1588/68e1d25b-d69f-4c3b-9056-3e42249b1fe9.jpg","410-394-7325",4.9,423,"We believe every home deserves safe, reliable, and honest electrical service. We combine expert craftsmanship with a personal touch, educating homeowners, standing behind our work, and always putting the customer first. Our staff stays current with codes, standards, and technology to ensure the job is done right the first time.","\"We believe every home deserves safe, reliable, and honest electrical service. We combine expert craftsmanship with a personal touch, educating homeowners, standing behind our work, and always putting the customer first. Our staff stays current with codes, standards, and technology to ensure the job is done right the first time.\"","5th year as a Best Pick","2018-12-18T00:00:00.000Z",8,"12719","\u003Cul>\u003Cli>1-year limited warranty, extended warranties available\u003C/li>\u003C/ul>","Millersville",[145,146,56,70,147,148,104,109],"21060","21090","21226","21240",{"contractor_id":150,"display_name":151,"url_name":152,"company_logo":153,"phone":154,"avg_rating":134,"review_count":155,"short_desc":156,"quote":157,"best_pick_text":138,"signing_date":158,"years_as_best_pick":24,"license_number":159,"has_liability":31,"workers_compensation":32,"warranty":160,"minimum_job":34,"awards_certifications":34,"address_locality":161,"address_region":11,"profile_city_url_name":6,"service_zips":162,"has_email":13},1893,"Wenbrooke Services","wenbrooke-services","assets/companylogo/1893/37a1c0c5-cabb-4c71-af90-d576e33d79a5.jpg","443-329-4122",722,"Our commitment to you comes from our beliefs and core values. We believe in striving for excellence in everything we do. We believe it's okay to be silly sometimes and have fun at work. The best ain't cheap. Compassion and care are everything.\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Cbr />\r\n\u003C/p>\r\nWenbrooke Services offers electrical services for outlets, switches, lighting, ceiling fans, generators, wiring, service panels, electric car charging stations, and more.","\"Our commitment to you comes from our beliefs and core values. We believe in striving for excellence in everything we do. We believe it's okay to be silly sometimes and have fun at work. The best ain't cheap. Compassion and care are everything.\"","2021-06-11T00:00:00.000Z","13238","\u003Cul>\u003Cli>100% satisfaction guarantee\u003C/li>\u003Cli>Manufacturer warranties honored\u003C/li>\u003C/ul>","Frederick",[41,45,49,50,56,67,68,89,90,91,92,93,94,95,96,97,98,99,100,101,102,103,104,105,106,107,108,109,110,111,112],{"contractor_id":164,"display_name":165,"url_name":166,"company_logo":167,"phone":168,"avg_rating":134,"review_count":169,"short_desc":170,"quote":171,"best_pick_text":172,"signing_date":173,"years_as_best_pick":174,"license_number":175,"has_liability":31,"workers_compensation":32,"warranty":176,"minimum_job":34,"awards_certifications":34,"address_locality":34,"address_region":34,"profile_city_url_name":6,"service_zips":177,"has_email":31},2964,"Electrical Connections LLC","electrical-connections","assets/companylogo/2964/5ea11145-3dc6-41c5-852e-fb6921ea475d.jpg","443-726-1546",748,"Our customer-first electrical company was founded on a legacy of service, trust, and care for our community. Our mission is to ensure that every home we touch is powered safely and efficiently. When you choose Electrical Connections, you're choosing a company that puts families first. Your safety is our top priority!","\"Our customer-first electrical company was founded on a legacy of service, trust, and care for our community. Our mission is to ensure that every home we touch is powered safely and efficiently. When you choose Electrical Connections, you're choosing a company that puts families first. Your safety is our top priority!\"","2nd year as a Best Pick","2025-02-28T00:00:00.000Z",1,"24521","\u003Cul>\u003Cli>5-year parts and labor warranty\u003C/li>\u003Cli>Lifetime warranty on panel installations\u003C/li>\u003C/ul>",[38,41,42,43,45,47,48,49,50,51,54,55,56,57,58,59,60,61,62,63,64,65,66,67,68,69,70,71,72,73,74,75,76,77,78,79,80,81,82,83,84,85,86,87,88,89,90,91,92,93,94,95,96,97,98,99,100,101,102,103,104,105,106,107,108,109,110,111,112],[179,184,189,194],{"company":151,"companyId":150,"companyLogo":153,"rating":24,"text":180,"reviewer":181,"location":182,"date":183,"verified":13,"featured":31},"Benjamin arrived when he said he would and was friendly. He explained all aspects of his diagnostic and repair so that I could easily understand what…","Verified Homeowner","Baltimore, MD","1/28/2022",{"company":130,"companyId":129,"companyLogo":132,"rating":24,"text":185,"reviewer":186,"location":187,"date":188,"verified":13,"featured":31},"I have had Larry come out to our house on 3 different occasion for different jobs and he has always been prompt, courteous, and thorough.  Very pleas…","Gregg S.","Jessup, MD","6/17/2021",{"company":20,"companyId":19,"companyLogo":22,"rating":24,"text":190,"reviewer":191,"location":192,"date":193,"verified":13,"featured":31},"Ben has been our regular  technician for sometime. He has always been courteous, polite, appeared on time, explained all work conducted  and complete…","Calvin M.","Hampstead, MD","6/7/2021",{"company":115,"companyId":114,"companyLogo":117,"rating":24,"text":195,"reviewer":196,"location":182,"date":197,"verified":13,"featured":13},"They fixed my home computer.","Michael F.","11/10/2023",[199,202,205,208,211,214,217],{"question":200,"answer":201},"What makes an Electrical company 'Best Pick Certified' in Central Maryland?","\u003Cp>Best Pick Certified Electrical companies in Central Maryland have earned their status through independent consumer research—not paid placement. To qualify, a company must meet strict standards:\u003C/p>\n\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>High customer satisfaction\u003C/strong>: 4.0+ Google rating (25+ reviews) OR 80%+ recommendation rate from surveyed customers\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Verified credentials\u003C/strong>: Active state licenses, general liability insurance, and workers' comp (where required)\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Financial stability\u003C/strong>: Clean credit history and active Secretary of State standing\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Local track record\u003C/strong>: Minimum 1 year serving the Central Maryland area\u003C/li>\n\u003C/ul>\n\n\u003Cp>Certification is re-verified annually, ensuring continued performance.\u003C/p>",{"question":203,"answer":204},"Do Electrical companies pay to be listed as Best Picks?","\u003Cp>No. Electrical companies cannot buy Best Pick Certification, improved ratings, or better placement. Our research team independently evaluates companies based on customer satisfaction, licensing, insurance, and business stability—before any business relationship exists.\u003C/p>\n\n\u003Cp>Companies that earn certification pay a participation fee after qualifying, which covers the cost of ongoing research and publication. This fee has no influence on whether a company qualifies or how they appear in our directory.\u003C/p>",{"question":206,"answer":207},"What is the Best Pick Guarantee for Electrical projects?","\u003Cp>The Best Pick Guarantee provides financial protection—up to $2,500 in labor costs—if a Certified Best Pick Electrical company fails to deliver on their commitments.\u003C/p>\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>To be eligible:\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli>Contact the company through Best Pick Reports or BestPickReports.com\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>Register for the guarantee (free)\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>Submit any claim within 45 days of the final date of service\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>Allow the company the opportunity to resolve the issue first\u003C/li>\n\u003C/ul>\n\n\u003Cp>This guarantee applies only to Certified Best Pick companies, not Standard Pros. Full terms are available on \u003Ca href=\"/guarantee\">our guarantee page\u003C/a>.\u003C/p>",{"question":209,"answer":210},"How can I tell if it’s time to contact an electrical company in Baltimore?","\u003Cp>Flickering lights are often a sign of a larger issue in Baltimore's extensive pre-1940 housing stock, particularly in neighborhoods like Bolton Hill or Fells Point where original knob-and-tube wiring may still be hidden behind plaster walls. This brittle, ungrounded insulation wasn't designed for the demands of modern appliances, and frequent overheating can lead to a significant fire risk. If you find yourself constantly resetting a circuit breaker, your home may be struggling with inadequate service amperage; many older area homes still operate on 60-amp or 100-amp panels that are easily overwhelmed by current HVAC systems and home electronics. Additionally, if your outlets feel physically warm or have visible discoloration, it's a critical signal that your local electrical contractor needs to inspect for loose or corroded connections. These issues are often exacerbated by the high humidity along the Inner Harbor, which can speed up the hardware degradation in older service panels and ungrounded circuits.\u003C/p>",{"question":212,"answer":213},"Is there anything I can check before calling an electrician in Baltimore?","\u003Cp>Gathering a few safe visual details can help you explain the situation more clearly to a local electrician. Start by visually inspecting your breaker panel’s exterior label for brands like Federal Pacific or Zinsco, which were common in mid-century Baltimore developments and are known for safety failures. Because Maryland experiences frequent heavy coastal storms that can lead to damaging power surges, check if your home has a whole-house surge protector installed near the meter—this is a critical defense for modern electronics. You should also perform a button-test on your GFCI outlets in high-moisture areas. Baltimore's humid climate, especially in historic rowhomes with basement utilities, can cause these protective mechanisms to seize or fail faster than in drier regions. Note which circuits are tripping and whether the issue happens when specific high-draw appliances like a window A/C unit or heater are running. Remember, you must never open the electrical panel or touch any exposed wires. Anything beyond these simple visual inspections should be managed by a trusted electrical expert to avoid serious injury, especially in older Baltimore homes where grounding might be insufficient.\u003C/p>",{"question":215,"answer":216},"What types of electrical services are commonly offered in Baltimore?","\u003Cp>In Baltimore, a licensed electrical company frequently performs comprehensive panel upgrades. Many rowhouses and single-family homes in the area date back to the early 20th century and still rely on outdated 60-amp services that simply cannot handle today's high-efficiency appliances and central air conditioning. Consequently, upgrading to a 200-amp panel is a standard requirement for modern safety and capacity. Another high-demand service is knob-and-tube remediation; because so much of Baltimore's housing stock was built before 1940, these older systems often require full replacement to meet current National Electrical Code (NEC) standards and to qualify for modern homeowners' insurance. Additionally, whole-house surge protection is a specialized service that has become vital due to Maryland's susceptibility to severe Atlantic storms and grid instability, which can send damaging high-voltage spikes through your residential wiring. For residents in the growing metro core, EV charger installation is also becoming a priority as regional infrastructure evolves to support electric vehicle adoption.\u003C/p>",{"question":218,"answer":219},"How do I find the best electrical company in Baltimore?","\u003Cp>When searching for the best electrical company in Baltimore, start by verifying that the contractor holds a current Maryland master electrician license provided by the State Board of Master Electricians. It is equally important that they carry General Liability and Workers' Compensation insurance to protect your property during complex repairs. A key indicator of local expertise is a technician's familiarity with BGE’s specific interconnection requirements and Baltimore’s unique soil conditions; for instance, the heavy clay frequently found in the region can sometimes require supplemental grounding measures to ensure your electrical system is safely bonded. To streamline your search, you can utilize Best Pick Reports, which uses a rigorous 6-step certification process to qualify local pros. Since companies cannot buy their way into the guide and must maintain a 4.0+ rating or 80% satisfaction score in independent surveys, it provides a reliable shortlist of vetted experts. Additionally, hiring a certified electrician through this resource qualifies you for the $2,500 Best Pick Guarantee, offering an extra layer of financial protection for your home project.\u003C/p>",[],[222,226,230,234,238,242,245,248,251,255],{"location":223,"date":224,"message":225},"Parkville","2026-04-04","I need an outlet placed in an upstairs bedroom. Also need a light in the ceiling moved so ceiling fan can be installed.",{"location":227,"date":228,"message":229},"Sykesville","2026-03-04","Wiring/breaker inspection.",{"location":231,"date":232,"message":233},"Ijamsville","2025-11-18","I would like to get an EV charger but the electricity in our is way over capacity. One panel is 30 years old and the other is 20ish. We have an elevator, indoor pool, and multiple heating and air appliances. We would like to get a quote to upgrade and get the EV charger.",{"location":235,"date":236,"message":237},"Westminster","2025-10-28","Tesla charger installation. \r\nOutlet maintenance. \r\nCSST gas tubing needs to be bonded to service panel.",{"location":239,"date":240,"message":241},"Towson","2025-09-09","Need a charger for an EV installed in the garage.",{"location":235,"date":243,"message":244},"2025-04-27","Run electricity to my shed",{"location":161,"date":246,"message":247},"2025-01-28","Need to have a reset outlet checked located in the lower level of the house (storage area). It keeps tripping. Today if possible",{"location":7,"date":249,"message":250},"2025-01-15","Electrical",{"location":252,"date":253,"message":254},"Bel Air","2025-01-05","I would like to get an estimate to have recess lighting installed in our family room and an electric fireplace insert installed in our existing fireplace.",{"location":239,"date":256,"message":257},"2024-12-30","1). 6 hardwired CO/smoke detectors need repair or replacement. Existing:  Kidde KN_COSM_IBA 10+ years old\r\n2) 1 duo-light external motion light needs repair or replacement"]