FAQ
Here are some common questions we get asked, if you don’t find the information you need here, please don’t hesitate to get in touch! We are happy to answer questions and explain processes.
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Ask the Electrician
- Oct 10, 2025 Ask the Electrician: Load Shedding
- Mar 17, 2025 Ask the Electrician: 2023 NEC Code Changes
- Mar 7, 2025 Ask the Electrician: Knob and Tube Wiring
- Nov 28, 2023 Ask the Electrician: Troubleshooting Intermittent Issues
- Oct 10, 2023 Ask the Electrician: Generator Maintenance
- Sep 21, 2023 Ask the Electrician: Level 2 EV Chargers
- Jun 20, 2023 Ask the Electrician: Electrical Panel Maintenance
- May 16, 2023 Ask the Electrician: Circuit Breakers
- Apr 19, 2023 Ask the Electrician: Hot Tubs
- Mar 22, 2023 Ask the Electrician: Dimmers; Updates and DIY
- Mar 9, 2023 Ask the Electrician: Apprentices
- Dec 20, 2022 Ask the Electrician: Sizing Up Generators
- Nov 17, 2022 Ask the Electrician: Lighting Watts and Lumens
- Nov 10, 2022 Ask the Electrician: Lighting Temperatures and Types
- Jun 23, 2022 Ask the Electrician: Can I DIY?
- Apr 19, 2022 Ask the Electrician: Service Upgrades
- Mar 15, 2022 Ask the Electrician: Project Planning, The Supply Chain and You
- Feb 24, 2022 Ask the Electrician: Chasing Codes
- Dec 14, 2021 Ask the Electrician: Holiday Q&A
- Nov 19, 2021 Ask the Electrician: Chasing the Dark
- Sep 16, 2021 Ask the Electrician: EV Chargers at Home
- Aug 11, 2021 Ask the Electrician: Generators and Backup Plans
- Jul 21, 2021 Ask the Electrician: Surge Protection
- Jun 16, 2021 Ask the Electrician: Permitting, Capital Improvements and More
- May 19, 2021 Ask the Electrician: Lighting Up Outdoor Spaces
- Apr 21, 2021 Ask the Electrician: Finding the Right Generator for Your Home
- Mar 18, 2021 Ask the Electrician: Preventing Shocks, Faults and Fires
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Generators
- Jan 17, 2023 Do I need to warranty register my new generator after you install it?
- Jan 17, 2023 Do you service gasoline powered generators?
- Dec 27, 2022 What does a generator service plan cost?
- Dec 26, 2022 What's included in the Annual Generator Maintenance?
- Dec 20, 2022 Ask the Electrician: Sizing Up Generators
- Aug 11, 2021 Ask the Electrician: Generators and Backup Plans
- Apr 21, 2021 Ask the Electrician: Finding the Right Generator for Your Home
- Aug 5, 2020 Does generator service history impact my warranty from the manufacturer?
- Aug 5, 2020 How often will my generator need service?
- Nov 27, 2018 I plan to run my generator on propane, how large a tank do I need?
- Nov 26, 2018 Should I use Natural Gas or Propane to fuel my generator?
- Nov 26, 2018 Will my power be off while installing my generator?
- Nov 26, 2018 What is the process for setting up my whole home generator? How long will it take?
- Oct 29, 2018 Does generator installation require a permit?
- Oct 29, 2018 Do you install or Service brands other than Generac?
- Oct 29, 2018 Can I plug a portable generator into my home electricity to run essentials?
- Oct 29, 2018 What is a generator transfer switch?
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Electrical
- Mar 17, 2025 Ask the Electrician: 2023 NEC Code Changes
- Mar 7, 2025 Ask the Electrician: Knob and Tube Wiring
- Nov 28, 2023 Ask the Electrician: Troubleshooting Intermittent Issues
- Apr 19, 2023 Ask the Electrician: Hot Tubs
- Mar 15, 2022 Ask the Electrician: Project Planning, The Supply Chain and You
- Feb 24, 2022 Ask the Electrician: Chasing Codes
- Mar 18, 2021 Ask the Electrician: Preventing Shocks, Faults and Fires
- Nov 26, 2018 Why has the inspector requested additional work be done that isn't related to the current job?
- Nov 26, 2018 Will my job require a permit?
- Oct 29, 2018 What is the difference between AFCI and GFCI breakers and outlets?
- Oct 29, 2018 Where do I need GFCI circuits or receptacles?
- Oct 29, 2018 Where do I need AFCI circuits or receptacles?
- Oct 29, 2018 What is a generator transfer switch?
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Company
- Mar 17, 2025 Ask the Electrician: 2023 NEC Code Changes
- Mar 9, 2023 Ask the Electrician: Apprentices
- Jan 1, 2023 Do you offer financing?
- Jan 10, 2022 Does DynamIc Electric offer a warranty on their work?
- Jun 16, 2021 Ask the Electrician: Permitting, Capital Improvements and More
- Dec 1, 2020 What precautions is Dynamic Electric taking against Covid-19? (December 2020)
- Feb 5, 2019 Why do I need a Capitol Improvement Affidavit?
- Feb 5, 2019 Why am I being charged sales tax on labor?
- Oct 29, 2018 Are you licensed, qualified and insured?
- Oct 29, 2018 Will you have the part I need for my repair when you come for a service call?
- Oct 29, 2018 What will the apprentice do on my job?
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Electric Vehicle Charger
- Oct 10, 2025 Ask the Electrician: Load Shedding
- Sep 21, 2023 Ask the Electrician: Level 2 EV Chargers
- Nov 10, 2022 How much does installation of a Level 2 EV charger cost?
- Sep 16, 2021 Ask the Electrician: EV Chargers at Home
- Sep 8, 2019 How do I select the correct charger for my vehicle?
- Sep 8, 2019 Why Clipper Creek brand chargers?
- Sep 8, 2019 Are level 2 EV chargers safe?
- Sep 8, 2019 What are the electrical requirements for EV chargers?
- Sep 8, 2019 Where can the EV charger be installed?
- Sep 8, 2019 What level of charger will I need for my EV?
- Jan 29, 2019 What brands of Electric car chargers do you install?
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Surge Protection
- Mar 17, 2025 Ask the Electrician: 2023 NEC Code Changes
- Jul 21, 2021 Ask the Electrician: Surge Protection
- Mar 13, 2020 Do I still need power strips if I install a Home Surge Protector?
- Mar 13, 2020 What about Point of Use Surge Protection?
- Mar 13, 2020 What is the warranty or coverage offered by a Whole Home Surge Protector?
- Mar 13, 2020 Why isn't my grounding rod enough?
- Mar 13, 2020 Does my homeowners policy cover power surges?
- Mar 13, 2020 Can I install Home Surge Protection myself?
- Mar 13, 2020 Which Home Surge Protector should I buy?
- Mar 13, 2020 What does Whole Home Surge Protection cost?
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Safety
- Mar 17, 2025 Ask the Electrician: 2023 NEC Code Changes
- Mar 7, 2025 Ask the Electrician: Knob and Tube Wiring
- Jun 20, 2023 Ask the Electrician: Electrical Panel Maintenance
- May 16, 2023 Ask the Electrician: Circuit Breakers
- Jun 23, 2022 Ask the Electrician: Can I DIY?
- Dec 14, 2021 Ask the Electrician: Holiday Q&A
- Mar 18, 2021 Ask the Electrician: Preventing Shocks, Faults and Fires
- Oct 29, 2018 Where do I need GFCI circuits or receptacles?
- Oct 29, 2018 Where do I need AFCI circuits or receptacles?
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Lighting
- Mar 22, 2023 Ask the Electrician: Dimmers; Updates and DIY
- Nov 17, 2022 Ask the Electrician: Lighting Watts and Lumens
- Nov 10, 2022 Ask the Electrician: Lighting Temperatures and Types
- Nov 19, 2021 Ask the Electrician: Chasing the Dark
- May 19, 2021 Ask the Electrician: Lighting Up Outdoor Spaces
- Feb 5, 2019 How do I determine which new bulbs to buy if I am switching to CFL/ LED bulbs?
- Feb 5, 2019 Which light bulbs should I switch for energy efficiency first?
- Feb 5, 2019 Why do my new LED/CFL lightbulbs not last as long as the package says?
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Generator Maintenance
- Oct 10, 2023 Ask the Electrician: Generator Maintenance
- Jan 17, 2023 Do you service gasoline powered generators?
- Dec 27, 2022 What does a generator service plan cost?
- Dec 26, 2022 What's included in the Annual Generator Maintenance?
- Aug 5, 2020 Does generator service history impact my warranty from the manufacturer?
- Aug 5, 2020 Can I service my generator myself?
- Oct 29, 2018 Do you install or Service brands other than Generac?
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Renovations
- Mar 7, 2025 Ask the Electrician: Knob and Tube Wiring
- Apr 19, 2022 Ask the Electrician: Service Upgrades
- Mar 15, 2022 Ask the Electrician: Project Planning, The Supply Chain and You
- Feb 24, 2022 Ask the Electrician: Chasing Codes
- Jun 16, 2021 Ask the Electrician: Permitting, Capital Improvements and More
- Feb 5, 2019 Why do I need a Capitol Improvement Affidavit?
- Nov 26, 2018 Why has the inspector requested additional work be done that isn't related to the current job?
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Outlets-Breakers
- May 16, 2023 Ask the Electrician: Circuit Breakers
- Oct 29, 2018 What is the difference between AFCI and GFCI breakers and outlets?
- Oct 29, 2018 Where do I need GFCI circuits or receptacles?
- Oct 29, 2018 Where do I need AFCI circuits or receptacles?
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Panels-Service
- Jun 20, 2023 Ask the Electrician: Electrical Panel Maintenance
- May 16, 2023 Ask the Electrician: Circuit Breakers
- Service Calls