What is a free estimate, really?

A free estimate is really the price a person is told to get the contractor in the door. You can get this over the phone from some companies, and other companies will provide you one at your home or business.

But….there is a catch.

A free estimate is not a contracted price. A free estimate allows for all sorts of other charges to be added at the end of a job, or during the job. This often leads to frustration, confusion, and added financial strain for many customers.

What does Perfect Electric Services, Inc. offer?

Here, at Perfect Electric Services, Inc., we offer our customers an up-front price quote. The difference is that our quote includes everything needed to complete the work, every time. This is one of the many reasons our customers are loyal to us. They know that when they call us, there will be no hidden charges. The only costs not included in our quotes are the permit fees, which are billed at cost when they are incurred.

Is the quote from Perfect Electric Services, Inc. free?

We charge a dispatch fee of $69.50. This covers several things:

• The expense of sending a technician to your home with a fully-stocked work van and most everything needed to correct the electrical problems our customers are experiencing.
• The expense of time for a technician to perform a minor diagnostic and assess problems in your home.

We are not blind to the financial difficulties that have arisen due to current economic conditions, and we recommend speaking to the technician about options that we offer to waive those dispatch fees and provide further discounts through our Service Partner Agreement.

Remember to check out our coupons online to see if any of them can be applied to your service bill. In some cases, the needed repairs can even be completed under your homeowner’s insurance policy.

Knowing that a free estimate does not provide everything you need to make an informed decision related to the safety and security of you and your family, wouldn’t you rather have a quote from one of our technicians today?

Call us at 954-772-7049 or through our CONTACT US form to see how we can serve you.

Did a storm knock out your power? Did the electric company turn it back on? Are you still only getting partial power? Do you have appliances or electronics that are no longer working?

These are signs that you may need whole-house surge protection. Perfect Electric Services, Inc. offers this service. We can install a whole house surge protector for less than you might think and save you thousands in replacement costs for new computers, televisions, DVD players, and stereo equipment, as well as both small and large appliances in your home.

In addition to all of the money you can save, you may even be able to get a discount on your homeowner’s insurance for the added protection and value this brings to your home.

Call our office TODAY at 954-772-7049 or fill out our CONTACT US form for a quote that will get you protected RIGHT AWAY!

If your breaker won’t reset, after you have flipped the switch and still have no power, then you need a licensed, insured, and experienced electrician to come over and fix the problem. There are several problems that can cause this.

At Perfect Electric Services, Inc., our technicians will be able to properly test and diagnose the exact problem and then provide you with the most affordable solution.

Call our office TODAY at 954-772-7049 or fill out our CONTACT US form for a call from our office to schedule you RIGHT AWAY!

Warnings have been issued with regard to the Zinsco electrical panel, Zinsco circuit breakers, or Zinsco-Sylvania electrical equipment. Please DO NOT try to fix anything yourself. There is a strong risk of electrical shock that is potentially FATAL, as well as a risk of fire from arcing between the panel and breakers. DO NOT remove the cover of your panel to check the inside. This is something only a licensed electrician should be doing. The potential of FATAL electrical shock from removing or replacing a panel cover is greatly increased without properly insulated tools and protective gear. Call a licensed electrician IMMEDIATELY if you believe there is something wrong with your panel or if a replacement is required.

Signs that your Zinsco electrical panel and Zinsco circuit breakers may be failing include:

• Flickering lights
• Humming or other noise from panels, switches, receptacles, and fixtures
• The odor of burning electrical equipment, such as:
  • Plastic receptacles
  • Receptacle covers
  • Circuit breakers
  • Electrical wiring
• Hot to touch:
  • Walls near or around receptacles and switches
  • Receptacles and switches themselves feel hot
• Appliances or other electronic devices turn off when others are switched on

You will not find an official recall of the Zinsco electrical panel and equipment. This appears to be due to the fact that the company went out of business prior to these discoveries. Zinsco electrical panels do not meet current safety codes and requirements. The Zinsco electrical panels would not receive the UL listing in today’s world. Certain components of this panel and other Zinsco equipment contain aluminum, which is not compatible with the copper used for most connections and wiring today.

Arcing caused by a lack of connection between the Zinsco circuit breakers and the busbar can start fires and melt equipment installed. The problem arcing causes is compounded by the fact that Zinsco circuit breakers do not necessarily trip when the circuit is overloaded. When the breaker fails to trip, the overload of electricity is passed into the appliances and electronics, causing electrical fires. The pitting that occurs over time from arcing to the busbar can prevent the solid connection to the breakers essential to functioning properly. A breaker is supposed to trip when the circuit is overloaded. The overload can be caused by lightning or other sources of power surges. In cases where the connection has deteriorated, the breakers can be turned off, and the panel will continue to conduct power. The problem this presents is that an unsuspecting homeowner may flip a breaker to turn off power and not be aware that it is still HOT. This presents a risk of FATAL electrical shock or fire hazard.

With any electrical repairs or replacements, the homeowner is always safer to contact a licensed and insured electrician to perform the work. The license is to ensure that the contractor really knows what they are doing. The insurance (especially Workers Compensation) is necessary so that if something does go wrong while they are working on your property, the contractor’s insurance pays for the damages or injury and not the homeowner’s.