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Originally Posted by 69Ludwigs
Had a breaker switch pop off and would not reset. Looked at the websites for several local electricians. "In Charge Electric" in Leesburg was all about their many 5 star reviews. Said they give a discount to residents in The Villages.
The guy came and flipped the breaker and it worked, no need to replace it or do anything else.
Charged $144.00
Wonder how much they charge for actual work?
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Hopefully others will learn from your mistake. We all make them.
Far as your circuit breaker you need to shut it off and then on to reset it.
It is interesting that a circuit breaker that says 20 amps will trip at 18 amps.
The charge. I've also made that mistake. We should ask what it will cost. Many of these places charge you xxxx per hour and the time starts when they leave the place of business or even the job they are on when you call.
The person who came to your home is likely an employee and does not have the power to negotiate. I would suggest you look up the name of the owner and ask to speak to him or her. Be polite and perhaps they will reduce the bill. Realize they have to pay the electrician, possible a licensed electrician, the cost of running a truck, insurance etc.