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Cincinnati
Curry Electric
Aluminum Wiring Repair Ceiling Fan Installation Circuit Breaker Service Data Cabling Dedicated Circuits Electrical Safety Inspections
About Curry Electric
Curry Electric is a Cincinnati electrical contractor established in 1986. The company operates from Old State Route 74 on the east side of Cincinnati and is certified as a woman-owned business, led by president Traci Curry.
For homeowners it handles emergency service, indoor and outdoor lighting, swimming pool and hot tub wiring, network and audio wiring, new circuits, breaker upgrades and fuse box replacement. It is factory-certified for AMP/COPALUM aluminum wire repairs and also locates and repairs underground faults, installs smoke and carbon monoxide detection, surge suppression, lightning protection, ceiling fans and backup generators.
Besides residential service, Curry Electric works on commercial and industrial projects across the Tri-State. The website lists an Ohio contractor license, a City of Cincinnati license and an Ohio electrical safety inspector credential, and it offers free 10-point safety surveys.
- Established 1986
- Certified woman-owned business
- AMP/COPALUM aluminum wire repair certified
- Free 10-point safety surveys
- 24-hour emergency service
Services
- Aluminum Wiring Repairfactory-certified AMP/COPALUM repairs
- Ceiling Fan InstallationInstallation and replacement of ceiling fans in homes.
- Circuit Breaker ServiceRepair, replacement and upgrade of residential circuit breakers and related panel components.
- Data CablingStructured computer, network and communications cabling.
- Dedicated CircuitsNew dedicated electrical circuits for appliances, additions, workshops and other high-load equipment.
- Electrical Safety Inspectionsfree 10-point safety survey
- Emergency Electrical ServiceHelp at any hour when a home loses power, a breaker keeps tripping or wiring sparks or overheats.
- Fuse Box ReplacementSwapping an old fuse box for a modern breaker panel.
- GeneratorsStandby units & transfer switches
- Hot Tub & Spa WiringDedicated circuit installation and hookups for hot tubs and spas.
- LightingIndoor, outdoor & recessed
- Lightning ProtectionInstallation of lightning rods and grounding systems that safely carry a lightning strike away from the house.
- Pool Wiringswimming pool wiring
- Smoke & Carbon Monoxide Detector InstallationInstall smoke and carbon monoxide detectors for household safety.
- Underground Electrical Wiringunderground fault detection and repair
- Whole-Home Surge ProtectionInstallation of surge protective devices to guard home electronics.
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