Electrician Services in Big Flats, NY
and the Southern Tier Since 1946
John Mills Electric, Inc. is an experienced and highly-recommended electrical contractor serving the electrical needs of commercial, industrial and residential properties in Big Flats, NY and the surrounding Twin Tier Region.
Our electricians are specialists in the installation, service and maintenance of electrical systems, electric vehicle chargers, solar systems, heat pumps (mini-splits) and generators. We also have a comprehensive knowledge of new technologies, as well as legacy systems that have been installed for years.
Service Area
Headquartered in Elmira Heights with a branch office in Ithaca, we service Big Flats, NY and surrounding areas, as well as Central New York and the Northern Tier of Pennsylvania.
Specialties
- Service & Repair (Including Emergency Service)
- Installation & New Construction
- Design/Build
Why Are My Circuit Breakers Tripping Frequently?
Here are the most common reasons why circuit breakers might be tripping frequently:
- Overloaded Circuit: Too many appliances or devices drawing power from a single circuit can cause it to overload and trip the breaker.
- Short Circuit: A short circuit occurs when a hot wire touches a neutral wire, creating a large surge of electricity that trips the breaker.
- Ground Fault: Similar to a short circuit, a ground fault happens when a hot wire touches the ground wire or the side of a metal outlet box, causing the breaker to trip.
- Faulty Appliances: An appliance with a short circuit or other electrical issue can draw excessive current and trip the breaker.
- Aging or Damaged Wiring: Old or damaged wiring can cause increased resistance and overheating, leading to frequent tripping.
- High-Demand Appliances: Devices like air conditioners, microwaves, or space heaters can draw a lot of power and cause the breaker to trip if used on an already loaded circuit.
What We Do
John Mills Electric, lnc. is an industry leading Electrical Contracting Service, capable of responding quickly to any need. Our abilities include:
- EV Charger Installation
- Generator Installation
- High voltage wiring
- Power distribution
- Lighting
- Fire alarm systems
- Sound and public address
- Security alarm
- Tele/data
- Heat Pumps
- Pole Line Construction
- Bucket Truck Work to 60'
- Community Solar (Electrical)
- Residential Solar
- Commercial Solar
- and much more!
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"Prompt and professional service."
I was very impressed with the service and will make sure to use this company for future projects.
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"Extremely satisfied with the service."
Extremely satisfied with him & the company he represents. Material used to supply power from deck is first class.
Wayne B.
John Mills Electric Completes Community Solar Project with Battery Storage
This 6.7 MW project for Nexamp located in Lansing is really something special. It represents one of the first utility-tied solar projects with a Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) installed in this area of New York. John Mills Electric was the electrical subcontractor, providing all of the electrical infrastructure for the
project. In addition to the BESS, the system also employs Single Axis Solar Tracking Mounts. For a few more details on the project, click here.
Commercial and Industrial Solar Operations and Maintenance (O&M) Services
John Mills Electric, as an experienced solar installation and maintenance organization is well-equipped to handle the Operations and Maintenance needs of large solar installations in the Southern Tier Region of New York. Our solar project management team is NABCEP-Certified, and we have as many as 150 electricians on staff, depending on demand. Whether you are in need of an electrical sub-contractor, or you need regular system maintenance, we can help. For more information, click here.
John Mills Electric Acquires Richardson Brothers Electrical
John Mills Electric recently acquired long-standing Ithaca-based electrical contracting company Richardson Brothers Electrical. We are extremely excited to have their talent, knowledge and enthusiasm about Ithaca and the Tompkins County area as part of our service portfolio. To view the full press release, visit our News page here.