Hiring & Service Questions
What to expect when you contact D.B. Lunt Electrical Contractors.
D.B. Lunt Electrical Contractors is based at 627 Norwich Salem Tpke, Unit 4, Oakdale, CT 06370. We serve homeowners, businesses, and property professionals throughout Southeastern Connecticut. Call (860) 846-4898 to confirm availability for your town.
Yes. Our residential work includes troubleshooting, lighting, panel upgrades, rewiring, generators, smart-home projects, and EV charging. Commercial services include new construction, remodels, lighting, backup power, EV charging, safety, and code-compliance work.
Yes. D.B. Lunt is a licensed Connecticut electrical contractor and is fully insured. Documentation can be provided when it is needed for a project, property manager, or general contractor.
Yes. Use the Free Estimate button or call (860) 846-4898. Providing the project location, the issue you are experiencing, photos when helpful, and your preferred timing helps us understand the scope.
Same-day and next-day appointments may be available for urgent electrical problems, depending on the schedule and the nature of the work. Call (860) 846-4898 for the fastest scheduling response.
Electrical Safety Questions
Warning signs that should not be ignored and what to do next.
A breaker that trips repeatedly may be responding to an overload, a damaged appliance, a wiring fault, or another unsafe condition. Unplug devices on the affected circuit and avoid repeatedly resetting the breaker. If it trips again, leave it off and arrange for a licensed electrician to diagnose the cause.
A loose bulb can cause one fixture to flicker, but flickering across multiple rooms or dimming when equipment starts can point to a loose connection, overloaded circuit, service issue, or failing component. Because loose electrical connections can generate heat, recurring or widespread flickering should be inspected.
Stop using the affected outlet or equipment. If it is safe to do so, switch off the related breaker and keep people away from the area. For smoke, fire, or an immediate danger, leave the building and call 911. Do not touch damaged equipment or attempt a repair yourself; contact a licensed electrician once the immediate emergency is controlled.
A GFCI may refuse to reset when power is off upstream, moisture is present, a connected appliance has a fault, the circuit has another wiring problem, or the device has failed. Unplug connected equipment and check whether the breaker has tripped. If the GFCI still will not reset, have the circuit tested rather than forcing it.
Panels, EVs & Generators Questions
Planning for added electrical capacity and dependable backup power.
Common reasons to evaluate a panel include frequent breaker trips, corrosion, overheating, damaged components, limited space for new circuits, an older low-capacity service, or plans for an addition, heat pump, EV charger, generator, or other major load. An electrician should inspect the existing service and calculate expected demand before recommending an upgrade.
That depends on your electrical service capacity, current loads, panel space, charger requirements, parking location, and cable route. We can perform a load calculation, review the equipment specifications, and recommend the appropriate dedicated circuit or service changes.
Generator sizing starts with the equipment you need to keep running during an outage. A load assessment considers starting loads, fuel source, transfer equipment, service configuration, and whether the goal is to power selected essentials or a larger portion of the property.
Permit and inspection requirements vary by town and project type. Service changes, panel work, additions, generators, EV chargers, and larger renovations commonly require coordination with the local authority or utility. We can explain the expected process for the specific scope and location during the estimate.
Cost & Project Planning Questions
The information that helps turn an electrical concern into a clear plan.
Cost depends on the condition of the existing system, access to the work area, labor and material requirements, equipment selection, circuit length, service capacity, permits, utility coordination, and repairs needed to meet current safety requirements. An on-site assessment is the best way to establish an accurate scope and price.
Small repairs may be completed during one visit, while service upgrades, remodels, generators, commercial work, or projects involving permits and utility coordination take longer. After reviewing the site and scope, we can explain the likely sequence and scheduling factors.
In many cases, yes. The plan can account for access, temporary shutdowns, sensitive equipment, occupants, customers, and other trades. Tell us about operating hours or critical loads early so the work can be sequenced with the least practical disruption.