Bowie Electricians

No One Knows Electric Like We Do

Bailey & Shipp Electric is a full service residential and commercial electrical contractor, and we are proud to serve areas within Maryland, Washington DC and Virginia. Bailey & Shipp Electric began with 2 individuals who ran successful electrical businesses on their own and realized that they could become stronger together. They combined their knowledge and expertise to bring customers the very best electrical services available in the Bowie area. Since 2006 Bailey & Shipp Electric has been putting our customers first and delivering only the highest quality work to both residential and commercial clients. You can trust that with our expertise, we will get the job right the very first time. No one knows electric like our Bowie electricians do.

Call our Bowie electrical pros at (410) 457-3507 today for an appointment or visit our electrician reviews to see why customers choose our Maryland electrical company when they need the best Bowie electrician.

What to Know About Bowie

Bowie residents are proud to live in this beautiful area, and for good reason. Bowie has grown from a small railroad stop to the largest municipality in Prince George’s County. It is now the third largest city within Maryland. This area is home to many historical landmarks and boasts a diverse and cultured community. We are pleased to serve both residential and commercial customers within this area. 

Our Bowie Electrical Services Include: 

• Additions & Remodels
• EV Charging Stations
• Dimmers & Switches
• Recessed Lighting
• Wiring & Rewiring
• Lighting
• Troubleshooting
• Panel Upgrades/Replacement
• Whole House Surge Protectors
• Ceiling Fans
• Outlets/Receptacles
• Hot Tub Hook Ups
• Generators
• And much more! 

What Is a Power Surge?

Electrical surges are brief, typically only lasting less than a thousandth of a second, but the potential damage they can do to your home and electrical appliances is severe. They are an underrated threat that, unfortunately, not a lot of people are aware of.  As your local Bowie electrical contractors, we know only too well how potentially dangerous these electrical spikes are. There are many ways an electrical surge can occur. 

What Causes a Power Surge?

• Switching on a high-power electrical device, such as a refrigerator, an air-conditioning unit, or a computer can create a brief spike in the electrical current
• Lightning strikes are another common source of power surges; in fact, the lighting strike doesn’t have to be close to you to cause a spike
• Tripped circuit breakers are one of the most common causes of power spikes
• Short circuits in the wiring system are another of the most common causes of power surges

 Fortunately, wiring problems are easier to address. You simply need to call a local electrician in Bowie to solve the troublesome wiring in your home.

Are Power Surges Dangerous?

Power surges and electrical spikes are an underrated threat. When conditions aren’t “right”, such as when your home has faulty wiring, a brief surge can damage or even outright destroy electrical appliances. In a worst case scenario, the surge can start a fire.

What Is Surge Protection?

Surge protectors are widely promoted as a definite way to protect your home from an electrical surge. However, your average protector isn’t actually strong enough to secure your electronics and appliances. As a general rule, the bigger the surge protector, the better. Look for one that lists 600 joules or higher. That’s usually enough to protect your home from a surge as a result of a lightning bolt.

The best way to protect your home is a whole house surge protector that is hooked up to your electrical panel. These provide surge protection from the outside in. We promote these surge protectors and install them almost daily. Bailey & Shipp Electric has highly trained residential and commercial electrical contractors. Our reliable team of Bowie electricians will help you properly secure your home from the dangers of electrical spikes and surges. 

Contact Our Bowie Electrical Experts Today

Bailey & Shipp Electric has been happily serving the area for many years and strive to provide our customers with only the highest quality service. Our capable and courteous technicians are experts in electric. At Bailey and Shipp Electric, our electricians in Bowie place your needs and safety as our number one priority. 

Contact Bailey & Shipp Electric to get more information on how our Bowie electrical services and troubleshooting can help you. Reach our Bowie electricians at (410) 457-3507 or through our online contact form.