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Mel Carr Electric Mel Carr began his career at Phillip Schuyler High School's vocational electrical shop class. After high school Mel worked for local contractors in the Capital Region, focusing on larger scale commercial and industrial jobs. His years in the industry and experience with all forms of electrical contracting allowed him to study the National Electrical Code and New York State Residential Code to become a master electrician.

In 1976, Mel opened a little electrical shop in a garage near his home in Colonie, NY. His goal was to provide excellent electrical service to the Capital Region in all fields of electrical contracting.
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  • Year established: 1976
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Fuses To Circuit Breaker Changeovers
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Circuit breakers are a wonderful resource for electrical safety, and are more convenient than using fuses. There is no need to search for replacement fuses in a dark basement, and there is not the same risk of incorrectly sizing a circuit breaker for an existing circuit.
Lamp Post Installation
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Is your home dark when you pull up in the evening? Is your existing lamp post not working, or has the plow truck knocked it over? No matter what the situation, we are the experts at installation and repair of lamp posts in your yard. We can also install a timer or photocell to control the time that the light goes on and off each day.
Electric Heaters
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Electric baseboard heaters are an excellent source of supplemental heat to a cold room over a garage, a drafty bathroom, basement office, or any other space your heating system just doesn't seem to keep warm. Electric baseboard heaters are a permanent replacement to potentially dangerous space heaters and wood-burning stoves.
Air Conditioner Wiring
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Whether you have a window-style air conditioner, a modern free-standing air conditioner, or a central air system, we can help you with the electrical needs associated with those devices. On most non-central air systems, the manufacturer suggests to operate the air conditioner on a dedicated circuit fed directly from the panelbox.
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Family owned and operated since 1976, Mel Carr Electric, is regarded as the most trusted electrician in the Capital Region. You can trust us to handle any and all of your electrical needs. We specialize in both residential and commercial electrical service and repair, and no matter what the size of the job, we'll be able to meet your needs and exceed your expectations.
Reviews (21)
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Hart Schwartz
Jun 03, 2022
Excellent estimate. Dan is very knowledgeable, friendly, professional, approachable. Carlos his associate did an excellent job of walking through the house and addressing my questions and concerns. Carlos fully explained his thinking on all the components inside the house that I asked about. Dave the service manager thoroughly answered my questions via telephone about comparing electric consumption prices of electric boiler, geothermal heat pump, air source heat pump, oil, and propane, as well as my queries about the feasibility of installing an electric boiler with our current service panel.

He gave focused, relevant information. I am on the annual service plan and Dave's brief consultation by phone saved me time and provided valuable information. Written estimate well-documented and clearly itemized.
Cher Schneider
May 28, 2022
Gary gave me estimates for jobs needed. Explained everything clearly. He came quickly for both the estimate and work. Cleaned everything up. I love my new lights. Super happy with the I stallion and they look great. Will use Mel Carr again! Service: Outdoor lighting installation
Bruce Cramer
May 04, 2022
Gary from Mel Carr Electrical, immediately identified the problems, because there were a couple, explained what they were and the cost involved with the repairs. Gary was respectful of our home, personable, professional and a very competent electrician. He expeditiously resolved all issues and also provided estimates I requested for additional electrical installations. Won't hesitate to use Mel Carr again.
Hailey Lepski
Apr 27, 2022
Dan was friendly, professional, and thorough. He explained everything throughout the process and provided all of the information needed to make an informed decision. He demonstrated dedication to his trade by being supportive and encouraging to his apprentices. The work was tidy and high quality. I highly recommend Mel Carr! Service: Electrical outlet & switch relocation
Justin Relyea
Apr 08, 2022
Dan and his partner Carlos were extremely friendly, responsive, professional and most important efficient. They were able to quickly assess my situation, recommend a few options, and then complete the job all in a very short time. I highly recommend their services and will surely be reaching out to them again if I ever need more work. All around excellent!
David Jukins
Feb 21, 2022
This is a reputable company with a solid reputation. I like their business model. Mel Carr's approach to problem solving and customer service is appreciated. Replacing a panel and restoring power is a tedious and complicated job. The team of Zach and Carlos worked tirelessly until the job was finished at 8PM to make sure power to the furnace was restored for a very frigid February evening. It's been a while since I've been very confident in a home repair contractor. Good job! Two thumbs up for sure!
David Amodeo
Feb 05, 2022
The technician/electrician, Keith, performed a safety inspection at my home. He was courteous, professional and thorough. He pointed out items that needed attention and entertained and answered my questions regarding his findings. He also provided an itemized list of said items and provided options that I could be comfortable with in having concerns addressed.

I will continue to use Mel Carr in the future. Their operation runs smoothly and has built-in checks and balances. They arrive when they say they will and always call ahead. They perform the work as specified and approved and it's guaranteed. Peace of mind is priceless.
Mike Ransbury
Jan 20, 2022
Wow, what a pleasant experience! I especially liked the heads-up text from Dan with his personal photo and historical background. Dan and Carlos was arrived on time and provided their business card upon arrival. It's refreshing to work with professionals of their caliber. Work and cleanup were satisfactorily accomplished. I'll be reaching out to Mel Carr Electric for all my future electrical needs. Thanks again guys! Mike
L. Klinge
Jan 20, 2022
Gary came to our home to provide an estimate. He had time to complete the project the same day, and we had two new outlets within 2 hours. He also gave us some quick advice and explained the pricing well. Friendly, professional, and efficient! No mess, even though he had to go through our attic, basement, and cut through some drywall. Everything about working with this company was convenient and professional. I would absolutely recommend! Wayyyy better than getting the runaround with home depot.
Steve Trotter
Jan 19, 2022
Dylan and Dave arrived in the scheduled time frame. Both were attentive, knowledgeable, polite. The work was quick and well done. They were able to accommodate our needs and when the work was completed, they cleaned up and you wouldn't know they had been here. We are very happy with the work performed and would definitely call again. Thank you Dylan and Dave. Great job!
Jim Thomson
Oct 07, 2016
I just had my new woodshop rewired by Dan A. Prompt service, no waiting, no guessing. Dan went above and beyond to offer ideas, suggestions to make my vision come true! 5 stars!
Allyson Powell
Sep 08, 2016
I can't say enough good things about Mel Carr Electric and Dave B. I called first thing in the morning and was greeted by the friendliest gentleman. Honestly, I've never received such a greeting when calling a service provider.
Frank Szydlowski
Jul 27, 2016
Jason C. and his associate Gary fixed our partial outage quickly and professionally. This was our first call to this company and the very best service for an electrical problem we have experienced in the 20 years we have lived at this address.
Cesar Antoinette Vasquez Ruffino
Jul 07, 2016
We had scheduled for tomorrow and asked t be put on cancel lost. Dave B. Called this afternoon and was here in 30 mins. Quick diagnostic, gave quote and got right to work. Pleasant, helpful, willing to answer our questions.
Theresa Mason
May 03, 2016
Dan came to our house to give us an estimate on some electrical work for our pool. We believed the price was very fair and had the work done. the billing came in a bit above the estimate, but the company honored the estimated price!
Paul McDonald
Mar 24, 2016
I would highly recommend this company to anyone seeking timely, competent and professional electric service. While I had a fairly straightforward job, my technician, Jason C., was very professional and got the job done in no time.
Nancy Paino
Jan 23, 2016
Today was my first experience with Carr Electric. From the moment my call was answered through the time when Dave left, I was treated courteously and found everyone to be helpful and prompt responding to my call.
Christopher Devendorf
Jan 09, 2016
Dan A. came to our home and did some electrical work and he did a fantastic job. He was knowledgeable, courteous, and friendly. He performed the job quickly and efficiently, and he made suggestions on what type of products to buy (like lightbulbs) to help us save on energy costs.
Audra Stempel
Jan 06, 2016
He did an excellent job, very professional and everything is running smoothly. Our electricity is running better than it has it years. We will definitely contact this company in the future for more service.
Michael Malone
Oct 20, 2015
Reasonable price with a personable and knowledgeable electrician. I've got an 100+ year old house and their is nothing easy or straightforward about the wiring. Jason quickly found the source of the trouble and repaired it.
Mike Hart
Aug 04, 2015
Mel Carr electrician Jason C just left our house after repairing an electrical problem. I was impressed with how quickly he arrived, his polite attitude and the speed with which he worked. Carr's price seems in line with other electricians in the area.