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Electrician in Bel Air | Licensed & Reliable Electrical Services in Maryland

Your Trusted Licensed Electrician in Bel Air Looking for a licensed electrician near you? At Benfield Electric, we provide reliable residential and commercial electrical services throughout Bel Air and surrounding areas, including Aberdeen. From quick outlet repairs to full home rewiring, our certified team delivers safe, code-compliant, and affordable solutions — every time. 📞 Call … Continued

Surge Protectors for Your Home

When choosing surge protectors for your home, it’s important to focus on safety, capacity, and convenience. Here’s a guide to help you choose the right ones, along with a few recommendations: What to Look for in a Home Surge Protector Whole-House Surge Protection For added protection, especially if you live in an area with frequent … Continued

Installing a Chandelier or Ceiling Fan with Lights

Installing a chandelier or a ceiling fan with lights in your home can serve both practical and aesthetic purposes. Here are some key reasons for installing each: Reasons to Install a Chandelier Reasons to Install a Ceiling Fan with Lights Installing Both: When & Why For your residential electrical needs, choose the experienced professionals at … Continued

Energy Efficiency

Energy efficiency and related services refers to a wide range of solutions, technologies, and practices aimed at reducing energy consumption while maintaining and improving performance. These services can be offered to residential, commercial, industrial, or government clients and may include: Energy Audits Lighting Upgrades HVAC Optimization Building Automation Systems (BAS) Insulation & Building Envelope Improvements … Continued

When Should I Replace My Home’s Electrical Breaker Box (Panel)

Replacing a residential electrical breaker box (also known as a panel or load center) is an important decision that may be necessary for safety, functionality, and compliance with current codes. Here are the key reasons why you might need to replace your electrical breaker box: Safety Concerns Insufficient Capacity Code Compliance Improved Reliability and Functionality … Continued

Common Residential Electrical Projects in Maryland

Consider Benfield Electric for your residential electrical projects. Service Upgrades Wiring New Homes or Additions Generator Installation EV Charger Installation Solar Panel Systems Lighting Upgrades Smart Home and Automation Projects Benfield Electric is a Maryland-based, family-owned and operated electric contractor with over 50 years of residential knowledge in the electrical community.

Does your electric panel need an upgrade? 

Your home’s electrical panel connects the external wires to your home’s electrical system. Where once a standard home needed only 50 amps to provide enough power, most modern homes now require 200 amps or more. Typically, good for at least 25 years, your electrical panel may no longer be equipped to keep up with the … Continued

Patrick Newton Named New VP of Commercial

Aberdeen, MD, January 4, 2021: Patrick Newton has been named the new VP of Benfield Electric’s Commercial Division. After 43 years as VP of Commercial, Bruce Pindell is retiring from Benfield Electric Co. “I have no doubt that not only will Pat do an exceptional job heading up the department.” ~Greg Benfield “Pat has always … Continued

Benfield Electric One-Year No Loss-Time Accidents

Today marks One-Year of No Lost-Time Accidents for Benfield Electric Co.
Safety is of utmost importance for Benfield Employees and starts from the top down. “I am extremely proud of this achievement. Our greatest concern is the safety of our employees”, says Greg Benfield, President of Benfield Electric.