My initial request was to convert a 3-way switch to a single pole. After separate visits by two electricians the single pole had power, but the company insisted on an additional $200 charge to install the light fixture in order to test the circuit. After the light fixture was properly installed by another (private) electrician, flipping the switch on tripped the circuit breaker. Tim, the third electrician, traced the circuitry and ultimately found the problem and corrected the circuit in the subpanel. His persistence was remarkable and his attention to cleaning and sealing the fixture deserve special recognition. It is disingenuous to charge more than $400 to replace a switch without including connecting the associated fixture to check the circuit.
