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Whitt Electric, LLC
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Electrical Switches, Outlets & Fixtures - Install or RepairElectrical Wiring or Panel Upgrade

Serving Collinsville, AL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2019

Free estimates

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"Scott Whitt and his team at Whitt electric was very professional.They came in got the job done in a timely fashion. I would recommend them again and to all who needs electrical work done. Will call on them again. Last but not least very responsible on pricing. Make the call you will be glad you did."
Response time1 day
Recommended by66%of homeowners
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Corrigan, LLC
4.8(
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Lightning Protection - Install or Repair

Serving Collinsville, AL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1954

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Very professional. Took as much time as needed to answer questions. Very good attention to detail. Even though a few more rods were needed than originally quoted, they stuck to their original quote price. No surprises. I would highly recommend this company."
Shingle roof air terminal
Residential 1
Residential Spanish tile
Horse stable
Residential 2

+23

Response time1 day
16 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Premier Lightning Protection
4.9(
28
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Lightning Protection - Install or Repair

Serving Collinsville, AL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1959

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Patrick is great to work with. He was punctual and very patient to answer all my questions. I would highly recommend doctor boom for lightning rod installation."
Residential Install
Residential Install
Residential Install
SWD Tank
SWD Tanks

+2

Response time2 days
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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W B Lightning Rods
4.6(
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Lightning Protection - Install or Repair

Serving Collinsville, AL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2001

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"We have been hit twice by lightning by God's grace either one hit our home however the last strike burnt art motorhome to the ground William was hired to install lightning protection lightning rods on our home and two out buildings he took the time to explain to us everything we needed to know answering every question professionally conducted himself in the utmost professional manner I would highly recommend lightning rods and even more highly recommended hiring William to do the job we are going to do an expansion later on and he will be the one and only contractor I will call to continue our lightning protection"
lightning protection
 Residential LPS
lightning protection
 Residential LPS
lightning protection

+79

Response time1 day
165 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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APS Lighting and Electrical LLC
5.0(
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Fixed Generator - InstallElectrical Wiring or Panel UpgradeElectrical Switches, Outlets & Fixtures - Install or Repair+11 more

Serving Collinsville, AL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"This is our go to electrical contractor for all of our commerical projects. They communicate clearly, arrive on time, and complete everything efficiently and professionally with quality always in mind. Their attention to detail and reliability always help the projects to run smoothly. Can’t recommend them enough for whatever you need done!"
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Electrical questions, answered by experts

While most electrical items can be plugged into a GFCI outlet, some appliances with internal or stationary motors, such as refrigerators, vent fans, and fluorescent lighting, can cause nuisance tripping. This happens because they experience a small, normal amount of current leakage, which can cause the GFCI to trip even when the appliance is working correctly. Although this is not a safety hazard, it can be inconvenient and may cause the GFCI outlet to wear out faster. For this reason, it is often better to plug these types of appliances into a standard outlet. Additionally, electrical circuits over 100 feet long can sometimes cause tripping. Some appliances, like hair dryers, have their own built-in GFCI protection, so connecting them to a standard outlet is fine.

Usually, your house panel is one of the key components that must be replaced when upgrading your amp service. In many cases, you will also need to upgrade your meter base as well as other electrical components.

If you find the power cables for your appliances are too short, there are ways to extend them for the cost of just the extra wiring you need. Simply cut and strip your wires, solder them together, and cover them using heat shrink tubing. Not everyone has a soldering tool on hand, so if you’re looking to extend in a pinch, an extension cord, power bar, or surge protector can do the job just fine.

Common warning signs of an overloaded electrical panel or meter box include frequent circuit breaker tripping, flickering or dimming lights, scorch or burn marks, and a burning scent coming from the panel. A circuit breaker trips as a protective measure to prevent overheating and potential fires. If you observe any of these signs, turn off the affected circuit breaker and move some devices to a different circuit. If the problem persists after turning the breaker back on, you should contact a professional electrician to resolve the issue.

By nature, two-prong outlets aren't grounded—but the box they run to might be, which makes them safer. The safest way to test if an outlet is grounded is to purchase a circuit tester, which cost about $20 at home improvement stores. 

If you discover your outlet (or outlets) aren't grounded, know that this greatly increases your risk of personal injury and electrical fires. You may want to consider installing new three-prong ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) outlets. On average, the cost to install GFCI outlets is about $210 per outlet.

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