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Avatar for Mister Sparky of Birmingham
Mister Sparky of Birmingham
4.0(
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Serving West Blocton, AL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2016

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Replace 2 electrical switches. The Pro was great and very professional. but I think they are very expensive. I would definitely get a quote and really do some checking around. In an electric emergency I would absolutely call them!"
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Attic Fan
Landscape Lights
Mister Sparky Local Electricians
All types of lights

+21

Response time2 days
301 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by86%of homeowners
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Lovelady Electrical Contractors LLC
4.3(
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Serving West Blocton, AL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2011

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They were able to send someone the next day. It was a small job (replace a light switch and a gfi outlet). Chase was very courteous and professional. He completed the job quickly. I felt the price was competitive. I’ll likely hire them again when I need electrical work."
Response time1 day
Response rate100%
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Premier Lightning Protection
4.9(
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Serving West Blocton, AL and surrounding areas

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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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Serving West Blocton, AL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2001

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I feel so much better knowing that I have protection now after the lightning strike we got. This company was professional and before something happens to your home or property I suggest you look into hiring them your home is definitely worth more than it cost to install protection"
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 Residential LPS
lightning protection
 Residential LPS
lightning protection

+79

Response time1 day
146 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Neli Virtual Appliance Repair
4.2(
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Serving West Blocton, AL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2016

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"The problem turned out to be a burned out small electric door switch. I believe the price was way too expensive for the service performed and the price of the door switch. What more can I say? It got done."
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Response time1 day
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Accent Tel USA
4.9(
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Serving West Blocton, AL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2009

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Our Company provides a one-stop solution for all of your voice, internet, and telecom needs. Leveraging the Cloud we provide your Office state-of-the-art telephones for little or no upfront cost striving to keep your monthly costs the same. Sound too good to be true? Give us a call and we will show you how.

Response time3 hrs
Response rate99%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Jennings Lightning Protection
5.0(
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Serving West Blocton, AL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2015

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality and customer service, that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship, and complete customer satisfaction, from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate, with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety and quality, regardless of how large, or small the job. Call us today!

Response time9 hrs
40 neighbors recently requested a quote
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MH&G Technology
5.0(
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Serving West Blocton, AL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Phenomenal service. Marty is a highly experienced technician with personal commitment to quality work. He has a great personality. I highly recommend him for domestic and commercial projects."
Response time7 hrs
Response rate91%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Electrical questions, answered by experts

According to the National Electrical Code (NEC), GFCI outlets should be installed in wet or damp locations where they might be splashed with water or other liquids. This is to protect against ground faults, which are more common around water. Specific areas that require GFCI outlets include kitchens (especially near counters), bathrooms, laundry rooms, basements, garages, and all outdoor receptacles. Depending on local electrical codes, you may need at least one GFCI outlet in these rooms, or every outlet in the area may need to be GFCI protected.

Most electric water heaters have a built-in shut-off switch, so you can simply turn that to the OFF position. Some water heaters have the switch inside a panel, so you might need to unscrew the panel, remove it, move aside the insulation, and then shut the water heater off. To make sure it’s off, you can also locate the switch for your water heater in your electrical panel and shut the power off there. Most electrical panels have dedicated switches for the water heater, so you can shut off the power without affecting the rest of your home.

Compared to amps, volts, and watts, ohms are a different kind of measurement, though also very common. Ohms show the resistance of materials like wiring: How much they impede the flow of electrons. The reason household wiring is usually copper or aluminum is that these materials are affordable and also have lower ohms, which means low resistance/high conductivity.

People who have experienced blown fuse have occasionally tried to fix the problem by placing copper pennies in the fuse box. While they are good conductors of electricity and can seemingly “fix” the issue,  they don’t protect against short circuits or fires. Putting pennies in a fuse box is dangerous—the best solution is to call a professional electrician to fix the problem.

Window AC units use a fair amount of electricity, but significantly less than central AC systems. Because they are more energy-efficient for cooling individual rooms or small spaces, their usage is comparatively low. On average, a window AC unit consumes between 500 and 1,400 watts, while a central AC system uses over 3,500 watts—meaning a window unit uses about one-third of the energy. This typically translates to a monthly running cost of $15 to $40, although this can vary depending on external factors.

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