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D & S Electrical
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Appliance (Major Electric Appliance) - Install or Replace

Serving Brookhaven, GA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2022

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"D&S Electrical completed the job as we requested and with the upmost professionalism. We had several electrical outlets replaced, doorbell fixed and a smoke detector/ carbon monoxide detector replaced. We will definitely use them again!!!"
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Response time2 hrs
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Britebox Electrical Services
4.5(
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Fixed Generator - InstallCeiling Fan - InstallCeiling Fan - Repair+25 more

Serving Brookhaven, GA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2017

Customers say: Super punctual

"Nick was very professional and did a fantastic job on my electrical project. He took care to work both carefully and efficiently. I will definitely use Britebox Electrical Services again for any future electrical repairs!"
Response time1 day
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by58%of homeowners
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Electrical questions, answered by experts

Electrical fixes are best handled by a licensed electrician, but it’s possible to release a wire connection on your own. Be sure to always turn off the power to the outlet at the circuit breaker before beginning your project to avoid electric shock. Carefully insert the tip of a flat screwdriver into the rectangular hole beneath the wire. Hold the outlet in the palm of your other hand. Pull out the wire as you apply pressure with the screwdriver.

If a light switch is off, it’s very unlikely to cause a fire. For a fire to start, the switch has to be on, activating an electrical current, and the wiring must be faulty. However, the malfunctioning light switch could cause an intermittent current to move across the electrical wire. This issue could become a fire hazard with another device connected to the wire. You should replace the bad light switch as soon as you notice it or call an electrician.

In general, 200 amps is enough for a house with a square footage of up to 1,800, or the average three-bedroom home. A 200-amp service allows your home to warm and cool itself while running multiple appliances at once. It's a good option for homes that have been extended, or after adding new appliances. 200-amp service is the current standard for homes, so in most cases, it will work for you.

The National Electrical Codebook indicates that there should be at least 6 inches of wiring in the breaker box for connecting purposes. When in doubt, err on the side more, because you can always cut some wire off but you can never add it back on, and if you don’t have enough you may struggle to finish wiring your breaker box properly.

If wiring in a relatively modern home is damaged due to sudden events like a fire, a tree falling into the house, or a flood, then homeowners insurance is very likely to cover the cost of replacing the wire.

However, if it’s determined that wiring failed or started the fire because of age, neglect, or not meeting current electrical standards, then insurance won’t be covering any replacement. Also, insurance policies may charge more for particularly old kinds of wiring like aluminum wiring or deny applications altogether. 

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