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Q: Do electric water heaters waste electricity?

• <div><p>If you have a tank-type electric water heater, it runs regularly to keep the water at the desired temperature. If you live in a home where you don&rsquo;t use much hot water, it could seem wasteful to run power to heat water that you&rsquo;re using infrequently. You could save some power by using a smaller tank, insulating the tank, or <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-to-turn-up-water-heater-temperature.htm">lowering the temperature of the water heater</a>. </p></div>

Q: When should you use a voltmeter?

• <div><p>A voltmeter measures the voltage of AC or DC electrical current. Unlike a multimeter, measuring voltage is a voltmeter&rsquo;s only function. Voltage is the potential difference between two points within a circuit. Measuring voltage with a voltmeter can help identify wiring issues or determine whether a battery is dead.</p></div>

Q: What do electrical meter risers do?

• <div><p>Electrical meter risers connect your home&rsquo;s electrical meter to overhead power lines so you can receive electrical service from the grid. Electrical meters also have a weatherhead, which protects the utility lines connected to your home&rsquo;s electrical system via the service entrance cable. Risers connect the weatherhead to your electrical meter socket, which connects to the meter.</p></div>

Q: Do you need GFCI outlets when you have circuit breakers?

• <div><p>That depends on your setup. If a circuit breaker already has GFCI protection, then everything connected to that specific circuit is being monitored. You don&rsquo;t need additional <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/what-gfci-outlet.htm">GFCI outlets</a> on that breaker.</p><p>However, if the breaker is not GFCI, then you should have GFCI receptacles for at-risk outlets nearby water sources, because they are not receiving protection. Breakers in a breaker box can vary between GFCI and non-GFCI. Look for GFCI labels on the breaker or try to find the breaker model number to look it up if you aren&rsquo;t sure.</p></div>

Q: What causes outlets not to work when the breaker isn't tripped?

• <div><p>If you&rsquo;re outlet isn&rsquo;t working but the breaker isn&rsquo;t tripped , that could mean a number of things. First, check if it&rsquo;s a GFCI outlet, which has added protection so your breakers don&rsquo;t malfunction. If that&rsquo;s the case, simply hit the outlet's reset button and see if it works. If it doesn&rsquo;t, or you don&rsquo;t have a GFCI outlet, you might have a loose outlet or loose wiring, a damaged breaker, or an overloaded circuit, which would require a dedicated breaker. It&rsquo;s best to consult with an electrician to diagnose the problem accurately.</p></div>

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Very professional they do good work and you can afford them. Will be using them again
A & D General LLC
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Reviewed in January 2024
They were very prompt in taking care of my problems and left the work area clean
Climb High Tree Service
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Reviewed in October 2023
Very professional company. The clean up after the service was excellent no garbage left behind. Very affordable.
Statewide Septic Solutions, LLC
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Reviewed in July 2023
They r a good crew to have to come out an work for u they do there job an then some extra work that not included in there contract
Patriot Tree Service
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Reviewed in February 2023
They are very professional and helpful. I had a problem with one of my cameras soon after he he left; I texted him and he came right back and fixed the problem. Amazing customer service!!
Brock Security LLC
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Reviewed in March 2022
Very professional......top quality work......highly recommend
E.R.C. General Contracting and Plumbing
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To not hire them would be a mistake, thanks to empire constructio!
Empire Construction & Remodeling, LLC
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Reviewed in February 2022
I was very impressed with their service. They wore shoe covers to limit the mess and cleaned up what mess they did make before leaving.
Mr. Plumber
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Reviewed in August 2021
Paul was a pleaser to work with .. very quick at getting report back and was willing to explain the report after the inspection
iVerify Home Inspections - Home Facebook
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Reviewed in March 2021
Very good workers they did a great job
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RS Lightning Protection

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Serving Wheelwright, KY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1999

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I estimate I have just under $100k in electronics and appliances in my house. We have significant lightning storms in my location. To NOT have lightning suppression installed is significant risk in my mind based on my location in New Jersey. RS LIGHTNING PROTECTION was responsive with a quick cost estimate and a reasonable price based on my research for installation. By the way...installation is part art, such as bends in cable are not more than 90 degrees. It's not just about running grounded cables. This installation in conjunction with surge protection on my electrical panel performed by my electrician and cable protection gives me significant piece of mind that all my appliances and electronics are protected from lightning and any potential surge generated by a near strike. Mr Richard Sherlock knows his subject. Highly recommended. Five stars."

+12

Response time3 days

10 neighbors recently requested a quote

Recommended by95%of homeowners

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Mid America Lightning Protection

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Serving Wheelwright, KY and surrounding areas

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In business since 1969

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"There were additional expenses due to damage repair from a lightning strike."

+70

Response time6 hrs

Response rate94%

3 neighbors recently requested a quote

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Hamilton LP Lightning Rods

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Serving Wheelwright, KY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1964

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Very professional, polite, and great to work with. A true Gentlemen who wants his customers to be happy!"

Front of home,system is barely noticeable

Response time1 day

30 neighbors recently requested a quote

Recommended by100%of homeowners

Serving Wheelwright, KY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2001

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"WB Lightning is focused on customer service. The company provided good communication and responded very quickly to my inquiry for a quote. WB Lightning is a respected company, I had another electrical service provider tell me I made a good choice when I hired WB Lightning Rods."

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Response time1 day

65 neighbors recently requested a quote

Recommended by98%of homeowners

Serving Wheelwright, KY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2009

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Very prompt response, but I did not require their services."

Response time3 hrs

Response rate99%

5 neighbors recently requested a quote

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Alex Collett

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Serving Wheelwright, KY and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

Have been doing electrical for 4 years now I hold a journeyman’s license I have done proficient work from small service calls to multi-million dollar jobs

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Renewable Engineered Systems

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Serving Wheelwright, KY and surrounding areas

In business since 1998

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Emergency services offered

"Well we were going to do a ground mount using re-purposed
metal, but there was not enough of it. So Renewable Engineered Systems designed
a system for the roof of the house. We Worked with Brian Brown who helped us
decide what to use. The solar panel
system is very neat. Get to watch my power everyday.

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Recommended by100%of homeowners

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First Response Electrical

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Serving Wheelwright, KY and surrounding areas

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Excellent service. Great company honest and hardworking."

Response time3 days

Recommended by100%of homeowners

Serving Wheelwright, KY and surrounding areas

In business since 1977

Emergency services offered

"He was very organized and he knew what he was doing. He was very clean and very honest"

Recommended by100%of homeowners

Serving Wheelwright, KY and surrounding areas

In business since 2005

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

"Prompt, professional attention. You can t go wrong with Blackburn Electric!!"

Response time8 hrs

Response rate94%

Recommended by100%of homeowners

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Electrical questions, answered by experts

If you have a tank-type electric water heater, it runs regularly to keep the water at the desired temperature. If you live in a home where you don’t use much hot water, it could seem wasteful to run power to heat water that you’re using infrequently. You could save some power by using a smaller tank, insulating the tank, or lowering the temperature of the water heater.

A voltmeter measures the voltage of AC or DC electrical current. Unlike a multimeter, measuring voltage is a voltmeter’s only function. Voltage is the potential difference between two points within a circuit. Measuring voltage with a voltmeter can help identify wiring issues or determine whether a battery is dead.

Electrical meter risers connect your home’s electrical meter to overhead power lines so you can receive electrical service from the grid. Electrical meters also have a weatherhead, which protects the utility lines connected to your home’s electrical system via the service entrance cable. Risers connect the weatherhead to your electrical meter socket, which connects to the meter.

That depends on your setup. If a circuit breaker already has GFCI protection, then everything connected to that specific circuit is being monitored. You don’t need additional GFCI outlets on that breaker.

However, if the breaker is not GFCI, then you should have GFCI receptacles for at-risk outlets nearby water sources, because they are not receiving protection. Breakers in a breaker box can vary between GFCI and non-GFCI. Look for GFCI labels on the breaker or try to find the breaker model number to look it up if you aren’t sure.

If you’re outlet isn’t working but the breaker isn’t tripped , that could mean a number of things. First, check if it’s a GFCI outlet, which has added protection so your breakers don’t malfunction. If that’s the case, simply hit the outlet's reset button and see if it works. If it doesn’t, or you don’t have a GFCI outlet, you might have a loose outlet or loose wiring, a damaged breaker, or an overloaded circuit, which would require a dedicated breaker. It’s best to consult with an electrician to diagnose the problem accurately.

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