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W B Lightning Rods
4.6(
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Lightning Protection - Install or Repair

Serving Charlestown, MD and surrounding areas

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In business since 2001

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"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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Horizon Services, LLC (MDE)
4.2(
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Fixed Generator - Install

Serving Charlestown, MD and surrounding areas

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In business since 1989

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Your Trusted AC, Heating, Plumbing, & Electric Company Since 1987 \n \nWhen you need AC, heating, plumbing or electric services, look no further than Horizon Services. For 35 years, we?ve been the trusted name in plumbing, heating, and air conditioning, offering an unmatched level of service at reasonable rates. Servicing Baltimore, Cecil, and Harford counties in Maryland, and Chester, Lancaster, and York Counties in Pennsylvania, we proudly serve a large range of local homeowners with comprehensive AC, heating, and plumbing services. Our expert technicians can carry out same-day services and next day installations to ensure that your home remains comfortable year-round. Whether you?re dealing with a serious plumbing problem, a broken air conditioner, or a heating issue, you can rely on Horizon Services for the high-quality service you need at the price you want.

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Electrical questions, answered by experts

Yes, the National Electrical Code (NEC) requires that outdoor Christmas lights be plugged into a ground-fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) outlet to prevent hazardous electrical shocks or an electrical fire. It’s a code violation to plug outdoor Christmas lights into a non-GFCI outlet, so be sure to follow these guidelines for a safe and successful installation.

While you might not need to put lights and outlets on separate circuits, some local codes may require that you use separate circuits. Installing a separate circuit helps prevent total darkness in your home when your receptacle outlets take on too much power and blow a fuse or trip the breaker. It also costs less and is easier to simply install a new circuit.

How many string lights can be on one outlet depends on a number of varying factors, including the total wattage of your circuit, the type of lights, the energy needs of the lights, and cord specifications. It’s better to play it safe here to protect your circuit, so figure out the max wattage of your circuit, compare that to the lights, and move on from there. Generally speaking, LED string lights require less energy than incandescent bulbs, translating to a higher number of lights per circuit. 

It’s a great idea to replace and update outlets, especially if an outlet stops working. New outlets work well with modern appliances and devices. Over time, outlets become old and worn—they can even become damaged, cracked, and burnt if the wiring is old and outdated. Old outlets and wiring can cause smoke, sparks, flickering lights, and an electrical fire.

You should never use a plug with burn marks because it can cause a fire or even an electrical shock. The burn marks could be caused by a dangerous underlying electrical problem, so it’s important to call a qualified electrician right away. 

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