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Mr Electric of Central Missouri
4.2(
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Serving Marceline, MO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2009

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"Very professional and friendly, installed new ceiling lights in the dinning room and cleaned the mess after he was finished. Will use Mr. Electric for my next electrical job. Christian Mast of Nixa, MO"
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Response time2 days
130 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by89%of homeowners
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Legacy Electric
5.0(
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Serving Marceline, MO and surrounding areas

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In business since 2016

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

We are an Electrical Contracting team who are capable of handling all of your electrical needs! With 12+ years of experience, there isn't much we haven't seen. Be it your home, office, place of business or the place you work, Legacy Electric is ready and willing to tackle all of your electrical projects. Check us out on Facebook at Bob's the Builder LLC or book online at bobsthebuilderllc.com.

Response time3 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Solarize
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Serving Marceline, MO and surrounding areas

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In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Needed a sub panel and my entire garage wired(7 120 outlets, 2 240 outlets, and a floodlight put in). They showed up gave a quick run threw and they knocked it out Whole process was quick and easy. Great work at a great price! Would definitely recommend!"
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Neli Virtual Appliance Repair
4.2(
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Serving Marceline, MO 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
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by89%of homeowners
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Power Services Company, LLC
5.0(
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Serving Marceline, MO and surrounding areas

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I have not received a statement for work performed as of 12/4/2019 however I was quite satisfied with suggestions the Technician gave to me in order to avoid a costly service call. Also was quick to respond when I made the service call on a Sunday afternoon. Service was performed on Wednesday and I was well pleased. Ed Green Springfield Il"
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Electrical questions, answered by experts

First, check the current electrical code in your area to ensure spaces you’re considering meet the requirements. After that, your outlet’s location is up to you. If you’re moving it to hide wiring, you may want to move it in a spot that will also be hidden from view, such as behind a media center or table. As long as you meet the spacing guidelines set by electrical codes, you should be able to pick any spot in your home for an outlet. 

The standard copper wire gauge to use with any 30-amp circuit is a 10-gauge wire. The National Electric Code specifies a 10-gauge wire with appliances like water heaters running on 30 amps. If you try to use a smaller gauge wire, such as a 12 gauge, with a 30-amp breaker, you run the risk of the wire overheating and melting or causing a fire. Because of the safety hazards, the gauge of the wire is not an area to try to cut costs when connecting a 30-amp breaker to a water heater.

Choosing between 12- or 14-gauge wire for your house depends on the electrical requirements of the circuit. A 12-gauge wire is thicker and can handle more power, making it better suited for devices such as kitchen appliances, air conditioning units, or electric heaters.

A 14-gauge wire is thinner and can handle less electrical current than a 12-gauge wire. It's ideal for circuits with lower power requirements, such as lighting or general-purpose outlets in bedrooms or living rooms.

It’s recommended that you test GFCI outlets monthly with the test and reset buttons. At minimum, you should test GFCI outlets when entering a new season, or every three months. These are important home safety features that you should ensure work properly.

In the case of electrical overflow, an ungrounded outlet should trip the circuit breaker, staving off dangerous scenarios. However, this is not always the case, especially if the wires and circuit breaker are worn down or damaged in some way. Ungrounded wires melt over time as they are introduced to more and more electricity. In other words, a circuit breaker offers protection in most instances but not always, and that’s where the danger lies with ungrounded outlets.

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