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Self Electric
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Serving University, MS and surrounding areas

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In business since 2005

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"I used Self Electric to have 7 outlets installed and they also wired in two new breakers. Their quality of service is 5 star. They are fast, friendly and affordable. They are also flexible with your schedule. I recommend them to anyone. If I ever need electrical service again I won't hesitate to call Self Electric."
Response time1 day
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Corrigan, LLC
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Lightning Protection - Install or Repair

Serving University, MS and surrounding areas

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In business since 1954

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"John Corrigan and his sons are outstanding! They did outstanding work installing our lighting rods at a reasonable price. They were prompt, very professional and honest. I would call them again and recommend them to anyone."
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Donohue's Lightning Rods
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Lightning Protection - Install or Repair

Serving University, MS and surrounding areas

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In business since 1971

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"Jim for Donhohues Lightning Rods installed the lightning rod system in my home. When the work was done I was very happy as their installer came as per promised time, and perform the work. Before giving them the work Jim completely sold me their work ethics, quality, and service. There was a minor issue and his team took complete ownership of this issue and talked to me in detail. They provide a very good explanation to satisfy me. I am a happy customer."
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Home Complete Solutions LLC
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Electrical Switches, Outlets & Fixtures - Install or Repair

Serving University, MS and surrounding areas

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In business since 2022

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"Oniel did an amazing job replacing my fence and installing and wiring new ceiling fans throughout my home. The work was professional, efficient, and completed with great attention to detail. I'm extremely happy with the results and would definitely hire them again. Highly recommended!"
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Quality Construction & Engineering
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Fixed Generator - InstallFixed Generator - RepairGenerator - Install - For Business+1 more

Serving University, MS and surrounding areas

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In business since 2006

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"Mr. Muhammad and all of the workers of the install were professional and knowledgeable. They answered all questions and concerns courteously and were patient as they explained use and maintenance of the generator. When a problem arose, Mr. Muhammad addressed it satisfactorily within a reasonable time period. Based on my experience, I am pleased with the work done and don't hesitate in recommending the company's service."
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Electrical questions, answered by experts

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.

Yes, one wire is always hot on the 3-way switch, meaning it carries the electricity from the power source to the switch. If you have a 3-wire cable in your home, you have two hot wires, or line wires, coming from the power source. Typically, you’d connect the hot black wire from the power source to the traveler wire and the hot red wire from the power source to the first 3-way switch. For the second 3-way switch, you’d then connect the hot black traveler wire to the switch.

Home power is measured in kilowatt-hours, commonly expressed as kWh. The average home uses between 800 and 1,000 kWh per month. Peak usage (and highest bills) occurs in the middle of summer and the depths of winter. Keeping on top of your usage during these crucial months will lower your annual average usage considerably. 

Aluminum wiring can pose a significant fire risk because it tends to expand, contract, and overheat, leading to failing connections and splices. If your home has aluminum wiring, it doesn't always require a complete replacement, but you must take safety precautions. The first step is to hire a licensed electrician to conduct a thorough inspection. Based on their findings, you have several options:

  • Full Replacement: The safest but most expensive solution is to replace all aluminum wiring with copper.

  • Copper Pigtailing: A more budget-friendly option, suitable for certain homes, involves adding a short section of copper wire to the end of each aluminum wire at connection points.

  • Other Safety Upgrades: Your electrician may also recommend installing aluminum-compatible outlets and applying an anti-oxidant paste to connections to prevent corrosion.

Consulting a professional will help you determine the best course of action to ensure your home's wiring meets current safety standards.

A GFCI outlet is easy to identify. It features two buttons on the face that read “TEST” and “RESET.” Sometimes, the “RESET” button is red. These are positioned in the center of the two three-prong plug-in slots you see on a regular outlet. Some also feature a green light to indicate when the outlet is working, changing to red when there is a problem.

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