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Avatar for Cardinal Electric & Communications Inc
Cardinal Electric & Communications Inc
4.9(
62
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Electrical Wiring or Panel UpgradeCeiling Fan - InstallCeiling Fan - Repair+23 more

Serving Ararat, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They fixed a potential hazardous issue with my wiring, added a new plug in my garage, and balanced my electrical load, which fixed a lot of problems with fuses blowing and power dips. Excellent work, highly recommended!"
Rockingham w/ Guest Home
DD w/ DriveThru
Northern Shores Pt
Primary Bath
Big or small we do it all

+147

Response time3 days
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
Alan Forrest Electric
4.9(
10
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Electrical Switches, Outlets & Fixtures - Install or RepairPortable Generator - InstallElectric Vehicle Charging Station Installation - Materials Provided by Consumer+16 more

Serving Ararat, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"This guy is the man for your Eletrical work!! He knows what he is doing. Great personality. Very responsive to questions and Text. On Time. Saved me lots of money!! I will never hire anyone else for my electrical needs. He is the best there is."
Response time1 day
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
Avatar for Hamilton LP Lightning Rods
Hamilton LP Lightning Rods
5.0(
11
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Lightning Protection - Install or Repair

Serving Ararat, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1964

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

With more than 30 yrs of experience, Hamilton Lightning Protection is dedicated to providing our customers with the best quality at a great price. We are here to build relationships with our customers and communities and to provide our employees with a great place to work. We look forward to working with you!

Chimney rod and conductor cable
Front of home,system is barely noticeable
Hiding the cables best we can
Rear of home
Work trailer

+4

Response time1 day
43 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Bullseye Electrical LLC
5.0(
3
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Fixed Generator - RepairGenerator - Repair - For BusinessLightning Protection - Install or Repair+1 more

Serving Ararat, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I recently hired Bullseyefor some electrical work, and I couldn’t be more impressed. From start to finish, the communication was clear, the service was prompt, and the work was top-notch. They handled everything professionally and made sure the job was done safely and efficiently. It's rare to find a company that combines quality work with great customer service, but they nailed both. I’ll definitely be using them again for any future electrical needs and recommending them to friends and family!"
Generac Generator
Generac Generator
Generac Generator
Garage New wire
Garage New wire

+1

Response time6 hrs
Avatar for W B Lightning Rods
W B Lightning Rods
4.6(
372
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Lightning Protection - Install or Repair

Serving Ararat, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"We have been hit twice by lightning by God's grace either one hit our home however the last strike burnt art motorhome to the ground William was hired to install lightning protection lightning rods on our home and two out buildings he took the time to explain to us everything we needed to know answering every question professionally conducted himself in the utmost professional manner I would highly recommend lightning rods and even more highly recommended hiring William to do the job we are going to do an expansion later on and he will be the one and only contractor I will call to continue our lightning protection"
lightning protection
 Residential LPS
lightning protection
 Residential LPS
lightning protection

+79

Response time1 day
187 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
Man Electric
5.0(
1
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Electrical Switches, Outlets & Fixtures - Install or RepairElectrical Wiring or Panel Upgrade

Serving Ararat, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1990

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

Response time12 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Electrical questions, answered by experts

Professional services ensure safe installations, reliable repairs, and compliance with codes emphasizing safety in electrical networks.

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.

If you need to run a wire from the meter to the breaker box, start by turning off the power using the main switch to avoid injury risks from live wires. Then, locate the ground wire from your meter and connect it to the ground bar of the breaker box. Connect the neutral wire using the same method to improve your circuit efficiency.

Next, locate the hot wires running from the main switch to the meter. To connect them to the correct terminals from meter to breaker, unscrew the nuts of the breaker hotwire terminals, insert the positive hotwire, and ensure it’s firmly attached. Finally, secure the wires with electrical tape and wire tie cables before re-securing your breaker box. Keep in mind that this process can be dangerous, so don’t hesitate to hire a local electrician.

It wouldn’t be abnormal to view all wiring as simply wiring, but wiring has different gauges and can handle different loads. When you’re wiring for 240V, you need wire that is rated at least 240V, but honestly it’s better to spend a little more and just buy 300V wiring. This ensures a margin of safety in case the wiring gets overloaded.

Christmas lights typically do not need to be grounded like electrical circuits in your home do. However, it's crucial to use outdoor outlets equipped with ground fault circuit interrupters (GFCIs) for added safety. GFCIs can help protect against electrical shocks and are recommended for outdoor electrical connections when using Christmas lights.

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