"Arrived as scheduled, and were friendly and professional. Job was done in a very professionaly and neatly. They cleaned up every scrap when the job was completed. I would definaly recomend Walker Electrical Service."
"I am amazed with the professionalism and dedication of Walker Electric Service. Brandon Walker and his helper (Sorry, I do not remember his name) were on time, did an exceptional job and returned to make sure everything was working properly. They left the work area cleaner than it was to begin with. Absolutely brilliant work ethic, something that means a lot to me. I highly recommend Walker Electric Service!"
"Anthony was very professional and he was very knowledgeable about what needed done and got it done in a timely manner. I call him for all my electrical needs."
"Dante was very knowledgeable about what was needed to repair the electrical circuit to our well pump and was also very personable. We always ask for Dante when we call!!!!"
"Brian was great, met and assessed issue and was upfront that it was a minor thing and fixed on the spot. Very professional, prompt and courteous, patient, and explained in detail what he found and believed to be the issue. Will use again for electrical repairs/replacements that may be needed."
"I hired Mills Electric to do my lighting upgrade. They were very thorough, polite, professional, and they answered any questions I had. I would highly recommend Mills Electric for your electrical needs."
"I had a great experience with Coleman Electric. They are reliable, honest and operate with integrity. I would recommend them to anyone that has any type of electrical needs."
While it’s not possible to put a main breaker in a main lug panel, it’s possible to convert a main lug to a main breaker. Converting to a main breaker panel offers increased safety, simplified control, compliance with building codes, and adaptation to changing electrical needs, especially when adding new circuits or upgrading the system.
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 Over time, outlets become old and worn—they can even become damaged, cracked, and burnt if the wiring is old and outdated.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.
Be careful not to drop your voltmeter or multimeter. Even a small fall can affect the tool’s ability to measure with accuracy. Always store your tools in their cases in a cool, dark place. Also, avoid touching the probes to each other while they’re connected to a circuit or another electrical component, and never tamper with anything inside the device.
Your outlet should be a ground-fault circuit interrupter (GFCI). These outlets will cut power off in the case of an electrical fire, keeping your home and family safe. Extension cords can also be GFCIs. A local electrician can replace older outlets with GFCIs, if necessary.
Tankless water heaters won’t increase your electric bill. Since tankless water heaters are more efficient than tank water heaters, installing one in your home will actually allow you to save money on your electric bill. The Department of Energy estimates you can save $100 or more each year with a high-efficiency tankless water heater.
The Bethlehem, NC homeowners’ guide to electrical services
From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.
Before you hire a licensed electrical contractor, you should learn the cost to run electric from the road to your house so you can budget for the project.
Is it time to upgrade your electrical panel? For the sake of safety, find out sooner than later by exploring our top signs that it’s time for an upgrade.
