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Reviewed in February 2026
Nathan was very prompt in contacting me and showing up to look at my project. His pricing was very reasonable. Nathan is a professional with a wonderful work ethic. He takes pride in his work and it shows in the completion of the project. He is conscientious of homeowners property and cleans up...
Gentry Electrical Solutions LLC
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Reviewed in July 2025
Job was done in a timely manner and Brian left the job as clean as he found it. I would definitely recommend him for any electrical job!
All Wired Up Electrical Service
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Reviewed in May 2025
He showed up when he said he would, gave me an accurate estimate, and did a great job in a reasonable time frame. The next time I want electrical work done, this is the first place I'm calling.
Sloan Electric LLC
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Reviewed in July 2024
Walker Electrical Service staff (Brandon and his dad) were very knowledgeable and professional. They were efficient, careful of their surroundings and helpful with answers to questions. I would highly recommend this company to anyone needing electrical work and plan to use them again.
Walker Electrical Service L.L.C.
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Reviewed in June 2024
Site visit with Anthony and quote was best price by comparison with other quotes. Install was on point as discussed, installing electric to newly built metal building
Stickler's Electrical Service
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Reviewed in June 2023
The whole experience was excellent! Very knowledgeable, understanding of my needs. They were a pleasure to work with. Planning on having them come back out to do finish electrical and possibly more work as I am remodeling a 73 year old house.
Foothills Home Improvements And Landscaping
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Reviewed in March 2023
I hired them to create a drainage trench along the front of my yard. That no one else wanted to do. They had to work around cable, water and electric lines and did not hit a single line. They did an outstanding job and the drainage works as expected. Thank you!! Jeff
How Deep Trenching and Landscaping, LLC
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Reviewed in March 2023
I made an appoinment for 9:00 a.m, on Wednesday. They showed up at 8:50a.m.. Great start! I explained what I wanted done. I was then told how the work would be done, and then given an estimate. Two workers performed the work, one upstairs,and one downstairs. The job was was completed to my...
Live Wire Residential Electric
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Reviewed in August 2022
Inspected and repaired 4 plug connector for stove, repaired porch light electrical connects, and installed porch fans. Professional and good work, came to mnt cottage coming from the city (2hr drive) and kept us informed of arrival would recommend technician and company.
Mister Sparky by Wise Electric Control, Inc.
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Reviewed in November 2019
This was my second time dealing with the company and I was as happy this time as I was the first. The crew was fast, professional and did an amazing job replacing the wood siding with cement-fiber and replacing the wood trim. The painting job was first-class as well. And in the follow-up, an...
Griffin Roofing and Construction, LLC
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Electrical questions, answered by experts

If you strictly adhere to electrical safety rules, including assuming that a circuit is hot until proven otherwise, and have some knowledge of how an electrical circuit works, you can likely replace a light switch by yourself without too much trouble. However, it's always advisable to call a nearby electrical pro to do the job if you're unsure of any steps necessary to change a light switch.

Yes, dehumidifiers use a lot of electricity. However, proper humidity also means your home’s temperature remains more stable, thus lowering heating and air conditioning bills. The good news is you shouldn’t need to use a dehumidifier more than a few months per year, so the energy costs won’t be as noticeable as other larger appliances.

No. Do not use a 14-gauge wire on a 20-amp outlet. A certified licensed electrician would know that the National Electrical Code (as per Section 240.4(D) subsection 3) requires 14-gauge wires to be used with a maximum amplitude of 15. Therefore, you should only use 12-gauge wires on 20-amp outlets.

The easiest and best way to power your outdoor lights is with the use of outdoor outlets. Most building codes now require exterior outlets in homes, so you likely already have outdoor outlets available to plug into. However, you can have these outlets installed if your space doesn’t currently include them.

Yes, many professionals offer surge protection to safeguard equipment from power fluctuations.

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