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Avatar for Buckingham Electric, Inc.
Buckingham Electric, Inc.
4.8(
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Serving Columbus, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I have a lot of experience in electricity-related areas so I am quite demanding and critical. Each time I have called Buckingham, scheduling was prompt and the techs were knowledgeable, accommodating and thorough. They arrived on time and in the most recent case came back quickly to resolve an issue that was not clearly their responsibility. I really like dealing with these pros and will recommend them to my neighbors."
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+4

Response time2 days
Response rate100%
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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His Hand's Electric, LLC
5.0(
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Fixed Generator - InstallElectrical Wiring or Panel UpgradeElectrical for Home Addition or Remodel - Install

Serving Columbus, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"These guys are so polite ,on time ,professional, easy to understand what you are wanting (wiring layout) fair pricing,and stand behind their work , we could not be happier about these guys , cleaned up after their install and clearly explained how everything functioned,highly recommend them for your next electrical project 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻"
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Hamilton LP Lightning Rods
5.0(
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Lightning Protection - Install or Repair

Serving Columbus, 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
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+4

Response time1 day
44 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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W B Lightning Rods
4.6(
372
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Lightning Protection - Install or Repair

Serving Columbus, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"WB Lightning is focused on customer service. The company provided good communication and responded very quickly to my inquiry for a quote. WB Lightning is a respected company, I had another electrical service provider tell me I made a good choice when I hired WB Lightning Rods."
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+79

Response time1 day
189 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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James Tracy Electric, LLC
3.5(
13
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Electrical Switches, Outlets & Fixtures - Install or RepairElectrical Wiring or Panel UpgradeExterior Building Lighting - Repair - For Business

Serving Columbus, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"James answered promptly looked at our punch list from purchasing a home of all the things that needed to be repaired and spent the whole day doing it, was quite professional friendly thorough and actually found a few things not detected in the home inspection. I would recommend James to anyone needing electrical work call him first, thanks again, James! - Christopher"
Response time6 hrs
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Electrical questions, answered by experts

An air conditioner’s watt usage depends on multiple factors, including the type of AC unit, its size, and how often you use it. With that said, most central air conditioners consume between 3,000 and 3,500 watts. Meanwhile, window AC units use 900 to 1,400 watts, and portable air conditioners consume 2,900 to 4,100 watts.

How often you’ll replace your electric meter depends on what type of meter you have in your home. Induction meters can last around 10 years, while static meters will typically last around 20. If you’re unsure which kind of meter you have, a call to your electric company can help ease your mind.

The main reason outlets become loose is because the contact points have started to wear down after years of use. Occasionally, poor wiring can cause heat or sparks that can damage the outlet and cause it to become loose. Either way, if your plugs slide out after being inserted into the outlet, it’s time to replace it.

You can use a double-pole switch for a regular light fixture, but it's unnecessary and won’t be the most efficient choice. A single-pole switch works perfectly for standard lights. Double-pole handle high-power appliances that require both hot wires to be disconnected. Using a single-pole switch for regular lights is more cost-effective, simpler, and more common in residential settings.

It's recommended that you only use your circuit breaker for your water heater. Tacking on additional appliances, especially large ones like refrigerators, can overload the circuit and lead to electrical fires. Therefore, it's best to have separate circuits for each major appliance, particularly continuous load appliances, which use a lot of energy over prolonged periods of time.

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