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The Electric Solution
4.7(
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Electric Vehicle Charging Station Installation - Materials Not ProvidedFixed Generator - InstallCeiling Fan - Install+21 more

Serving Elm City, NC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2021

Free estimates

Warranties offered

At The Electric Solution, we specialize in providing cutting-edge electrical solutions tailored to meet the diverse needs of our clients. With a strong commitment to sustainability, safety, and efficiency.\nOur team comprises experienced professionals dedicated to delivering exceptional service and expertise in all areas of electrical systems, from design and installation to maintenance and upgrades. We pride ourselves on our customer-centric approach, ensuring that we fully understand and address the unique requirements of each project.

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Response time1 day
Response rate100%
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Touch Communications
5.0(
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Telephone System - Repair - For BusinessTelephone Jacks and Wiring - Install - For BusinessTelephone System - Install or Upgrade - For Business

Serving Elm City, NC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2007

Free estimates

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"We hired Aaron Little through home advisor to wire for phone, cable and internet services for my company office. He was absolutely fantastic. He knows his craft and he worked continuously until it was completed. Very courteous. I would hire him again and I probably will. Healthcare Medical Billing Solutions , LLC Greensboro, NC"
Response time1 day
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Recommended by92%of homeowners
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W B Lightning Rods
4.6(
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Lightning Protection - Install or Repair

Serving Elm City, NC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2001

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"WB Lightning Rods did an excellent job installing lightening rods on our home. The owner stayed onsite the entire time to supervise the work. He took extra care to plan the rod and cable placement to ensure the proper protection and retain the aesthetics of our home. His crew were knowledgeable, polite, neat and efficient. We could not be more pleased with the results."
lightning protection
 Residential LPS
lightning protection
 Residential LPS
lightning protection

+79

Response time1 day
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Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Good Samaritan Handyman LLC
5.0(
12
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Appliance (Major Electric Appliance) - Install or Replace

Serving Elm City, NC and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Warranties offered

Small jobs welcome

"Ed repaired our oven for us ,here around the lake we get a lot of promises from contractors showing up , some show up late some don’t show up at all - Ed was professional and was on time both times he was here . Work was done and completed in professional manner. Very happy with his work and would totally call him again -"
Install mailbox post
Install mailbox post
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M&D Property Solutions
4.5(
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Appliance (Major Electric Appliance) - Install or Replace

Serving Elm City, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Needed fencing installed to keep groundhogs from taking up residence under our deck. Brady came up with a creative and complete solution that made sure the varmints were out and would not return. Would use again."
Master bedroom
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Response time1 day
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Electrical questions, answered by experts

While circuit breakers are designed to be reset after tripping, there isn't a strict countdown to when they will fail. The primary danger lies in a breaker tripping multiple times in a short period without allowing the components to cool down. Theoretically, a standard breaker might handle around 50 trips caused by simple overloading. However, this number can be much lower in practice. For instance, a high-current fault could damage a breaker to the point that it needs replacement after only two resets. Repeatedly resetting a breaker that trips frequently exacerbates the underlying problem by causing the electrical components, wires, and the breaker itself to overheat. This can lead to permanent damage, cause the breaker to trip unnecessarily in the future, and increase the risk of an electrical fire. If a breaker trips every few minutes, you should leave it in the 'off' position and call a qualified electrician for an inspection.

There is no blanket figure for a residential home’s electrical load, since load varies by the size of the home, how many appliances are used, and the efficiency of their electrical systems. Typically, however, it’s safe to assume 40 to 60 amps is the average electrical load of a residential home. 

This depends on how many outlets you have and the current status of your electrical system. The cost to ground an outlet clocks in at $75 to $480 per outlet, so multiply that by the number of outlets in your home to arrive at a rough estimate. However, this is for simple projects with no obvious issues with the system. Your final bill could vary widely from your calculations.

If it’s called a USB outlet without any further designation, it likely refers to a USB-A port. These are the original USB connections and are commonly integrated within power outlets. In recent years, USB-A cables have slowly been usurped by faster and more reliable USB-C cables. USB-C connectors are small and ultra-thin with a reversible design, while USB-A connectors are slightly larger and bulkier.

It’s not recommended to turn off your breaker box in hopes of saving electricity. Breaker boxes were not designed to constantly be switched on and off. Therefore, turning off breakers unnecessarily can cause costly damage that outnumbers any energy savings. Only flip your breakers if absolutely necessary when troubleshooting an electrical issue.

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