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Downtown Electric, LLC

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Downtown Electric, LLC

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Customers say: Quick response
2 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Welcome to Downtown Electric LLC, proudly servicing Wilmington, North Carolina and the surrounding areas. Our goal is to complete your project to perfection. We strive to build long lasting relationships with the customers that we serve. We look forward to meeting you! Call us today! You will not be disappointed.

"I'll use this total bro for all my electrical work from now on"

Michael D on June 2024

Welcome to Downtown Electric LLC, proudly servicing Wilmington, North Carolina and the surrounding areas. Our goal is to complete your project to perfection. We strive to build long lasting relationships with the customers that we serve. We look forward to meeting you! Call us today! You will not be disappointed.

"I'll use this total bro for all my electrical work from now on"

Michael D on June 2024


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Justin Ryan Davis

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Justin Ryan Davis

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19 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

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.

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.


Thomas & Sons Electric

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Thomas & Sons Electric

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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
10 years of experience

Thomas and Sons Electric is a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. Our dedicated team of professionals have over 12 years of hands-on experience, to provide innovative ideas and suggestions tailored to your projects. Our services are customized to your individual needs, paying close attention to the details of each project that we are involved with.

"They showed up on time and did a fantastic job, highly recommend!"

Amanda A on December 2023

Thomas and Sons Electric is a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. Our dedicated team of professionals have over 12 years of hands-on experience, to provide innovative ideas and suggestions tailored to your projects. Our services are customized to your individual needs, paying close attention to the details of each project that we are involved with.

"They showed up on time and did a fantastic job, highly recommend!"

Amanda A on December 2023


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The Electric Man LLC

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The Electric Man LLC

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65 local quotes requested
2 years of experience

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.

"Frank responded quickly to my inquiry and provided an estimate. We agreed the work would be done within a month. Frank arrived on the agreed upon installation date on time, worked efficiently, kept me apprised of his progress. He arranged for all required inspections and coordinated work with Duke Energy employees. I would definitely hire Frank for any electrical work and recommend him highly."

Jo-Ann C on August 2025

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.

"Frank responded quickly to my inquiry and provided an estimate. We agreed the work would be done within a month. Frank arrived on the agreed upon installation date on time, worked efficiently, kept me apprised of his progress. He arranged for all required inspections and coordinated work with Duke Energy employees. I would definitely hire Frank for any electrical work and recommend him highly."

Jo-Ann C on August 2025


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C3 Electrical Contracting

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C3 Electrical Contracting

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Customers say: Quality work
25 local quotes requested
3 years of experience

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality and customer service that we provide to meet your 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 a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"Professional, prompt and reasonable!"

Paige L on November 2025

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality and customer service that we provide to meet your 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 a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"Professional, prompt and reasonable!"

Paige L on November 2025


Atlantic Coast Electrical Service, LLC

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Atlantic Coast Electrical Service, LLC

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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
23 years of experience

Welcome to Atlantic Coast Electrical Services, LLC! Veteran owned and operated with over 20 years of experience in the industry! We take pride in the quality of our work and customer satisfaction we give each and every customer! We are known to pay exquisite attention to detail, while making customer satisfaction our top priority. Call us today to learn more about how we can help you!

"Atlantic coast was prompt in replying, arrived when scheduled, the technician was unable to due the repair but arranged for one to contact me and take care of the mechanical problem. His contact person was prompt and had the generator running properly in minuets."

Homeowner on April 2009

Welcome to Atlantic Coast Electrical Services, LLC! Veteran owned and operated with over 20 years of experience in the industry! We take pride in the quality of our work and customer satisfaction we give each and every customer! We are known to pay exquisite attention to detail, while making customer satisfaction our top priority. Call us today to learn more about how we can help you!

"Atlantic coast was prompt in replying, arrived when scheduled, the technician was unable to due the repair but arranged for one to contact me and take care of the mechanical problem. His contact person was prompt and had the generator running properly in minuets."

Homeowner on April 2009


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W B Lightning Rods

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W B Lightning Rods

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Super Service Award
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 98% of Angi customers
Recommended by 98% of HomeAdvisor customers
163 local quotes requested

WB Lightning Rods is a third-generation lightning protection contractor. Family Owned and operated for over 60 years. installing U.L. Listed Lightning protection systems, All Over the East coast, Midwest south east and south west regions of the U.S. Installations on Residential Homes, Estate Properties, Agricultural and Equestrian Properties. Lightning Protection for trees is also available. No job to big or small References upon Request. Contact us today for a no cost or obligation estimate. We look forward to working with you on your Lightning Protection Project. Thank you. **WE ARE NOT ELECTRICIANS** **WE ONLY INSTALL LIGHTNING PROTECTION SYSTEMS **

"Great company, they were fast, friendly, & accommodating. I would definitely use them again."

Jennifer B on October 2024

WB Lightning Rods is a third-generation lightning protection contractor. Family Owned and operated for over 60 years. installing U.L. Listed Lightning protection systems, All Over the East coast, Midwest south east and south west regions of the U.S. Installations on Residential Homes, Estate Properties, Agricultural and Equestrian Properties. Lightning Protection for trees is also available. No job to big or small References upon Request. Contact us today for a no cost or obligation estimate. We look forward to working with you on your Lightning Protection Project. Thank you. **WE ARE NOT ELECTRICIANS** **WE ONLY INSTALL LIGHTNING PROTECTION SYSTEMS **

"Great company, they were fast, friendly, & accommodating. I would definitely use them again."

Jennifer B on October 2024


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Mister Sparky of Wilmington

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Mister Sparky of Wilmington

4.33(
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Customers say: Quick response
81 local quotes requested
15 years of experience

We are locally owned and operated company that operates 24/7. We work days, nights, and weekends for the same rate. We provide an on time guarantee and a 100% satisfaction guarantee. Our technicians are drug tested and background checked. They are also uniformed and have an ID badge. We show up in a fully stocked van ready to do the job. Our dispatch fees are waived for new installation estimates, and our diagnostic charges (residential only) start at 99.00. We offer many discounts and coupons on our website. Our electrical license number is M113378 and we are a DBA under AHSC, INC. Additional services: security lighting, hot tub circuits, attic fans, bath & ceiling fans, dimmers, LED lamp upgrades, GFI replacements, circuit breaker replacements, label electrical panel, annual maintenance agreements.

"went very well."

John M on November 2024

We are locally owned and operated company that operates 24/7. We work days, nights, and weekends for the same rate. We provide an on time guarantee and a 100% satisfaction guarantee. Our technicians are drug tested and background checked. They are also uniformed and have an ID badge. We show up in a fully stocked van ready to do the job. Our dispatch fees are waived for new installation estimates, and our diagnostic charges (residential only) start at 99.00. We offer many discounts and coupons on our website. Our electrical license number is M113378 and we are a DBA under AHSC, INC. Additional services: security lighting, hot tub circuits, attic fans, bath & ceiling fans, dimmers, LED lamp upgrades, GFI replacements, circuit breaker replacements, label electrical panel, annual maintenance agreements.

"went very well."

John M on November 2024


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Jennings Lightning Protection

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Jennings Lightning Protection

5.00(
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Approved Pro
46 local quotes requested
10 years of experience

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. Call us today!

"Great job on installing my lightning ⚡️ protection system great price and we could not be more satisfied with the system looks great thank u again Peter!!"

Mary H on May 2025

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. Call us today!

"Great job on installing my lightning ⚡️ protection system great price and we could not be more satisfied with the system looks great thank u again Peter!!"

Mary H on May 2025


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Hamilton LP Lightning Rods

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Hamilton LP Lightning Rods

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
48 local quotes requested

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!

"He was on time and has a great work ethic. His workers were hard workers and did a great job."

Monte B on September 2022

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!

"He was on time and has a great work ethic. His workers were hard workers and did a great job."

Monte B on September 2022

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Electrical questions, answered by experts

No, you shouldn’t immediately reset a tripped breaker. If you don’t know what tripped the breaker, resetting it and continuing the actions that set it off could pose a hazard. It also means your breaker will sustain greater damage if it trips again. If you know the cause of your tripped power, unplug faulty appliances or fix the issues, then reset it, and wait a few minutes before using electricity in that circuit.

The wrong-sized wire can lead to several safety hazards, including structural fires, surges, power outages from tripped breakers, and electrocution. It’s important to follow the American Wire Gauge system and the National Electrical Code guidelines to safely wire a home. Electrical wiring is not safe for homeowners to handle and is best left to a licensed electrician.

A ceiling light will usually have two or three wires: black, white, and sometimes green. Black wires are positive, or hot, while white wires are negative, or neutral. The green wire is the grounding wire. 

When you’re wiring the light, connect black to black, white to white, and green to the grounding screw.

Yes. You should always turn off the power to the work area before beginning, use a voltage tester to ensure it’s off, and wear protective gear, such as insulated gloves or safety glasses, to prevent risk of injury. Proper wiring and grounding techniques are also necessary to make sure the job is done right the first time and won’t harm any future homeowners. 

Technically, an outdoor outlet can be on the same circuit as an indoor outlet, but it's generally not recommended. Outdoor outlets should ideally be on a dedicated circuit that doesn't share power with other indoor or outdoor outlets. This helps ensure that the outdoor outlets are able to handle the additional electrical load without overloading the circuit. Additionally, outdoor outlets are often exposed to the elements, which can increase the risk of electrical shock and other hazards. If you must have an outdoor outlet on the same circuit as an indoor outlet, be sure that the circuit has the capacity to handle the additional load.

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