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The Electric Man LLC
4.8(
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Electrical Switches, Outlets & Fixtures - Install or RepairCeiling Fan - InstallElectric Vehicle Charging Station Installation - Materials Not Provided+4 more

Serving Northwest, NC and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2023

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Emergency services offered

"The owner Frank came out with a smile and put me at ease. I had compared three electrical companies. The Electic Man was the best price. The work was Top notch. Very satisfied. I have recommended Frank to my brother in law who is also very happy with Frank. Frank is the goto Master Electrician in Wilmington."
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+5

Response time11 hrs
Response rate93%
84 neighbors recently requested a quote
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WattStar Electric
5.0(
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Electrical Switches, Outlets & Fixtures - Install or RepairFixed Generator - InstallElectrical for Home Addition or Remodel - Install+4 more

Serving Northwest, NC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

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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! \n

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Now Electric, LLC
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Electrical Switches, Outlets & Fixtures - Install or RepairElectric Vehicle Charging Station Installation - For Business - Materials Not ProvidedElectric Vehicle Charging Station Installation - For Business - Materials Provided by Consumer+2 more

Serving Northwest, NC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2002

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With over 20 years of experience, Now Electric, LLC is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests and make their concerns the basis of our business. Call us today!\n

Response time8 hrs
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Mr. Appliance of Wilmington NC
4.7(
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Appliance (Major Electric Appliance) - Install or Replace

Serving Northwest, NC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2005

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"This is the best experience I've ever had with a repairman. So professional and a great experience. He came the day I called. Had the parts in stock. Shifted his schedule around to come back in 2 days to completely tear down my refrigerator and get it back running. My compressor had seized up and some electrical parts were actually melted. He saved me spending $1500 on a new refrigerator.
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+6

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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W B Lightning Rods
4.6(
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Lightning Protection - Install or Repair

Serving Northwest, NC and surrounding areas

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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
170 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
Thomas & Sons Electric
5.0(
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Electrical Wiring or Panel Upgrade - For BusinessElectrical for Addition or Remodel - Install - For Business

Serving Northwest, NC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2015

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Andrew and his team are awesome. They are reliable and courteous. Andrew helped guide me with a new electrical box, driveway lights and new outlets inside my home. I have used them multiple times and every time was the same outstanding service!! 5 stars x 1000!!!"
Response time30 mins
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Electrical questions, answered by experts

Yes, blue wires can be hot wires in the U.S. However, they are less common in residential properties than red and black hot wires. Blue wires are typically used as traveler wires in three-way and four-way switches, as well as ceiling fans. They allow fixtures to be controlled by multiple switches, like when there are switches at the top and bottom of a staircase for the same light.

No, you should never plug a generator directly into a wall outlet in your house. This practice is extremely dangerous, often illegal, and can cause "back-feeding," where power from the generator flows back into utility lines, creating a life-threatening hazard for utility workers. It can also damage your home's electrical system, including appliances like pumps and HVAC fans. If the main power is restored while the generator is connected, it can destroy the generator and cause an electrical fire. To safely connect a generator, you must use a professionally installed transfer switch or an interlocking kit, which prevents back-feeding by disconnecting your home from the utility grid before the generator provides power.

The most common type of electrical outlet is a 3-prong outlet, which has two flat blades (one is wider than the other) and a round grounding pin. Older homes typically have 2-prong outlets that aren’t as safe as more modern options and are generally not up to current electrical codes.  Other outlets you can find in your home include 20A, 125 volt varieties for larger appliances like refrigerators or washing machines. 

There are also GFCI outlets, which protect against electrical shock in wet areas, such as bathrooms and kitchens, and arc fault circuit interrupter (AFCI) outlets, which protect against electrical fires caused by arcing.

The cost of fixing faulty wiring depends on the type of repair required. Replacing an electrical service line, for example, can cost up to $500. Rewiring an entire house will cost at least several thousand dollars. Replacing old wiring like knob and tube wiring will be even more expensive, but fortunately that kind of outdated wiring is fairly rare. Always get an estimate from a reliable electrician to learn the cost details. 

Unfortunately, a partial power outage without a tripped breaker often means you have a major wiring issue or that the breaker itself is going bad. When the power is out in one room but the breaker is not tripped, you need to call an electrician as soon as possible to identify the cause of the problem and repair it.

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