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Mr. Electric of Greensboro
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Serving Oak Ridge, NC and surrounding areas

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Mr. Electric of Greensboro is proud to be a locally owned and family operated business that serves Greensboro and the surrounding community. With years of experience and unmatched expertise we can help with any and all of your residential and commercial electrical needs. Since opening our doors we have built our business on being prompt, reliable and making sure that every customer is 100% satisfied when the job is done. Let us show you why our customers become customers for life, get in touch today! \n

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Cardinal Electric & Communications, Inc.
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Electrical Wiring or Panel Upgrade

Serving Oak Ridge, NC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2015

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"They were on time!! They were very nice, explained clearly what had happened with my outlet and what needed to be done to repair it. They were very neat in their work and cleaned up after themselves."
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Electrical questions, answered by experts

In the United States, home outlets support a standard 15 amps, but you can upgrade per outlet if necessary. Most single-family residential homes have a maximum overall amp rating, usually 100 to 200 amps. Very old houses may have less than 100 amps, but that’s rare. Large homes often come with amp services above 200 amps to support modern lifestyles.

An AC disconnect, also known as a switch box or fuse box, is a safety switch that allows the AC’s electrical supply to be turned off from the outside, usually done by a mechanical contractor coming to work on your unit. The box is protected from the weather by a cover or may be designed as a pull-out unit. Your local code determines where the AC disconnect must be mounted, but it's usually close to your outdoor AC unit.

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.

Wire color codes vary depending on the region. For instance, the United Kingdom has updated its wiring codes to match Europe's color system. The United States wiring color code is different, as is Australia's. Because the color code system isn’t universal, it’s essential to hire an experienced electrician to perform any electrical work to ensure it is done correctly.

Yes, a bad switch can cause other outlets not to work. If the switch is part of a circuit that controls multiple outlets, a fault in the switch can disrupt the entire circuit. It can happen if the switch is wired incorrectly, has a loose connection, or is damaged. Fixing or replacing the faulty switch can often restore power to the affected outlets

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