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Avatar for Gowdy Electric
Gowdy Electric
4.8(
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Ceiling Fan - InstallCeiling Fan - RepairElectric Vehicle Charging Station Installation+12 more

Serving Polkville, NC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2007

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"Gowdy’s team was professional, prompt, and prepared. They are my go to electrical company for scheduled as well as emergency electrical work after hours. From tenant buildouts to parking lot lighting they handle it all. I recommend them to everyone."
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Recommended by96%of homeowners
J. N. Greene Electrical Contracting Inc.
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Electric Vehicle Charging Station Installation - For Business - Materials Not ProvidedElectric Vehicle Charging Station Installation - For Business - Materials Provided by ConsumerElectrical Wiring or Panel Upgrade+5 more

Serving Polkville, NC and surrounding areas

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In business since 1995

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"We had a wonderful experience with J.N Greene Electrical. We called them out to do work on our home and they got the job done to our every satisfaction. Fair pricing, timely customer service, and all together great work!"
Response time6 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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PRIORITY ELECTRIC AND LIGHTING, LLC
5.0(
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Fixed Generator - InstallElectrical Wiring or Panel UpgradeElectrical for Home Addition or Remodel - Install+3 more

Serving Polkville, NC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2025

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PRIORITY ELECTRIC AND LIGHTING, LLC We offer over 20 years of experience in the electrical industry. We take on a wide range of electrical projects to include full installation for additions and remodels as well as generator installs, wiring and panel upgrades, and a variety of other jobs. We take pride in our quality of work and our commitment to outstanding results. We're committed to providing a personalized service for each individual project we take on. We look forward to building strong, long-term relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction.

Response time1 day
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Arborescent Gardens Inc
4.9(
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Outdoor Lighting - Plan and InstallOutdoor Lighting - Repair

Serving Polkville, NC and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1998

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"Chris and his team did an excellent job with removing our old fence and installing a new fence around our yard. We wanted to have an arbor as the entrance to our backyard. I showed Chris some ideas from Pinterest and he came up with a design and built it perfectly. We are so pleased! He was responsive, easy to work with, and fast. I highly recommend him for any fencing or landscaping job."
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Response time2 days
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Electrical questions, answered by experts

Even if you don’t have children living in your home, The National Fire Prevention Association still recommends installing tamper-resistant outlets when you’re replacing your existing outlets. 

Not only is your home likely to change hands at some point, but you may have young children over as guests. Making the switch even if you don’t currently have children living with you at the moment will help protect any future pint-sized visitors to your home.

It’s possible to distinguish a positive black wire from a negative black wire if you know what type of circuit the wires are in. If it’s an alternating current (AC), then black wires are positive. If it’s a direct current (DC), then black wires are negative. 

Sometimes, a circuit has two black wires. In that case, the positive black wire will be solid black while the negative black wire will have a white stripe on it. If you’re still unsure, you can use a multimeter to check.

While most electrical items can be plugged into a GFCI outlet, some appliances with internal or stationary motors, such as refrigerators, vent fans, and fluorescent lighting, can cause nuisance tripping. This happens because they experience a small, normal amount of current leakage, which can cause the GFCI to trip even when the appliance is working correctly. Although this is not a safety hazard, it can be inconvenient and may cause the GFCI outlet to wear out faster. For this reason, it is often better to plug these types of appliances into a standard outlet. Additionally, electrical circuits over 100 feet long can sometimes cause tripping. Some appliances, like hair dryers, have their own built-in GFCI protection, so connecting them to a standard outlet is fine.

A weatherhead, the meter base, the breaker box, and a meter panel are all vital components of a working meter riser. If one part of the system is faulty, it could damage other parts, so consider having an electrician inspect the entire unit. The cost to replace the meter panel alone may cost $500 to $1,000, so consider this in your budget for replacing the meter riser.

The purpose of pigtail wiring is to connect multiple wires to a single terminal on a device. Pigtailing involves splicing a short length of wire, called a pigtail, into the multiple wires that need to be connected. The pigtail wire is then connected to the single terminal on the device, allowing all of the wires to be connected at once. This practice helps to simplify the wiring process, reduce clutter, and ensure a secure and reliable electrical connection.

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