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Mills Electric Company LLC
5.0(
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Ceiling Fan - InstallCeiling Fan - RepairElectric Vehicle Charging Station Installation - For Business - Materials Not Provided+14 more

Serving Rural Hall, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Mills electric repaired all the outside outlets on my house. He also got lights working in my crawl space that have not worked in a while!! It was all in bad wiring. Which he figured out within an hour of being here!! I HIGHLY Recommend them for you electrical needs!!"
Upstairs Dimmable lighting and fan
Upstairs Dimmable lighting and fan
Cabin fans and lighting
Cabin fans and lighting
Cabin fans and lighting

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Response time5 days
Recommended by87%of homeowners
Gfeller Electric
5.0(
5
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Ceiling Fan - InstallCeiling Fan - RepairElectrical Switches, Outlets & Fixtures - Install or Repair+10 more

Serving Rural Hall, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Customers say: Quality work

"He was great!! He was able to fix my bathroom fan and it is still working great! He was professional and quick. He also noticed my light switch was going out and repaired that. He answered all my questions. I definitely will be using him in the future, if I need an electrician and recommend him to anyone else I know."
Response time3 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Electrical questions, answered by experts

No. Blue wires and black wires are different. Even though both are used as hot wires, they serve different functions. Black wires are far more common in residential properties. They are always hot, can be positive or negative, and usually carry electricity from a power source to an outlet. Blue wires have a specialized usage in residential properties, generally as traveler wires, and are more common in commercial properties.

You can use both LED and incandescent bulbs in an incandescent fixture as long as the bulb base is the right size. Never use a higher wattage than what the fixture recommends. However, it’s usually safe when transitioning to LED bulbs because they typically have a lower wattage than their incandescent counterparts.

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.

While washers and dryers do not require a GFCI (ground fault circuit interrupter) outlet to function properly, electrical codes often mandate their use for safety. The National Electrical Code (NEC) requires GFCI protection for all outlets within six feet of a water source. This means a washer and dryer must be plugged into a GFCI outlet if they are installed in locations like a laundry room, utility room, garage, or basement. In other areas without a nearby water source, there is no specific requirement, but using a GFCI outlet is still recommended for extra peace of mind. It is always best to consult your local codes and regulations to ensure compliance and safety.

Volts and watts aren’t directly convertible units—they measure different aspects of electricity. Volts measure electrical potential, while watts quantify the power. The relationship between the two is defined by the equation: Power (watts)= Voltage (volts) x Current (amperes). In other words, the product of volts and amps results in watts, but there is no fixed conversion of volts into watts.

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