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Avatar for Cardinal Electric & Communications Inc
Cardinal Electric & Communications Inc
4.9(
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Serving Walkertown, NC and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2015

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Emergency services offered

"They fixed a potential hazardous issue with my wiring, added a new plug in my garage, and balanced my electrical load, which fixed a lot of problems with fuses blowing and power dips. Excellent work, highly recommended!"
Rockingham w/ Guest Home
DD w/ DriveThru
Northern Shores Pt
Primary Bath
Big or small we do it all

+147

Response time3 days
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by89%of homeowners
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Hicks Family Electric
4.8(
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Serving Walkertown, NC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Great experience. Kevyn was very professional, easy to communicate with, prompt, and most of all did a great job. Would highly recommend to anyone else considering electrical work."
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Response time11 hrs
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Escarate Electric
4.8(
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Serving Walkertown, NC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Mr.Edgar was very professional and knowledgeable the fixtures i had installed were can lights, flood light and a fan. He offered a fair and reasonable price for everything I wanted done. He was attentive and answered all my questions. I am more than happy with his work. I will call Escarate Electric for future electrical needs."
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Electrical questions, answered by experts

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.

The color code for the common sprinkler wire is white, and then you can assign the remaining color codes to the rest of the wires for different sprinkler zones. For example, you could use red for the first zone, then blue for the second, and so on.

Color-coding helps you keep track of which wires go to specific zones so that you or a pro can address any issues or repairs quickly. Check your local electrical code for any requirements regarding sprinkler wire colors.

A low-voltage landscape lighting system using 15 to 20 LED lights for six hours a night will average about $5 to $10 a month in electricity costs. This is considered affordable lighting for many homeowners. Most modern landscape lights use LED bulbs, but some older styles may use halogen or incandescent bulbs, which can cost up to five times more than LEDs in electrical costs.

In many cases, you can sell your house if it has aluminum wiring, but you are likely required to disclose that fact during the sale. In some cases, your city or area may have banned the sale of homes with aluminum wiring, so you’ll need to update the wiring or arrange for its replacement as part of the sale. In some cases, it will benefit your home sale to replace the wiring system before putting it on the market.

No, sconces don’t have to be hardwired, but they can be for a more permanent solution. Sconces come in various styles, sizes, and finishes as well as types of installation. Plug-in wall sconces can be plugged into a nearby outlet, and battery-powered sconces can be mounted to the wall. 

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