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Ampulse Electric LLC
5.0(
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Serving Warrenton, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

"Here’s an improved, polished version of your review: Improved Review We were extremely pleased with the work provided by Ampulse. This project involved the complete electrical system installation for our new-build barndominium, and Josh and Lynsey were outstanding throughout the entire process. They went above and beyond at every stage—professional, responsive, and a pleasure to work with. We will definitely use them again for any future projects."
Tesla EV
Tesla EV
EV charger
Response time9 hrs
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Hamilton LP Lightning Rods
5.0(
11
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Serving Warrenton, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1964

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Bart was Johnny on the spot with competitive pricing. He came out same day to look at the job and had estimate to me next day! His team came to the house and had everything installed in a day and half."
Chimney rod and conductor cable
Front of home,system is barely noticeable
Hiding the cables best we can
Rear of home
Work trailer

+4

Response time1 day
37 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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W B Lightning Rods
4.6(
367
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Serving Warrenton, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

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."
lightning protection
 Residential LPS
lightning protection
 Residential LPS
lightning protection

+79

Response time1 day
93 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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ALADE Electric LLC
3.0(
3
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Serving Warrenton, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Alade Electric is very professional company. This company is very reliable and communicates effectively. I recommend people to try Alade Electric for yourself. This is your one stop shop for your needs."
Response time10 hrs
Response rate86%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Medlin & More LLC
5.0(
5
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Serving Warrenton, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Warranties offered

We are 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. We offer a comprehensive range of home repair and maintenance services, including pressure washing, lawn care, junk removal, and more.

Full Home Renovation
Full Home Renovation
Full Home Renovation
Deck Repair
Deck Repair

+15

Response time1 day
Response rate86%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Electrical questions, answered by experts

You should never plug a normal 120v appliance into a special 240v outlet, as it can quickly burn out the appliance. This will cause irreparable damage to the appliance and, in worse case scenarios, cause damage to your circuit breaker. Check your appliance’s rating before plugging it into a 220v outlet to avoid electrical disaster.

It's recommended that you only use your circuit breaker for your water heater. Tacking on additional appliances, especially large ones like refrigerators, can overload the circuit and lead to electrical fires. Therefore, it's best to have separate circuits for each major appliance, particularly continuous load appliances, which use a lot of energy over prolonged periods of time.

The copper wire used in knob and tube wiring systems can last up to 100 years. However, it’s considered a dangerous and outdated wiring method because the cloth, fabric, or rubber insulation sheathing can become brittle and fall apart. Knob and tube wiring systems should be inspected if you’re considering buying a home with this type of wiring, or if you have problems with frequently tripping breakers, a sign that you may need to replace them.

The cost to replace or install an electrical outlet can vary. On average, you can expect to pay between $125 and $215 per outlet, including labor and materials. For a standard 120v outlet, the material cost is typically between $10 and $50. Labor costs for an electrician usually range from $50 to $100 per hour. The total cost can be higher if there are complex electrical issues to resolve. Specialized outlets like GFCI or high-voltage types can cost up to $50 each for the material alone. If you are replacing many outlets throughout your home, the total project cost could be between $900 and $3,000, but you may receive a better per-outlet rate from the electrician.

It might seem tempting to use 14-gauge wires for your outlets, as they can run a little cheaper. But, when it comes to electrical work, it’s best not to cut costs less you overload your circuit. A 12-gauge wire will ensure that you’re protecting the outlet (and your circuit breaker) from any potential overloads that might incur, as it can handle a little more amplitude than a 14-gauge wire.

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