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Aviles Electric LLC
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Serving Whitsett, NC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I strongly recommend Aviles electric and Oscar and his crew they did an amazing job changing our old fans and receptacles and I like the attention to detail they have and what they recommend for the newest tec available I strongly recommend Aviles electric and Oscar and his crew they did an amazing job changing our old fans and receptacles and I like the attention to detail they have and what they recommend for the newest tec available"
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Southern Accents Lighting and Electrical Contracting LLC
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Serving Whitsett, NC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2019

Small jobs welcome

Credit card accepted

"Great to work with from the initial quote to the final part of the installation of our generator. Arrived on time and finished ahead of time. They provided good insight into the workings of a generator and good ideas as to placement, size, etc. This was simply a great experience and I would highly recommend Southern Accents for any electrical needs."
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Hamilton LP Lightning Rods
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Serving Whitsett, NC and surrounding areas

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In business since 1964

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Customer service was outstanding, from initial estimate to completion of project everything was done to the highest level of quality and courtesy. I'm thankful to have hired Hamilton Lightning Protection to keep my family safe from the threats of lightning."
Chimney rod and conductor cable
Front of home,system is barely noticeable
Hiding the cables best we can
Rear of home
Work trailer

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Electrical questions, answered by experts

If your thermostat does not have a C-wire, you can hire a professional to check for an abandoned C-wire hidden in the wall, install a new C-wire, repurpose an existing G-wire to function as a C-wire, or purchase a C-wire adapter kit. 

There are some smart thermostat models that do not require a C-wire, but this will limit the functionality of the smart technology.

The National Electrical Codebook indicates that there should be at least 6 inches of wiring in the breaker box for connecting purposes. When in doubt, err on the side more, because you can always cut some wire off but you can never add it back on, and if you don’t have enough you may struggle to finish wiring your breaker box properly.

You can add an electrical outlet outside by sending a wire through the wall from an existing interior outlet. Without having to open up walls, you can thread a new electrical cable from the existing outlet through the wall and to the exterior. You’ll need to cut a hole in the siding to place your new outlet. Ensure that your outdoor outlet is a GFCI outlet (ground fault circuit interrupter outlet) per the National Electrical Code. It’s best to hire an electrician to add an outdoor outlet unless you have previous electrical experience.

Your breaker box houses the breakers that control the circuits in your home, shutting them off if they overload or experience similar problems. Your meter box houses your electrical meter that monitors the electricity flowing into your house and measures its use for your utility company.

In some cases, both components are in the same box, but they don’t have to be together. Many homes have them split, with the breaker box inside for easier access and the electric meter outside.

On average, the cost to run electricity to an above ground pool is about $1,000. Certain factors can increase or cut these costs. For example, a larger pool or one farther from your house may require additional trenching for wiring, bringing costs as high as $4,000. On the other hand, a standard-sized pool closer to your home may only cost $350 to hook up to electricity.

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