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Neli Virtual Appliance Repair
4.2(
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Serving Charleston, OR and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"The problem turned out to be a burned out small electric door switch. I believe the price was way too expensive for the service performed and the price of the door switch. What more can I say? It got done."
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Response time1 day
Recommended by89%of homeowners
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Steve and Son's Handyman Services, LLC
5.0(
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Serving Charleston, OR and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Steve and Son's Handyman Services, LLC is 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.\n

Response time4 days
17 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by83%of homeowners
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Electrical Specialty
5.0(
7
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Serving Charleston, OR and surrounding areas

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

""Electrical Specialty consistently demonstrates exceptional professionalism and efficiency in their work. I have repeatedly engaged their services for various real estate and personal transactions, involving tasks such as outlet replacement and panel installations. Their prompt and reliable service has been invaluable. I highly recommend Electrical Specialty for their outstanding performance and dedication to quality.""
Response time3 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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HelloTech: Tech Support To Your Door
4.2(
445
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Serving Charleston, OR and surrounding areas

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Great. Joe Zimmerman of AAA Computers showed up on time, knew exactly what he was doing, and even supplied a power cord which was missing from the box the movers had packed the computers in. He went out of his way to make sure things were working correctly and gave me a tutorial on fixing issues by myself were additional problems to crop up."
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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Rogue Appliance Installation & Handyman
5.0(
4
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Serving Charleston, OR and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Keanu was amazing! My neighbor recommended him and he was quick to get back to me, on time, professional, and very knowledgeable with all our appliances/ installation. He assisted me with using them for the first time also. Would definitely recommend him!"
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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American Home Shield – Home Warranty
3.5(
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Serving Charleston, OR and surrounding areas

In business since 1971

Credit card accepted

"We have American Home Shield warranty. We did have some plumbing and electrical work done. I have no idea who the service was because we did it through the home warranty. They have a $75 deductible for everything. American Home Shield has been great, definitely A across the board. The $75 deductible seemed great for cost and professionalism. They have a web site, Hub, where you can request service and everything, so A across the board for them. They are punctual and they cover the range of plumbing and - they cover a lot of issues with the home so I can always go to them if anything goes wrong, from plumbing to electrical to appliances. They've got me covered across the board."
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Recommended by65%of homeowners
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AIO Integrations LLC
4.6(
18
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Serving Charleston, OR and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"There were many things wrong in my computer (my fault and letting grandchildren on computer) Robert was so helpful, gave me many good instructions to keep everything safe, which I have written down, feel like I have a new computer. He was so excellent and experienced, took his time and was meticulous about what needed to be done. He was a pleasure to work with and I will use this company again! Linda Disy"
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Electrical questions, answered by experts

In most cases, line wires are located at the bottom of a panel or device, while load wires are located at the top. Line wires are generally black, while load wires are typically red or black. To tell for sure, you can use a multimeter or volt pen to test the wire. A live or line wire will always carry a charge, while a load wire will only carry a charge when it’s in use.

Unless you have prior electrical experience, it’s best to hire a professional to install your new thermostat for you. Improper installation can damage wiring, lead to a blown fuse, and more.

The most common gauge for indoor outlets around your home is 12- and 14-gauge wires. But if you’re working with larger appliances like ovens, washing machines, or dryers (all of which require more amplitude), you might find 10-, eight-, or six-gauge wires to help support those hefty appliances.

It wouldn’t be abnormal to view all wiring as simply wiring, but wiring has different gauges and can handle different loads. When you’re wiring for 240V, you need wire that is rated at least 240V, but honestly it’s better to spend a little more and just buy 300V wiring. This ensures a margin of safety in case the wiring gets overloaded.

Generally, you’ll want to keep between 60 and 70 feet between the generator and the transfer switch. There are a few reasons for this, including:

  • The distance reduces the noise coming from the generator into your home.

  • It increases efficiency because you won’t have a voltage drop from this short of a distance.

  • Prevents carbon monoxide poisoning: keep at least 15 feet between your generator and an open window. 

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