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Hurricane Home Solutions Southern Tier, Inc.
4.6(
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Serving Columbus, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The installation was made sooner than expected which was nice. The men who came were knowledgeable and worked efficiently even with an older electrical system. The men were pleasant, professional and willing to explain what we wanted to know.."
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+9

Response time1 day
Response rate97%
11 neighbors recently requested a quote
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W B Lightning Rods
4.6(
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Serving Columbus, PA 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."
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+79

Response time1 day
94 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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Neli Virtual Appliance Repair
4.2(
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Serving Columbus, PA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2016

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Diagnosed the issue as electrical. Will need to get electrician in to see where the problem is between the fuse box and the dishwasher."
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Response time1 day
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by89%of homeowners
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Doug Becker Construction
5.0(
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Serving Columbus, PA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"It is my pleasure to recommend the services of Doug Becker. We worked with him on various jobs over a ten-year time Frame from 2012-2022. He helped us with remodeling our home. Doug helped us build our outdoor shed, put in a new fence, built our children a wooden playground, added water and electricity to our backyard, built a sunroom, remodeled our kitchen, raised the ceiling in our living room, remodeled our bathroom. He Relocated our laundry room, built a deck, closed in the garage and made it into a bedroom, laid tile throughout our home, updated our home with new paint, updated our windows, built my children a loft bed, and helped update my garden beds. Throughout the projects, Doug Becker demonstrated construction knowledge and skill. I have no reservations about recommending Doug Becker for anyone looking for handyman or construction work."
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+42

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Coast To Coast Technicians, LLC
4.3(
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Serving Columbus, PA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2020

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

At Coast To Coast Technicians LLC, we take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

Response time3 days
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Cole Electric LLC
5.0(
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Serving Columbus, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Cole Electric is top notch, showed up fast, performed excellent work and I will definitely be using them for all future electrical needs both personally and at my business."
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Response time8 hrs
Recommended by83%of homeowners
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Electrical questions, answered by experts

You can distinguish the amplitude and voltage of most outlets by looking at the shape and positioning of the holes. Other features like buttons, switches, and USB ports help identify electric outlets, too. Use labeled images, like the ones we’ve included above, to cross-reference with your outlets.

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.

If your outlet is testing fine but keeps tripping, that’s a sign your GFCI outlet is working, but there’s a problem somewhere else. Try plugging in different devices and see if the outlet keeps tripping. If it’s not the appliance that’s causing the issue, it could be a problem in your wiring. Faulty wiring can be a source of electrical fires and other serious problems. We recommend arranging an inspection by an electrician if an outlet appears to be working but keeps tripping.

Most standard residential water heaters, which are typically around 40 gallons and use 240 volts and between 3,500 and 5,500 watts, require a 30-amp, two-pole circuit breaker. For smaller, point-of-use water heaters using 120 volts and between 1,500 and 3,000 watts, a 30-amp breaker is also often adequate. However, some models may have different needs; units that use more watts than average may require a 40-amp breaker, while smaller units might only need a 20-amp breaker. Newer, tankless, or more energy-efficient models can also require a higher amperage. Having the correct breaker size is crucial for safe and efficient operation, so it's best to consult a licensed electrician to determine the specific needs of your water heater.

If it’s called a USB outlet without any further designation, it likely refers to a USB-A port. These are the original USB connections and are commonly integrated within power outlets. In recent years, USB-A cables have slowly been usurped by faster and more reliable USB-C cables. USB-C connectors are small and ultra-thin with a reversible design, while USB-A connectors are slightly larger and bulkier.

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