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Proper Electric of South Carolina, LLC
4.8(
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Electrical Wiring or Panel UpgradeElectrical Switches, Outlets & Fixtures - Install or RepairElectrical for Home Addition or Remodel - Install+5 more

Serving Fairfax, SC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Proper Electric (Stephen) came out and got straight to work diagnosing my in-law’s electrical issues and fixed it within a timely manner. He has been called out for different jobs including upgrades, but sometimes critters chew up wires and Proper will be their first call for any electrical issues!"
New Custom Wiring
Custom Lighting
Custom Lighting
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Birt's Appliance Repair LLC
5.0(
21
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Appliance (Major Electric Appliance) - Install or Replace

Serving Fairfax, SC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Very friendly and professional. Very quick to answer the service call. Kept us informed about what they were doing. Did an excellent job installing our microwave under our cabinet. Would highly recommend Birt's Appliance Repair."
Birt's Appliance Repair
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Matthew West
New to Angi
Appliance (Major Electric Appliance) - Install or Replace

Serving Fairfax, SC and surrounding areas

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My name is Matthew, I am a mechanical engineer that has always had a passion for woodwork and machining. I am a fixer and can do it all, with the knowledge and science, plus years of experience to back me. What sets me apart is I treat every job as a custom job, and use the best equipment and materials for the job. Please let me help you with your next project!

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Kenny's Corner
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Appliance (Major Electric Appliance) - Install or Replace

Serving Fairfax, SC and surrounding areas

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Hello, my name is Kenny and I take pride in providing reliable, high-quality service for every customer. I believe in doing the job right the first time and treating every home with the same care and respect as if it were my own.\nI’m dependable, detail-oriented, and focused on delivering honest work at fair prices. Whether it’s small repairs, maintenance, or improvement projects, my goal is always to make sure my customers are satisfied and confident in the work that’s done.\nVeteran-owned business committed to honest work, fair pricing, and dependable service

Pryor Electric
5.0(
13
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Electric Vehicle Charging Station Installation - Materials Not ProvidedElectrical Wiring or Panel Upgrade

Serving Fairfax, SC and surrounding areas

In business since 1993

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"My husband and I were very please with the professionalism, honesty and responsiveness of Pryor Electric to our electrical issues. Very very reasonable pricing considering the line of work. Will definitely use in the future."
Response time20 mins
Recommended by100%of homeowners
LIGHTNING DEFENSE
4.3(
6
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Electric Vehicle Charging Station InstallationElectric Vehicle Charging Station Installation - For BusinessElectric Vehicle Charging Station Installation - For Business - Materials Not Provided+12 more

Serving Fairfax, SC and surrounding areas

In business since 1977

Emergency services offered

"John called me back within 15 minutes.  He was very helpful and said he could do it but thought it might be better for me to contact someone a little closer.  I think his schedule was pretty full although he didn't say that.  He recommended 2 companies in my area and I ended up hiring one of them to do the work.  I was very pleased with them and they were prompt just like John at Lightning Rod Systems.  I appreciate that he was thinking about what was best for me."
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Electrical questions, answered by experts

The easiest way to determine the amperage of your electrical outlets is to check the corresponding breaker in your home’s breaker panel. The number is likely noted on the circuit breaker. If that fails, it’s possible to tell 15-amp and 20-amp outlets apart by looking at them. Fifteen-amp outlets have two vertical holes, while 20-amp outlets have one vertical hole and one T-shaped hole. 

No, you should always use proper electrical wire caps to safely cap off electrical wires. Electrical tape isn’t as durable as electrical caps and can deteriorate and separate over time, exposing the live wires. The only way to use electrical tape for this project is to wrap it around the caps themselves to reinforce them and create an even stronger connection, preventing an electrical emergency.

Removing a fuse from the fuse box is relatively safe under normal circumstances. The task becomes dangerous if wires or wire terminals are exposed or in the case of a disaster such as flooding in the home where water can act as an electrical conductor.

Most ceiling light fixtures only have a black, white, and green wire, but in some cases, you’ll also find a red wire in the box. This is a second hot wire, like the black wire, and is included for ceiling light kits that have a fan.

Choosing between 12- or 14-gauge wire for your house depends on the electrical requirements of the circuit. A 12-gauge wire is thicker and can handle more power, making it better suited for devices such as kitchen appliances, air conditioning units, or electric heaters.

A 14-gauge wire is thinner and can handle less electrical current than a 12-gauge wire. It's ideal for circuits with lower power requirements, such as lighting or general-purpose outlets in bedrooms or living rooms.

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