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Proper Electric of South Carolina, LLC
4.8(
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Serving Fairfax, SC and surrounding areas

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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!"
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Birt's Appliance Repair LLC
5.0(
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Serving Fairfax, SC and surrounding areas

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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."
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Mock Electric, Inc.
5.0(
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Serving Fairfax, SC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Terrific job. Mock Electric installed a power line on an independent circuit for a new electric fireplace located about 100 feet away from our fuse box. They were on time and did the work in a thorough and efficient manner and on budget. Thank you for this recommendation!"
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Neli Virtual Appliance Repair
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Serving Fairfax, SC and surrounding areas

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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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Matthew West
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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
New to Angi

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

LIGHTNING DEFENSE
4.3(
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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."
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Electrical questions, answered by experts

You can check if an electrician is licensed in New York by using the online license verification search tool offered by the New York State Education Department. The database is updated daily and gives you the option of searching by license number, contractor name, or the name of the business.

Compared to amps, volts, and watts, ohms are a different kind of measurement, though also very common. Ohms show the resistance of materials like wiring: How much they impede the flow of electrons. The reason household wiring is usually copper or aluminum is that these materials are affordable and also have lower ohms, which means low resistance/high conductivity.

If you need to run a wire from the meter to the breaker box, start by turning off the power using the main switch to avoid injury risks from live wires. Then, locate the ground wire from your meter and connect it to the ground bar of the breaker box. Connect the neutral wire using the same method to improve your circuit efficiency.

Next, locate the hot wires running from the main switch to the meter. To connect them to the correct terminals from meter to breaker, unscrew the nuts of the breaker hotwire terminals, insert the positive hotwire, and ensure it’s firmly attached. Finally, secure the wires with electrical tape and wire tie cables before re-securing your breaker box. Keep in mind that this process can be dangerous, so don’t hesitate to hire a local electrician.

How many string lights can be on one outlet depends on a number of varying factors, including the total wattage of your circuit, the type of lights, the energy needs of the lights, and cord specifications. It’s better to play it safe here to protect your circuit, so figure out the max wattage of your circuit, compare that to the lights, and move on from there. Generally speaking, LED string lights require less energy than incandescent bulbs, translating to a higher number of lights per circuit. 

Yes, you can run an above-ground electrical conduit and stay within National Electrical Code safety guidelines. Just make sure you check the code requirements of your project with the local building regulations office. You should work with a local electrician to complete this type of project due to the personal safety hazards.

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