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Avatar for OneWay Electrical, LLC
OneWay Electrical, LLC
4.8(
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Serving Forest Acres, SC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2006

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Emergency services offered

"I have been a customer with AHS since 2006 in 2 states. I recently assisted my daughter with a new home purchase. AHS contracts with One way Electrical in that area. We had some electrical concerns. Doug was our service technician. He was knowledgeable and professional. We had a challenge after our visit and he immediately offered a solution that worked immediately."
Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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McLean Electric LLC
5.0(
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Serving Forest Acres, SC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2013

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Emergency services offered

"I am a contractor who works on Cape Cod. McLean electrician does all my electrical work. He is knowledgeable, honest and has a great attitude. Very highly recommend Nick for all your electrical needs. Infantry Construction"
44 Thatcher Halloway
44 Thatcher Halloway
Upper and lower cabinet  low voltage Led tape lighting.
44 Thatcher Halloway
44 Thatcher Halloway

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Response time1 day
Response rate86%
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PALMETTO ELECTRIC GROUP LLC
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Serving Forest Acres, SC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2024

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Credit card accepted

"Jackson and Palmetto Electric were quick to address my needs and went above and beyond the scope of the project to help me complete the electrical work and get our TV up on the wall! Thank you!"
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Higginbotham's Electric LLC
5.0(
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Serving Forest Acres, SC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2023

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Emergency services offered

"Paul was perfection. He came out ASAP, when other electricians had me waiting five days. He efficiently solved my electrical problem, and his fee was reasonable. Great communication! Genuine person!"
Trenching for electrical conduit.
Trenching for electrical conduit
Response time5 hrs
Response rate87%
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Weaver Systems, Inc
4.7(
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Serving Forest Acres, SC and surrounding areas

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In business since 1989

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Warranties offered

"After hearing several evaluations and proposals from other companies, my husband and I were impressed by Mr. Weaver's thorough and detailed evaluation. His crew was right on time and tackled the job with expertise, even when running into some challenges. We feel it was worth the higher cost to have the best and safest solution to our electrical problem."
Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Anthonys Electrical Service
4.8(
30
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Serving Forest Acres, SC and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2000

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Warranties offered

"Anthony does really great work. He made some suggestions that really worked well for us. He showed up when he said he would. Did all the work he was contracted for and treated my home with care and respect. We made the right choice to hire his business for our electrical needs for our remodel."
Response time1 day
Recommended by40%of homeowners
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Easy Electrical Solutions
5.0(
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Serving Forest Acres, SC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2008

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

When you call us, you’re reaching out to a team that genuinely cares about your needs and knows your neighborhood inside out. As local electricians, not a franchise, we take pride in offering a personal touch. You’re not just a client; you’re our neighbor.\n\nYou deserve an electrician who speaks your language. No jargon, no runaround. We believe in keeping things simple, direct, and efficient. Our team combines down-to-earth service with a deep well of electrical knowledge. This means you get solutions that work for you, tailored to your home or business.

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Electrical questions, answered by experts

While washers and dryers do not require a GFCI (ground fault circuit interrupter) outlet to function properly, electrical codes often mandate their use for safety. The National Electrical Code (NEC) requires GFCI protection for all outlets within six feet of a water source. This means a washer and dryer must be plugged into a GFCI outlet if they are installed in locations like a laundry room, utility room, garage, or basement. In other areas without a nearby water source, there is no specific requirement, but using a GFCI outlet is still recommended for extra peace of mind. It is always best to consult your local codes and regulations to ensure compliance and safety.

Typically, refrigerators should not be plugged into GFCI outlets. This is another appliance with a motor that can be prone to a little current leakage. Using a standard outlet saves nuisance tripping and the potential of waking up to a refrigerator full of warm food. The only exception is when the refrigerator is in a garage, where all outlets must be GFCI.

The American Wire Gauge system calculates wire size diameters using the complicated formula D(AWG)=.005·92((36-AWG)/39) inch. A simpler rule of thumb is that every six-gauge decrease doubles the wire diameter, and every three-gauge decrease doubles the wire’s cross-sectional area. On the other hand, wavenumbers are typically measured in reciprocal meters (1/m or m−1) or reciprocal centimeters (1/cm or cm−1).

The common, marked as COM or C, is one of the terminals found in your light switch. It houses the live wire that supplies the input voltage. The other terminals, marked as L1 or L2, are the outputs to the light fixtures. Depending on if you have a one-way or two-way switch, you’ll either have just an L1 terminal or both an L1 and L2 terminal.

It's less expensive to run power overhead because it doesn’t require excavation, and the power cables are less costly. However, underground electric service is better protected from weather and general wear and tear, so it’s less likely to get damaged. When determining which way to run power, consult a local electrician to get an expect opinion.

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