"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!"
"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!"
"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."
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!
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
"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."
"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."
By nature, two-prong outlets aren't grounded—but the box they run to might be, which makes them safer. The safest way to test if an outlet is grounded is to purchase a circuit tester, which cost about $20 at home improvement stores.
If you discover your outlet (or outlets) aren't grounded, know that this greatly increases your risk of personal injury and electrical fires. You may want to consider installing new three-prong ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) outlets. On average, the cost to install GFCI outlets is about $210 per outlet.
Each meter should have a serial number printed or engraved on the face of the meter. Make sure the serial number of the meter you are reading matches your account with the power company. If you live in an apartment complex, the meters are likely located all together. Yours should be labeled according to your apartment unit.
Single-pole switches are simple circuits designed for lower voltages. As such, they don’t require the complex wiring of switches that need to supply power to larger devices and appliances. This is why single-pole switches commonly go in bathrooms, closets, and other small rooms that power a low-watt light fixture. One wire creates the circuit from the power supply, the other goes to the fixture, and the final wire provides safety mechanisms through grounding.
The average lifespan of a home electrical system is anywhere from 30 to 70 years or more, depending on the type of system you have. Modern electrical wiring, like aluminum or copper, can last 50 to 70 years while older types may need to be replaced sooner. Additionally, circuit breakers tend to last anywhere from 30 to 40 years, while electrical outlets need to be replaced every 10 to 25 years.
You should never plug a normal 120v appliance into a special 240v outlet, as it can quickly burn out the appliance. This will cause irreparable damage to the appliance and, in worse case scenarios, cause damage to your circuit breaker. Check your appliance’s rating before plugging it into a 220v outlet to avoid electrical disaster.
The Varnville, SC homeowners’ guide to electrical services
From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.
Is it time to upgrade your electrical panel? For the sake of safety, find out sooner than later by exploring our top signs that it’s time for an upgrade.
