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Mr. Electric of Murfreesboro
4.6(
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Electrical Switches, Outlets & Fixtures - Install or RepairElectrical Wiring or Panel UpgradeCeiling Fan - Install+6 more

Serving Alexandria, TN and surrounding areas

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In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"A little pricey, but when you're trying to get something fixed outside of major cities in the SE AL area, Mr. Electric is about the only pro who would even return my calls! Not to mention, when they said they'd be at a certain spot at a certain time, they were there! Literally not a single other "professional" in the area that I've worked with has been able to match that service. Sometimes you really *do* get what you pay for."
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company truck
panel upgrade
panel upgrade
panel install

+15

Response time2 days
29 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Parker Electric Company, LLC
4.7(
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Electrical Switches, Outlets & Fixtures - Install or RepairCeiling Fan - InstallElectric Vehicle Charging Station Installation - Materials Not Provided+12 more

Serving Alexandria, TN and surrounding areas

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In business since 2017

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Parker Electric, was a pleasure to work with. I had a bunch of different contractors working on different pieces of my backyard project at the same time, and Parker Electrical was by far the fastest and most efficient to work with. Brian and his team are professional, quick, and cost effective all at the same time. I would highly recommend them for ANY electrical need."
Response time10 hrs
176 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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J&H Electric
5.0(
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Fixed Generator - InstallCeiling Fan - InstallCeiling Fan - Repair+19 more

Serving Alexandria, TN and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"J&H electric is the company to call for all your electrical needs. Josh is a very awesome guy and he's very professional. I have had to use him a 3 or 4 times all you gotta do is give him a call and he will come in a timely fashion and get the job done . He's very reasonable and reliable"
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1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
TODD ELECTRIC
4.8(
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Electrical for Home Addition or Remodel - Install

Serving Alexandria, TN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I own a construction company and have been using Todd Electric for over four years now! His quality of work is unmatched! Iâ ve never had any problems on getting electrical permits or getting Electrical finals! He shows up when heâ s schedule to show up, which is a very big deal in new construction! I highly recommend Todd Electric for any of your electrical service needs!"
Response time1 day
10 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Electrical questions, answered by experts

Yes, tamper-resistant outlets are designed to be safe for use in homes with children. They feature a spring-loaded shutter that blocks the electrical slots when not in use, which helps protect children from electric shock if they try to insert an object. While they are the safest option available and highly effective, it's important to note that few things are truly 'childproof.' Children may still try to imitate adults by inserting a plug. For this reason, it's best to use tamper-resistant outlets over less effective solutions like plastic covers, which can be removed or pose a choking hazard. Always supervise young children around any electrical outlets or devices.

It’s possible to distinguish a positive black wire from a negative black wire if you know what type of circuit the wires are in. If it’s an alternating current (AC), then black wires are positive. If it’s a direct current (DC), then black wires are negative. 

Sometimes, a circuit has two black wires. In that case, the positive black wire will be solid black while the negative black wire will have a white stripe on it. If you’re still unsure, you can use a multimeter to check.

While circuit breakers are designed to be reset after tripping, there isn't a strict countdown to when they will fail. The primary danger lies in a breaker tripping multiple times in a short period without allowing the components to cool down. Theoretically, a standard breaker might handle around 50 trips caused by simple overloading. However, this number can be much lower in practice. For instance, a high-current fault could damage a breaker to the point that it needs replacement after only two resets. Repeatedly resetting a breaker that trips frequently exacerbates the underlying problem by causing the electrical components, wires, and the breaker itself to overheat. This can lead to permanent damage, cause the breaker to trip unnecessarily in the future, and increase the risk of an electrical fire. If a breaker trips every few minutes, you should leave it in the 'off' position and call a qualified electrician for an inspection.

Hiring an electrician to install a new ceiling fan may be the best course of action. Installing a ceiling fan requires basic electrical and mechanical knowledge. It also requires holding it up with one hand and in an awkward position, making the installation even more difficult. If you’re uncomfortable with these circumstances, your best bet is to hire a professional.

A GFCI outlet is easy to identify. It features two buttons on the face that read “TEST” and “RESET.” Sometimes, the “RESET” button is red. These are positioned in the center of the two three-prong plug-in slots you see on a regular outlet. Some also feature a green light to indicate when the outlet is working, changing to red when there is a problem.

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