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Avatar for Foster Electric
Foster Electric
4.9(
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Electrical Wiring or Panel UpgradeElectrical for Home Addition or Remodel - InstallCeiling Fan - Install+16 more

Serving Charleston, TN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Aaron at Foster Electric did a great job. His expertise and professionalism resulted in prompt issue resolution. I will use Foster Electric for all future electrical needs because of the quality of work, the competitive pricing, promptness and the courtesy shown from our initial call to Foster Electric to job completion. Excellent service!"
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Response time1 day
Response rate100%
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American Building Services
4.7(
35
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Electrical Wiring or Panel UpgradeElectrical Wiring or Panel Upgrade - For Business

Serving Charleston, TN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"We'll they did a good job on the electrical panel but they gutted out my dry wall and told me they would come back and mud the drywall and they never came back I had to hire someone else to fix my drywall. They never offered a time to cone back and finish; I took them for their word. I did not feel led to call them to remind them since he insisted that he would be back."
Response time6 hrs
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Triple R Electric
4.8(
24
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Electrical Switches, Outlets & Fixtures - Install or RepairCeiling Fan - InstallCeiling Fan - Repair+5 more

Serving Charleston, TN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Mr Joe was awesome! He did my new construction electric. Drew up the plans from the ground up. How crew always showed up on time and got the job done ahead of schedule. He is fair and honest which is hard to come by these days. Very knowledgeable as well. If your looking for the best...look no further!"
Response time2 days
Response rate87%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Neli Virtual Appliance Repair
4.2(
665
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Appliance (Major Electric Appliance) - Install or Replace

Serving Charleston, TN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"It went great, this is a unique service, for DIY-ers. My electric dryer wouldn’t heat, so I went on line and diagnosed the problem and ordered the parts. I also watched several how to videos, but none of them matched my dryer. Finally went on Angie’s list and it matched me up with Tin Lizzee which is a chat service to help you through your repair. The technician I talked with was polite, professional, and knowledgeable. I did get stuck during the repair and they called me on my cell and talked me through what I needed to do. I know I saved a lot of money by not having an appliance repair person come to my house with the mark up on parts and labor rates per hour I believe I saved at least half of the cost, if not more from ordering on line and chatting and talking to the Tin Lizzee technician, it was $30 well spent."
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Response time1 day
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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Spartan Home Service, Inc.
5.0(
4
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Appliance (Major Electric Appliance) - Install or Replace

Serving Charleston, TN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

Spartan Home Service, Inc. is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.\n

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Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Electrical questions, answered by experts

If you have a garage heater that is 1,500 watts or more, it will need its own breaker. As a good rule of thumb, no appliance should exceed 1,500 watts per outlet for best outcomes. Consult a local garage heating service to determine the power needs for your outdoor or indoor space.

A faulty light switch can trip a breaker due to circuit overload or a short circuit. A faulty light switch may not always trip a breaker, so don’t use that as your only sign that something’s wrong. Always investigate the cause of a switch that isn’t working properly, feels hot to the touch, or is making unusual noises.

Outdoor outlets should be at least 15-amp, but preferably 20-amp. The exact rating will depend on the electrical load of the devices that will be plugged into the outlet and the capacity of the circuit. It's important not to overload the circuit, which can cause safety hazards such as tripped breakers or electrical fires. In general, a circuit rated for at least 20 amps is recommended for outdoor outlets, while each outlet should be rated for at least 15 amps.

There are a few telltale signs that it’s time for a replacement. You should consider an upgrade if:

  • Your panel is over 25 years old

  • You’re adding a new electrical system

  • Your current system doesn’t offer the power you need

  • Your home is a jungle of power strips

There are several indicators that a single-pole switch is bad: the switch is warm or hot to the touch, sparks are sometimes present when turning the switch on or off, you hear a buzzing sound or other weird noise coming from the switch, the connected light flickers when you turn on the switch, and the light doesn't turn on at all with the switch. If you notice any of these, replace the switch or call a pro straight away.

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