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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(
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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(
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Electrical Switches, Outlets & Fixtures - Install or RepairCeiling Fan - InstallCeiling Fan - Repair+5 more

Serving Charleston, TN and surrounding areas

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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%
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Neli Virtual Appliance Repair
4.2(
667
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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(
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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

The cost to replace or install an electrical outlet can vary. On average, you can expect to pay between $125 and $215 per outlet, including labor and materials. For a standard 120v outlet, the material cost is typically between $10 and $50. Labor costs for an electrician usually range from $50 to $100 per hour. The total cost can be higher if there are complex electrical issues to resolve. Specialized outlets like GFCI or high-voltage types can cost up to $50 each for the material alone. If you are replacing many outlets throughout your home, the total project cost could be between $900 and $3,000, but you may receive a better per-outlet rate from the electrician.

The number of outlets and lights you can safely run on a single circuit depends on the circuit's amperage and local electrical codes. A general rule is to allow one outlet or light fixture per 1.5 amps, keeping the total load under 80% of the circuit breaker's capacity. For example, a 15-amp circuit can typically support up to eight outlets or lights, while a 20-amp circuit can accommodate up to ten. Always consider the combined power usage of all connected devices and fixtures to prevent overloading. For specific guidelines and to ensure safety, it is best to consult local electrical codes or a licensed electrician.

Daisy-chaining refers to placing multiple GFCI outlets in a row along the same circuit. This won’t do any harm, but it’s of limited usefulness because a properly-placed GFCI can monitor all downstream outlets on its own. Multiple GFCI installations won’t usually increase safety except in special cases.

Yes, an AFCI (arc fault circuit interrupter) outlet also has line and load terminals, although it uses different technology than a GFCI and offers a different kind of protection. AFCIs monitor for internal arc faults, a type of wiring problem that can start an electrical fire.

The best place to put an electrical outlet depends on your needs. A good rule of thumb is to install outlets every 6 feet in large rooms. Hallways over 10 feet long need one electrical outlet minimum. 

If you find yourself needing extra plug-ins for all of your gadgets, you may want to increase the number of electrical outlets in your room. When adding outlets, keep in mind that older homes could have outdated electrical panels. In these cases, you may need a pro to upgrade you from 100-amp to 200-amp service before increasing the power load.

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