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Foster Electric
4.9(
387
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Electrical Wiring or Panel UpgradeCeiling Fan - InstallCeiling Fan - Repair+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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+3

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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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W B Lightning Rods
4.6(
369
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Lightning Protection - Install or Repair

Serving Charleston, TN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"WB Lightning is focused on customer service. The company provided good communication and responded very quickly to my inquiry for a quote. WB Lightning is a respected company, I had another electrical service provider tell me I made a good choice when I hired WB Lightning Rods."
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 Residential LPS
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lightning protection

+79

Response time1 day
154 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Neli Virtual Appliance Repair
4.2(
662
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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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+2

Response time1 day
Recommended by88%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

Old flooring
Old flooring
Old flooring
Old flooring
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+46

Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Josh Elmore Construction
3.4(
15
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Appliance (Major Electric Appliance) - Install or Replace

Serving Charleston, TN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1996

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

With over 20 years of experience serving the Hamilton & Bradley counties, Josh Elmore Construction is your solution for all your handyman needs. I take great pride in my extreme professionalism, timeliness and superior customer service on every job. I make sure to develop a lasting relationship so that the next time service is needed there will be no question on who to call. Check out my 5 star reviews from happy customers. Call me today! Satisfaction guaranteed!

Red bank complete kitchen
Red bank complete kitchen
Red bank complete kitchen
Red bank complete kitchen
Red bank complete kitchen

+2

Response time2 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Electrical questions, answered by experts

It can be safe to buy or live in a house with knob and tube (K&T) wiring, but only if the system is in good condition, functional, and has been thoroughly inspected and approved by a licensed electrician. Never purchase a home with K&T wiring without getting a professional electrical inspection first.

Key considerations include:

  • Safety and Condition: An inspector will verify that the wiring is safe and has not deteriorated. Over time, the insulation can wear away, leaving exposed wires that pose a significant fire or shock hazard.

  • System Capacity: The electrical service should be at least 60 amps. However, even at this capacity, K&T systems often struggle to handle the demands of modern appliances and electronics.

  • Lack of Grounding: Knob and tube wiring is an ungrounded system, which is a safety concern for many modern devices.

  • Ongoing Maintenance: If you live in a home with K&T wiring, it's recommended to have it inspected by an electrician every one to two years to ensure it remains in safe working order.

Ultimately, any inspection or modification of a knob and tube system should always be performed by a certified professional.

If you strictly adhere to electrical safety rules, including assuming that a circuit is hot until proven otherwise, and have some knowledge of how an electrical circuit works, you can likely replace a light switch by yourself without too much trouble. However, it's always advisable to call a nearby electrical pro to do the job if you're unsure of any steps necessary to change a light switch. 

For a 200-amp underground service, you need a minimum of #2/0 American Wire Gauge (AWG) copper or #4/0 AWG aluminum or copper-clad wire. Don’t forget that, at minimum, you’ll need to use a 1 1/2-inch schedule 40 or 80 PVC conduit to successfully run a 200-amp underground service.

Most LED bulbs have a plastic covering, while incandescent bulbs will be made from glass. This is because LED bulbs don’t produce as much heat as incandescent bulbs, so the covering doesn’t need to be as heat resistant. Also, an LED light bulb will usually have a marking on its base that identifies it as an LED.

While you might not need to put lights and outlets on separate circuits, some local codes may require that you use separate circuits. Installing a separate circuit helps prevent total darkness in your home when your receptacle outlets take on too much power and blow a fuse or trip the breaker. It also costs less and is easier to simply install a new circuit.

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