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Avatar for Tri-Star Electrical Solutions
Tri-Star Electrical Solutions
5.0(
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Electrical Switches, Outlets & Fixtures - Install or RepairElectric Vehicle Charging Station InstallationElectric Vehicle Charging Station Installation - For Business+12 more

Serving Forest Hills, TN and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

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"Tri-Star Electric did a great job addressing our electrical needs. They responded to my request right away and were able to come out the next day and arrived at the scheduled time. The work was done well and efficiently. I will definitely utilize Tri-Star for all my future electrical needs."
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Response time1 day
Response rate100%
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Parker Electric Company, LLC
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Electrical Switches, Outlets & Fixtures - Install or RepairCeiling Fan - InstallElectrical Wiring or Panel Upgrade+12 more

Serving Forest Hills, TN and surrounding areas

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In business since 2017

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"We hired Parker to add more lights in several rooms of our house. They did an excellent job and were very reasonably priced. About 6 months after the job was done, we had an issue with one of the new switches. Mike came out and problem solved the issue and took care of it. He was thorough and gracious throughout the job. We definitely recommend them for any electrical work."
Response time10 hrs
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Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Top Notch Electrical Group llc
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Electrical Switches, Outlets & Fixtures - Install or RepairFixed Generator - InstallCeiling Fan - Install+16 more

Serving Forest Hills, TN and surrounding areas

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Emergency services offered

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"This is definitely the guy to hire if you need any electrical work done! He was kind and exceptionally professional. It was supposed to be a simple ceiling fan replacement. However, Larry found a serious problem with my wiring that I'm blessed didn't actually cause a fire in my home. He showed me the problem and fixed it even though that really should have been a separate call. I am over the top pleased with the service and work performance. I HIGHLY recommend Top Notch Electrical and Larry!!! 5 STARS!!!"
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Electrical questions, answered by experts

The most common type of electrical outlet is a 3-prong outlet, which has two flat blades (one is wider than the other) and a round grounding pin. Older homes typically have 2-prong outlets that aren’t as safe as more modern options and are generally not up to current electrical codes.  Other outlets you can find in your home include 20A, 125 volt varieties for larger appliances like refrigerators or washing machines. 

There are also GFCI outlets, which protect against electrical shock in wet areas, such as bathrooms and kitchens, and arc fault circuit interrupter (AFCI) outlets, which protect against electrical fires caused by arcing.

There is no blanket figure for a residential home’s electrical load, since load varies by the size of the home, how many appliances are used, and the efficiency of their electrical systems. Typically, however, it’s safe to assume 40 to 60 amps is the average electrical load of a residential home. 

Yes, blue wires can be hot wires in the U.S. However, they are less common in residential properties than red and black hot wires. Blue wires are typically used as traveler wires in three-way and four-way switches, as well as ceiling fans. They allow fixtures to be controlled by multiple switches, like when there are switches at the top and bottom of a staircase for the same light.

Just like apples in a bunch, one bad outlet can cause other outlets to stop working. This is especially true if the outlets are connected in a series on the same circuit. When one outlet develops a fault, it can spread to every outlet downstream of the original.

A portable generator can supply power to selected appliances and circuits in a home, but it's generally not designed to handle the entire household's electrical needs simultaneously. Portable generators have limited wattage capacity, so they are only designed to power essential devices and electronics temporarily until local power is restored. If your power needs outweigh the capabilities of a portable generator, consider installing a whole-home generator instead.

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