"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."
"Electric Bill's was great to work with. The owner is customer focused and at least for our job did the work so it was safe and worked like it was supposed to."
"The Mid South Electric team are very quick to respond, extremely knowledgeable, get the job done quickly and we always know it’s done right. Without a doubt, this is the company to call on for your electrical needs."
"Dave, the owner, was professional, pleasant, and reasonable in his prices. He came to my house when he said he would and completed my electrical work on time and within budget. I would highly recommend Invictus Electric!"
"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!!!"
"Amazing job, this company was easing to work with very efficient and highly communicative! I would recommend them to anyone and everyone for all of their electrical projects!"
"I am a General Contractor and I use OSIE for all my electrical needs. Wayne is honest, hardworking, and shows up when he says he will. OSIE has worked for me for 15 years."
You can determine whether you have a double-pole switch by examining its wiring. Unlike single-pole switches, which have two brass-colored terminals, double-pole switches feature four. These switches are typically only found near high-powered appliances such as electric furnaces or water heaters. If you’re unsure what type of switch you have, contact a local electrician to confirm.
A C-wire connects your thermostat to your household heating and cooling system to provide continuous 24V power. The furnace's transformer converts household electrical current into this low-voltage power to operate the HVAC system's circuitry. In most configurations, the C-wire connects to the terminals labeled "C" on both the furnace's low-voltage terminal block and the thermostat. In some cases, if a dedicated C terminal is unavailable, the C-wire can be connected to the "G" (fan) terminal at the furnace.
Burnt outlets can be caused by things such as faulty wiring, loose connections, or a circuit overload—and yes, they are extremely dangerous. If you notice your outlet is hot or has burn marks, you should shut off the power to it from the circuit breaker and immediately call an electrician.
Leaving lights on raises the electric bill, but not as much as having high-wattage light bulbs. The best way to save on electric costs is to swap your light bulbs to LED or CFL bulbs that use far fewer watts. You can also use smart lights and light switches to control usage via a smartphone or voice-controlled device.
You can move an electric meter outside if you currently have one inside your home. This is considered a larger move, so be prepared to pay on the upper end of $600 to $1,200. When hiring a professional electrician to move your electric meter, be sure to specify its current location and desired location, including pictures if possible.
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