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Straight Up Electrical
3.5(
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Electrical Wiring or Panel UpgradeCeiling Fan - InstallCeiling Fan - Repair+14 more

Serving Aurora, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

Credit card accepted

"Was very knowledgeable about all the current code requirements and necessary equipment needed to install and even walked me through the start up procedure after the install was complete. Will definitely call him back for future work"
Panel with interlock and surface mounted whole home surge protector below panel.
Tesla EV charger with whole home surge protection added also
Landscape lighting
Before install
Landscape lighting

+14

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Tri-State Water, Power & Air
5.0(
5
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Fixed Generator - InstallGenerator - InstallGenerator - Install - For Business

Serving Aurora, TX and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 1992

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Tri-State Water, Power & Air has been provided products designed to improve the comfort and quality of life of our customers since 1992. Our specialty is Automatic Home Standby Generators. \nWe expect customer service excellence and aim to go above and beyond on every call. With 10 locations across 8 states, Tri-State is always ready to serve you.

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Integrated Image and Sound
4.0(
125
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Telephone Jacks and Wiring - Install - For Business

Serving Aurora, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They were very friendly as well as professional. Installation went great and they cleaned up after themselves. I would recommend this company to anyone who wants any type of TV and sound system installation. I want to thank them for a great job."
Dining room LCD
Bar LCD screen
Dish Network Sat. dish 1
equipment rack
ceiling mount LCD

+26

Response time40 mins
14 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Electrical questions, answered by experts

When installing an outdoor outlet, it's important to proceed with caution. Unless you have the necessary training and licensure, it's not recommended to attempt this DIY. First, choose a suitable location. Make sure that the area can accommodate the outlet without overloading the circuit. You'll also need to ensure that your project complies with building codes. Next, turn off the power to the circuit, then install and wire the outlet according to the manufacturer's instructions. Once the outlet is in place, test it. Lastly, be sure to use a cover that will protect it from moisture and other weather-related damage.

If a 3-way switch is wired incorrectly, this can cause several issues. The most common problem is that the switches will not function properly: Either both switches won’t work, or only one will. Another issue is that one switch will trigger a short circuit, tripping the circuit breaker.

It depends on where you live. Some cities may require a permit for electrical work, while others don’t. You’ll need to call your city’s building department to determine if you’ll need to apply for a permit or not. If a permit is required, you’ll likely have to pay a fee for it. 

Electrical fires are unique from other fire types because they have the potential to deliver electric shocks in addition to being on fire. Avoid serious injury from possible electrical emergency situations by avoiding the use of water, foam-based fire extinguishers, wet-chemical fire extinguishers,  flour, or baking powder to put out an electrical fire. 

If you need to run a wire from the meter to the breaker box, start by turning off the power using the main switch to avoid injury risks from live wires. Then, locate the ground wire from your meter and connect it to the ground bar of the breaker box. Connect the neutral wire using the same method to improve your circuit efficiency.

Next, locate the hot wires running from the main switch to the meter. To connect them to the correct terminals from meter to breaker, unscrew the nuts of the breaker hotwire terminals, insert the positive hotwire, and ensure it’s firmly attached. Finally, secure the wires with electrical tape and wire tie cables before re-securing your breaker box. Keep in mind that this process can be dangerous, so don’t hesitate to hire a local electrician.

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