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3 Guys Electric & Insulation
4.6(
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Electric Vehicle Charging Station Installation - Materials Not ProvidedElectrical Wiring or Panel UpgradePortable Generator - Install+11 more

Serving El Lago, TX and surrounding areas

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In business since 2015

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Warranties offered

"Outstanding service and top notch expertise. Install everything to code and corrected everything from the previous contractors. Did exactly what they quoted and installed everything with a clean and professional look Definitely recommend to anyone who needs electrical work"
Water Heater Wrap
Radiant barrier
Attic stair cover
Radiant Barrier/ blown in insulation
Reseal A/C duct

+44

Response time2 days
12 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
ILLUMASCAPE
4.7(
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Fixed Generator - InstallElectrical Wiring or Panel UpgradeElectric Vehicle Charging Station Installation - For Business - Materials Provided by Consumer+10 more

Serving El Lago, TX and surrounding areas

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In business since 2009

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Offers commercial services

"They showed up on time, provided a reasonable price, and performed the work in a timely manner. I'm only docking a star for work quality because they mounted my EVSE a bit hastily and had to slightly re-position it with new mounting holes to reach the 240V outlet they installed. The measurements were known beforehand, so this could have been avoided. The unused mounting holes are mostly covered by the EVSE mounted on the wall of my garage. The actual electrical work appeared to be top-notch."
Response time5 hrs
Response rate86%
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Electrical Worx
5.0(
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Electrical Wiring or Panel Upgrade

Serving El Lago, TX and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

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Credit card accepted

"The service was very well. The circuit breaker was fixed. It had been our problem for almost 2 years and the light in the attic was much better than I had expected."
New ligh fixtures
Generator transfer switch
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5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by57%of homeowners
United Lightning Rods
4.9(
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Lightning Protection - Install or Repair

Serving El Lago, TX and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1941

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Warranties offered

"Ed Riley is extremely knowledgeable about what causes lighting and how to protect from it. He explained to me which and how structures develop static electricity that lead to lighting discharges in a way that the physics made sense to me. They were also reasonably priced and kept their word. Definitely recommend them."
Response time2 days
Response rate85%
80 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Electrical questions, answered by experts

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. 

To reduce AC startup power for a whole-house generator, install a soft start kit or hard start capacitor, which lowers the initial surge by gradually ramping up the compressor. Using a smart load manager can also help by staggering startup loads, preventing a system overload and future costly repairs.

Most 200-amp panels have 40 to 42 slots, which can accommodate 40-42 single-pole breakers or 20 double-pole breakers. Some panels can accept even more circuits through the use of tandem breakers. The exact number of breakers allowed is determined by the panel manufacturer's rating, which you can find on the panel itself. It is important to avoid using all breakers at the same time; as a general rule, you should not use more than 160 amps of power at once to prevent overloading your 200-amp system. For specific guidance, it's best to check your panel's rating or consult with a qualified electrician.

The easiest way to determine the amperage of your electrical outlets is to check the corresponding breaker in your home’s breaker panel. The number is likely noted on the circuit breaker. If that fails, it’s possible to tell 15-amp and 20-amp outlets apart by looking at them. Fifteen-amp outlets have two vertical holes, while 20-amp outlets have one vertical hole and one T-shaped hole. 

Tipping an electrician is not a requirement nor is it expected, as they build a fair wage into the price of the job. It’s up to your discretion. There are no set rules for tipping electricians, but if they did a great job and you’re so inclined to tip 10% to 15%, it will likely be received with thanks.

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