"M4 Electric is top notch. Not only is his work outstanding, his customer service is as well. He is respectful, friendly & considerate. He arrived at the scheduled time & notified us by text before he arrived. M4 Electric has been at our home several times. Each time, he went above & beyond. We will call him for all of our electrical needs. I have recommended him to a friend."
"John did an excellent job for me. I am greatly satisfied with the quality of his work. Communication was excellent with him. Always answering all questions I asked. Completed the job on time. I certainly recommend him to anyone needing electrical services. Thanks. Keith M."
"Chad from Ready Electric did an excellent job installing our EV charger. He was professional, knowledgeable, and neat, and his communication was clear and concise throughout the process. The installation looks great, worked perfectly on the first try, and was completed on time and at a fair price. I highly recommend Chad to anyone looking to add an EV charger or upgrade their home electrical system."
"Mike was prompt, responsive and professional. Showed up on time he'd stated, and completed all work on the same day and reasonable price, included pictures of all work with the invoice for our records. We will use him again for any electrical work needed. Would highly recommend MB Electric!"
"I have worked with and recommended Bunger Electric for over 15 years. They have done multiple projects in my home . In my opinion, there is no other company equal to their expertise, customer service and ethics. I'm also a Realtor and recommend them to my clients and every one of them have been extremely pleased with the service."
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.
"This company is knowledgeable, professional and efficient. They answered all my questions, showed me how it was done and the price was unbeatable. Truly a good company. Ask for Chad."
On average, the cost to wire a new home ranges from $2 to $5 per square foot. The cost to rewire a house is around the same, ranging from $2 to $4 per square foot. Often, though, new wiring comes with lower overall costs since it’s much easier to access a home’s foundation.
Electric bills tend to be lower in spring and fall because people use less electricity during these seasons. Milder temperatures allow for less use of heating and cooling, unlike during winter and summer, which usually bring more extreme temperatures.
This type of conversion is easy—you’ll just need to upgrade to the correct amperage in your wires before wiring the new outlet. However, these projects can be tricky without intermediate electrical knowledge, so consider consulting a pro before flipping any switches on your circuit breaker.
Yes, in some locations, it is required by the National Electric Code (NEC) to have a transfer switch installed for electrical emergencies. In addition to following electrical code, generator transfer switches ensure your home is fully protected during a power outage. By switching the power from the main breaker to the generator breaker, you can seamlessly operate your HVAC, lights, appliances, devices, and more during an emergency.
No, you should never plug a generator directly into a wall outlet in your house. This practice is extremely dangerous, often illegal, and can cause "back-feeding," where power from the generator flows back into utility lines, creating a life-threatening hazard for utility workers. It can also damage your home's electrical system, including appliances like pumps and HVAC fans. If the main power is restored while the generator is connected, it can destroy the generator and cause an electrical fire. To safely connect a generator, you must use a professionally installed transfer switch or an interlocking kit, which prevents back-feeding by disconnecting your home from the utility grid before the generator provides power.
The Howe, TX homeowners’ guide to electrical services
From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.
Before you hire a licensed electrical contractor, you should learn the cost to run electric from the road to your house so you can budget for the project.
Is it time to upgrade your electrical panel? For the sake of safety, find out sooner than later by exploring our top signs that it’s time for an upgrade.