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HR Phoenix Electrical Services
4.5(
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Serving Rice, TX and surrounding areas

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In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"HR Phoenix performs electrical service for my organization and his work is above reproach. His electricians are knowledgeable, courteous and professional. As a result I call on Paul and his company whenever I need any electrical work. They are efficient and always arrive on schedule."
Kohler Generator
Response time1 day
Recommended by91%of homeowners
United Lightning Rods
4.9(
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Serving Rice, 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%
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Tri-State Water, Power & Air
5.0(
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Serving Rice, 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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Certified Lightning Protection, Inc.
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Serving Rice, TX and surrounding areas

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In business since 2018

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"These guys helped me on a project and did a wonderful job. They have been doing lightning protection forever and know their stuff! I highly recommend Certified."
North Star Bank
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Response time12 hrs
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Recommended by87%of homeowners
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Neli Virtual Appliance Repair
4.2(
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Serving Rice, TX and surrounding areas

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In business since 2016

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Warranties offered

"Diagnosed the issue as electrical. Will need to get electrician in to see where the problem is between the fuse box and the dishwasher."
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Response time1 day
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Recommended by89%of homeowners
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Appliance Tech of East Texas LLC
4.6(
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Serving Rice, TX and surrounding areas

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In business since 2023

Warranties offered

Credit card accepted

We are new, but not new. Confusing? Well, we are a new company, but our team has years of appliance repair experience. Most of this experience has been gained right here in East Texas. As such, we are locally grown and locally operated. Being a family owned business we want to treat your needs as we would treat our own! We currently service most of East Texas, but aim to grow! Let us become your Appliance Tech of East Texas!

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Response time2 days
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Electrical questions, answered by experts

A correctly installed 3-way switch will not trip a breaker. If using a 3-way switch trips your circuit breaker, the ground wire might be touching something it should not be, there could be a short in the wiring, a wire could be loose, or the wrong wires are connected to the wrong locations on the switch. If you cannot easily see the problem, such as a loose wire, contact an electrician to fix the issue.

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.

You can make a pigtail with either thermoplastic high-heat-resistant nylon-coated (THHN) wire or non-metallic (NM) cable, often referred to as “Romex.” Each pigtail requires a neutral wire, a ground wire, and a live wire. The gauge of your pigtail wires must match the gauge of those on the device. 

Christmas lights typically do not need to be grounded like electrical circuits in your home do. However, it's crucial to use outdoor outlets equipped with ground fault circuit interrupters (GFCIs) for added safety. GFCIs can help protect against electrical shocks and are recommended for outdoor electrical connections when using Christmas lights.

Provided you leave the switch in the off position, your broken bulb shouldn’t be drawing any power. However, there’s always the risk that the switch is turned on by accident, potentially causing electrical damage or even a fire. Plus, broken glass in the home is never ideal. For safety, it’s a good idea to remove broken bulbs as soon as possible. If you’re in doubt, a local lighting professional can help you remove the bulb safely and quickly.

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