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Wooldridge Heating Air & Electrical
4.8(
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Serving Amherst, VA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1975

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Service man arrived promptly. Quickly diagnosed the problem, replaced a contactor ($25.00 item) and replaced a capacitor ( a $15.00 item). This work took about 30 minutes. Charged $478.00. I think this was extreme overcharge."
22 KW Generac Standby Generator installed
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+15

Response time1 day
12 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Wooldridge Heating & Air, Inc.
4.8(
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Serving Amherst, VA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1975

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The two men from Wooldridge installed the electrical part of the whole house generator and when they left the unit had passed inspection and was functional."
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+6

Response time2 days
Response rate86%
22 neighbors recently requested a quote
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HotShot Electrical LLC
5.0(
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Serving Amherst, VA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

HotShot Electrical LLC is here to help! We offer professional commercial and residential electrical services. We are based out of the Concord area. Give our team a call today. We're looking forward to working with you!\n

6 neighbors recently requested a quote
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W B Lightning Rods
4.6(
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Serving Amherst, VA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2001

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I feel so much better knowing that I have protection now after the lightning strike we got. This company was professional and before something happens to your home or property I suggest you look into hiring them your home is definitely worth more than it cost to install protection"
lightning protection
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lightning protection

+79

Response time1 day
82 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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Holistiq Building Systems and Services LLC
5.0(
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Serving Amherst, VA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I would like to recommend Joshua Smith as a Tesla installer and overall electrician. He did a great job for my wife and I on the installation of our powerwall 3 and car chargers within our garages as well as trouble shooting some other electrical problems at our new home at Smith Mountain Lake. Additionally, he answers phone calls and shows up on time. Again, we highly recommend Joshua."
Response time5 hrs
16 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Neli Virtual Appliance Repair
4.2(
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Serving Amherst, VA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2016

Free estimates

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
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by89%of homeowners
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JBE Services LLC
5.0(
2
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Serving Amherst, VA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2019

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I am happy to recommended JBE Services to anyone. The team expertly installed a mini split heating system including full electrical work. They did everything required to complete the job in a timely manner including coordinating the drop off of additional parts rather than reschedule for a different day. The team was friendly and conscientious. I'm happy to have found a electrician and HVAC specialist that I trust in this area. Thanks, again!"
Response time3 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Electrical questions, answered by experts

The most likely cause of accidentally flashing lights is that a regular bulb has been replaced with a flash bulb by accident. If that’s not the case, you should look for a bulb on the strand that is not quite seated properly and will lose its connection when it’s touched or moved.

Installing a circuit breaker is best handled by a local professional electrician. This project requires following strict electrical codes, and might even involve permits. Not only can electrical work be dangerous, but without the proper training that a pro will have, you could cause further damage to your home’s electrical system.

Choosing a unit with higher BTUs can use more electricity if the BTUs are more than what’s necessary for your room size. However, choosing an AC with BTUs that match the size of your room or house, your unit will cool your space efficiently. On the flip side, choosing a system with not enough BTUs can cause the system to work harder to try to cool the space, leading to more electricity consumption and higher energy bills.

Watts and volts represent distinct aspects of a light bulb’s functionality. Volts measure the electrical force that drives the current through the bulb, determining its compatibility with the power source. Watts, on the other hand, quantify the bulb’s power consumption and indicate its brightness level. Higher watts generally mean a brighter bulb.

A light switch can stop working for several reasons. Typical causes include a blown fuse or tripped circuit breaker, both of which shut off power to the switch. Worn-out or faulty internal switch components can also prevent it from functioning properly. Loose or disconnected wiring within the switch or electrical box is another frequent issue. Additionally, switches may fail due to age, excessive use, or physical damage. In some cases, problems with the light fixture or bulb itself might be mistakenly attributed to the switch.

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