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Avatar for Wooldridge Heating Air & Electrical
Wooldridge Heating Air & Electrical
4.8(
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Electrical Switches, Outlets & Fixtures - Install or RepairLightning Protection - Install or RepairElectric Vehicle Charging Station Installation+10 more

Serving Amherst, VA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1975

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I originally had a serviceman from Wooldridge Heating, Air, and Electric to evaluate our noisy, wobbling ceiling fan. It took a 12 ft. step ladder to reach, which I'm not able to do myself, anymore. Once it was determined that the motor was going bad in the fan, I asked them to return and replace it with a new one we bought. They two workers sent were prompt, polite, and very efficient. They had the old fan down and the new one in place in less than an hour. That included transferring a remote control receiver into the new fan canopy. They even took away the old defective fan. Very good service and at a very reasonable cost."
22 KW Generac Standby Generator installed
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+15

Response time1 day
12 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
Avatar for W B Lightning Rods
W B Lightning Rods
4.6(
367
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Lightning Protection - Install or Repair

Serving Amherst, VA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2001

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"WB Lightning is focused on customer service. The company provided good communication and responded very quickly to my inquiry for a quote. WB Lightning is a respected company, I had another electrical service provider tell me I made a good choice when I hired WB Lightning Rods."
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lightning protection

+79

Response time1 day
82 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by98%of homeowners
Avatar for Holistiq Building Systems and Services LLC
Holistiq Building Systems and Services LLC
5.0(
8
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Electric Vehicle Charging Station Installation - Materials Not ProvidedElectric Vehicle Charging Station Installation - For Business - Materials Not ProvidedElectrical Switches, Outlets & Fixtures - Install or Repair+6 more

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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JBE Services LLC
5.0(
2
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Electrical Wiring or Panel UpgradeElectrical for Home Addition or Remodel - Install

Serving Amherst, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

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

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.

An AC disconnect, also known as a switch box or fuse box, is a safety switch that allows the AC’s electrical supply to be turned off from the outside, usually done by a mechanical contractor coming to work on your unit. The box is protected from the weather by a cover or may be designed as a pull-out unit. Your local code determines where the AC disconnect must be mounted, but it's usually close to your outdoor AC unit.

Licensed electricians should perform work for safety reasons; improper installations can prove hazardous or result in code violations currently.

GFCI outlets help prevent dangers from ground faults that can cause shocks. This is a different issue that a ground circuit can’t fully address. It’s best to use GFCI outlets combined with ground circuits for complete protection for you and your electronics.

Before you start doing anything else, you must call your electric company to confirm their process. It is technically their meter that you’re moving, so there’s really no such thing as free rein. Moving the meter generally involves disconnecting power from the utility company, disconnecting the cables that run into your electrical panel, and dismounting the meter assembly. Once uninstalled, a handyperson will remount and reconnect the wiring in its new location.

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