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Avatar for Wooldridge Heating Air & Electrical
Wooldridge Heating Air & Electrical
4.8(
320
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Electrical Switches, Outlets & Fixtures - Install or RepairElectric Vehicle Charging Station InstallationElectric Vehicle Charging Station Installation - For Business+10 more

Serving Amherst, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

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
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Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Wooldridge Heating & Air, Inc.
4.8(
59
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Electrical Switches, Outlets & Fixtures - Install or RepairElectrical Wiring or Panel Upgrade

Serving Amherst, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

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."
Generators
Generators
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+6

Response time2 days
Response rate86%
13 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Avatar for HotShot Electrical LLC
HotShot Electrical LLC
5.0(
5
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Electrical Switches, Outlets & Fixtures - Install or RepairFixed Generator - InstallElectrical Wiring or Panel Upgrade+15 more

Serving Amherst, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

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

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W B Lightning Rods
4.6(
372
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Lightning Protection - Install or Repair

Serving Amherst, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Used this company previously and again it was a pleasure from beginning to end. I would give him 10 Stars if I could. Referred William to a close friend of mine and she was just as pleased. We both sleep better during our bad Florida thunderstorms. A friend of mine lost their home due to lightning. They got out just in time couldn’t save anything but their lives barely. I urge all to install lightning rods."
lightning protection
Residential LPS
lightning protection
Residential LPS
lightning protection

+79

Response time1 day
171 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Rogers Heating And Cooling
4.6(
16
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Fixed Generator - InstallElectrical Wiring or Panel UpgradeElectric Vehicle Charging Station Installation+4 more

Serving Amherst, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1996

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Even though there were several unexpected setbacks, Brandon made sure to leave a job well done! I highly recommend Rogers Heating and Cooling!"
Heat Pump Change Out
The old oil furnace :-(
Heat Pump Change Out
The new gas furnace! :-)
Heat Pump Change Out

+6

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
88 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Moon's Audio & Video
4.9(
57
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Telephone System - Install or UpgradeTelephone System - Install or Upgrade - For BusinessTelephone System - Repair+1 more

Serving Amherst, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Ed and his wife are excellent at what they do amazing install time and very knowledgeable. Will definitely use them for further installs."
Simple and clean
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+34

Response time1 day
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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Holistiq Building Systems and Services LLC
5.0(
8
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Fixed Generator - InstallElectric Vehicle Charging Station Installation - For Business - Materials Not ProvidedElectric Vehicle Charging Station Installation - For Business - Materials Provided by Consumer+6 more

Serving Amherst, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

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
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Neli Virtual Appliance Repair
4.2(
668
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Appliance (Major Electric Appliance) - Install or Replace

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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+2

Response time1 day
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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Accent Tel USA
4.9(
12
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Telephone System - Install or Upgrade - For Business

Serving Amherst, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They were able to get a technician to our office same day on a Friday . Phones were fixed and we were back in business. Excellent Service!"
Response time3 hrs
Response rate99%
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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

Yes, most electric heated bathroom floor systems require a dedicated GFCI-protected circuit to ensure safety and proper function. An electrician may need to upgrade your panel or run new wiring, which can increase installation costs. Always check local building codes and manufacturer recommendations before installation to ensure a safe and compliant setup.

Light switches can last for decades when installed and maintained correctly. Improper wiring, heavy wear and tear, or too much wattage draw can cause light switch failure long before the expected end of a light switch’s life. Light switches that are hot to the touch, making a buzzing noise, or failing to work consistently should be inspected to find and repair the underlying cause.

Different types of light switches include single-pole switches (the standard switch in your home), double-pole switches, toggle switches, three-way switches, four-way switches, dimmer switches, and more. 

A single-pole light switch controls the power to a single device, whereas two-way, three-way, and four-way light switches control lights from different locations, increasing the number of connections in the home.

Using a wire stripper/cutter, strip about 1/2 inch to 1 inch of sheathing from electric wires, depending on the application. A self-adjusting wire stripper/cutter works best, but a standard wire stripper/cutter with holes for different gauges of wire works as well to cut and strip away the sheath without damaging the copper wire inside.

Qualified, licensed electricians will charge from $50 to $100 per hour. The cost to hire an electrician for emergency visits may range from $100 to $200 per hour because this urgent service usually takes place during off hours and may require an electrician to leave or reschedule jobs they’re currently working on. Scheduling work on holidays or during periods of high customer demand, like after a major storm, will also lead to higher rates or extra fees.

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