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Avatar for Wooldridge Heating Air & Electrical
Wooldridge Heating Air & Electrical
4.8(
320
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Electric Vehicle Charging Station InstallationElectric Vehicle Charging Station Installation - For BusinessElectric Vehicle Charging Station Installation - For Business - Materials Not Provided+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
Generators
Generators
Generators

+6

Response time2 days
Response rate86%
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Avatar for Holmes Electrical Services LLC
Holmes Electrical Services LLC
5.0(
4
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Fixed Generator - InstallPortable Generator - InstallElectrical Switches, Outlets & Fixtures - Install or Repair+2 more

Serving Amherst, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1991

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Mike showed up on time when he said and trenched wiring to a shed and installed lights/outlets and also installed outdoor lights on home and shop. I would recommend to anyone!"
Outlets and lighting
Open Service Panel
House renovation
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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 - InstallPortable Generator - Install+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

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In business since 2001

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"William and staff responded promptly to my request for service with reasonable pricing. They arrived at the house at the agreed upon time, were respectful of my property, explained the process and completed the work within the specified time frame. They were pleasant, easy to work with and installed a quality lightning rods system. I highly recommend them."
lightning protection
Residential LPS
lightning protection
Residential LPS
lightning protection

+79

Response time1 day
165 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 - InstallElectric Vehicle Charging Station InstallationElectric Vehicle Charging Station Installation - Materials Not Provided+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%
80 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
The Mantle before
Beautiful Mantle
Custom install
Before

+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

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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
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Neli Virtual Appliance Repair
4.2(
671
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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 BusinessTelephone System - Repair - 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%
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Electrical questions, answered by experts

A GFCI outlet is easy to identify. It features two buttons on the face that read “TEST” and “RESET.” Sometimes, the “RESET” button is red. These are positioned in the center of the two three-prong plug-in slots you see on a regular outlet. Some also feature a green light to indicate when the outlet is working, changing to red when there is a problem.

If you need to visually inspect your Christmas lights to determine which are good and which need replacement, there are a few things to look for. First, look for discoloration, such as a dark spot or two on the inside of the glass. The spot is an indication of a burnt filament. Also, look for missing filaments, cracked bulb glass, and broken sockets.

Most electric water heaters have a built-in shut-off switch, so you can simply turn that to the OFF position. Some water heaters have the switch inside a panel, so you might need to unscrew the panel, remove it, move aside the insulation, and then shut the water heater off. To make sure it’s off, you can also locate the switch for your water heater in your electrical panel and shut the power off there. Most electrical panels have dedicated switches for the water heater, so you can shut off the power without affecting the rest of your home.

Yes—if a breaker is old or damaged, it might not be able to detect power surges or electrical overload. If that happens, the breaker won’t trip. Instead, it will begin to overheat, putting your electrical system at risk of fire or total electrical failure. Circuit breakers don’t last forever, so you can proactively replace old or damaged breakers before they stop working.

Yes, in a new home, ground wires are mandatory. Some older homes may not be grounded, but if you decide to renovate, you will need to have your electricity grounded at that time. Remember, grounding helps keep everyone in your home safe from sudden electrical surges. It’s best to hire an electrician to inspect and work with your home’s wiring.

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