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Avatar for Wooldridge Heating Air & Electrical
Wooldridge Heating Air & Electrical
4.8(
319
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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

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(
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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
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+6

Response time2 days
Response rate86%
22 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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Custom install
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+34

Response time1 day
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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Avatar for Rogers Heating And Cooling
Rogers Heating And Cooling
4.9(
15
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Fixed Generator - InstallElectrical Wiring or Panel UpgradePortable Generator - Install+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 :-(
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The new gas furnace! :-)
Heat Pump Change Out

+6

Response time1 day
Response rate98%
64 neighbors recently requested a quote
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HotShot Electrical LLC
5.0(
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Electrical Switches, Outlets & Fixtures - Install or RepairElectrical Switches, Outlets & Fixtures - Install or Repair - For BusinessFixed Generator - Install+16 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(
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

"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"
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Residential LPS
lightning protection
Residential LPS
lightning protection

+79

Response time1 day
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Holistiq Building Systems and Services LLC
5.0(
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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
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Neli Virtual Appliance Repair
4.2(
651
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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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Response time1 day
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Recommended by89%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

Upgrading a two-prong outlet to a three-prong outlet typically costs between $20 and $50 per outlet if the electrical box is already grounded. However, the cost can increase significantly if the system is not grounded, as this may require grounding the box or upgrading your electrical panel. Electricians generally charge between $50 and $100 per hour for labor, and the total cost for a more complex installation could range from $130 to $300.

They’ll use more electricity than the average upright vacuum, but not remarkably more. Most power units plug into a standard 120-volt outlet and don’t have significant power demands. You shouldn’t notice an increase in electricity bills. If you have any specific questions about energy costs, ask your installer as you examine purchase decisions. Larger power units will need more electricity for their suction levels.

There are a few telltale signs that it’s time for a replacement. You should consider an upgrade if:

  • Your panel is over 25 years old

  • You’re adding a new electrical system

  • Your current system doesn’t offer the power you need

  • Your home is a jungle of power strips

There is no blanket figure for a residential home’s electrical load, since load varies by the size of the home, how many appliances are used, and the efficiency of their electrical systems. Typically, however, it’s safe to assume 40 to 60 amps is the average electrical load of a residential home. 

The most common reason a GFCI outlet would trip even when nothing is plugged in is if there’s a problem at the circuit breaker end. This could be an overloaded circuit, with too many appliances plugged into it, or another type of fault. If a GFCI outlet keeps tripping, it can also be because it is faulty and needs replacing.

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