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Frank Blankenship Properties & Electrical, LLC
4.5(
27
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Serving Bristol, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

Frank Blankenship Properties & Electrical is just what you needed to light up you life, or main focus is Electrical Switches, Outlets & Fixtures, Electrical Wiring or Panel Upgrade, So don't sreach in the dark for a good electrican when you are ready to hire call us.\n

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Recommended by84%of homeowners
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Frank Blankenship Properties & Electrical
4.5(
27
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Serving Bristol, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

"They go over and beyond the call of duty, the extra mile regarding their customer service, craftsmanship, knowledge and expertise! Look no more, if you are looking for electrical service, Frank Blankenship and his team are the experts for you! I will most definitely hire them again when we remodel our bathrooms."
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Breaker panel
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Response time6 hrs
Response rate92%
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W B Lightning Rods
4.6(
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Serving Bristol, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

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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lightning protection
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lightning protection

+79

Response time1 day
84 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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Neli Virtual Appliance Repair
4.2(
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Serving Bristol, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"The problem turned out to be a burned out small electric door switch. I believe the price was way too expensive for the service performed and the price of the door switch. What more can I say? It got done."
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Response time1 day
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by89%of homeowners
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New to Angi

Serving Bristol, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

Offers commercial services

We and/or I depending on job scale. Try our best any given day work for the customers, you will get a devoted employee when we are on your time and property and have the knowledge and tools to to any job we take on. If any deviation from initial quote or scope of work You the customer will informed and part of the process to fix such event. We will take all protocol into work preformed and the outcome is always a happy customer..

Paige Services
New to Angi

Serving Bristol, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

Hi, I’m Paige. I pride myself on being reliable, meticulous, and dedicated to getting the job done right. Whether you need a helping hand with general labor, a thorough cleaning, or help getting organized, I treat every project with the same level of care and attention to detail. I’m here to provide quality support for your home or project, and I look forward to helping you get your tasks completed efficiently.

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GTZ Electric Contracting, LLC
4.7(
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Serving Bristol, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We hired GTZ Electric to run a new electrical line and subpanel to our new greenhouse. John and his team did a terrific job and I highly recommend GTZ Electric!"
Residential jobs done within the past year
Service panel upgrade
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Service panel upgrade
Service panel upgrade

+26

Response time5 hrs
Response rate93%
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Overbeek Plumbing and Electrical LLC
5.0(
4
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Serving Bristol, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We’re so happy with the wiring and install work that Todd did. Now we have functional EV charging station in our garage. It’s great to know that if we need electrical or plumbing work in the future, we have a reliable pro we can contact."
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Shed sub-panel install
New Construction Plumbing
Kitchen rewiring and wall removal
Shed sub-panel install

+24

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Electrical questions, answered by experts

The answer depends on your needs and the availability of your current electrical panel. If you’re hoping to seriously up the power in your detached living space, you may also need to consider increasing the power of the amp your home runs on (from 100-amps to 200-amps, for example).

It's possible to get power from an outlet for a light switch. However, you must install additional wiring to get current from the outlet to the switch and from the switch to the load it will control. Also, you must ensure that the outlet's electrical circuit can accommodate the additional demand. 

It wouldn’t be abnormal to view all wiring as simply wiring, but wiring has different gauges and can handle different loads. When you’re wiring for 240V, you need wire that is rated at least 240V, but honestly it’s better to spend a little more and just buy 300V wiring. This ensures a margin of safety in case the wiring gets overloaded.

Inverter generators are designed to turn on the engine when your appliances demand more energy. This is in contrast to running at full capacity as soon as they’re turned on, like a standard portable generator does. So long as the wattage rating is high enough, an inverter can power a refrigerator just as well as a traditional generator.

The life expectancy of a home electrical panel is typically around 25 to 40 years. However, this can vary based on usage, maintenance, and technological advancements. Regular inspections by a qualified electrician can help determine the condition and potential need for replacement as your panel ages. Factors like overloading, outdated components, or wear and tear might prompt earlier replacements for safety and efficiency reasons.

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