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J & M Electrical Services
4.9(
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Serving Doswell, VA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2003

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"James came out to price install of a box to plug in my portable generator. After we started talking and me asking questions James was able to give me an outstanding price on a whole house Generac generator with panel upgrade and included a whole house surge protector. They ran into additional costs with running the gas line but James kept to his word and honored the original price! The crew were professional and proficient in their work! Marcie was outstanding with communication and explaining any questions I had! I would definitely recommend this company and would use J&M for any future electrical needs!"
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Response time1 day
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Recommended by98%of homeowners
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Ahmad Electrical Service
4.9(
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Serving Doswell, VA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2015

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Excellent working knowledge of electrical upgrades and is very patient with client. Explained in depth the issues with current service and how to install new panel boxes by code."
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Response time1 day
Response rate97%
12 neighbors recently requested a quote
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CRH Electric
4.9(
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Serving Doswell, VA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"CRH Electric did an absolutely amazing job. They did everything they said they would do and made certain I understood the job. I would absolutely recommend CRH Electric for home electrical work."
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Recommended by85%of homeowners
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Cody Malone Services LLC
5.0(
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Serving Doswell, VA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2011

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I have been hiring Cody Malone since we purchased our house in July 2012. They have switched out outlets, installed indoor ceiling fans, installed outdoor ceiling fans, ran electrical to my outdoor water feature and switched out my light fixtures. I plan to hire them again when I add electric to my detached garage. They always do a great job and arrive when they say they will. I have never had a single issue and they have been to my house for no less than six different projects!"
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Response time4 hrs
Response rate100%
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SD Electrical services
4.7(
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Serving Doswell, VA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2022

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Work was done in an efficient time manner. He was very nice. This was the first time I used Angi and if I need an electrician again I will hire SD Electrical."
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16 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by63%of homeowners
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Tolliver Electrical LLC
5.0(
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Serving Doswell, VA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Tolliver Electrical did a commercial job for me at Fleetpride. (a heavy duty truck parts store) The company did an excellent job in completing the electrical work before the staff reported back to work the following morning. Tolliver Electrical is the only electrical company that I call on for all my electrical needs"
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Response time2 days
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Smith Co. Electric
5.0(
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Serving Doswell, VA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Great job by Smith Electric coordinating and taking care of my repair and new installation job! Definitely will use Smith Electric again."
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Electric Solutions Of Richmond LLC
4.6(
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Serving Doswell, VA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1990

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"It went great. I have used Electric Solutions of Richmond three times thus far. I could not be any more pleased with the company. Joe (the electrician) is so easygoing and amazing to work with. It is great to be able to upgrade fixtures, fans, plugs, etc. in my older home knowing the work will be done right and at a cost that is more than fair. They are fast, efficient, and very affordable. I highly recommend this company for any electrical needs a homeowner might require. Cathy K"
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Response time1 day
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Virginia Power Solutions
4.7(
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Serving Doswell, VA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2003

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"They were hired to replace a part on our generator. This was done in a timely manner and it kicked on reliably the following week when power went out."
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Electrical questions, answered by experts

A pigtail is the only safe way to connect an electrical device to more than one circuit wire. Connecting multiple wires to a single screw terminal is extremely dangerous and must never be done. Many electricians will opt for pigtails even when there are multiple screw terminals available so that the device in question won’t halt the flow of downstream current when a problem arises. 

While not always necessary, wiring your circuit breaker in a certain way can ease both the installation process and use afterward. For starters, you’ll need to install the electrical panel so that the main service knockout aligns with the cable conduit. If they aren’t aligned, you may not have sufficient working space to finish running the wires. Using cable trays, on the other hand, gives you a bit more freedom to and flexibility in where and which direction you install the wires. At the end of the day, the power flow will be the same whether the cords run up or down.

Technically, an outdoor outlet can be on the same circuit as an indoor outlet, but it's generally not recommended. Outdoor outlets should ideally be on a dedicated circuit that doesn't share power with other indoor or outdoor outlets. This helps ensure that the outdoor outlets are able to handle the additional electrical load without overloading the circuit. Additionally, outdoor outlets are often exposed to the elements, which can increase the risk of electrical shock and other hazards. If you must have an outdoor outlet on the same circuit as an indoor outlet, be sure that the circuit has the capacity to handle the additional load.

Yes, the National Electric Code (NEC) requires at least one GFCI outlet in each sectioned-off portion of an unfinished basement, partly to ensure a power source is available for a sump pump in case of flooding. If you install multiple outlets in your unfinished basement, all of them must be GFCI-protected. For finished basements, standard outlets are generally permitted, but at least one GFCI outlet is still required per circuit. Keep in mind that local municipalities may have additional codes, so it's best to consult a licensed electrician to ensure your home is fully compliant.

No, it doesn’t matter which of the two wires goes on each of the two switch terminals. Just be sure to put the ground wire in the correct terminal. The ground wire is either green, bare copper, or green with a yellow stripe. The other wires are hot wires and are typically black. They can be used interchangeably.

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