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Avatar for Wooldridge Heating Air & Electrical
Wooldridge Heating Air & Electrical
4.8(
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Serving Forest, VA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1975

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I have 2 circuit breaker boxes. I am still not sure I needed a 400 amp upgrade. I already has 300 amps and never had a single problem .Now I have an unsightly and huge piece of metal conduit running up the side of my roof, through a huge hole drilled through my roof. It is 5 feet off the roof with pieces of metal hanging off it. In addition there is a massive electrical line about 1 1/2 inches in diameter, running through my attic and coming down the other side of my house. One breaker box is not flat and has large gaps all around it. The boys who did the job seemed to do it well. It seemed they do not often do this sort of thing . Jesse and Nick worked really hard. The quality control guy came after all the work was done, swept and labeled circuit boxes.Now Will Sandridge who seems to sell the HVAC and minisplits is not calling back. I also told Melvin Turner I wanted my old circuit breaker boxes and breakers. They took them away without even asking if I wanted them. My house looks ugly now and the reason I put in that electric upgrade was to get minisplits or a heat pump and no one is responding.I asked about a surge protector and got a shrug. I am rather devastated and feel I was railroaded into an electric upgrade perhaps to give the boys the experience? I see no other reviews with an electric upgrade, just generators."
22 KW Generac Standby Generator installed
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+15

Response time1 day
18 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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W B Lightning Rods
4.6(
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Lightning Protection - Install or Repair

Serving Forest, 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
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lightning protection

+79

Response time1 day
176 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
Avatar for Renewed Renovation, LLC
Renewed Renovation, LLC
5.0(
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Appliance (Major Electric Appliance) - Install or Replace

Serving Forest, VA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2022

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Hard working young pros who overcome unforeseeable obstacles. Did a great job installing our new Bosch dishwasher which required rerouting water and electrical lines. Would hire again in a minute!"
Response time7 hrs
Response rate93%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for Freedom Home Services
Freedom Home Services
4.7(
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Fixed Generator - InstallPortable Generator - InstallElectric Vehicle Charging Station Installation - For Business - Materials Not Provided+16 more

Serving Forest, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The owner was very knowledgeable and honest and fulfilled everything he promised. The technicians were Respectful and hardworking. We were very pleased with install from start to finish and highly recommend freedom heating and air. The owner also gave us a military discount, which was very helpful."
Heat Pump Cleaning
HVAC Cleaning
Bathroom Lighting
Bathroom Lighting
Vanity Lighting

+4

Response time10 hrs
15 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by73%of homeowners
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Electrical questions, answered by experts

Old electrical systems may have more problems than newer ones. In some cases, like if your home has aluminum wiring, it may be necessary to update your electrical system. You should also update your home’s wiring if it still has knob and tube wiring, which is considered dangerous by modern building standards. If that applies to you, get in touch with an electrical professional near you to obtain a quote.

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.

No, it’s extremely dangerous to cap off live electrical wires. Working with live wires puts you at serious risk of electric shock, which can cause injury or even be fatal. Whenever you need to cap off electrical wires or complete any electrical work in general, it’s essential to shut the power off at the breaker before you begin.

Your outlet should be a ground-fault circuit interrupter (GFCI). These outlets will cut power off in the case of an electrical fire, keeping your home and family safe. Extension cords can also be GFCIs. A local electrician can replace older outlets with GFCIs, if necessary.

To determine if an electrical outlet is blown, look for visible signs of damage such as a burning or smoky smell, burn marks, or a melted or discolored plastic cover. If you notice a burning smell, contact an electrician immediately. Other signs include a plug that keeps falling out or the outlet not working when you test it with different devices. For further troubleshooting, you can use a voltage tester or multimeter to check for power; a reading of zero indicates a problem. Also, check your circuit breaker or fuse box to see if the circuit was tripped and reset it if necessary. If these steps don't resolve the issue, the outlet may need to be replaced.

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