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Alpha Electric

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Alpha Electric

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Family owned and operated, we offer all types of electrical services, including panel upgrades, lighting installation, moving outlets just to name a few!

Family owned and operated, we offer all types of electrical services, including panel upgrades, lighting installation, moving outlets just to name a few!


Call On Tom

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Call On Tom

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19 years of experience

Call On Tom is a small, handyman and home remodel service working out of Kingsport, TN. I provide a wide range of services at reasonable prices. I have over 10 years of experience and am trustworthy, prompt and reliable.

Call On Tom is a small, handyman and home remodel service working out of Kingsport, TN. I provide a wide range of services at reasonable prices. I have over 10 years of experience and am trustworthy, prompt and reliable.


Budget Handyman

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Budget Handyman

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15 years of experience

Our services include residential repairs, remodeling and commercial maintenance in the Tri-Cities area. From small handyman jobs to larger commercial projects we are staffed and eager to help. We are able to work flexible schedules or add additional resources to accommodate your needs.

Our services include residential repairs, remodeling and commercial maintenance in the Tri-Cities area. From small handyman jobs to larger commercial projects we are staffed and eager to help. We are able to work flexible schedules or add additional resources to accommodate your needs.



Porter Enterprise Inc

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Porter Enterprise Inc

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23 years of experience

Porter Enterprise has made it easier for property owners for over 11 years. Porter Enterprise Inc. will give you the best solution for both your property management and maintenance needs. Even if your only property is your home let us keep track and supply your regular maintenance needs.

Porter Enterprise has made it easier for property owners for over 11 years. Porter Enterprise Inc. will give you the best solution for both your property management and maintenance needs. Even if your only property is your home let us keep track and supply your regular maintenance needs.



A TO Z HOME IMPROVEMENTS

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A TO Z HOME IMPROVEMENTS

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46 years of experience

32 years of experience in building free estimates call robert 423-278-0723

"He not only insured the quality of his work throughout the process, but he did an amazing job and explained everything thoroughly with his insightful knowledge of home renovations. I own and have owned several properties for living in and rentals in Kingsport Tennessee. I would be the first to vouch that if I ever had any concern or need for any of my properties, this guy was absolutely the one I would call for every job. Would highly recommend for most any job."

Grant C on April 2025

32 years of experience in building free estimates call robert 423-278-0723

"He not only insured the quality of his work throughout the process, but he did an amazing job and explained everything thoroughly with his insightful knowledge of home renovations. I own and have owned several properties for living in and rentals in Kingsport Tennessee. I would be the first to vouch that if I ever had any concern or need for any of my properties, this guy was absolutely the one I would call for every job. Would highly recommend for most any job."

Grant C on April 2025


Davis Electrical Services (DES)

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Davis Electrical Services (DES)

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22 years of experience

Currently Davis Electrical Services has myself (Jason Davis), and 1 other electrician to perform installations and repairs for you. Both of us are Mater Electricians in the State of Virginia, and I also hold a Electrical Certification for the State of Tennessee.

Currently Davis Electrical Services has myself (Jason Davis), and 1 other electrician to perform installations and repairs for you. Both of us are Mater Electricians in the State of Virginia, and I also hold a Electrical Certification for the State of Tennessee.


RJR Construction

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RJR Construction

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30 years of experience

A service oriented company responding to consumer needs promptly, accurately, with the utmost integrity as possible. Over 40 years of satisfactory accomplishments, always considering top value and costs as customer imperatives.

A service oriented company responding to consumer needs promptly, accurately, with the utmost integrity as possible. Over 40 years of satisfactory accomplishments, always considering top value and costs as customer imperatives.


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Ceiling Fans questions, answered by experts

The most efficient ceiling fan height is 8 to 9 feet from the floor to the fan blades. For ceilings higher than 9 feet, a downrod can be used to lower the fan to the optimal height. This positioning ensures adequate air circulation and maximizes the cooling effect. Remember, fans should be installed at least 7 feet above the floor for safety.

The ceiling box should have an inscription stating that it supports the operation of the ceiling fan. If it’s not included, you should purchase a fan-rated junction box and a fan brace so you can install the box between joists, where it’ll provide the most support for the fan’s weight.

Generally, a ceiling fan should be mounted at least seven feet from the floor in the center of your room with a wall clearance of around 18 inches. If your ceiling is more than eight feet high, it’s recommended by experts that the ceiling fan be mounted around eight to nine feet from the ground. This helps ensure a better quality of circulated airflow.

If the fan doesn’t have a switch, connect the white wire from the ceiling to the white wire from the fan; connect the green wire to the ground wire; connect both black wires; and connect both blue wires. If yours has a switch, the white and green wires are connected the same way. However, connect the ceiling’s red wire to the light’s black wire and the ceiling’s black wire to the fan’s black wire. 

The number of blades for your fan poses both advantages and disadvantages. Typically, the more blades on a fan, the better the air distribution and cooling effect, but this also means that your fan will have more wear on its motor. For small rooms, three-blade fans should work fine. For larger areas like living rooms, four or five-blade fans might be the better option. 

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