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Avatar for Wooldridge Heating Air & Electrical
Wooldridge Heating Air & Electrical
4.8(
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Electric Vehicle Charging Station InstallationElectric Vehicle Charging Station Installation - For BusinessElectric Vehicle Charging Station Installation - For Business - Materials Not Provided+10 more

Serving Gretna, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

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
15 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
Avatar for W B Lightning Rods
W B Lightning Rods
4.6(
372
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Lightning Protection - Install or Repair

Serving Gretna, 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
161 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Renewed Renovation, LLC
5.0(
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Appliance (Major Electric Appliance) - Install or Replace

Serving Gretna, 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 Holistiq Building Systems and Services LLC
Holistiq Building Systems and Services LLC
5.0(
8
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Fixed Generator - InstallElectric Vehicle Charging Station Installation - For Business - Materials Not ProvidedElectric Vehicle Charging Station Installation - For Business - Materials Provided by Consumer+6 more

Serving Gretna, 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
10 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Red Clay Mechanical LLC
5.0(
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Electrical Switches, Outlets & Fixtures - Install or RepairElectrical Wiring or Panel UpgradeElectric Vehicle Charging Station Installation - Materials Not Provided+14 more

Serving Gretna, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

Credit card accepted

We are a locally owned and operated company proudly serving Pittsylvania and surrounding counties. Red Clay Mechanical provides dependable services with a focus on honest communication, quality workmanship, and reliable service. Whether it is repairs, replacements, maintenance, or new installations, we treat every customer and home with respect and care.

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+8

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Electrical questions, answered by experts

If you encounter any issues or feel unsure about your abilities, stop immediately and contact a licensed electrician for help. It's better to be safe than sorry when it comes to electrical work, as mistakes during the wiring process can be hazardous to your home and personal safety.

Before you start doing anything else, you must call your electric company to confirm their process. It is technically their meter that you’re moving, so there’s really no such thing as free rein. Moving the meter generally involves disconnecting power from the utility company, disconnecting the cables that run into your electrical panel, and dismounting the meter assembly. Once uninstalled, a handyperson will remount and reconnect the wiring in its new location.

A faulty light switch can trip a breaker due to circuit overload or a short circuit. A faulty light switch may not always trip a breaker, so don’t use that as your only sign that something’s wrong. Always investigate the cause of a switch that isn’t working properly, feels hot to the touch, or is making unusual noises.

The dials on an electrical meter simply represent the number of kWh you have used since it was installed. In a five-dial setup, the left-most dial represents tens of thousands of kWh, while the next dial to the right represents thousands of kWh. The following dials going to the right represent hundreds, tens, and ones.

Yes, one wire is always hot on the 3-way switch, meaning it carries the electricity from the power source to the switch. If you have a 3-wire cable in your home, you have two hot wires, or line wires, coming from the power source. Typically, you’d connect the hot black wire from the power source to the traveler wire and the hot red wire from the power source to the first 3-way switch. For the second 3-way switch, you’d then connect the hot black traveler wire to the switch.

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