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Avatar for Nasr Electric Inc
Nasr Electric Inc
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Serving Hillsboro, VA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2003

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"I couldn't have asked for a better experience. They were hired to replace the main electrical panel/breakers at my elderly mother's home. Roni, the electrician, was a wonderful communicator, and was very knowledgeable and thorough in completing the job and in putting her at ease. The price was very reasonable. I will be using Nasr Electric in my own home, as well as recommending them to all my friends and family in the DMV area."
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Response time5 days
Response rate100%
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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NEC Electric
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Electrical Switches, Outlets & Fixtures - Install or RepairElectric Vehicle Charging Station Installation - Materials Provided by ConsumerElectric Vehicle Charging Station Installation+6 more

Serving Hillsboro, VA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2008

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"not just professional efficient! Unbelievably fair priced literally less than half of what a major competitor on this site quoted using my own parts and my own wire! Just because there are any energy list doesn’t mean some people won’t try and rip you off and fools will pay it. Mr. NAGY is a professional and very ethical. I’d recommend hiring him again and again!"
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Response time2 days
Response rate100%
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Fox Trail Electric LLC
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Serving Hillsboro, VA and surrounding areas

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Customers say: True professional

"Fox Trail Electric is a pleasure to work with. I’ve used this company for small jobs such as replacing outlets to bigger jobs of installing a new electrical box and running electric outlets outside. They consistently complete jobs in a timely manner and always clean the area when finished."
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Response time12 hrs
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by43%of homeowners
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Cody Malone Services LLC
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Electrical Switches, Outlets & Fixtures - Install or RepairElectric Vehicle Charging Station Installation - Materials Not ProvidedFixed Generator - Repair+9 more

Serving Hillsboro, VA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2011

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"Perfect. The tech called an apologized for the oversight on their part (not returning my calls). They came out on the earliest date I was available. Performed the jobs flawlessly. Left no mess. Went above and beyond what I expected. They will definitely be the first ones I call for future electrical jobs."
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Response time4 hrs
Response rate100%
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SciFiHomes Inc
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Serving Hillsboro, VA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2006

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"Overall the project went very well and the work was completed on time and on budget.  The work consisted of bringing an additional 200 amps of service into a disconnect switch that is housed in my already finished basement.  The disconnect was then wired to a new 200amp panel in an unfinished area of the basement.  Finally a 100 amp circuit is run from the new panel to a 100amp disconnect in my garage.
The project took about 3 days to complete and SciFi Homes was very professional throughout the process.  They cleaned up after their work each day, they were respectful of my family and of my home.  They also handled all of the coordination with the electrical inspector and with the power company.
I would definitely use SciFi Homes in the future if faced with another large electrical project.
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Cummins Onan 400A ATS
Cummins Onan 20kW
Briggs & STratton Standby Generator
Response time7 hrs
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Electrical questions, answered by experts

A two-way switch is also called a single-pole or single-throw switch. These switches only have an on-and-off function and only control a single light or series of lights wired together. A three-way switch has no “on” or "off” position and works with a second switch in the circuit to control a single light or light series from two locations.

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.

If you find the power cables for your appliances are too short, there are ways to extend them for the cost of just the extra wiring you need. Simply cut and strip your wires, solder them together, and cover them using heat shrink tubing. Not everyone has a soldering tool on hand, so if you’re looking to extend in a pinch, an extension cord, power bar, or surge protector can do the job just fine.

If only half of your outlet works, there are usually two possible causes: faulty wiring or a half-hot outlet. The first thing you'll want to do is check the circuit breaker panel to ensure that it's not tripped. If your circuit breaker isn't tripped, turn off the electricity and inspect the wiring to see if anything has come loose or corroded. 

If you have a half-hot outlet, it means half of the outlet is controlled by a switch somewhere on the same circuit, which should be nearby. This is an intentional electrical design commonly found in rooms without overhead lights.

A correctly installed 3-way switch will not trip a breaker. If using a 3-way switch trips your circuit breaker, the ground wire might be touching something it should not be, there could be a short in the wiring, a wire could be loose, or the wrong wires are connected to the wrong locations on the switch. If you cannot easily see the problem, such as a loose wire, contact an electrician to fix the issue.

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