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Electrical Design & Service, Inc.
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Electric Vehicle Charging Station Installation - For Business - Materials Provided by ConsumerElectrical Switches, Outlets & Fixtures - Install or RepairElectrical Switches, Outlets & Fixtures - Install or Repair - For Business+2 more

Serving Port Royal, VA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1994

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"Richard did an excellent job installing a new outlet. He was able to do the work on my urgent timeline and at a great price. He is very knowledgeable, experienced, and a pleasure to talk to. And he cleaned everything up nicely when he finished. I would highly recommend!"
Recommended by38%of homeowners
Electrical Design & Service, Inc.
5.0(
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Electrical Switches, Outlets & Fixtures - Install or RepairElectrical Switches, Outlets & Fixtures - Install or Repair - For BusinessElectric Vehicle Charging Station Installation - For Business - Materials Provided by Consumer+2 more

Serving Port Royal, VA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1994

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"As a facilities manager I have used Electrical Design for many projects over several years. I have always been satisfied with the quality of work and highly recommend Electrical Design & Service for a wide range of electrical projects."
Response time5 hrs
Response rate88%
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W B Lightning Rods
4.6(
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Lightning Protection - Install or Repair

Serving Port Royal, VA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2001

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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."
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Response time1 day
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Recommended by96%of homeowners
Stinnett Electrical Services
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Portable Generator - Repair

Serving Port Royal, VA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2014

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"Stinnett is a reminder of how good a business can be in an age where concern for quality and customer satisfaction is not always what it should be. I will describe them as follows: Friendly, prompt, efficient, meticulous, knowledgeable and very reasonable in their billing."
Response time50 mins
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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M. W. Butler Electrical, LLC
5.0(
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Fixed Generator - InstallElectrical Wiring or Panel UpgradePortable Generator - Install+1 more

Serving Port Royal, VA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2006

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Emergency services offered

M. W. Butler Electrical is proud to be a family owned and locally operated business that has been serving the community since 2006! With years of experience and unmatched expertise, we can help with any and all of your electrical needs. Since opening our doors we have built our business on providing customers with the highest quality products and service at a fair price. Our customers know that they can count on us to be timely, tidy and when the job is done that they will be 100% satisfied with the work completed. Let us show you the M.W. difference, get in touch today!\n-$150 diagnostic fee applied to job when hired

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Electrical questions, answered by experts

Most electric water heaters have a built-in shut-off switch, so you can simply turn that to the OFF position. Some water heaters have the switch inside a panel, so you might need to unscrew the panel, remove it, move aside the insulation, and then shut the water heater off. To make sure it’s off, you can also locate the switch for your water heater in your electrical panel and shut the power off there. Most electrical panels have dedicated switches for the water heater, so you can shut off the power without affecting the rest of your home.

You can test an electric fence with a multimeter, but you’ll need to set the multimeter to the correct voltage measurement—such as alternative current (AC) or direct current (DC) and range—depending on your fence. You can find the voltage type and range in the fence’s user manual.

On average, replacing an electrical breaker panel, such as the Federal Pacific Electrical breaker panel, costs about $1,300. The price range for replacing electrical panels is between $550 and $2,100, depending on your location, the electrical panel’s location, and the extent of the work required to replace the panel. This kind of electrical work is dangerous and should only be done by a licensed electrician.

If you need to run a wire from the meter to the breaker box, start by turning off the power using the main switch to avoid injury risks from live wires. Then, locate the ground wire from your meter and connect it to the ground bar of the breaker box. Connect the neutral wire using the same method to improve your circuit efficiency.

Next, locate the hot wires running from the main switch to the meter. To connect them to the correct terminals from meter to breaker, unscrew the nuts of the breaker hotwire terminals, insert the positive hotwire, and ensure it’s firmly attached. Finally, secure the wires with electrical tape and wire tie cables before re-securing your breaker box. Keep in mind that this process can be dangerous, so don’t hesitate to hire a local electrician.

The average lifespan of a home electrical system is anywhere from 30 to 70 years or more, depending on the type of system you have. Modern electrical wiring, like aluminum or copper, can last 50 to 70 years while older types may need to be replaced sooner. Additionally, circuit breakers tend to last anywhere from 30 to 40 years, while electrical outlets need to be replaced every 10 to 25 years. 

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