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Avatar for EMERT'S ELECTRIC CO
EMERT'S ELECTRIC CO
4.8(
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Serving Thaxton, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1970

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"These guys were beyond helpful ... I will not use anyone else for electrical work.  Did a great job and explained everything. 
Just good people and very patient.
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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T.G. Electrical Services, LLC
4.4(
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Serving Thaxton, VA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2005

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Travis and Mark came the day I called them about the circuit breaker to my hot water heater tripping off. They found a bad circuit breaker and replaced it with a new one. They were very knowledgeable, professional and courteous. I will call them again when I need electrical work, and I highly recommend them."
Panel & Transfer switches
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Generator installation
Lightening rod install

+4

Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Wooldridge Heating & Air, Inc.
4.8(
59
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Serving Thaxton, VA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1975

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The two men from Wooldridge installed the electrical part of the whole house generator and when they left the unit had passed inspection and was functional."
Generators
Generators
Generators
Generators
Generators

+6

Response time2 days
Response rate86%
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Bobcat Electric LLC
5.0(
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Serving Thaxton, VA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2022

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

We are dedicated to providing our clients with the very best in service, installation, and repair for all phases of your electrical needs. We specialize in a variety of residential and commercial services and take pride in the attention to detail put into each of the projects we're involved with. We also offer complete Gas Service, including generators, gas stoves & water heaters. We're known for our quality work and the integrity of our business. We look forward to building long-term relationships with our clients, and guarantee your satisfaction.

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GRIMS ELECTRIC
5.0(
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Serving Thaxton, VA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2015

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Mr haron was excellent he knows his stuff he was there in a timely manner the electric box was in and works great thank you grims I will be useing them again if I have any electrical issues or needs"
Electrical
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Cans mounted
Work in progress

+15

Response time7 hrs
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W B Lightning Rods
4.6(
367
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Serving Thaxton, VA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2001

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Very nice and professional. Price was in the average range of what we had researched and cheaper than our other two estimates. Work was awesome. The system is installed and is barely noticeable. I definitely recommend WB Lightning Rods."
lightning protection
 Residential LPS
lightning protection
 Residential LPS
lightning protection

+79

Response time1 day
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Electrical questions, answered by experts

You can distinguish the amplitude and voltage of most outlets by looking at the shape and positioning of the holes. Other features like buttons, switches, and USB ports help identify electric outlets, too. Use labeled images, like the ones we’ve included above, to cross-reference with your outlets.

While washers and dryers do not require a GFCI (ground fault circuit interrupter) outlet to function properly, electrical codes often mandate their use for safety. The National Electrical Code (NEC) requires GFCI protection for all outlets within six feet of a water source. This means a washer and dryer must be plugged into a GFCI outlet if they are installed in locations like a laundry room, utility room, garage, or basement. In other areas without a nearby water source, there is no specific requirement, but using a GFCI outlet is still recommended for extra peace of mind. It is always best to consult your local codes and regulations to ensure compliance and safety.

Short circuits can cause significant damage to electrical appliances, bodily harm, and potentially death to humans. For this reason, they are a serious occurrence. If you’re unable to find and fix a short circuit on your own, you must reach out to a licensed electrician for help.

Choosing between 12- or 14-gauge wire for your house depends on the electrical requirements of the circuit. A 12-gauge wire is thicker and can handle more power, making it better suited for devices such as kitchen appliances, air conditioning units, or electric heaters.

A 14-gauge wire is thinner and can handle less electrical current than a 12-gauge wire. It's ideal for circuits with lower power requirements, such as lighting or general-purpose outlets in bedrooms or living rooms.

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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