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Stinnett Electrical Services
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Portable Generator - Repair

Serving Troy, VA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2014

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Credit card accepted

"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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Central Virginia Computer Services, LLC
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Telephone System - Install or Upgrade - For Business

Serving Troy, VA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2011

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Emergency services offered

"They were so friendly, professional , knowledgeable explaining everything they were doing. It was a wonderful experience with telephone service the following day. I would highly recommend this trustworthy company. Excellent, they fixed it the same day I called. No need to panic with No computer service; place your computer in these honest people. Relax!ð ð"
Response time7 hrs
Response rate93%
Recommended by86%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 Troy, 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

The best light switch is user dependent. What works for one person might not work for another. Someone looking to ward off burglars may choose to install proximity light switches or anti-vandal switches, while someone who simply wants to find the switch in the bathroom without using a nightlight may prefer an illuminated light switch. Consider the location of your light switch and the features you want to help you decide on the right light switch for your home.

You're in luck, because replacing a breaker panel is not a regular occurrence that most homeowners have to worry about. Electrical breaker panels last 25 to 40 years, assuming you properly maintain your system and conduct annual inspections. Factors like load demand and exposure to the elements slightly reduce a breaker panel’s lifespan.

A larger heater requires a larger breaker—unless there’s one already installed. The longer answer to this question is more nuanced. Do you place demands on the heater at the same time as running other heavy-duty appliances like ovens and washing machines? Do you live in an older home that may not have considered the higher electrical demands we have now? Breakers need to be sized at 125% of the load. To find that load, you should call a local electrical pro.

Yes, it's possible to have electrical receptacles and overhead lights on the same circuit. The reason is that lights typically use much less power than large appliances, so combining them won't overload your circuit. By doing this, you can distribute the power consumption throughout the breakers in your panel more efficiently, which can be helpful if you have a lot of different electrical devices in your home.

That depends on your setup. If a circuit breaker already has GFCI protection, then everything connected to that specific circuit is being monitored. You don’t need additional GFCI outlets on that breaker.

However, if the breaker is not GFCI, then you should have GFCI receptacles for at-risk outlets nearby water sources, because they are not receiving protection. Breakers in a breaker box can vary between GFCI and non-GFCI. Look for GFCI labels on the breaker or try to find the breaker model number to look it up if you aren’t sure.

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