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E C Electronics
4.9(
29
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Telephone System - Install or UpgradeTelephone System - Install or Upgrade - For BusinessTelephone System - Repair+1 more

Serving Wakefield, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The team at EC Electronics was very professional, on time and obviously experts in the field. They worked through a very stressful situation, remained professional throughout and got the job done. I would highly recommend Edwin and his team for any electrical installation. Job well done!"
Response time10 mins
Response rate91%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Tidewater Lights
4.8(
83
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Outdoor Lighting - Plan and InstallOutdoor Lighting - Repair

Serving Wakefield, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Warranties offered

Tidewater Lights is Hampton Roads' premier outdoor lighting company, specializing in permanent smart lighting, custom landscape lighting, and professional Christmas and holiday lighting.\n\nWe proudly serve Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, Norfolk, Hampton, Newport News, Suffolk, and surrounding areas.\n\nWe're more than lighting installers—we're lighting artists. Our team creates stunning, custom-designed lighting systems that enhance curb appeal, highlight architecture, and transform outdoor spaces.\n\nOur services include:\n- Permanent color-changing roofline lighting\n- Landscape and architectural lighting\n- Christmas and holiday lighting\n- Residential and commercial installations\n- Professional lighting maintenance and service\n\nFrom elegant warm-white lighting to vibrant holiday displays, we provide premium products, expert installation, and a hassle-free customer experience.\n\nDiscover the difference professional lighting makes. Contact Tidewater Lights today for a personalized consultation!

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Recommended by93%of homeowners
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M. W. Butler Electrical, LLC
5.0(
3
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Fixed Generator - InstallElectrical Wiring or Panel UpgradePortable Generator - Install+1 more

Serving Wakefield, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2006

Free estimates

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

22 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by66%of homeowners
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Virginia Irrigation Professionals INC.
5.0(
5
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Outdoor Lighting - Plan and InstallOutdoor Lighting - Repair

Serving Wakefield, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Homestead Outdoor Lighting & Sprinklers is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business. \n

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Security Technology Group, Inc.
5.0(
2
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Telephone System - Install or Upgrade - For Business

Serving Wakefield, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Security Technology Group Inc is dedicated to providing our customers with the best quality and craftsmanship. We are here to build relationships with our customers and communities and to provide our employees with a great place to work. \n \nSecurity Technology Group Inc is a leader in providing our customers with the highest quality products and craftsmanship in an honest, efficient, and professional way. Our pledge is to create successful relationships with our customers, employees and community by building trust, treating every project with the utmost integrity and exceeding expectations. \n \nWe look forward to working with you!

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Electrical FAQs, answered by experts

Yes, hot tubs can use a significant amount of electricity, primarily to keep the water heated. A typical hot tub uses between 1,500 and 6,000 watts, and the pump can add another 1,500 watts. This usage can result in a monthly cost of around $20 to $30. The exact amount of electricity consumed depends on several factors, including the hot tub's age, size, heater voltage (120V vs. 240V), usage habits, and thermostat setting. Newer, energy-efficient models generally use less power than older ones. To reduce electricity costs, consider investing in an energy-efficient model, using a quality insulated cover with a thermal blanket, and keeping the filters clean.

You can use both LED and incandescent bulbs in an incandescent fixture as long as the bulb base is the right size. Never use a higher wattage than what the fixture recommends. However, it’s usually safe when transitioning to LED bulbs because they typically have a lower wattage than their incandescent counterparts.

Yes, wires are still hot, even if the light switch is off. The only way to ensure the wire is no longer live and that you can work with it safely is to open your circuit breaker, locate the breaker for the outlet you’re working with, and turn off the breaker for that outlet.

You can tell if a breaker is GFCI by looking for a red or yellow test and reset button that you can press in and out. You’ll know if an outlet is GFCI if the red reset button is located in between the two pronged sections.

Doorbell wires typically won't spark because they carry low voltage. However, if there's a short circuit or damaged wiring, sparking could occur. Always turn off the power at the breaker box before working with doorbell wires to prevent any risk. If you notice any sparking, it's a sign of a problem that a professional electrician should address.

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