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Wired Up Electric, LLC
4.8(
52
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Electrical Switches, Outlets & Fixtures - Install or RepairElectrical Wiring or Panel Upgrade

Serving Cheat Lake, WV and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Just had an electrician from Wired Up Electric come to my house to fix a faulty outlet, and let's just say things got a little...charged. No pun intended. But seriously, this guy was a total pro and had my outlet fixed in no time. He even offered to show me some basic electrical safety tips, which was super helpful. If you're having any electrical issues, definitely give Wired Up Electric a call. They'll shock you with their excellent service!"
Response time1 day
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Recommended by91%of homeowners
Nick's Electric LLC
5.0(
2
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Electrical Switches, Outlets & Fixtures - Install or RepairCeiling Fan - InstallCeiling Fan - Repair+3 more

Serving Cheat Lake, WV and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

At Nick's Electric, we pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We strongly believe in giving our absolute best in all the work we perform. We are experts, and will always keep you educated about the work process. We look forward to earning your business!

27 neighbors recently requested a quote
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John Templeton
4.8(
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Ceiling Fan - InstallElectric Vehicle Charging Station Installation - Materials Not ProvidedElectric Vehicle Charging Station Installation - Materials Provided by Consumer+7 more

Serving Cheat Lake, WV and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Very professional. No wasted time, John hit the ground running, Completed the project in less time than I anticipated. Explained what he had done and made sure I understood. If I need any future electrical work done, I will certainly call John. If you need any electrical work done, call John!"
Old farmhouse panel before
New Farmhouse panel after
Old Meter
Inside old Meter
Inside New Meter Box after Upgrade

+21

Response time5 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Floyd Enterprises
4.7(
41
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Exterior Building Lighting - Install or Replace - For Business

Serving Cheat Lake, WV and surrounding areas

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Went above and beyond my expectations. Explained what he found and let me see the problem. Fixed it quickly. While looking at some other electrical work for the future, he wouldn't leave until he had checked out a situation for safety concerns. I really appreciated his concern."
Underground conduit raceway
Conduit flagged per code requirements
Dirt compacted, raked, grass seed down, straw down
New 100A sub-panel.
Exterior meter.

+5

Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Electrical questions, answered by experts

A wire stripping tool is the easiest way to strip sheathing or plastic insulation from electrical wires. A self-adjusting wire stripper cuts and removes the sheathing without damaging the core wire.

To ensure batteries stop charging when they’re full, you’ll need to install a charge controller that determines when the battery is full. Once the battery is fully charged, the charge controller will stop the energy flow or divert the energy to the grid or other appliances. Without a charge controller, the battery may continue to charge, which can lead to less productivity and potential damage.

The Occupational Safety and Home Administration (OSHA) requires an electrical panel to have a minimum of three feet (36 inches) of room from the front of the panel to the closest obstacle. In this case, the word obstacle refers to nearly everything, including walls, machines, and other fixed objects. Additionally, panels require at least 6½ feet of headroom in the area directly in front of the fixture. These requirements help ensure safe use of the panel and allow electricians plenty of room to work.

Before you start doing anything else, you must call your electric company to confirm their process. It is technically their meter that you’re moving, so there’s really no such thing as free rein. Moving the meter generally involves disconnecting power from the utility company, disconnecting the cables that run into your electrical panel, and dismounting the meter assembly. Once uninstalled, a handyperson will remount and reconnect the wiring in its new location.

Yes, an AFCI (arc fault circuit interrupter) outlet also has line and load terminals, although it uses different technology than a GFCI and offers a different kind of protection. AFCIs monitor for internal arc faults, a type of wiring problem that can start an electrical fire.

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