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SIZEMORE ELECTRIC, INC.
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Serving Chesapeake, WV and surrounding areas

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In business since 2025

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Sizemore Electric prides itself on providing high quality affordable and reliable work we are a brand-new business trying to create good relationships with customers. we are serving the Raleigh and Fayette County

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Akers Electric
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Serving Chesapeake, WV and surrounding areas

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In business since 2025

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"Akers Electric provided very timely and conscientious work. I am always very happy with the end result and price, I would highly recommend him."
Response time7 hrs
Response rate97%
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Hatalowich Home Improvement LLC
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Serving Chesapeake, WV and surrounding areas

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In business since 2014

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Emergency services offered

"Hatalowich Home Improvement stained my log cabin and did some deck/banister repairs. The work performed was outstanding and second to none. Barron provided excellent service, communicated with me throughout the job, made the job his priority until finished, and was a real professional to work with. His honesty and dedication to every detail of the job is something rarely seen today. I would recommend Hatalowich Home Improvement for any needs."
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Response time5 hrs
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B and J Electrical Services
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Serving Chesapeake, WV and surrounding areas

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In business since 2009

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

B AND J ELECTRICAL SERVICES, is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and responsibility in all of our jobs. We are a locally owned and operated business with more than 10 years of experience serving Wharton and surrounding areas. There is no job too big, or too small for our team. Call today and let us put our experience to work for you!

Response time2 hrs
Response rate95%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Coast To Coast Technicians, LLC
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Serving Chesapeake, WV and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2020

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

At Coast To Coast Technicians LLC, we take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

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Electrical questions, answered by experts

If you’re interested in exploring other avenues to completely upgrade your electrical panel, it’s also possible to add a sub-panel, which is a smaller panel that connects to what you currently have in place. This way, you can add additional circuits without having to swap out your main panel.

Yes, you can use a 3/0 AWG wire for a 200 amp service, but only if it is made of copper, as 3/0 copper wire has an allowable ampacity of 225 amps. If you are using aluminum or aluminum copper-clad wire, you need to use at least 4/0 AWG.

The average cost to hire an electrician is around $350. However, every electrical job varies in scope, materials, and labor involved, so while you will likely pay anywhere between $85 and $1,100 for standard jobs, a project like rewiring a house can cost up to $30,000. You might also pay slightly higher prices if you need emergency work done or if the work involves accessing a hard-to-reach area in your home, like an attic or cramped crawlspace. You should ask your electrician for an estimate before agreeing to the work.

The number of outdoor outlets that can be on one circuit depends on the circuit's capacity and the electrical load of each outlet. Outdoor outlets should ideally be on a dedicated circuit that is not shared with other outlets, and each outlet should be rated for at least 15 amps. A circuit rated for at least 20 amps is recommended. It’s important to use GFCI protection for all outdoor outlets to prevent electrical shocks. Overall, it's crucial to avoid overloading the circuit and take necessary safety precautions.

The safest way to pull an electrical cord from the wall outlet is by gently but firmly grabbing the plug and pulling it out. Pulling on the cord instead of the plug can cause damage to the cord, leading to an increased risk of electrical problems like fire or electric shock. If you notice damaged wiring on an appliance or device, it’s best to stop using it immediately.

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