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Avatar for Montani Mechanical Group Llc
Montani Mechanical Group Llc
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Fixed Generator - InstallElectrical Wiring or Panel UpgradeElectric Vehicle Charging Station Installation - Materials Not Provided+4 more

Serving Chesapeake, WV and surrounding areas

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In business since 2016

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Montani Mechanical Group, LLC, is committed to providing the highest quality work at the most cost effective price. We are locally owned and operated, and our fully licensed and insured service technicians, plumbers, and installers are some of the very best in West Virginia. We make customer satisfaction our highest priority. With a combined 40 years of experience in heating, cooling, plumbing, electric, and refrigeration, our company strives to provide both our residential and commercial customers the best experience in what can be very stressful times. \n

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Recommended by75%of homeowners
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Family Handyman Services
4.0(
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Appliance (Major Electric Appliance) - Install or Replace

Serving Chesapeake, WV and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Workers were professional and very knowledgeable, they were neat and proud of their work. This company can be trusted on all levels. This is a company that you can rely on."
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Response time3 days
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Recommended by92%of homeowners
B and J Electrical Services
5.0(
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Appliance (Major Electric Appliance) - Install or ReplaceCeiling Fan - InstallElectric Vehicle Charging Station Installation - For Business - Materials Not Provided+7 more

Serving Chesapeake, WV and surrounding areas

Approved

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
One Man Freelancing
New to Angi
Appliance (Major Electric Appliance) - Install or Replace

Serving Chesapeake, WV and surrounding areas

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I am a young business owner and brand new father! I have worked all over the construction industry from a young age and became a licensed plumber before I finished highschool. The name “One man” Freelancing was inspired by my service in the WV national guard where I still currently serve as the “one man” a term given to the cannon crewmember who loads and fires the artillery cannons. I have a broad range of knowledge and problem solving skills, if I don’t know how to do the job I will surely be able to learn and you will not be disappointed with results!

Porter Contracting LLC
New to Angi
Appliance (Major Electric Appliance) - Install or Replace

Serving Chesapeake, WV and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

Porter Contracting LLC provides Landscaping, Tree Removal, Brush Removal, Land Clearing, Stump Removal, Gravel, Gutter Cleaning, Gutter Guards, gutter installs, Hauling, Outside Lighting, Pressure Washing, interior and exterior remodels and repairs, crawlspace encapsulation

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Electrical questions, answered by experts

By nature, two-prong outlets aren't grounded—but the box they run to might be, which makes them safer. The safest way to test if an outlet is grounded is to purchase a circuit tester, which cost about $20 at home improvement stores. 

If you discover your outlet (or outlets) aren't grounded, know that this greatly increases your risk of personal injury and electrical fires. You may want to consider installing new three-prong ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) outlets. On average, the cost to install GFCI outlets is about $210 per outlet.

Yes, an electrical fire can start even if nothing is plugged into an outlet. While a correctly functioning outlet poses no risk, a fire can be caused by faulty wiring, damaged outlet components, an overloaded circuit, or other electrical problems hidden behind the walls. If you suspect a fault, immediately turn off the circuit breaker and contact a professional electrician to diagnose and repair the issue.

While the National Electrical Code (NEC) does not set a strict limit, a common guideline is to have a maximum of eight outlets or receptacles on a 15-amp circuit. This rule of thumb, which equates to about one outlet per 1.5 amps, helps keep the total electrical load safely below 80% of the circuit breaker's capacity. It is important to consider the power demands of any devices or appliances that will be plugged in, as overloading a circuit can lead to tripped breakers or create a fire hazard. To ensure the safety and code compliance of your electrical system, consult with a licensed electrician.

As a safety measure, you should always turn off the main breaker while operating your generator’s backup breaker. In addition, you should also switch off all appliance breakers so you don't have a power surge when the main breaker turns back on. And finally, turning off the main breaker prevents back-feeding, which endangers utility workers with the risk of electrocution. Back-feeding could also destroy the electrical circuits of your neighbors if they use the same power network.

If it’s called a USB outlet without any further designation, it likely refers to a USB-A port. These are the original USB connections and are commonly integrated within power outlets. In recent years, USB-A cables have slowly been usurped by faster and more reliable USB-C cables. USB-C connectors are small and ultra-thin with a reversible design, while USB-A connectors are slightly larger and bulkier.

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