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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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Neli Virtual Appliance Repair
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Serving Chesapeake, WV and surrounding areas

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In business since 2016

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"The problem turned out to be a burned out small electric door switch. I believe the price was way too expensive for the service performed and the price of the door switch. What more can I say? It got done."
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Response time1 day
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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

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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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Family Handyman Services
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Serving Chesapeake, WV and surrounding areas

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In business since 2016

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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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One Man Freelancing
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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!

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Electrical questions, answered by experts

When wiring a switch, the power typically comes into the receptacle first. The neutral wire goes straight to the outlet, while the hot wire is split. You'll need a wire nut to splice the hot wire back to one of the receptacles, but you will also tie another wire into that same wire nut and run to the switch. That way, you can control the flow of electricity to that particular receptacle by turning the switch on and off.

A light switch can stop working for several reasons. Typical causes include a blown fuse or tripped circuit breaker, both of which shut off power to the switch. Worn-out or faulty internal switch components can also prevent it from functioning properly. Loose or disconnected wiring within the switch or electrical box is another frequent issue. Additionally, switches may fail due to age, excessive use, or physical damage. In some cases, problems with the light fixture or bulb itself might be mistakenly attributed to the switch.

If you have a garage heater that is 1,500 watts or more, it will need its own breaker. As a good rule of thumb, no appliance should exceed 1,500 watts per outlet for best outcomes. Consult a local garage heating service to determine the power needs for your outdoor or indoor space.

Qualified, licensed electricians will charge from $50 to $100 per hour. The cost to hire an electrician for emergency visits may range from $100 to $200 per hour because this urgent service usually takes place during off hours and may require an electrician to leave or reschedule jobs they’re currently working on. Scheduling work on holidays or during periods of high customer demand, like after a major storm, will also lead to higher rates or extra fees.

Your breaker box houses the breakers that control the circuits in your home, shutting them off if they overload or experience similar problems. Your meter box houses your electrical meter that monitors the electricity flowing into your house and measures its use for your utility company.

In some cases, both components are in the same box, but they don’t have to be together. Many homes have them split, with the breaker box inside for easier access and the electric meter outside.

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