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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 Craigsville, 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

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Response time5 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Disciple Electric Company, LLC
4.3(
12
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Electrical Switches, Outlets & Fixtures - Install or RepairElectrical Wiring or Panel UpgradeElectrical Wiring or Panel Upgrade - For Business+1 more

Serving Craigsville, WV and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"The work itself seems to be solid. However, their lack of cleanliness/cleanup was very disappointing(no dropcloths were used, which left dust and debris all over my bed and in the bathroom. Also, random pieces of metal were left in the bathtub and on the coffee table, in a house with pets). Lastly, communication, and overall customer service, definitely needs improvement."
Response time1 day
Response rate91%
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Lakeview Maintenance Services, LLC
5.0(
20
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Appliance (Major Electric Appliance) - Install or ReplaceCeiling Fan - InstallCeiling Fan - Repair+4 more

Serving Craigsville, WV and surrounding areas

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Russ arrived when he said he would: replaced a kitchen faucet and had to a also install shut-off valves. I had figured it would be a long job. He was done in 2 hours and all is working just great! He had a reasonable rate and was professional/businesslike."
Response time4 hrs
Response rate94%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
DAVE HINKLE ELECTRIC, INC.
4.3(
4
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Electric Vehicle Charging Station Installation - For Business - Materials Not ProvidedElectric Vehicle Charging Station Installation - For Business - Materials Provided by ConsumerElectric Vehicle Charging Station Installation - Materials Not Provided+9 more

Serving Craigsville, WV and surrounding areas

In business since 1974

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Dave Hinkle Electric is an amazing company for your electric needs and repairs! They have great knowledge about what they’re doing, and very professional! Dave Hinkle Electric has been great help of mine and others that I know! Give them a call and they’ll get the problem fixed or installed! 10/10 I highly recommend!"
Response time2 days
Response rate98%
Recommended by33%of homeowners
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Electrical questions, answered by experts

The purpose of pigtail wiring is to connect multiple wires to a single terminal on a device. Pigtailing involves splicing a short length of wire, called a pigtail, into the multiple wires that need to be connected. The pigtail wire is then connected to the single terminal on the device, allowing all of the wires to be connected at once. This practice helps to simplify the wiring process, reduce clutter, and ensure a secure and reliable electrical connection.

A ground wire is not required for GFCI to work. A ground is a third wire in an outlet in addition to the live and neutral wires. It serves as an escape conduit for electricity in case of a short circuit. If a ground wire is present, installers should connect it to the appropriate terminal. Otherwise, a GFCI will work fine without it.

A GFCI outlet is a type of electrical outlet that monitors the electricity flowing through the circuit and shuts off power immediately when it detects a loss or acceleration of current. They are particularly important in areas that may come in contact with water, which is why they're most common in kitchens, bathrooms, laundry rooms, and garages.

You should always turn off a breaker whenever electrical work is being done. This step can prevent electrical shock and injury. Also, if a breaker is repeatedly tripping, it can mean there is an electrical overload, and it should be shut off. You should contact an electrician to figure out the cause. Make sure to review how to turn off your circuit breaker safely if you do it yourself, and follow safety precautions to avoid severe injuries.

Yes, it’s possible to use a three-way switch as a two-way switch. You can use a three-way switch as a two-way switch by bypassing one of the traveler wires and using only one of the available traveler switch terminals.

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