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Akers Electric
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Serving Milton, 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."
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Coast To Coast Technicians, LLC
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Serving Milton, WV and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

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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.

Response time3 days
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Lunsford Electric LLC
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Serving Milton, WV and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

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Emergency services offered

"Lunsford electric was GREAT. They completely the job in a timely manner, were always available to explain and answer questions. Honest and trustworthy. We will definitely be using Lunsford for our next house remodel!"
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RDP Electrical Services Plus, LLC
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Serving Milton, WV and surrounding areas

In business since 2009

Emergency services offered

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"RDP electrical is a genuine company. The owner and the employees take pride in their work, do a great job, professional and timely. I would not hesitate on calling him in the future and I will be using him again."
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Electrical questions, answered by experts

No, not all thermostats require a C-wire. Older manual and programmable thermostats typically do not need one. While many smart thermostats do require a C-wire to function correctly, some models can operate without one, often at the expense of certain features. A C-wire provides a constant source of power, which enables the thermostat to stay connected to Wi-Fi and keep its display screen lit on-demand. If you are upgrading from an older thermostat to a smart model that requires a C-wire, you may need to install one first for it to work as intended.

To install an outlet from existing wiring, you’ll need to choose a location where you can already access existing wiring. The easiest way to do this is to install an outlet on the other side of the wall of an existing outlet. 

Since the wiring is already in place, all you have to do is connect a new cable to the existing wiring and then connect the correct wires through the wall—to the new electrical outlet. Place your new outlet into the opening in the wall and then connect the correct wires to the appropriate terminal screws.

A piggyback circuit breaker, also known as a tandem or double-stuff breaker, combines two separate circuits into a single slot in a breaker panel. This design allows adding more circuits without a larger panel, making it a space-saving solution. Each breaker in the piggyback unit operates independently, protecting two circuits in one standard breaker slot. This is especially useful in older panels with limited space for additional breakers.

Many homes have a 200-amp service, which requires a 2-inch electrical meter riser. Larger homes or homes that require more energy for several appliances and devices may have a 400-amp service. For 400-amp service, opt for a 4-inch electrical meter riser.

In general, 200 amps is enough for a house with a square footage of up to 1,800, or the average three-bedroom home. A 200-amp service allows your home to warm and cool itself while running multiple appliances at once. It's a good option for homes that have been extended, or after adding new appliances. 200-amp service is the current standard for homes, so in most cases, it will work for you.

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