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John Templeton
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Serving Terra Alta, WV and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"John has worked extensively in the electrical field, He is very mannerly and meets the scheduled time consistently. I will contract him again to do some more electrical work in the near future. I recommend John to anyone who needs a trusted electrician. You can tell that he loves his work and that he takes pride in everything he accomplishes."
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Response time5 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Renewable Engineered Systems
4.7(
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Serving Terra Alta, WV and surrounding areas

In business since 1998

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Well, the system is great! It took a while to get the system installed due to paper work for grant and bank loan. Finally got system up and running on 10/5/16.  The system provides complete energy for our house and business. And we don't have to pay the electric company, in fact they will be paying us for any overflow production. 

If your are interested is installing, you better hurry because the demand is increasing dramatically and the waiting time for installation will take a while.


Brian Brown from Renewable Engineered Systems is our provider. Very easy to work with and they are a local company with a very professional attitude.  His contact phone number is 276-226-0228"
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Morgantown Electrical Contracting, LLC
4.5(
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Serving Terra Alta, WV and surrounding areas

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Being an older person and having to have essential things done for me anymore , is a great relief to find professionals that can get the job done right. Kent Snider, was one of those professionals, with Morgantown Electrical Contracting. I would highly recommend him."
Response time1 day
Recommended by96%of homeowners
Tygart Electric, LLC - Domov Facebook
5.0(
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Ceiling Fan - InstallCeiling Fan - RepairElectric Vehicle Charging Station Installation - For Business - Materials Not Provided+17 more

Serving Terra Alta, WV and surrounding areas

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Welcome to Tygart Electric, LLC! In business since 2018, we are a full service electrical company who takes great pride in the quality of our work and guarantees customer satisfaction. Whether you need a lighting fixture installed, a new ceiling fan, or complete new electrical service, we can complete any job, big or small. Serving all of Grafton and its surrounding areas, be sure to give us a call today!

Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Electrical questions, answered by experts

GFCI stands for Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter, a standard safety addition to home power outlets. In rooms where moisture is more likely, like the bathroom and kitchen, GFCI outlets stop the current when certain kinds of shorts are detected, preventing shocks. Both GFCI and the similar AFCI (Arc Fault Circuit Interrupter) outlets are polarized and have clear indicators on the receptacle where hot wiring should go.

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 size of your home will help determine the size of your electrical panel. Usually, the decision comes down to a 100-amp electrical panel versus a 200-amp panel. Smaller homes, especially those without an HVAC system, may be able to get by with a 100-amp panel. 

If you have a larger home or need to power AC, a 200-amp panel should be the best fit. It’s unlikely that you’ll need a larger panel than that unless you have a larger home or unique electrical needs, but an electrician can help you make the final call.

If wiring in a relatively modern home is damaged due to sudden events like a fire, a tree falling into the house, or a flood, then homeowners insurance is very likely to cover the cost of replacing the wire.

However, if it’s determined that wiring failed or started the fire because of age, neglect, or not meeting current electrical standards, then insurance won’t be covering any replacement. Also, insurance policies may charge more for particularly old kinds of wiring like aluminum wiring or deny applications altogether. 

The hot wire is typically black, but it's essential to use a non-contact voltage tester to confirm the electrical wire color code before working on it. Neutral wires are typically white. It’s vital to determine which wire is carrying electrical current before proceeding with any electrical work.

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