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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

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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
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Electrical questions, answered by experts

No, you shouldn’t immediately reset a tripped breaker. If you don’t know what tripped the breaker, resetting it and continuing the actions that set it off could pose a hazard. It also means your breaker will sustain greater damage if it trips again. If you know the cause of your tripped power, unplug faulty appliances or fix the issues, then reset it, and wait a few minutes before using electricity in that circuit.

A sudden tiny spark is normal when first plugging in an appliance. However, if your plug regularly sparks, has other concerning problems, or worries you for any reason, you should call a licensed electrician to have it inspected and ensure that it is not at risk of causing an electrical fire.

It can be safe to buy or live in a house with knob and tube (K&T) wiring, but only if the system is in good condition, functional, and has been thoroughly inspected and approved by a licensed electrician. Never purchase a home with K&T wiring without getting a professional electrical inspection first.

Key considerations include:

  • Safety and Condition: An inspector will verify that the wiring is safe and has not deteriorated. Over time, the insulation can wear away, leaving exposed wires that pose a significant fire or shock hazard.

  • System Capacity: The electrical service should be at least 60 amps. However, even at this capacity, K&T systems often struggle to handle the demands of modern appliances and electronics.

  • Lack of Grounding: Knob and tube wiring is an ungrounded system, which is a safety concern for many modern devices.

  • Ongoing Maintenance: If you live in a home with K&T wiring, it's recommended to have it inspected by an electrician every one to two years to ensure it remains in safe working order.

Ultimately, any inspection or modification of a knob and tube system should always be performed by a certified professional.

Most electric water heaters have a built-in shut-off switch, so you can simply turn that to the OFF position. Some water heaters have the switch inside a panel, so you might need to unscrew the panel, remove it, move aside the insulation, and then shut the water heater off. To make sure it’s off, you can also locate the switch for your water heater in your electrical panel and shut the power off there. Most electrical panels have dedicated switches for the water heater, so you can shut off the power without affecting the rest of your home.

To avoid drilling into wire, you will need to trace your home's wiring using a stud finder, wire detector, circuit tracer, or voltage finder. Since locating wires in your home can be difficult for some homeowners, hire a professional electrician with the experience and knowledge needed to safely handle electrical systems before drilling into any walls in your home.

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