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5 Star Electrical Solutions
5.0(
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Serving Charleston, SC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"It was a great experience! Earl and Felix came out on time and were very professional. They did what they said they were going to do and the price never changed. I will use 5 Star Electrical Solutions for all of my electrical projects from now on. I have also recommended they to my family members!"
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+10

Response time1 day
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Powerful Electrical LLC
4.4(
27
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Serving Charleston, SC and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Stan was punctual, friendly, informative and extremely knowledgeable. The work he did was neat and he was very reasonably priced. I highly recommend Stan for any of your electrical needs!"
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+101

Response time1 day
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Recommended by87%of homeowners
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Charleston Electric
4.7(
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Serving Charleston, SC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2005

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Charleston electric was great to work with. The staff who scheduled the appointment were very professional and helpful. Paul installed the fans and ring devices and he was awesome! He is very knowledgeable and completed the work quickly. I highly recommend Charleston Electric and Paul and plan to use them in the future for all my electrical needs.."
20kw Cummins Onan Generator
Electrical Panel Upgrade
Bathroom remodel
20 KW Cummins Onan Generator
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MR. ELECTRIC OF CHARLESTON, SC
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Serving Charleston, SC and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"They did an amazing job with my TV and wall outlet install! Very knowledgable and fast with the job. I will definitely use them again for any future electrical jobs. Definitely the best in town!"
Response time1 day
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Recommended by72%of homeowners
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Principle Electric, LLC
4.7(
107
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Serving Charleston, SC and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Principle Electric did a fantastic job in my kitchen renovation. I had under counter lighting and outlets installed, complex vent hood, new switches and fixtures. The original cabinet contractor was horrible and screwed up the installation of the cabinets which made the electrical work more involved and harder. Never a complaint, polite, clean and respectful. Would recommend this company to anyone. If I could add pictures of the work I would."
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+49

Response time2 days
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Titan Electrical Contractors LLC
5.0(
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Serving Charleston, SC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Contacted me very quickly after inquiry through Angi, kept me informed of arrival & scheduled a very convenient time for work. Good, thorough job that prevented serious damage from improper electrical work done by someone else. I'm very grateful for the service."
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LimRic Plumbing, Electrical, Heating & Air
4.4(
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Serving Charleston, SC and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Job done right and quickly. Reasonable price tom was great"
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Same Day Service
5.0 Star Google Rating
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FAQs for electrical wiring or panel upgrade projects in Charleston, SC

A whole-house surge protector blocks voltage spikes from lightning, grid issues, or even large appliances before they can fry your wiring or electronics. By diverting excess current at the main panel, it shields everything from your HVAC to your phone chargers and can extend the life of pricey appliances. Homeowners in storm-prone regions or with older panels see the biggest payoff, but any home that relies on sensitive electronics benefits.

Most whole-house surge protectors work for two to three years. Low-level spikes—too small to notice—hit your panel every day and slowly wear down the internal components. Once the unit’s capacity is depleted, it can’t prevent a larger surge, so plan to replace it on schedule (or sooner if a major lightning strike occurs) to keep your electronics and HVAC equipment safe.

A surge protector begins guarding your circuits the moment an electrician snaps it into place. Whether the spike originates from a nearby lightning strike or your fridge kicking on, the protector shunts the extra current to ground before it can reach outlets or hard-wired systems, such as your AC. That instant response is why a small upfront cost can save thousands in appliance repairs.

The unit mounts on or next to your main electrical panel. Type 1 models sit on the supply side, catching outside spikes before they hit the breaker. Type 2 devices snap inside the panel and tame surges that start within the house. Either way, placement at the panel lets the protector guard every circuit at once.

Plan to swap the device every three to five years—or sooner if you upgrade your panel, add high-demand appliances, or notice flickering lights and tripped breakers. Relying on a maze of power strips is another red flag that your current setup isn’t keeping up. Replacing the surge protector at these milestones keeps your electrical system on safe footing.

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