U.S. Energy Solutions is a licensed and insured Electrical and HVAC contractor that specializes in energy-saving and energy-generation products and services. We strive to excel in the areas of reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We strongly believe in giving our absolute best in all the work we perform. We are experts and will always take pictures of each stage of work and keep you informed with your project's progress. Our goal is to provide an excellent 5-Star experience for all or our customers. Please visit www.WhyGreenEnergy.com to see our customer reviews. I'm Don Redman the owner and guarantee that you'll be glad that you did business with us!
"Very professional and very prompt. Good value and I would hire this company again. Highly recommend!"
Mary H on August 2024
U.S. Energy Solutions is a licensed and insured Electrical and HVAC contractor that specializes in energy-saving and energy-generation products and services. We strive to excel in the areas of reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We strongly believe in giving our absolute best in all the work we perform. We are experts and will always take pictures of each stage of work and keep you informed with your project's progress. Our goal is to provide an excellent 5-Star experience for all or our customers. Please visit www.WhyGreenEnergy.com to see our customer reviews. I'm Don Redman the owner and guarantee that you'll be glad that you did business with us!
"Very professional and very prompt. Good value and I would hire this company again. Highly recommend!"
Mary H on August 2024
Whether you need electrical services for your Greenville county business or home, Mr. Electric of Greenville has the perfect solution. You can trust our expert electricians to save your Greenville area homes and businesses plenty of money. From installation to upgrades, we do it all. Contact Mr. Electric of Greenville to make your life easier and your pockets fuller. We take pride in serving local businesses and neighbors.
"Came out and gave an estimate. Did the work and did it to my satisfaction. Good response in all communication. Cleaned up after. Very satisfied with the work."
Scott W on March 2020
Whether you need electrical services for your Greenville county business or home, Mr. Electric of Greenville has the perfect solution. You can trust our expert electricians to save your Greenville area homes and businesses plenty of money. From installation to upgrades, we do it all. Contact Mr. Electric of Greenville to make your life easier and your pockets fuller. We take pride in serving local businesses and neighbors.
"Came out and gave an estimate. Did the work and did it to my satisfaction. Good response in all communication. Cleaned up after. Very satisfied with the work."
Scott W on March 2020
We are a locally owned and operated company. We value honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. We offer a variety of home improvement services that are customized to each individual project. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work, as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction!
"Everything seems to have came out fine. Was very quick to get it all done as well."
Paul B on October 2024
We are a locally owned and operated company. We value honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. We offer a variety of home improvement services that are customized to each individual project. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work, as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction!
"Everything seems to have came out fine. Was very quick to get it all done as well."
Paul B on October 2024
We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. Our top priority is customer satisfaction and will go the extra mile. We are experts in our trade and will work with you from conception to competition. We strive in making all clients, repeat clients. Call us today you will be relieved you did. Thank you
"I couldn’t be happier with the service I received from Homeland Electric. From start to finish, they were professional, reliable, and incredibly knowledgeable. It’s clear they take pride in their work, and the results speak for themselves. I will definitely call them again for future projects. "
Eric P on May 2025
We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. Our top priority is customer satisfaction and will go the extra mile. We are experts in our trade and will work with you from conception to competition. We strive in making all clients, repeat clients. Call us today you will be relieved you did. Thank you
"I couldn’t be happier with the service I received from Homeland Electric. From start to finish, they were professional, reliable, and incredibly knowledgeable. It’s clear they take pride in their work, and the results speak for themselves. I will definitely call them again for future projects. "
Eric P on May 2025
With over 6 years of experience is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers interests and make their concerns the basis of our business.
"Service is very fast and friendly. One thing that stood out to me was they were there on time each day and they cleaned the job site after working. That is huge for me. Job is professional and Andrew the owner is involved in every aspect. Highly recommend. "
Joshua C on April 2025
With over 6 years of experience is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers interests and make their concerns the basis of our business.
"Service is very fast and friendly. One thing that stood out to me was they were there on time each day and they cleaned the job site after working. That is huge for me. Job is professional and Andrew the owner is involved in every aspect. Highly recommend. "
Joshua C on April 2025
Here at Get Wired Electric, LLC, we have happily served the Greenville county for over 20 years. We take on a wide range of electrical projects to include full installation for additions and remodels, wiring and panel upgrades, and a variety of other jobs. We take pride in our quality of work and our commitment to outstanding results. Get Wired Electric, LLC., is committed to providing a personalized service for each individual project we take on. We look forward to building strong, long-term relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction.
"David arrived on time, found the problem quickly (and identified & corrected previously done shotty work) and repaired it at a reasonable price. Will hire again."
Liz O on March 2024
Here at Get Wired Electric, LLC, we have happily served the Greenville county for over 20 years. We take on a wide range of electrical projects to include full installation for additions and remodels, wiring and panel upgrades, and a variety of other jobs. We take pride in our quality of work and our commitment to outstanding results. Get Wired Electric, LLC., is committed to providing a personalized service for each individual project we take on. We look forward to building strong, long-term relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction.
"David arrived on time, found the problem quickly (and identified & corrected previously done shotty work) and repaired it at a reasonable price. Will hire again."
Liz O on March 2024
We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality and customer service that we provide to meet your 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 a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.
"Showed up on time and knocked out all the work that was needed in a timely fashion! Will definitely use in the future. Highly recommend "
thomas c on February 2025
We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality and customer service that we provide to meet your 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 a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.
"Showed up on time and knocked out all the work that was needed in a timely fashion! Will definitely use in the future. Highly recommend "
thomas c on February 2025
We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. Our services are customized to the individual project, paying close attention to the details of each project that we're involved with. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guaranteeing your satisfaction! The service charge of $100 is waived, if hired.
"Bob's Solutions did a great job on our electrical project. They were very responsive and got our project scheduled very quickly. Bob and team were knowledgeable, efficient, and had great customer service. "
Amanda B on May 2025
We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. Our services are customized to the individual project, paying close attention to the details of each project that we're involved with. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guaranteeing your satisfaction! The service charge of $100 is waived, if hired.
"Bob's Solutions did a great job on our electrical project. They were very responsive and got our project scheduled very quickly. Bob and team were knowledgeable, efficient, and had great customer service. "
Amanda B on May 2025
If you have experienced trouble with faulty wiring or have any other electrical issues and/or desires, you can rely on JGS Electrical to take care of these issue’s for you. We have been in business since 1999 and have been helping the community with their electrical needs by offering the best services and products from the start. We can help resolve any problems or situations that you may be experiencing and have the knowledge and skills necessary to get the job completed and quickly. Our long list of available services have been implemented to better assist all of our clients by taking care of almost any electrical problems that you have. To better serve you, please call us today to discuss your electrical needs and schedule an appointment. All materials are guaranteed to be as specified, and all the above work will be performed in accordance with the specifications and/or drawings provided by the Administer over said work, and will be completed in a Work-Man-Like Manner.
"They got here the next day, on time as promised. Everything was finished in a timely manner and at a very reasonable charge."
Clark K on February 2025
If you have experienced trouble with faulty wiring or have any other electrical issues and/or desires, you can rely on JGS Electrical to take care of these issue’s for you. We have been in business since 1999 and have been helping the community with their electrical needs by offering the best services and products from the start. We can help resolve any problems or situations that you may be experiencing and have the knowledge and skills necessary to get the job completed and quickly. Our long list of available services have been implemented to better assist all of our clients by taking care of almost any electrical problems that you have. To better serve you, please call us today to discuss your electrical needs and schedule an appointment. All materials are guaranteed to be as specified, and all the above work will be performed in accordance with the specifications and/or drawings provided by the Administer over said work, and will be completed in a Work-Man-Like Manner.
"They got here the next day, on time as promised. Everything was finished in a timely manner and at a very reasonable charge."
Clark K on February 2025
Odinson Electric – Real Electricians, Real Work, Real Fair Prices At Odinson Electric, we’re not just another electrical company—we’re a local, family-run business that actually cares about the work we do and the people we do it for. My name is TJ Maddock, and my wife Blake and I started this company because we saw how big corporate electrical companies treated homeowners—like dollar signs instead of people. That never sat right with us. We believe everyone deserves safe, reliable, and properly installed electrical work at a fair price. No markups, no gimmicks, no rushed jobs—just honest work done right the first time. We don’t cut corners, we don’t upsell unnecessary services, and we’ll take the time to answer any questions you have, so you feel confident about the work being done in your home. What We Offer: Free Estimates & Upfront Pricing – No surprises, no “starting at” nonsense. You’ll know the price before we do anything. Licensed, Insured, & Bonded – SC License #RBE2975. No handymen, no guessing—just real, trained electricians. A True Local Business – Based in Simpsonville, serving the entire Upstate. No corporate headquarters, just neighbors helping neighbors. Workmanship That Lasts – We take pride in every job, and we back our work with a 3-Year Warranty on installations. Emergency Services, 24/7 – Power issues don’t wait for business hours, and neither do we. We’re here for big projects, small repairs, and everything in between. Whether you need a ceiling fan installed, your panel replaced, or just want to know if that weird outlet buzzing is a problem—we’ll give you an honest answer and a fair price. 💰 We also offer a 10% discount for: ✔ Military (Active, Inactive, & Spouses) ✔ First Responders (Police, Firefighters, EMS) ✔ Healthcare Workers & Teachers ✔ Single or Widowed Parents ✔ Seniors (60+) If you need an electrician who will treat your home like their own, give us a call or send a message. 864 - 705 - 8494
"They were so helpful and honest! They were able to work within my schedule and timeline. TJ and Blake were super responsive and knowledgeable. I feel like I know so much more about my home. I will definitely be a repeat customer."
Brianna R on January 2025
Odinson Electric – Real Electricians, Real Work, Real Fair Prices At Odinson Electric, we’re not just another electrical company—we’re a local, family-run business that actually cares about the work we do and the people we do it for. My name is TJ Maddock, and my wife Blake and I started this company because we saw how big corporate electrical companies treated homeowners—like dollar signs instead of people. That never sat right with us. We believe everyone deserves safe, reliable, and properly installed electrical work at a fair price. No markups, no gimmicks, no rushed jobs—just honest work done right the first time. We don’t cut corners, we don’t upsell unnecessary services, and we’ll take the time to answer any questions you have, so you feel confident about the work being done in your home. What We Offer: Free Estimates & Upfront Pricing – No surprises, no “starting at” nonsense. You’ll know the price before we do anything. Licensed, Insured, & Bonded – SC License #RBE2975. No handymen, no guessing—just real, trained electricians. A True Local Business – Based in Simpsonville, serving the entire Upstate. No corporate headquarters, just neighbors helping neighbors. Workmanship That Lasts – We take pride in every job, and we back our work with a 3-Year Warranty on installations. Emergency Services, 24/7 – Power issues don’t wait for business hours, and neither do we. We’re here for big projects, small repairs, and everything in between. Whether you need a ceiling fan installed, your panel replaced, or just want to know if that weird outlet buzzing is a problem—we’ll give you an honest answer and a fair price. 💰 We also offer a 10% discount for: ✔ Military (Active, Inactive, & Spouses) ✔ First Responders (Police, Firefighters, EMS) ✔ Healthcare Workers & Teachers ✔ Single or Widowed Parents ✔ Seniors (60+) If you need an electrician who will treat your home like their own, give us a call or send a message. 864 - 705 - 8494
"They were so helpful and honest! They were able to work within my schedule and timeline. TJ and Blake were super responsive and knowledgeable. I feel like I know so much more about my home. I will definitely be a repeat customer."
Brianna R on January 2025
Watch for warning signs, including discolored or warm faceplates, burning smells, sparking, loose-fitting plugs, and intermittent power delivery. Outlets that are more than 15 to 20 years old may lack important safety features like tamper resistance, even if they appear functional. Flickering lights or frequently tripping circuit breakers when using an outlet suggest potential wiring issues that merit professional evaluation.
While outlet replacement might appear straightforward, electrical work carries significant safety and compliance risks. Professional electricians understand proper grounding techniques, wire connections, and building code requirements. Improper installation can lead to shock hazards, electrical fires, and potential insurance complications. Most municipalities require licensed professionals for electrical modifications to ensure work meets safety standards.
A professional electrician needs less than 30 minutes to replace a standard outlet under normal circumstances. Factors that may extend this timeframe include difficult access locations, outdated wiring that requires updating, or the need for specialized outlet types like GFCI installations. Larger projects involving multiple outlets benefit from economies of scale, though whole-house replacements require several days to complete.
GFCI (Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter) outlets continuously monitor electrical current flow and automatically disconnect power when they detect imbalances that could cause shock hazards. Standard outlets provide power without this protection mechanism. Building codes mandate GFCI outlets in locations where water exposure is possible, including kitchens, bathrooms, garages, and outdoor areas. While GFCI outlets cost approximately twice as much as standard versions, they provide essential safety protection.
Replacing an existing standard outlet with a GFCI outlet costs between $100 and $200, including both materials and professional installation. The material cost for a GFCI outlet ranges from $7 to $25, significantly higher than standard outlets due to their built-in protection circuitry. Installing a new GFCI outlet where none previously existed costs between $150 and $300 due to additional wiring requirements.
Basic outlet replacement won't significantly impact energy consumption. However, specialized options like smart outlets can help manage energy usage by allowing programmed scheduling and remote control of connected devices. These features let you automatically power down electronics when not in use. Additionally, replacing deteriorated outlets with loose connections can eliminate energy waste and reduce potential safety hazards from resistance heating.