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Gowdy Electric
4.8(
344
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Serving Lincolnton, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Gowdy’s team was professional, prompt, and prepared. They are my go to electrical company for scheduled as well as emergency electrical work after hours. From tenant buildouts to parking lot lighting they handle it all. I recommend them to everyone."
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3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
Evans Electric
4.7(
93
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Serving Lincolnton, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Evans Electric was very responsive, which is becoming rare for most service providers. We had a 61 yo fuse panel that was a fire hazard and was replaced with a circuit breaker panel. Matt was quick to provide a quote and scheduled the service for the same week. He came on time and finished the job much quicker than we expected. Definitely five star service."
Kitchen and living room remodel
Kitchen and living room remodel
Living room can lights and ceiling fan.
Kitchen lighting
Response time1 day
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Mister Sparky by Wise Electric Control, Inc.
4.6(
293
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Serving Lincolnton, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1988

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Alan B w wish has done lots for me, even replacing entire electrical panel. He is a third generation electrician and I trust his advice w recommendations. Its comforting knowing i have trusted help w electrical issues to keep my family and pets safe. Excellent company"
 14KW Generator System
 Voltvault Breaker Panels
  Voltvault Breaker Panels
 Back-Up Generator Residential
  Back-Up Generator Commercial

+13

Recommended by83%of homeowners
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Mills Electric Company LLC
5.0(
8
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Serving Lincolnton, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Mills electric repaired all the outside outlets on my house. He also got lights working in my crawl space that have not worked in a while!! It was all in bad wiring. Which he figured out within an hour of being here!! I HIGHLY Recommend them for you electrical needs!!"
Upstairs Dimmable lighting and fan
Upstairs Dimmable lighting and fan
Cabin fans and lighting
Cabin fans and lighting
Cabin fans and lighting

+6

Response time5 days
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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Hicks Family Electric
4.8(
43
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Serving Lincolnton, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Kevin, Matt, and Rob were all friendly, professional, left everything clean and orderly and did a neat job. They arrived early for both the quote and the installation. They did not charge a fee to provide the quote. They cut an outlet box into a tile wall, installed a number of other outlets, moved outlets, installed can light, moved several switches and checked out some wiring that had been previously installed. Their price was fair. I would recommend and we have some additional work that we plan to hire them for in a month or so."
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Response time11 hrs
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Greenwing Electrical
5.0(
11
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Serving Lincolnton, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

Customers say: True professional

"Jason has done multiple projects for me. Some were planned, some were emergencies . In all cases, Jason was here promptly and did a phenomenal job. He is friendly, fairly priced and works quickly and efficiently. I will definitely use him anytime I need any HVAC or electrical done."
Electrical Project
Electrical Project
Recessed lights and pendant lights
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Response time2 days
19 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Coleman Electrical LLC
4.9(
19
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Serving Lincolnton, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I had a great experience with Coleman Electric. They are reliable, honest and operate with integrity. I would recommend them to anyone that has any type of electrical needs."
Response time6 hrs
Response rate89%
Recommended by83%of homeowners
J. N. Greene Electrical Contracting Inc.
5.0(
9
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Serving Lincolnton, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1995

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"We had an older panel in our house that didnâ t have enough room to add a hot tub. JN Greene Electrical gave us a new panel and meter base. They also wired up our new hot tub! Bid was 15 percent lower than the competition and they did an excellent job. Iâ ll never use another electrician. Customer service was the best!"
Response time6 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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FAQs for electrical wiring or panel upgrade projects in Lincolnton, NC

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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