Guides
Straight answers about your home's electrical.
Plain guides from a licensed electrician in Castle Hayne, written for homeowners in Wilmington and the Cape Fear region.
7 Signs Your Wilmington Home Needs an Electrical Panel Upgrade
Breakers that keep tripping, a panel that's warm to the touch, or plans for an EV charger or heat pump. Here's how to tell when your panel has reached its limit, and what an upgrade involves.
Standby vs. Portable Generators for Hurricane Season in Wilmington, NC
When a storm takes out power along the Cape Fear coast, it can stay out for days. Here's how to choose between a portable generator and a whole-home standby unit, and the one safety step you can't skip.
Home EV Charger Installation in Wilmington, NC: What to Know Before You Buy
A Level 2 charger can fill most electric cars overnight. Before you buy one, here's what your panel needs, how big the circuit should be, and how the install and permit work.
Whole-Home Surge Protection for Coastal North Carolina Homes
Lightning, storms and power coming back after an outage all send surges through your wiring. A surge protector at the panel guards everything in the house, not just what's plugged into a power strip.
Do You Need an Electrical Permit in New Hanover County? A Homeowner's Guide
Swapping a light fixture usually doesn't need one. A new circuit, a panel upgrade or a generator does. Here's how electrical permits work for homeowners in New Hanover, Pender and Brunswick counties.