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Guides from Bretco Electric Company
Straight answers to the questions we hear most, written for our own customers.
September 11, 2026 · 4 min read
Where your power bill actually goes
The load in a typical Winston-Salem home isn't where most people expect, and neither is the payback.
September 11, 2026 · 4 min read
Electrical safety tips from the shop
The habits that quietly cause most of the electrical calls Bretco gets, and what to do instead.
September 11, 2026 · 3 min read
What to ask an electrician before hiring
Six questions that tell you more about an electrician than any quote will.
September 11, 2026 · 4 min read
Why DIY electrical work goes wrong
Not a scolding, just the specific mistakes that show up again and again once a wall comes down.
September 11, 2026 · 4 min read
Signs your old wiring needs looking at
A plain-language guide to the warning signs in older Winston-Salem homes, and which ones can't wait.