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Electricity - it's one of the most important innovations in the history of humankind. It's hard to imagine life without electricity, and for good reason. Nearly every aspect of our lives is affected by electricity in some form or fashion, from the way you wash your clothes to the effort you put in at work. From a residential standpoint, you need it to cook, clean, entertain, and live comfortably. For commercial purposes, electricity is used to power the computers needed to keep America moving. That's why, when the electricity in your home or at your job is compromised, life grinds to a halt. Unfortunately, electrical problems are inevitable in today's day and age. When the electricity in your home or commercial workspace fails, you need a quick, effective solution that will get your life back on track. And that, in a nutshell, is where L&M Electric, Inc. shines the brightest.

Our company was founded in 2009 by Roger Lee and John Mezzles. With a combined 46 years of electrical experience, the two entrepreneurs set out to create a company that offers quality workmanship and unparalleled service to all its builders and clients. Today, we are proud to have served South Carolina for nearly two decades as the premier electrician contractor in Pickens, SC. Our family-owned business specializes in both residential and commercial electrical work. Our highly-trained team has the experience and skills to handle any electrical issue, from minor panel breaker problems to large-scale industrial issues.

Despite winning numerous awards and recognitions in the Southeast, we don't let our accolades go to our head. Our team is committed to providing effective, personalized electrical work for every one of our customers. We take pride in our ability to offer peace of mind to our customers when they need it most, and that's exactly what we aim to provide to you too. We're talking one-on-one service provided by a friendly, professional electrician. There are no corners cut, no hidden fees, and no excuses - only the highest quality work from the finest electricians in Pickens.

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What sets us apart from other electricians in Pickens, SC? It boils down to three reasons:
Customer-Centric, Quality Electric Service
Customer-Centric, Quality Electric Service

As guests in your home, you won't ever have to worry about a member of our team trying to sell you something you don't need. Our job is to serve your electrical needs. You expect the highest quality electrical work in South Carolina, and that's what we will provide.

Experienced, Affordable Electricians
Experienced, Affordable Electricians

You understand that the highest quality work requires fair compensation, but you're not made of money. Our commitment is to offer affordable electric work at a price you're satisfied paying.

Family Owned & Operated
Family Owned & Operated

We know that you are choosing L&M Electric for a reason. Unlike large corporations, we truly care about our customers. As a family business, serving you is personal for us. We stake our reputation on the quality of our work. As such, we are accountable and will always strive to deliver the service you have come to expect from our company.

Affordable Electric Service That Makes You Feel Like Family

At L&M Electric, we employ the brightest commercial and residential electricians in Pickens. Having electricians that specialize in both residential and commercial projects allow us to provide our customers with a wider range of services.

Our team fixes a broad range of electrical issues, but we have built our reputation on the following electric services:

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Electrical Repairs

Every homeowner has to deal with an electrical component breaking or failing at some point. When that happens, you need a partner who can troubleshoot the problem and correct the issue efficiently and effectively. A few common problems that we help solve for our customers include:

  • Ceiling Fan Repair
  • Light Fixture Repair
  • Light Switch & Outlet Repair
  • Electrical Safety Inspection
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Electrical Installations

Whether you have a new ceiling fan that needs to be installed or you have a new electrical outlet that you'd like added to your bedroom, L&M Electric is here to help. Our team installs quality solutions every day of the week - there's no electrical installation job your residential electrician in Pickens, SC, can't handle. Here is a glance at some of the installation projects that we complete for homeowners:

  • Smart Home Installation
  • Electric Car Charging Station Installation
  • Whole-Home Surge Protection Installation
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Renovations and Remodeling

If you're renovating or remodeling your home, you need a professional electrician on-hand to work to properly install your new electrical devices and systems. Our skilled electricians are happy to work with you or your remodeling consultant to install your lights and keep your home shining bright. Common renovation and remodeling jobs include:

  • Hot Tub Wiring
  • Kitchen Lighting Renovations
  • Finished Basement Electrical Wiring
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New Construction Electrical Projects

Many new construction homeowners stress about having their electrical system wired from scratch. For us, it's just another day on the job. If you're building your dream home, don't leave your electrical work to mediocre electricians. Trust L&M electric for reliable service and the highest quality electrical work in Pickens. A few new construction projects we handle are:

  • Breaker Panel Box Installation
  • Wiring for Backup Generator
  • Landscape Lighting Outdoors
  • Low Voltage Wiring
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Your Residential Electrician in Pickens, SC

When you own a home, there's something inherently fulfilling about taking care of your property and fixing issues that pop up over time. When it comes to electrical work, however, DIY projects can be dangerous. Electricity is an amazing innovation, but if you aren't fully trained and licensed to handle such work, it's best to leave it to the experts at L&M Electric. Your home's safety is essential for you and your family. Our team will go above and beyond to ensure that your home's electrical system is operating correctly without any concerning problems.

With more than 60 years of combined experience as electricians, we are capable of troubleshooting and fixing a litany of electrical issues in your house. Keep reading to learn more about the most common electrical issues our customers report, along with some handy tips on how to remediate such problems.

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Panel Breaker is Tripped

If you don't have any power in your home, it might be time to check your electrical panel to see if there are any tripped breakers. If you spot a tripped breaker, try your best to switch it over to its original position. If you can't, remember that some breakers need to be flipped to the "off" position before turning it back on. If you don't have any luck, give our office a call. We'll send a trained residential electrician in Pickens to your home to fix the problem on-site.

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Overhead Fan Stops Working

If you have an overhead fan in your living room or bedroom, you know how quickly it can accumulate dust. Most homeowners clean up using a rod duster. However, sometimes homeowners accidentally hit the fan direction switch when doing so. But, instead of flipping it "on" or "off," they bump it into a limbo zone where neither direction is selected. When this happens, your overhead fan will not spin. If one of your fans stops working suddenly, this is one of the most common reasons why. If you're sure you didn't hit the fan direction switch, it could be an indication of a larger problem. In this case, call our office for a free phone consultation. We'll troubleshoot with you over the phone and if necessary, send out an electrician.

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Kitchen Breaker Keeps Tripping

If your home was built in the last 35 years, chances are it has two 20-amp circuits running to your kitchen countertop outlets. Newer homes will have three circuits. If you're constantly tripping the breaker to your kitchen, it's most likely because you have too many electrical devices connected to the same circuit. To help alleviate this problem, place appliances like coffee makers and toasters on two different circuits. That way, they can share the load.

At the end of the day, your home is your place of solitude and relaxation. But, when you have electrical issues in your home, things can quickly go from peaceful to problematic. Whether you're renovating your home and need a new room wired for power or your panel breaker keeps giving your problems, L&M Electric is here to assist. If you have questions about an issue or need to schedule service, our team is ready to help answer your questions and coordinate the best time for a residential electrician to come to your home in Pickens.

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Tips to Save Money and Maintain Your Home's Electrical Systems

Unlike some of our competitors, who are reluctant to provide any information that might prevent them from making a buck, L&M Electric is all about empowering our customers. If we can offer sound advice that will educate our clients and help them save money, we have no problem doing so. That's why we have put together some helpful tips and tricks for maintaining your home's most common electrical systems. Because, at the end of the day, a little knowledge can go a long way when it comes to your family's safety.

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Install Surge Protectors

Intense lighting storms can cause powerful surges of electricity that ruin your home's electrical appliances and amenities. Surge protectors installed at your electrical panel can help prevent these surges by grounding the electricity running through your home. They do so by directing it away from your electrical devices. This common solution is inexpensive, effective, and always a better choice than replacing expensive items like TVs and computers.

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Examine Your Breaker Panel

Breaker panels control the power to your home. When they go bad or are damaged, there's a good chance that you will lose power to most of the rooms in your house. Open your breaker panel and keep a sharp eye out for signs of corrosion and rust. Double-check that each breaker you see flips on and off properly. If you notice corrosion or if the breaker switches won't flip, it's time to get in touch with a residential electrician in Pickens, SC, who can inspect your breaker panel and recommend upgrades if necessary.

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Test Your GFIs

GFIs, or Ground Fault Interrupters, are similar to surge protectors in that they prevent electrical damage from happening in your home. The primary job of a GFI is to prevent electrical shocks that happen during a ground fault. Because water is a conductor of electricity, GFIs should be installed anywhere that an outlet comes into contact with water. You should try to test your GFIs every month, if possible, to ensure that they are working correctly. When you look closely at your GFI, you will notice a "test" and a "reset" button. Hit the "test" button to trip the GFI outlet and then hit "reset" to restore power. If your outlet resets, your GFI is working as it should. If not, you need to replace your GFI outlet. Because electricity is involved, we recommend hiring a professional to install new GFIs in your home. That way, you know the job is done right.

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Replace Outdated Light Bulbs

The right light bulb can add the perfect amount of ambiance to your home. Eventually, however, even the best light bulbs will need replacing. While they don't need checking every month, it's a good idea to inspect all your bulbs at the beginning of the year. If any of your bulbs are dead, you should replace them. You should also consider replacing bulbs that are incandescent with LED lights. LED light bulbs may cost more upfront but use less electricity and are more efficient over the long run.

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Schedule a Home Safety Inspection

In terms of preventative maintenance, scheduling a safety inspection for your home's electrical systems should be a high priority. These inspections will shine a light on the electrical features in your home that need to be fixed. Most modern electrical fires are caused by short circuit arcs, defective insulation, or broken wiring. An inspection conducted by a qualified electrician will help determine what needs to be fixed so you and your family stay safe in your home. Your inspector should cover your whole home and will examine common features such as:

  • Breakers
  • Fans
  • Exposed Wiring
  • Electrical Panels
  • Circuits
  • Switches
  • Outlets and More
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DELIVERING QUALITY ELECTRICAL SERVICE TO 5,000+ HOMES PER YEAR

he electrical system in your home brings it to life from the lights and appliances we use every day to the entertainment we all love and enjoy. You want an electrician that makes you feel safe while delivering the quality services you're promised.

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Full-Service Electrical Work for Home and Business

Whether you need light switch services for your newly renovated home or need a generator installed at your commercial property, L&M Electric is here to serve you. Our team will get the job done right, so you can get back to loving your life in the Lowcountry.

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Latest News in Pickens, SC

Trump supporters boo, call Lindsey Graham a ‘traitor’ at South Carolina rally

Supporters of former President Trump booed and called South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham (R) a “traitor” at a rally in the senator’s home state on Saturday.“Th...

Supporters of former President Trump booed and called South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham (R) a “traitor” at a rally in the senator’s home state on Saturday.

“Thank y’all for coming. Thank you very much,” Graham said in response to a chorus of boos at the rally for the former president in Pickens, S.C.

“Just calm down for a second. I think you’ll like this,” he added, after waiting several minutes for the crowd to settle to no avail.

Graham, who has had an on-and-off relationship with Trump over the years, touted the “common ground” that he and the former president have found on Saturday.

“It took a while to get there folks, but let me tell you what happened,” he said. “I’ve come to like President Trump and he likes himself and we got that in common. And I’m gonna help him become president of the United States.”

“So let me tell you how you win an election folks — you get people together that don’t agree all the time to agree on the most important things,” Graham added. “My hope is we can bring this party together cause he’s gonna be our nominee.”

The South Carolina senator, who at one point called Trump a “race-baiting, xenophobic religious bigot” during the 2016 campaign, became one of the president’s fiercest supporters in the Senate during his administration.

Graham briefly turned against Trump after the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol. However, he ultimately endorsed the former president’s 2024 White House bid.

The senator has recently defended Trump in the face of two indictments, saying last month that the latest charges made the former president “stronger” than before.

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Estimated 50k attended Trump rally in Pickens; city, county incurred $40k in costs

(WSPA) – Pickens County leaders estimate 50,000 people lined the streets of Pickens for former president Donald Trump’s rally less than one month ago.The county said they paid about $30,000 to first responders working the July 1 event. The city of Pickens also spent an additional $10,000 in setup costs.However, while many said they wonder why Trump’s campaign didn’t pay those costs, the county said it would have been foolish to send the campaign a bill.Under law, a campaign expense is an expense t...

(WSPA) – Pickens County leaders estimate 50,000 people lined the streets of Pickens for former president Donald Trump’s rally less than one month ago.

The county said they paid about $30,000 to first responders working the July 1 event. The city of Pickens also spent an additional $10,000 in setup costs.

However, while many said they wonder why Trump’s campaign didn’t pay those costs, the county said it would have been foolish to send the campaign a bill.

Under law, a campaign expense is an expense that influences the outcome of an election.

“The numbers getting tossed around, that they left the city of Pickens owing money is absolutely not true,” said Barry Crawford, who helped assist Trump’s visit. “We had a very successful event that day outside of the heat. No one went to jail, it was a peaceful event and we were glad to have Mr. Trump in Pickens.”

Vice Chairman of Pickens County Council Roy Costner said whether you support Trump or not, having a former president visit the area is a historic event.

He said the safety of those attending that event was their top priority.

“We are always going to do what we can to keep the public safe, make sure there are no problems. And if we as a county council can find a way to fund that portion of it without it costing the taxpayers any extra dollars, I think that is a win all the way around,” Costner said.

County Council members said the county will pay the expenses of the event at no cost to taxpayers using their accommodations tax (ATAX) money. The ATAX is the extra sales tax motels and hotels pay for short term overnight guests. The county government collects about $250,000 in ATAX money a year.

This year they said they had $75,000 left over.

“That is what the accommodations tax is for,” Costner said. “When you have a big event, it really should be that money used for bringing all these people into the area. There were a lot of people from all over. Those weren’t all people from Pickens.”

The county added the crowd that traveled to Pickens was about 16 times bigger than the city’s population.

“This is huge,” Crawford said. “We have never had anything this big in Pickens. It was a huge successful event and I don’t know that we will have anything that matches it anytime soon.”

County leaders said the event was beneficial to both the city and county and they believe it was a success from start to finish.

Five homes damaged by severe weather in Pickens County

PICKENS COUNTY, S.C. (WSPA) – As storms rolled through the Upstate Sunday night into Monday morning, several homes were damaged due to that severe weather, including a home on Edens Ridge Drive in Six Mile.Pickens County Emergency Management said it was around 1:30 a.m. when the home was believed to have been struck by lightning.Billy Gibson, Pickens County EMS director, said they battled the flames for about 4 hours as when lightning struck, fire spread quickly throughout the home.“It actually was called in ...

PICKENS COUNTY, S.C. (WSPA) – As storms rolled through the Upstate Sunday night into Monday morning, several homes were damaged due to that severe weather, including a home on Edens Ridge Drive in Six Mile.

Pickens County Emergency Management said it was around 1:30 a.m. when the home was believed to have been struck by lightning.

Billy Gibson, Pickens County EMS director, said they battled the flames for about 4 hours as when lightning struck, fire spread quickly throughout the home.

“It actually was called in by a neighbor who saw the fire from the next street over and then called the fire department,” Gibson said. “They were there in about three minutes. When the lightning strike hit it looked like it was near the roof line, so the top of the house was heavily involved.”

Chip Lawson, vice president of the Edens Ridge Homeowner’s Association, said many neighbors have shown an outpour of love and support for the family.

“This is a great neighborhood,” Lawson said. “Everyone is there for each other and that is exactly what is going on right now. We are trying to work up something to see if they need anything as far as gift cards to help them go to restaurants and things like that. Many people in the neighborhood have offered them places to stay, take a bath, get clothes and stuff like that.”

Gibson said there were three confirmed lightning strikes throughout the county and five homes were damaged.

He said the damage at the home on Edens Ridge Drive was most significant.

“It has been a long time since I have seen a weather system like that come through Pickens County with that intensity of lightning,” Gibson said. “We are prone to get severe weather from time to time with high winds, heavy rain but that amount of lightning is something we rarely see.”

While preparing for a lightning strike is almost impossible, there are a few ways you may be able to prepare your home for the unexpected.

“About the only thing you can do is make sure your house is grounded properly,” Lawson said. “A lot of people don’t ground their houses or the old houses; they never grounded them. The new ones you put your ground rods in, make sure your phone, power panel box, and everything is attached to that and properly tied down.”

Gibson said despite several houses being damaged in the area, luckily no one was injured.

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Zip Trip: History of Pickens

About PickensPICKENS, S.C. (WSPA) – Pickens is filled with history and sits on land that once belonged to the Cherokee Nation many years ago.“The Cherokee sided with the British during the Revolutionary War,” the director of Pickens County Museum of Art and History Tabitha Johnson said. “Once they lost the war they had to surrender most of their land to the United States of America.”The Pickens area was part of the Washington District in 1791 and over time the land was divided up until 186...

About Pickens

PICKENS, S.C. (WSPA) – Pickens is filled with history and sits on land that once belonged to the Cherokee Nation many years ago.

“The Cherokee sided with the British during the Revolutionary War,” the director of Pickens County Museum of Art and History Tabitha Johnson said. “Once they lost the war they had to surrender most of their land to the United States of America.”

The Pickens area was part of the Washington District in 1791 and over time the land was divided up until 1868 when Pickens branched off on its own.

Johnson said, “Most of what was old Pickens was actually picked up and physically moved brick and board.”

Everything from the courthouse to the jail was moved, Johnson explained and named after a Revolutionary War hero.

“The district, the county, the city is all named after and in honor of Revolutionary war hero Brigadier General Andrew Pickens.”

When the land was seized after the Revolutionary War, it was given to General Pickens from the government as payment and it didn’t take long for the town to become a bustling mill town after the railroad was built.

“About 1898 the railway comes through Pickens and that was instrumental for the development of the city and the county overall,” Johnson added. “Later textile mills become a massive part of the development.”

The locals may know the unique lore behind their trains and railroad which is still talked about today.

“When it was first established there was no way for the train to turn around so when it would go from Pickens to Easley it would have to backtrack and come back along the tracks to Pickens,” Johnson said.

It eventually got its own nickname.

“Almost immediately the locals started calling it the doodle because it was kind of like the doodlebug.”

The doodle train’s history is preserved at doodle par and most of the town’s history is preserved at the Museum of Art and History, which is a piece of the past itself.

Johnson said, “The building we’re standing in is an artifact itself because this was the county jail.”

According to Johnson, it wasn’t the original that was moved from the original county seat “but it was built in 1902 and opened in 1903 as the county jail and is one of the few early jails still remaining in the Piedmont.”

Early sheriffs and their families would live in the jail and take care of the prisoners Johnson said.

“So, it was really a wide range of folks who are kind of stumbling around as a public menace and folks who had really committed serious crimes all were housed here in the building.”

Glimpses of the past can be found across Pickens at shops, museums and parks.

It’s a town with more history than you may think.

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Support of United Way helps students, families succeed

Staff Reporter jevans@thepccourier.comCOUNTY — United Way of Pickens County staff and supporters gathered Thursday to celebrate the organization’s successes in the past year.“United Way truly is a community organization and it’s driven by community members who volunteer their time and resources to fight for the education, financial stability and basic needs of every person in Pickens County,” said Lyndy Schonhar, Director of Corporate Engagement for United Way of Pickens County.A lot has hap...

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COUNTY — United Way of Pickens County staff and supporters gathered Thursday to celebrate the organization’s successes in the past year.

“United Way truly is a community organization and it’s driven by community members who volunteer their time and resources to fight for the education, financial stability and basic needs of every person in Pickens County,” said Lyndy Schonhar, Director of Corporate Engagement for United Way of Pickens County.

A lot has happened in the past year, she said.

“We’ve seen so many futures made brighter within households, in classrooms, sometimes in the walls of our own building,” Schonhar said.

Supporters have contributed to programs targeting education and financial stability, “two significant building blocks for a better future,” she said.

The Camp iRock program works toward United Way’s “bold goal that 70 percent of third graders will be reading on grade level by the year 2025,” Schonhar said.

This year’s summer reading program saw 500 children in k4 through third grade register, she said.

“Most days, an average of 400 children were having the time of their lives while working hard on improving their reading,” Schonhar said.”96 percent of children who attended at least 50 percent of camp maintained or grew in their reading levels.”

Camp iRock will celebrate 10 years of changing lives next year, she said.

“We owe it all to donors and friends like you, who donate so generously to United Way’s early education initiatives,” Schonhar said. “The very first cohort of Camp iRock children are graduating in 2024.”

Helping kids enter kindergarten ready to learn is a key factor in helping them reach on grade level by the time they reach third grade, she said.

The organization’s Women United network began the Preschool Pages program five years ago.

“More than 1,600 books were provided to 300 preschoolers across 11 elementary schools last year,” Schonhar said. “For more than 100 children, Preschool Pages was the only formal enrichment program they participated in.”

Teachers have seen growth in those preschoolers in both early literacy and classroom readiness, she said.

Women United’s annual fundraiser, the Luncheon for Literacy, is set for March 2024.

“These programs cannot happen without community support,” Schonhar said.

Free File, United Way of Pickens County’s free tax preparation program, is also having an impact on individuals and families, she said.

“1,555 families and individuals, with an average household income of roughly $19,000 were able to have their taxes prepared for free,” Schonhar said.

Because of that, nearly $1.9 million went “back into the pockets of hardworking people in Pickens County last year,” she said.

Those served by the program included students, refugees, veterans and the elderly.

“This service would not have been possible without our 39 Free File volunteers who served as readers and preparers,” Schonhar said.

Pathways, a one-on-one intensive financial coaching program, continues to make an impact since launching in 2021, giving the families and individuals participating the skills, assistance, knowledge and resources needed “to achieve freedom over their finances,” she said.

Among the 5 people participating in the program during the first 6 months of 2023, the average debt to income ratio went from 49 percent to 22 percent, the percentage between expenses and income decreased from an average of 91 percent to 84 percent, the average credit score increased from 598 to 662, Schonhar said.

“The total amount in savings accounts increased from $338 to $9,635,” she said. “These are all very encouraging statistics and speak to the determination of both the participants and their coaches.”

Pinnacle Financial Partners teamed with United Way of Pickens County this year on the Pathways program, helping develop training modules for current and future Pathways participants.

“We are incredibly grateful for the impact that this will have on families and individuals in Pickens County,” Schonhar said.

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