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Should I DIY or Hire an Electrician?

The professionals on HGTV make electrical work look easy. Several TV shows are all for DIY and saving money. Also, resources like YouTube make it easy to learn just about anything you need to know to take care of business. Still, you may be wondering, Should I DIY or...

Why Choose Cotton Electric for All Your Electrical Service Needs?

Cotton Electric is a licensed and diversified electrical service company based in Duncanville, Texas and serving all of DFW. We have been in existence for decades now. We have built a rich history by providing excellent comprehensive commercial and residential...

Electrical Safety Tips

Electricity is the backbone of our modern day homes, keeping them bright, air-conditioned and enables us to utilize our electronic gadgets. Electricity has completely revolutionized the world around us, and we cannot even comprehend a world without it. However, with...

When It Comes To Smart Home Upgrades, What Difference Does Alexa And Google Home Make?

Innovation is the key these days, and while we are all reinventing ourselves, why not upgrade the place you call home? Internet of things (IoT), artificial intelligence and augmented reality, are all working together to bring about a change in the way we live our...

Save Money & the Planet

There are many ways to save a little energy and cash! One of the quickest most economical ways is to replace your regular light switches with dimmers. There are many reasons that a dimmer is a better choice. One of them being that they save energy which equals money....

Check Your Meter Base Consistently for Damage

Do You have a Meter Base that is coming loose from your house? Do you have good straps on your riser pole or have they come off? Over the years everything becomes weaker. The wood your service is supported by, and even the supports used to hold your service up becomes...

Let Your BBQ’S SHINE with Outdoor Lighting

The season for backyard parties are upon us. Is your backyard ready? Installing outdoor lighting can give your backyard that extra bump it needs to become your friend’s new favorite hangout. Adding lighting to walk ways, pool areas, barbecue pits, and landscaping can...

Thank you for sending out two fine electricians to our home. Trey and Wayne were very professional and took great pride in their workmanship. Blessings and many thanks!

- Wayne and Sandra Johnson

Cotton Electric was very clean when they came into my house to fix my problems. They worked quietly and did not pressure me into additional unnecessary work.

- T. Derrico

The services I have requested have always been provided in a competent and timely manner and at reasonable prices. I have confidence in following any service recommendations that Cotton Electric may provide. .