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Donohue's Lightning Rods
4.3(
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Lightning Protection - Install or Repair

Serving Herington, KS and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1971

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Mr. Donohue is very knowledgeable and has excellent experience in the lightning protection area. He responds quickly and has a very professional team of workers. He quoted the job using google earth information. When he visited the site he reduced his price by over 50%. I highly recommend him and I will use his company again."
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Lightning protection
Lightning protection
Lightning protection

+10

Response time1 day
74 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Mr. Fix-It Home and Handyman LLC
4.8(
5
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Appliance (Major Electric Appliance) - Install or Replace

Serving Herington, KS and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

Mr. Fix-It Home and Handyman LLC is a veteran-owned company known for attention to detail, fast, and efficient service. We prioritize responsive communication and offer flexible payment options, including cash, check, money order, cards, and ACH. We also charge a trip fee for material pickup. Our expertise includes general handyman services, floor installation, drywall installation and repair, make-ready services, and more.

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garage access cat boxes
garage access cat boxes

+3

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
Recommended by50%of homeowners
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My Computer Works, Inc.
4.0(
630
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Telephone Jacks and Wiring - Install - For BusinessTelephone System - Install or Upgrade - For Business

Serving Herington, KS and surrounding areas

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I was contacted by a Tech at the assigned time and had to run to the store for a cable I needed. When I called back, I had a different Tech, but he was able to continue right where I had left off. There was no need to explain anything again. Awesome."
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Electrical questions, answered by experts

While washers and dryers do not require a GFCI (ground fault circuit interrupter) outlet to function properly, electrical codes often mandate their use for safety. The National Electrical Code (NEC) requires GFCI protection for all outlets within six feet of a water source. This means a washer and dryer must be plugged into a GFCI outlet if they are installed in locations like a laundry room, utility room, garage, or basement. In other areas without a nearby water source, there is no specific requirement, but using a GFCI outlet is still recommended for extra peace of mind. It is always best to consult your local codes and regulations to ensure compliance and safety.

Smart glass doesn’t use a lot of electricity, and you can expect a standard window to add between $1 and $2 per year to your electric bills. Smart glass is proof that energy-efficient windows work. Although your smart windows may consume a little energy to operate, they can save enough energy to offset the costs. If you’re concerned about the minimal bump to your electricity consumption, you can opt for smart tint, which doesn’t require electricity to work.

To ensure batteries stop charging when they’re full, you’ll need to install a charge controller that determines when the battery is full. Once the battery is fully charged, the charge controller will stop the energy flow or divert the energy to the grid or other appliances. Without a charge controller, the battery may continue to charge, which can lead to less productivity and potential damage.

GFCI stands for ground fault circuit interrupter, which means it has the ability to detect a ground fault and shut the circuit down before it creates hazards. General breakers may also do that because ground faults can cause overloads, but they’re more focused on amp overloads from any cause. GFCIs are often installed in specific outlets, but breakers can come with GFCI capabilities built in for broader ground fault protection.

It's recommended that you only use your circuit breaker for your water heater. Tacking on additional appliances, especially large ones like refrigerators, can overload the circuit and lead to electrical fires. Therefore, it's best to have separate circuits for each major appliance, particularly continuous load appliances, which use a lot of energy over prolonged periods of time.

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