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Donohue's Lightning Rods
4.3(
70
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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
72 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

Be careful not to drop your voltmeter or multimeter. Even a small fall can affect the tool’s ability to measure with accuracy. Always store your tools in their cases in a cool, dark place. Also, avoid touching the probes to each other while they’re connected to a circuit or another electrical component, and never tamper with anything inside the device.

Yes. You can connect your home back-up battery to a generator with its designated charger. Be sure that the output of the generator matches the input requirements for the battery for best results.

Aluminum wiring can pose a fire risk as it can overheat, expand, and contract, leading to failing splices and loose connections. If your home has aluminum wiring, it requires careful maintenance and potential safety upgrades. The first step is to hire a licensed electrician to conduct a thorough inspection.

A complete replacement with copper wire is the safest option but can be very expensive and is not always necessary. Other safety measures and upgrades include:

  • Copper Pigtailing: A more budget-friendly option where a short section of copper wire is added to each end of the aluminum wire. This is only appropriate for certain homes.

  • Aluminum-Compatible Outlets: Installing outlets specifically designed for use with aluminum wiring.

  • Anti-Oxidant Paste: Applying this paste to connections to prevent oxidation.

Consulting with a qualified electrician is essential to assess the condition of your wiring and determine the most appropriate updates to meet current safety standards.

No, both switches do not need to be on for a 3-way switch to work. When the two switches are in opposite positions, the circuit is open and the light is off. Flipping either switch closes the circuit and turns the light on. So, either switch can turn the light off independently, and both switches do not need to be in the same position for the switch to function.

Just as fluorescent lights are more efficient than incandescent lights, LED lights are more efficient to run than fluorescent lights. The specifics will vary from product to product, but LED lights are typically twice as efficient as equivalent fluorescent lights. A 13-watt CFL bulb can replace a 60-watt incandescent bulb, but a 6- to 8-watt LED bulb can offer the same amount of brightness. Fluorescent lights offer about 50 lumens per watt, while LEDs offer about 100 lumens per watt. LED light bulbs typically last two to three times as long as CFL bulbs, too. 

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