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Avatar for Donohue's Lightning Rods
Donohue's Lightning Rods
4.3(
70
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Lightning Protection - Install or Repair

Serving Humboldt, 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
79 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Everything Computers, LLC
4.9(
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Telephone Jacks and Wiring - InstallTelephone Jacks and Wiring - Install - For BusinessTelephone System - Install or Upgrade+3 more

Serving Humboldt, KS and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Monday through Saturday 8-6pm\nThe primary focus of Everything Computers, LLC is supporting both Mac and PC computers. We can repair most issues same day and can give recommendation for the best solution long term. Advanced business services for servers and complicated networks and network equipment is also supported. We can also wire home or business surround sound entertainment systems, PA/Intercom systems for businesses, set up and mount TVs and all types of security systems, including, brown-box alarm systems and video cameras. We fully supply modern desk phones, VoIP phone service, and all equipment for business or home office cloud based VoIP to replace ageing business phone systems. Graphic services include both print & web design as well as logo generation. Remote support available for all new and existing customers. Smart Home & Business Automation services & consulting.

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Joann's Fabric Store Intercom Wiring
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Joann's Fabric Store Alarm Switches

+77

Response time2 days
Response rate87%
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Reed Electrical Solution, LLC
5.0(
5
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Ceiling Fan - InstallElectric Vehicle Charging Station Installation - Materials Not ProvidedElectrical Wiring or Panel Upgrade+4 more

Serving Humboldt, KS and surrounding areas

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Reed Electrical Solution, LLC is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers interests and make their concerns the basis of our business.\n

40x60
Temporary service
Panel swap out
Response time7 hrs
Response rate100%
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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 Humboldt, 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."
Training and Support
Recommended by86%of homeowners
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Electrical questions, answered by experts

The life expectancy of a circuit breaker is 30 to 40 years. However, how long your circuit breaker lasts depends on the condition of your electrical equipment, the amperage, your electrical consumption, and more. A breaker box that frequently trips from overload will last much shorter than a breaker box with the proper amperage for the number of devices and appliances in use. If your circuit breaker trips frequently, and you have also increased your electrical consumption, it may be worth upgrading your electrical panel to extend your electrical system’s lifespan—and save you the hassle of frequent power trips.

In the United States, home outlets support a standard 15 amps, but you can upgrade per outlet if necessary. Most single-family residential homes have a maximum overall amp rating, usually 100 to 200 amps. Very old houses may have less than 100 amps, but that’s rare. Large homes often come with amp services above 200 amps to support modern lifestyles.

The size of your home will help determine the size of your electrical panel. Usually, the decision comes down to a 100-amp electrical panel versus a 200-amp panel. Smaller homes, especially those without an HVAC system, may be able to get by with a 100-amp panel. 

If you have a larger home or need to power AC, a 200-amp panel should be the best fit. It’s unlikely that you’ll need a larger panel than that unless you have a larger home or unique electrical needs, but an electrician can help you make the final call.

It’s possible to distinguish a positive black wire from a negative black wire if you know what type of circuit the wires are in. If it’s an alternating current (AC), then black wires are positive. If it’s a direct current (DC), then black wires are negative. 

Sometimes, a circuit has two black wires. In that case, the positive black wire will be solid black while the negative black wire will have a white stripe on it. If you’re still unsure, you can use a multimeter to check.

Usually, your house panel is one of the key components that must be replaced when upgrading your amp service. In many cases, you will also need to upgrade your meter base as well as other electrical components.

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