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

Serving Pretty Prairie, KS and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1971

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We were contacted immediately regarding adding a lightning protection system on our home. Seamus was very thorough and knowledgeable regarding our concerns. He and his crew showed up and were very professional and efficient. We are very pleased with the installation and highly recommend Donahue’s."
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Lightning protection
Lightning protection
Lightning protection

+10

Response time1 day
65 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Service Plus Electrical Solutions
4.7(
35
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Ceiling Fan - InstallElectric Vehicle Charging Station Installation - For Business - Materials Provided by ConsumerElectric Vehicle Charging Station Installation - Materials Provided by Consumer+5 more

Serving Pretty Prairie, KS and surrounding areas

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Steven did a complete mapping of the electrical in my home. It is an older home and needed lots of work. Total revamp of the electrical no more fuses new boxes and all LED lighting. Ceiling fans were replaced, lots of issues found and repaired. I am extremely pleased with the professionalism and work of Service Plus Electrical Solutions. Definitely recommend them."
Response time6 hrs
Recommended by96%of homeowners
SMITH ELECTRIC INC
5.0(
3
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Electrical Switches, Outlets & Fixtures - Install or RepairElectrical Switches, Outlets & Fixtures - Install or Repair - For BusinessElectrical Wiring or Panel Upgrade+9 more

Serving Pretty Prairie, KS and surrounding areas

In business since 1983

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"He is very conscientious and very particular about the quality of his work. He makes every effort to get there as quickly as possible for emergency service and I've had to call him after hours. He has good communication and always keeps you in the loop. He really takes in consideration for people and their circumstances. He is service oriented. Everything he has done for me has been fairly priced. I have had nothing but positive experiences with the company!"
Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Kipp Electric, LLC
4.7(
3
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Electrical Switches, Outlets & Fixtures - Install or RepairElectrical Wiring or Panel UpgradeFixed Generator - Repair

Serving Pretty Prairie, KS and surrounding areas

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

We take great pride so our experience, expertise, quality and customer service that we provide to meet your needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

Response time10 mins
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Frazee Electrical Service
4.8(
2
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Electrical Switches, Outlets & Fixtures - Install or RepairElectrical Switches, Outlets & Fixtures - Install or Repair - For BusinessElectrical Wiring or Panel Upgrade+1 more

Serving Pretty Prairie, KS and surrounding areas

In business since 2011

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

At Frazee Electric, we focus on quality projects over quantity. as a family owned and operated company, we use our years of experience and expertise to complete your project with perfection. Customer service and honesty are the most important aspects of our business and your satisfaction is guaranteed. Please call us today for an estimate. We look forward to working with you.

Simple upgrade
Simple upgrade
Simple upgrade
Response time3 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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His Light Electric
4.0(
4
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Electrical Wiring or Panel UpgradeElectrical Wiring or Panel Upgrade - For Business

Serving Pretty Prairie, KS and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.\n

Response time3 hrs
Response rate100%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Electrical questions, answered by experts

Single-pole light switches are the most common light switches on the market. Their simple features make them easy to install and use. For more powerful applications that require 30 or 40 amps, you may need to use a double-pole switch. Some homeowners may want multi-way switches like three-way or four-way switches to control a light fixture from opposing ends of the room.

An outlet can trip because the circuit it’s on is overloaded, meaning the devices plugged into it are drawing more power than the circuit can safely carry. Another culprit could be because a power surge from a storm or accident caused a problem with your local electrical grid or there’s a short or a fault causing power to run through the circuit in a dangerous or unplanned way.

You can determine what size generator you need for a transfer switch by matching the switch to the largest outlet on your generator. Larger generators can power up to 10 circuits, while most 5,000-watt generators can provide power to six circuits. So, if your generator’s largest outlet is 30 amps, you’ll need a 30-amp transfer switch.

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.

The best place to put an electrical outlet depends on your needs. A good rule of thumb is to install outlets every 6 feet in large rooms. Hallways over 10 feet long need one electrical outlet minimum. 

If you find yourself needing extra plug-ins for all of your gadgets, you may want to increase the number of electrical outlets in your room. When adding outlets, keep in mind that older homes could have outdated electrical panels. In these cases, you may need a pro to upgrade you from 100-amp to 200-amp service before increasing the power load.

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