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Southern Communications and Electrical Company, LLC
4.8(
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Serving Boutte, LA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Scott was very efficient and did everything I had asked him to do. He also gave me some advice on additional work that may be needed when I sell my home. He was very polite and cleaned up after every fixture that was installed. My new light fixtures look great. Very happy with the service."
Soffit lighting
Custom pendant lighting
Hotel Coaxial wiring project
Attic illumination
Phone and Internet

+42

Response time1 day
Recommended by96%of homeowners
B Powered Electric
4.7(
26
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Serving Boutte, LA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Getting a whole house generator is a huge investment so I shopped around and got 4 quotes because of the wide range of cost estimates. Other people said the cost "would be around" an amount, and Brandon gave me a detailed exact price. Had people tell me different things about where I could put the generator. Brandon came out and explained everything and said I could put the generator where I wanted it. His crews (electrical, gas) were professional, appeared to know exactly what they were doing, worked efficiently, and left the job site very clean. Brandon provided everything I wanted--he has a long track record of installing generators, has been in business for many years, offered a 10 yr warranty, offers an annual check-up plan, and made sure I was happy with everything."
Response time1 day
19 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Southern Air of New Orleans
4.2(
152
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Serving Boutte, LA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1964

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"It all works, Must have gone well. I have yet to go into the hot attic to check out the work,. I have no doubt they did a good job as I am a repeat customer---they installed the downstairs system three years ago. They both work well and my electricity bill has gone down!!"
A/C tune up
Pipe repairs under house
Generator install
Water jetter to clean drain lines.
Transfer switch generator install

+9

Response time3 days
40 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by89%of homeowners
Guiding Light Electric LLC
5.0(
3
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Serving Boutte, LA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

We are 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.

Response time1 day
Recommended by33%of homeowners
James Conway
New to Angi

Serving Boutte, LA and surrounding areas

Approved

In the construction business for 35 years and I have talents in every field in construction.\nBuilt my first house at the age of 49 and learned everything I know for being hands on type of person. I’m an engineer at a hotel so I take care of the maintenance and equipment for the building and guest rooms.\nI’m a person that will not tell that I can fix something if I can’t I’m honest and always truthful to my word.

Montague's electrical
New to Angi

Serving Boutte, LA and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

Hi, my name is kaccy and I have been serving the baton rouge and surrounding areas with quality electrical services for 8 years now on my own. I take pride in my work and have a long list of clients that have been very satisfied with my work. No job too big or small. Everything from changing a light fixture to complete remodels or troubleshooting problems. Looking forward to serving you and getting the job done.

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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

To reduce AC startup power for a whole-house generator, install a soft start kit or hard start capacitor, which lowers the initial surge by gradually ramping up the compressor. Using a smart load manager can also help by staggering startup loads, preventing a system overload and future costly repairs.

Generally, you’ll want to keep between 60 and 70 feet between the generator and the transfer switch. There are a few reasons for this, including:

  • The distance reduces the noise coming from the generator into your home.

  • It increases efficiency because you won’t have a voltage drop from this short of a distance.

  • Prevents carbon monoxide poisoning: keep at least 15 feet between your generator and an open window. 

In most municipalities, you will need a permit to install a permanent home generator, including emergency backup, partial-home, and whole-home generators. A permit for a generator usually costs between $50 and $250, depending on where you live. Your electrician or certified generator installer will usually pull the permit for you—and might be required to do so by your building department—but you’ll be on the hook for the cost of the permit. You should ask your installer before agreeing to any work if they will pull the necessary permits for your project.

A 10,000-watt generator can run a small to mid-sized central AC unit (typically up to 3 tons or 36,000 BTU) along with a few other appliances. However, larger AC units or additional loads will require a bigger generator. Consult a local generator installer to ensure you add the correct size generator to your home.

Yes, installing a generator usually increases your property value because buyers are getting the added peace of mind knowing they’ll be able to maintain power through blackouts. In most cases, you should see close to a 100% return on investment (ROI). Keep in mind that home generators usually need a permanent foundation, and installing a concrete slab will likely raise your property taxes slightly.

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