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Laviolette Electric
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Serving Breaux Bridge, LA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2014

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"Would definitely recommend to anyone looking for electrical work, this company was very professional . We moved a panel from one room, added a few receptacles, and added a fan to the new room. Him and the other guys he came with were very respectful and efficient. We couldnâ t be more satisfied with the work that was done."
Response time1 day
Response rate88%
Recommended by75%of homeowners
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Corrigan, LLC
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Serving Breaux Bridge, LA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1954

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"Very happy with the explanation of what would be done and then how it was done. They were prompt, courtesy and completed with work in just a few hours."
Shingle roof air terminal
Residential 1
Residential Spanish tile
Horse stable
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+23

Response time1 day
14 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Optimize EGS
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Serving Breaux Bridge, LA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2010

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"Excellent team! They are true professionals & very good at what they do. My install is so clean! Very happy with results. The entire process from pre sales to installation & post sale was a great experience. Working with an amazing team who take pride in what the do is awesome!"
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GENERAC Air Installations

+16

Response time5 days
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Electrical questions, answered by experts

It might seem tempting to use 14-gauge wires for your outlets, as they can run a little cheaper. But, when it comes to electrical work, it’s best not to cut costs less you overload your circuit. A 12-gauge wire will ensure that you’re protecting the outlet (and your circuit breaker) from any potential overloads that might incur, as it can handle a little more amplitude than a 14-gauge wire.

You should never unplug or touch a buzzing outlet. If there are appliances plugged in that are causing the buzzing, wait until the appliance is turned off (or turn it off yourself) and then unplug it from the outlet. Test the outlet by plugging in something that won’t use much power—a small lamp works well. If the outlet still buzzes, have a pro investigate why.

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.

You should never use a plug with burn marks because it can cause a fire or even an electrical shock. The burn marks could be caused by a dangerous underlying electrical problem, so it’s important to call a qualified electrician right away. 

Using a wire stripper/cutter, strip about 1/2 inch to 1 inch of sheathing from electric wires, depending on the application. A self-adjusting wire stripper/cutter works best, but a standard wire stripper/cutter with holes for different gauges of wire works as well to cut and strip away the sheath without damaging the copper wire inside.

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