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Laviolette Electric
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Serving Charenton, 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 Charenton, LA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1954

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Emergency services offered

"They were very professional, courteous, and honest. I would recommend them over and over again. Their price was very reasonable."
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Response time2 days
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GroundUp Solar & Electrical LLC
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Serving Charenton, LA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2014

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Emergency services offered

"The electrician was on time & very knowledgeable of the work that needed to be done. He cleaned up after himself and assisted in the setup"
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Response time3 days
Response rate95%
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Electrical questions, answered by experts

If you need to run a wire from the meter to the breaker box, start by turning off the power using the main switch to avoid injury risks from live wires. Then, locate the ground wire from your meter and connect it to the ground bar of the breaker box. Connect the neutral wire using the same method to improve your circuit efficiency.

Next, locate the hot wires running from the main switch to the meter. To connect them to the correct terminals from meter to breaker, unscrew the nuts of the breaker hotwire terminals, insert the positive hotwire, and ensure it’s firmly attached. Finally, secure the wires with electrical tape and wire tie cables before re-securing your breaker box. Keep in mind that this process can be dangerous, so don’t hesitate to hire a local electrician.

Hiring a professional electrician to wire a house costs anywhere from $1,500 to $10,000 or more depending on the size and complexity of the project. Most professional electricians charge $50 to $100 per hour. While the extra expense is significant, it’s worth it to ensure the safety of your home’s electrical system. 

It’s a great idea to replace and update outlets, especially if an outlet stops working. New outlets work well with modern appliances and devices. Over time, outlets become old and worn—they can even become damaged, cracked, and burnt if the wiring is old and outdated. Old outlets and wiring can cause smoke, sparks, flickering lights, and an electrical fire.

Removing a fuse from the fuse box is relatively safe under normal circumstances. The task becomes dangerous if wires or wire terminals are exposed or in the case of a disaster such as flooding in the home where water can act as an electrical conductor.

A light switch should be at least 2 inches from the edge of the trim of a door. The location of wall studs will often help determine where to put the light switch by your doorway, and in most cases, wall studs make it impossible to install the switch closer than 2 inches. When possible, try to keep the switch within arm’s length of the entryway.

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