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Avatar for Southern Communications and Electrical Company, LLC
Southern Communications and Electrical Company, LLC
4.8(
162
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Serving Destrehan, LA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Scott with Southern Communication and Electrical did everything he promised and finished the job timely and professionally. I would definitely use this company again and I would definitely recommend this company to anyone."
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 Destrehan, LA and surrounding areas

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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
28 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Power Cross
4.8(
83
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Serving Destrehan, LA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2005

Emergency services offered

Customers say: True professional

"On time, professional and knowledgable. Could have sold me a top of the line battery but explained to me why a middle of the line for $100 less would be just as good. Keegan will be doing all my generator maintenance from now on. I highly recommend Keegan and Power Cross."
Portable fixed
Marine water cool generator
20 15kw home standby generator
Commercial unit
Marine engines

+10

Response time5 hrs
Recommended by97%of homeowners
United Lightning Rods
4.9(
63
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Serving Destrehan, LA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1941

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Ed Riley is extremely knowledgeable about what causes lighting and how to protect from it. He explained to me which and how structures develop static electricity that lead to lighting discharges in a way that the physics made sense to me. They were also reasonably priced and kept their word. Definitely recommend them."
Response time2 days
Response rate85%
77 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Corrigan, LLC
4.8(
25
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Serving Destrehan, LA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1954

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"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
Residential 2

+23

Response time2 days
16 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Electrical questions, answered by experts

In general, 200 amps is enough for a house with a square footage of up to 1,800, or the average three-bedroom home. A 200-amp service allows your home to warm and cool itself while running multiple appliances at once. It's a good option for homes that have been extended, or after adding new appliances. 200-amp service is the current standard for homes, so in most cases, it will work for you.

The Occupational Safety and Home Administration (OSHA) requires an electrical panel to have a minimum of three feet (36 inches) of room from the front of the panel to the closest obstacle. In this case, the word obstacle refers to nearly everything, including walls, machines, and other fixed objects. Additionally, panels require at least 6½ feet of headroom in the area directly in front of the fixture. These requirements help ensure safe use of the panel and allow electricians plenty of room to work.

If a 3-way switch is wired incorrectly, this can cause several issues. The most common problem is that the switches will not function properly: Either both switches won’t work, or only one will. Another issue is that one switch will trigger a short circuit, tripping the circuit breaker.

When removing an old security alarm system, you likely won't need to remove any of the wiring. Wiring can either be left in place for a replacement system or capped off for safety and pushed into the wall. If you're uncomfortable with the wiring, or if it's badly damaged, contact a professional electrician for assistance with safe removal.

Your breaker box houses the breakers that control the circuits in your home, shutting them off if they overload or experience similar problems. Your meter box houses your electrical meter that monitors the electricity flowing into your house and measures its use for your utility company.

In some cases, both components are in the same box, but they don’t have to be together. Many homes have them split, with the breaker box inside for easier access and the electric meter outside.

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