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Steadfast Electric, LLC
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Serving Gardere, LA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2015

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Emergency services offered

"The electrician arrived, assessed the job and immediately went to work. The job was done quickly and he even took all the old wiring around to the trash can on the other side of my house. The total cost for the trip and labor was $140.00, but I only had to pay $95.00 because I had a coupon from Angie’s List. I will definitely use this company again."
Response time3 days
Response rate87%
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Office Electrical Co., Inc.
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Serving Gardere, LA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2010

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Warranties offered

"Had electrical issues in my home not getting power in certain areas. Mr. Joe came out and addressed this problem. Very professional and knowledgeable in this field. Highly recommend his professional services â­ ï¸ â­ ï¸ â­ ï¸ â­ ï¸ â­ ï¸"
Response time5 hrs
Response rate97%
Recommended by68%of homeowners
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Mr. Electric of Baton Rouge
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Serving Gardere, LA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2009

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"Install Electrical Switches, Outlets, and Fixtures This Electric company is the best that has come to my home, Chris checked everything, fixed what needed to be repaired, and showed great patience with his work, Chris, in my opinion, is outstanding in his work and customer service Chris was very Courteous, knowledgeable, and easy to work with. Again, I would like to thank you. for outstanding work."
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ELEMENT ELECTRIC AND LIGHTING LLC
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Serving Gardere, LA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2021

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Emergency services offered

"I am extremely pleased with the work that Element Electric did. Kyle was prompt and was able to solve a problem outlet that other electricians were unable to fix. I highly recommend Element Electric and Lighting."
Response time4 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Electrical questions, answered by experts

A pigtail is the only safe way to connect an electrical device to more than one circuit wire. Connecting multiple wires to a single screw terminal is extremely dangerous and must never be done. Many electricians will opt for pigtails even when there are multiple screw terminals available so that the device in question won’t halt the flow of downstream current when a problem arises. 

According to the National Electrical Code (NEC), GFCI outlets should be installed in wet or damp locations where they might be splashed with water or other liquids. This is to protect against ground faults, which are more common around water. Specific areas that require GFCI outlets include kitchens (especially near counters), bathrooms, laundry rooms, basements, garages, and all outdoor receptacles. Depending on local electrical codes, you may need at least one GFCI outlet in these rooms, or every outlet in the area may need to be GFCI protected.

If your plug feels hot to the touch, it’s likely a sign of an electrical issue that needs immediate attention. Check for signs of melting or discoloration around the plug, as well as any burning smells or smoke. If you notice any of these signs, immediately unplug any devices and do not use the outlet again until it’s been inspected by a qualified electrician.

While you might not need to put lights and outlets on separate circuits, some local codes may require that you use separate circuits. Installing a separate circuit helps prevent total darkness in your home when your receptacle outlets take on too much power and blow a fuse or trip the breaker. It also costs less and is easier to simply install a new circuit.

Just as fluorescent lights are more efficient than incandescent lights, LED lights are more efficient to run than fluorescent lights. The specifics will vary from product to product, but LED lights are typically twice as efficient as equivalent fluorescent lights. A 13-watt CFL bulb can replace a 60-watt incandescent bulb, but a 6- to 8-watt LED bulb can offer the same amount of brightness. Fluorescent lights offer about 50 lumens per watt, while LEDs offer about 100 lumens per watt. LED light bulbs typically last two to three times as long as CFL bulbs, too. 

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