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United Lightning Rods

5.00(
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United Lightning Rods

5.00(
47
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Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: Quick response
85 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent oil and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"Awesome job! Friendly, fast, and expertly done work. Could not have asked for a better experience!"

William B on August 2025

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent oil and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"Awesome job! Friendly, fast, and expertly done work. Could not have asked for a better experience!"

William B on August 2025


"This company was dishonest and disrespectful. Under no circumstances do business with them. Exorbitant prices and hidden fees."

George J on November 2024

**For after hours/emergency service, call (225) 240-8478** Specializing in expert air conditioning, heating, electrical, and plumbing services, AccuTemp offers emergency service for Baton Rouge, New Orleans, the Northshore, and surrounding areas!

"This company was dishonest and disrespectful. Under no circumstances do business with them. Exorbitant prices and hidden fees."

George J on November 2024


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Hamilton Lightning Rods

4.91(
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Hamilton Lightning Rods

4.91(
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Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 97% of Angi customers
Recommended by 97% of HomeAdvisor customers
57 years of experience

4th. Generation in the Lightning Protection industry, Still Owned And Operated By The Hamilton Family. We use all American made parts that are U.L Listed materials. We Install lightning protection systems on homes - commercial buildings - oil field services - Industrial- ranches - farms -Golf Courses and trees. We Are A Proud Member Of U.L. (Underwriters Laboratories) And We Offer 96A Master Label Systems. Call for a free estimate.

"We had lightning rods installed at our home after having 2 previous lightning strikes. The first strike was minor, with only slight damage in the yard. The second was significant when a very large pine tree was hit close to our house causing various electrical issues in the home -- despite having a whole home surge protection system. Just months after having the lightning rods installed, lightning struck an even larger pine tree in our small back yard, Thankfully, the lightning rods saved us! It was a huge strike, and we had no damage at all in the house. These lightning rods were potentially life-saving."

Paula P on May 2024

4th. Generation in the Lightning Protection industry, Still Owned And Operated By The Hamilton Family. We use all American made parts that are U.L Listed materials. We Install lightning protection systems on homes - commercial buildings - oil field services - Industrial- ranches - farms -Golf Courses and trees. We Are A Proud Member Of U.L. (Underwriters Laboratories) And We Offer 96A Master Label Systems. Call for a free estimate.

"We had lightning rods installed at our home after having 2 previous lightning strikes. The first strike was minor, with only slight damage in the yard. The second was significant when a very large pine tree was hit close to our house causing various electrical issues in the home -- despite having a whole home surge protection system. Just months after having the lightning rods installed, lightning struck an even larger pine tree in our small back yard, Thankfully, the lightning rods saved us! It was a huge strike, and we had no damage at all in the house. These lightning rods were potentially life-saving."

Paula P on May 2024


Pete's Electric, LLC

4.98(
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Pete's Electric, LLC

4.98(
27
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Super Service Award
Customers say: Quality work
10 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We are a locally owned and operated electrical company based out of Baton Rouge that values honesty and integrity and treats your home with the utmost care as if it were our own. We have over 10 years of experience to give you confidence that we are your number one choice for your next electrical project. You will find us to be competitively priced with close attention to the details of each and every project that we are involved with. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!

"Pete was excellent. Thought issue was a bad circuit breaker. Found issue was two wires grounded in attic that charred both. Builder put wires under a floor board that pinched into the wires over time. Pete took his time ruling out all the issues. He was courteous and well mannered. His background was a touching story of a great success. enjoyed his company. Price was very reasonable since he was here for about 2 hours. You will not go wrong with Pete"

Ellis P on November 2025

We are a locally owned and operated electrical company based out of Baton Rouge that values honesty and integrity and treats your home with the utmost care as if it were our own. We have over 10 years of experience to give you confidence that we are your number one choice for your next electrical project. You will find us to be competitively priced with close attention to the details of each and every project that we are involved with. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!

"Pete was excellent. Thought issue was a bad circuit breaker. Found issue was two wires grounded in attic that charred both. Builder put wires under a floor board that pinched into the wires over time. Pete took his time ruling out all the issues. He was courteous and well mannered. His background was a touching story of a great success. enjoyed his company. Price was very reasonable since he was here for about 2 hours. You will not go wrong with Pete"

Ellis P on November 2025


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Power Cross

4.91(
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Power Cross

4.91(
76
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Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 97% of Angi customers
Recommended by 97% of HomeAdvisor customers
21 years of experience

At Power Cross, we take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety and quality; regardless of how large or small the job.

"Keegan is great to work with! Very flexible and will give me the straight answers instead of trying to sell me stuff. Highly recommended for professionalism."

Nicole S on November 2024

At Power Cross, we take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety and quality; regardless of how large or small the job.

"Keegan is great to work with! Very flexible and will give me the straight answers instead of trying to sell me stuff. Highly recommended for professionalism."

Nicole S on November 2024


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Optimize EGS

4.91(
29
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Optimize EGS

4.91(
29
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
16 years of experience

OPTIMIZE is your first choice for GENERAC Home Standby Generators. OPTIMIZE is a GENERAC Generator PowerPro PREMIER Dealer, allowing our team to design, install, & service generator projects with the full support of GENERAC. You will find our team will go the second mile for our customers. Our sales process is information based with the goal of educating the customer to make an informed decision. OPTIMIZE is a licensed Electrical & Gas Mechanical Contractor focused on providing Energy Generation technology for our customers. Our broad knowledge base allows us to service all of our customers power generation needs. Our office in Scott, LA is centrally located to serve the Acadiana Parishes & Southwest Louisiana, 337-345-8500 in Office/Warehouse in Scott, or 800.927.4832 [email protected], www.OptimizeGP.com/contact-us. We have 4 locations across south Louisiana to serve the whole I10 & I12 Corridor.

"Would rate hire but the job is not completed waiting for the gas to be installed."

Patrick P on December 2023

OPTIMIZE is your first choice for GENERAC Home Standby Generators. OPTIMIZE is a GENERAC Generator PowerPro PREMIER Dealer, allowing our team to design, install, & service generator projects with the full support of GENERAC. You will find our team will go the second mile for our customers. Our sales process is information based with the goal of educating the customer to make an informed decision. OPTIMIZE is a licensed Electrical & Gas Mechanical Contractor focused on providing Energy Generation technology for our customers. Our broad knowledge base allows us to service all of our customers power generation needs. Our office in Scott, LA is centrally located to serve the Acadiana Parishes & Southwest Louisiana, 337-345-8500 in Office/Warehouse in Scott, or 800.927.4832 [email protected], www.OptimizeGP.com/contact-us. We have 4 locations across south Louisiana to serve the whole I10 & I12 Corridor.

"Would rate hire but the job is not completed waiting for the gas to be installed."

Patrick P on December 2023


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Matrix Custom Wiring Solutions

5.00(
31
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Matrix Custom Wiring Solutions

5.00(
31
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 93% of Angi customers
Recommended by 93% of HomeAdvisor customers
12 years of experience

We specialize in low voltage cable and internet prewiring for new construction and renovations, TV mounting, security camera systems, and data networking. Call directly at 225-636-1612 to make an appointment for a free estimate. You can also contact by email [email protected], or on social media: Facebook- Matrix Custom Wiring solutions Instagram- @matrixwiring

"Mr Franklin worked very hard on my confounding issue, and stuck to it for 3 hours, eventually solving the problem."

David R on August 2025

We specialize in low voltage cable and internet prewiring for new construction and renovations, TV mounting, security camera systems, and data networking. Call directly at 225-636-1612 to make an appointment for a free estimate. You can also contact by email [email protected], or on social media: Facebook- Matrix Custom Wiring solutions Instagram- @matrixwiring

"Mr Franklin worked very hard on my confounding issue, and stuck to it for 3 hours, eventually solving the problem."

David R on August 2025


"They were a really good and reasonable price. They did excellent installing all my lights when I needed to change all my lights in my kitchen and bathroom I have no problems. They are professional and on time"

Louise K on September 2022

Steadfast Electric is a full service electrical contracting company. We have flexible hours, fair rates, and offer financing on certain services.

"They were a really good and reasonable price. They did excellent installing all my lights when I needed to change all my lights in my kitchen and bathroom I have no problems. They are professional and on time"

Louise K on September 2022


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Optimize Generator People

4.93(
30
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Optimize Generator People

4.93(
30
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 96% of Angi customers
Recommended by 96% of HomeAdvisor customers
16 years of experience

OPTIMIZE is your first choice for GENERAC Home Standby Generators. OPTIMIZE is a GENERAC Generator PowerPro PREMIER Dealer, allowing our team to design, install, & service generator projects with the full support of GENERAC. You will find our team will go the second mile for our customers. Our sales process is information based with the goal of educating the customer to make an informed decision. OPTIMIZE is a licensed Electrical & Gas Mechanical Contractor focused on providing Energy Generation technology for our customers. Our broad knowledge base allows us to service all of our customers power generation needs. We have 4 locations across south Louisiana to serve the whole I10 & I12 Corridor. Lafayette, Baton Rouge, Northshore and Kenner. 800.927.4832 [email protected], www.OptimizeGP.com/contact-us.

"Great install/product (so far—brand new unit): However, before Blizzard Jan 2025 heard Optimize electrical panel door rattling/“clanking” when I was outside wrapping pipes before blizzard—asked Optimize to check panel door to ensure it’s flush/secure so snow & ice cannot penetrate their electrical box since NEW. Optimize came to check & said there is nothing they can do with loose/rattling panel door, “not to worry”, that no moisture can get to wiring….?? Door is so loose, you barely press the door & it sinks in/a LOT of play. Tech said they have to “allow some air to get inside box”?? Optimize CHARGED me $150.00 to check loose electrical panel door & did not tighten door.. (DEMCO’s generator panel door, installed by Optimize’s electrical panel, is tight/no banging….??). There would be no banging if Optimize panel door was not loose! Once Generator is installed, you have to pay $150.00 for Optimize to come out to check anything you are concerned about with new Unit, post install."

Tamara B on February 2025

OPTIMIZE is your first choice for GENERAC Home Standby Generators. OPTIMIZE is a GENERAC Generator PowerPro PREMIER Dealer, allowing our team to design, install, & service generator projects with the full support of GENERAC. You will find our team will go the second mile for our customers. Our sales process is information based with the goal of educating the customer to make an informed decision. OPTIMIZE is a licensed Electrical & Gas Mechanical Contractor focused on providing Energy Generation technology for our customers. Our broad knowledge base allows us to service all of our customers power generation needs. We have 4 locations across south Louisiana to serve the whole I10 & I12 Corridor. Lafayette, Baton Rouge, Northshore and Kenner. 800.927.4832 [email protected], www.OptimizeGP.com/contact-us.

"Great install/product (so far—brand new unit): However, before Blizzard Jan 2025 heard Optimize electrical panel door rattling/“clanking” when I was outside wrapping pipes before blizzard—asked Optimize to check panel door to ensure it’s flush/secure so snow & ice cannot penetrate their electrical box since NEW. Optimize came to check & said there is nothing they can do with loose/rattling panel door, “not to worry”, that no moisture can get to wiring….?? Door is so loose, you barely press the door & it sinks in/a LOT of play. Tech said they have to “allow some air to get inside box”?? Optimize CHARGED me $150.00 to check loose electrical panel door & did not tighten door.. (DEMCO’s generator panel door, installed by Optimize’s electrical panel, is tight/no banging….??). There would be no banging if Optimize panel door was not loose! Once Generator is installed, you have to pay $150.00 for Optimize to come out to check anything you are concerned about with new Unit, post install."

Tamara B on February 2025


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Office Electrical Co., Inc.

4.94(
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Office Electrical Co., Inc.

4.94(
16
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Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: True professional
16 years of experience
Emergency services offered

Office Electrical Co. Inc. is committed to our customers. And 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.

"Very professional and on time. Answered all questions with great explanations. I will definitely recommend to my family and friends. "

Shawn M on December 2025

Office Electrical Co. Inc. is committed to our customers. And 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.

"Very professional and on time. Answered all questions with great explanations. I will definitely recommend to my family and friends. "

Shawn M on December 2025

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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

The amount of time a standby generator can run continuously is around 3,000 hours on average. However, standby generators can generally run indefinitely as long as they have a continuous fuel supply. Generators hooked up to a home’s natural gas supply are the best option for extended usage, as these won’t rely on a finite fuel supply based on how much you have in storage. Generators running on liquid propane or diesel won’t last as long, as these require fuel storage and regular refueling to stay running.

Sizing a generator is a careful process that requires calculating the electrical load of your entire house. You have to take into account every device you want to use and their wattage requirements, plus the wattage needed to start them, and look for a generator that can safely run all that at around 80% capacity.

In more practical terms, a small home can run on a 10,000-watt generator (and if you only want to power a few key appliances, much less than that). A mid-sized home may need something between 15,000 and 22,000 watts. Larger homes require 25,000 watts or more. 

An undersized whole-house generator has the potential to overheat and shut down when you try to run a central AC system. This scenario can not only damage the whole-house generator, but can also trip your home’s breakers or cause electrical damage. To avoid this situation, hire a local generator installer to correctly size your whole-house generator.

You can determine what size generator you need for a transfer switch by matching the switch to the largest outlet on your generator. Larger generators can power up to 10 circuits, while most 5,000-watt generators can provide power to six circuits. So, if your generator’s largest outlet is 30 amps, you’ll need a 30-amp transfer switch.

If you have a transfer switch properly installed, the generator and main electrical power cannot feed the system at the same time. However, you should still shut off the power at your main circuit breaker panel before activating the generator. If you do that, you’ll simply need to shut off the generator and reset your circuit breaker once the local power comes back on.

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