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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 Jean Lafitte, LA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Scott is very knowledgeable and straightforward. We have been needing this electrical work (replacement of outside panel) done for so long, but Scott made the process very simple and stress free. I would definitely recommend him."
Soffit lighting
Custom pendant lighting
Hotel Coaxial wiring project
Attic illumination
Phone and Internet

+42

Response time1 day
Recommended by96%of homeowners
Bernard Blanchard Electric
4.4(
7
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Serving Jean Lafitte, LA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1986

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Well done. Bernard came over the same day that i called him! looked over the job and reviewed all connections and installed the system. Very professional. prompt, courteous and knowledgeable. I will look to him again for electrical work in New Orleans."
Response time1 day
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by85%of homeowners
United Lightning Rods
4.9(
63
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Serving Jean Lafitte, LA and surrounding areas

Approved

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%
71 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Corrigan, LLC
4.8(
25
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Serving Jean Lafitte, LA and surrounding areas

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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
15 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Donohue's Lightning Rods
4.3(
70
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Serving Jean Lafitte, LA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1971

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Unfortunately, he was not an electrician which is what I'm looking for, he installed lighting Rods. However, his response time was very prompt."
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Lightning protection
Lightning protection
Lightning protection

+10

Response time1 day
90 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
Coast Electric Inc.
4.4(
7
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Serving Jean Lafitte, LA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"The structure we had is older and the electrical has been an issue for years. We must’ve had 5 or more companies come out to “fix it,” only to leave us a big bill and the issues resurfacing after a short while. Coast came in and was diligent, finding issues everyone else overlooked. They will get the call moving forward."
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Southern Air of New Orleans
4.2(
152
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Serving Jean Lafitte, LA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1964

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"It all works, Must have gone well. I have yet to go into the hot attic to check out the work,. I have no doubt they did a good job as I am a repeat customer---they installed the downstairs system three years ago. They both work well and my electricity bill has gone down!!"
A/C tune up
Pipe repairs under house
Generator install
Water jetter to clean drain lines.
Transfer switch generator install

+9

Response time3 days
40 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by89%of homeowners
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Electrical questions, answered by experts

The color code for the common sprinkler wire is white, and then you can assign the remaining color codes to the rest of the wires for different sprinkler zones. For example, you could use red for the first zone, then blue for the second, and so on.

Color-coding helps you keep track of which wires go to specific zones so that you or a pro can address any issues or repairs quickly. Check your local electrical code for any requirements regarding sprinkler wire colors.

If the electrical wires you’re working with are too short, one of the easiest ways to elongate it is to extend them with a push-in connector. These user-friendly tools help you splice two wires together with little fuss or the need for extra tools, like a crimping tool, which is an older way of extending wires. As long as you can stripe the ends of a wire, using a push-in connector shouldn’t be an issue.

A duplex outlet simply means that the receptacle has two plug-in outlets for two plugs. It’s a common design choice for homes. The two outlets should be wired identically during installation so the hot side is the same for both.

Yes, professional installations typically include wiring, switches, and circuit adjustments for safe operation.

Yes, you can daisy chain outlets, which involves connecting multiple outlets in series. However, ensuring the circuit can handle the additional load is important to avoid overloading and tripping the breaker. The total number of outlets on a single circuit should not exceed the recommended limit, typically eight on a 15-amp circuit. Hiring a licensed electrician is always advisable for complex installations or if you're unsure of what to do.

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