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Corrigan, LLC
4.8(
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Lightning Protection - Install or Repair

Serving Lake Arthur, LA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1954

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"John Corrigan and his sons are outstanding! They did outstanding work installing our lighting rods at a reasonable price. They were prompt, very professional and honest. I would call them again and recommend them to anyone."
Shingle roof air terminal
Residential 1
Residential Spanish tile
Horse stable
Residential 2

+23

Response time1 day
18 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Optimize EGS
4.9(
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Fixed Generator - Install

Serving Lake Arthur, LA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"i decided to go with phil at optimize egs because they offered the best price and they were the only ones to offer to bury my gas line. the other companies were ok with the gas line being attached to the exterior wall. very unprofessional looking. lastly, their workers took pride in their work. to the point that before they left, one of the workers to the time to wipe down my generator and made sure it was clean looking. awesome company and would definitely do business with again"
GENERAC Liquid Cooled Gen
30kW Liq Cooled Generator
Plaquemine LA - 22 kW
GENERAC Air Installations
GENERAC Air Installations

+16

Response time5 days
Response rate100%
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Donohue's Lightning Rods
4.3(
70
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Lightning Protection - Install or Repair

Serving Lake Arthur, LA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1971

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We were contacted immediately regarding adding a lightning protection system on our home. Seamus was very thorough and knowledgeable regarding our concerns. He and his crew showed up and were very professional and efficient. We are very pleased with the installation and highly recommend Donahue’s."
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Lightning protection
Lightning protection
Lightning protection

+10

Response time1 day
64 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Optimize Generator People
4.7(
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Fixed Generator - InstallFixed Generator - RepairGenerator - Install+4 more

Serving Lake Arthur, LA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Matthew Newman owns the business and we are just delighted with them. It was expensive. We dealt mostly with Matthew and his head installer. They were very prompt. Matthew came and explained the whole process. We talked to a lot of people and we chose him. He explained all our options and he worked very hard with us to get financing done and when they started the job they were here early every morning. They would usually work until two or three in the afternoon when it starts getting really hot. It took them a week and a half to get the system up. It's 64 panels, it's a huge system. As far as the end results, right now I have a $133 credit for electricity! If we have to expand the system I will definitely be calling them."
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+18

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Special Event Technology
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Electrical Switches, Outlets & Fixtures - Install or RepairElectrical Wiring or Panel UpgradeElectric Vehicle Charging Station Installation - For Business - Materials Not Provided+1 more

Serving Lake Arthur, LA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1977

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today!\n

Response time3 days
14 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Electrical questions, answered by experts

The answer depends on your needs and the availability of your current electrical panel. If you’re hoping to seriously up the power in your detached living space, you may also need to consider increasing the power of the amp your home runs on (from 100-amps to 200-amps, for example).

It might seem tempting to use 14-gauge wires for your outlets, as they can run a little cheaper. But, when it comes to electrical work, it’s best not to cut costs less you overload your circuit. A 12-gauge wire will ensure that you’re protecting the outlet (and your circuit breaker) from any potential overloads that might incur, as it can handle a little more amplitude than a 14-gauge wire.

Compared to amps, volts, and watts, ohms are a different kind of measurement, though also very common. Ohms show the resistance of materials like wiring: How much they impede the flow of electrons. The reason household wiring is usually copper or aluminum is that these materials are affordable and also have lower ohms, which means low resistance/high conductivity.

A low-voltage landscape lighting system using 15 to 20 LED lights for six hours a night will average about $5 to $10 a month in electricity costs. This is considered affordable lighting for many homeowners. Most modern landscape lights use LED bulbs, but some older styles may use halogen or incandescent bulbs, which can cost up to five times more than LEDs in electrical costs.

The size of your home will help determine the size of your electrical panel. Usually, the decision comes down to a 100-amp electrical panel versus a 200-amp panel. Smaller homes, especially those without an HVAC system, may be able to get by with a 100-amp panel. 

If you have a larger home or need to power AC, a 200-amp panel should be the best fit. It’s unlikely that you’ll need a larger panel than that unless you have a larger home or unique electrical needs, but an electrician can help you make the final call.

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