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Avatar for Steadfast Electric, LLC
Steadfast Electric, LLC
4.8(
28
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Fixed Generator - InstallElectrical Switches, Outlets & Fixtures - Install or RepairElectrical for Home Addition or Remodel - Install+17 more

Serving Merrydale, LA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Steadfast Electric was great! No 2 week lead time. Brian answered right away and text me throughout the week to be sure to fit in my project. Paul arrived during the time frame and was quick and efficient. Also friendly and knowledgeable. Invoicing came via email which I could pay over my phone via Apple Pay making the process even quicker and easier. Price was just right! I'd recommend to anyone looking for an electrician"
Response time3 days
Response rate100%
22 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Power Cross
4.8(
83
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Fixed Generator - RepairGenerator - Repair - For Business

Serving Merrydale, LA and surrounding areas

Approved

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
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Grandin Electrical Contractors, LLC
5.0(
6
)
Electrical Wiring or Panel Upgrade

Serving Merrydale, LA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Luke and his team were awesome. They were professional, reliable, and friendly. They were almost half the cost of another estimate we got, came when they said they would, and guarantee their work. Hearty recommend!"
Response time11 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Electrical FAQs, answered by experts

No, you should never plug a generator directly into a wall outlet in your house. This practice is extremely dangerous, often illegal, and can cause "back-feeding," where power from the generator flows back into utility lines, creating a life-threatening hazard for utility workers. It can also damage your home's electrical system, including appliances like pumps and HVAC fans. If the main power is restored while the generator is connected, it can destroy the generator and cause an electrical fire. To safely connect a generator, you must use a professionally installed transfer switch or an interlocking kit, which prevents back-feeding by disconnecting your home from the utility grid before the generator provides power.

Switching the hot and neutral wires in an outlet or receptacle, a condition known as reverse polarity, is dangerous. While the outlet will still function and provide power, it creates a significant electrical shock hazard because anything plugged into it will remain electrified even when switched off. If you touch a conductive part of the appliance, such as the metal components of a toaster, you could receive an electric shock.

The cost to replace or install an electrical outlet can vary. On average, you can expect to pay between $125 and $215 per outlet, including labor and materials. For a standard 120v outlet, the material cost is typically between $10 and $50. Labor costs for an electrician usually range from $50 to $100 per hour. The total cost can be higher if there are complex electrical issues to resolve. Specialized outlets like GFCI or high-voltage types can cost up to $50 each for the material alone. If you are replacing many outlets throughout your home, the total project cost could be between $900 and $3,000, but you may receive a better per-outlet rate from the electrician.

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. 

If your home already has wires for a ceiling fan (and optional light kit), then it’s quite safe to wire and install it yourself. Always be very careful to shut off the power before you begin, and confirm that the power is safely off with a non-contact voltage tester before touching anything. It’s also highly recommended to use eye protection, rubberized gloves, and tools with rubber handles to keep yourself safe from electric shock.

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