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Donohue's Lightning Rods
4.3(
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Serving Oakdale, LA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1971

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Sent engineering drawings for review prior to starting work worked over the weekend to beat the insulation schedule on a new build."
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Lightning protection

+10

Response time1 day
99 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Neli Virtual Appliance Repair
4.2(
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Serving Oakdale, LA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2016

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"The problem turned out to be a burned out small electric door switch. I believe the price was way too expensive for the service performed and the price of the door switch. What more can I say? It got done."
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Response time1 day
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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4LP, LLC
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Serving Oakdale, LA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1996

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"Very professional Sales and installation staff. No pressure sales here. They did not try to oversell product that were not necessary for our situation. The installation crew worked quick. The install was neat and professional."
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River View

+3

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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All Works
New to Angi

Serving Oakdale, LA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2024

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a variety of General Contractor services that are customizable to each individual project. You will find us to be competitively priced, paying 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!\n\n

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Genesis Electric
5.0(
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Serving Oakdale, LA and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"They manager was very friendly and informative. They gave me very good pricing and held to their word. I love my upgrades and they completed the upgrade in a timely manner. Looks great!"
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Generator Inlet
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Hot Tub Hook-Up

+11

Response time1 day
Response rate93%
Recommended by83%of homeowners
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Electrical questions, answered by experts

The number of outdoor outlets that can be on one circuit depends on the circuit's capacity and the electrical load of each outlet. Outdoor outlets should ideally be on a dedicated circuit that is not shared with other outlets, and each outlet should be rated for at least 15 amps. A circuit rated for at least 20 amps is recommended. It’s important to use GFCI protection for all outdoor outlets to prevent electrical shocks. Overall, it's crucial to avoid overloading the circuit and take necessary safety precautions.

How far you can run underground electric depends on the wire gauge (generally AWG) and the circuit voltage. Too much voltage drop in an electrical circuit can negatively affect performance, so the smaller the voltage drop, the better. Ideally, it shouldn't exceed 3%. The smaller the wire and the longer the run, the more significant the voltage drop. 

For example, with a 120-volt circuit, you can run 60 feet of 12 AWG cable without losing more than 3% voltage. With a 240-volt circuit, you can run 120 feet of 12 AWG wire while maintaining a voltage drop of 3% or less.

Hawaii is currently rated as the most expensive state for utilities. How much are utilities for a house in Hawaii? With electricity costs in Hawaii totaling nearly 42 cents per kilowatt-hour, residents are paying more to run their households than any other residents. Electricity costs in Hawaii are so high, mostly due to the fact that most of the electricity available to residents is produced using oil that must be shipped in from other places.

DIY is not recommended for commercial settings due to safety regulations. Hire licensed professionals for compliance.

You can add an electrical outlet outside by sending a wire through the wall from an existing interior outlet. Without having to open up walls, you can thread a new electrical cable from the existing outlet through the wall and to the exterior. You’ll need to cut a hole in the siding to place your new outlet. Ensure that your outdoor outlet is a GFCI outlet (ground fault circuit interrupter outlet) per the National Electrical Code. It’s best to hire an electrician to add an outdoor outlet unless you have previous electrical experience.

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