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Avatar for Mr. Electric of Baton Rouge
Mr. Electric of Baton Rouge
4.3(
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Electrical Switches, Outlets & Fixtures - Install or RepairElectrical Wiring or Panel UpgradeFixed Generator - Install+9 more

Serving Port Allen, LA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2009

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"I will hire this contractor ( Mr. Quincey) for any and all my electric needs. They were on time, courteous, very professional and very knowledgeable. I'm very satisfied. The price was reasonably on the average and the main thing. They get the job done."
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26 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by78%of homeowners
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ELEMENT ELECTRIC AND LIGHTING LLC
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Ceiling Fan - InstallCeiling Fan - RepairElectrical Switches, Outlets & Fixtures - Install or Repair+7 more

Serving Port Allen, LA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2021

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"Kyle was absolutely amazing ! From first contact he was professional and provided me with all the information I needed. He installed an outdoor fan for me that I thought was difficult to fix. Kyle worked around my work schedule and fixed my fan for me fast and accurately. His work was perfect. I appreciate his hospitality , as it is hard to find genuine people these days who care when it comes to helping people. Would recommend Kyle to anyone and I will definitely use his services in the future ."
Response time4 hrs
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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AccuTemp Services, LLC
4.8(
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Fixed Generator - InstallFixed Generator - Repair

Serving Port Allen, LA and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Joey did an excellent job. He asked questions pertinent to the issue, then evaluated the unit. He dismissed the trouble and made the necessary repair. He then asked if I would like further evaluation, and I accepted that. He advised that although the unit was working, it had some weak issues that could cause trouble, but considering the urgency of the immediate repair and the age of unit and plan for sale, we choose not to do additional repairs. It does make us aware of what else to watch for. Replaced faulty capacitor and checked lithe components of system."
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Plumbing & Drain Services
Main Sewer Line

+13

50 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
United Lightning Rods
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Lightning Protection - Install or Repair

Serving Port Allen, LA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1941

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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 rate99%
81 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Optimize EGS
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Fixed Generator - Install

Serving Port Allen, LA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Excellent team! They are true professionals & very good at what they do. My install is so clean! Very happy with results. The entire process from pre sales to installation & post sale was a great experience. Working with an amazing team who take pride in what the do is awesome!"
GENERAC Liquid Cooled Gen
30kW Liq Cooled Generator
Plaquemine LA - 22 kW
GENERAC Air Installations
GENERAC Air Installations

+16

Response time5 days
Response rate100%
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Electrical questions, answered by experts

It is safe to run a generator continuously, but you must follow safety protocols to ensure personal and home safety. Read the manufacturer’s instructions for specific recommendations, but the general recommendation is to turn generators off overnight or when you’re away from the house. Overworked generators can pose a fire hazard and if your generator is not in a well-ventilated area, running it continuously could lead to carbon monoxide poisoning.

People who have experienced blown fuse have occasionally tried to fix the problem by placing copper pennies in the fuse box. While they are good conductors of electricity and can seemingly “fix” the issue,  they don’t protect against short circuits or fires. Putting pennies in a fuse box is dangerous—the best solution is to call a professional electrician to fix the problem.

To determine if an electrical outlet is blown, look for visible signs of damage such as a burning or smoky smell, burn marks, or a melted or discolored plastic cover. If you notice a burning smell, contact an electrician immediately. Other signs include a plug that keeps falling out or the outlet not working when you test it with different devices. For further troubleshooting, you can use a voltage tester or multimeter to check for power; a reading of zero indicates a problem. Also, check your circuit breaker or fuse box to see if the circuit was tripped and reset it if necessary. If these steps don't resolve the issue, the outlet may need to be replaced.

Yes, a whole-house surge protector needs a designated breaker in your electrical panel. You will need to choose a double pole breaker that has two wire terminals so that your surge protector can connect to the breaker. This breaker needs two breaker slots inside of your panel. If you do not have room, then you will either need to adjust some of the existing breakers in the panel box or hire an electrician to install a subpanel.

To install an outlet from existing wiring, you’ll need to choose a location where you can already access existing wiring. The easiest way to do this is to install an outlet on the other side of the wall of an existing outlet. 

Since the wiring is already in place, all you have to do is connect a new cable to the existing wiring and then connect the correct wires through the wall—to the new electrical outlet. Place your new outlet into the opening in the wall and then connect the correct wires to the appropriate terminal screws.

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