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5A Service Company, LLC
4.9(
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Serving Start, LA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Offers commercial services

Customers say: Quick response

"They installed a transfer switch for me, they came over and talked with me to see what I need. They were very friendly, and saw and understood what I need before they gave me there advice and suggestions. Needless to say they got, and did a great job..."
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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J & J Electric LLC
5.0(
6
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Serving Start, LA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Dude and Crew did a great job , less than 2 hours , they installed a kit for my generator to connect to the House during power outages. It looks professional , neat and well done. I am a happy camper."
Kitchen lighting upgrade
Kitchen lighting upgrade
Kitchen lighting upgrade
Kitchen lighting upgrade
Kitchen lighting upgrade

+1

Response time8 hrs
Response rate100%
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Donohue's Lightning Rods
4.3(
70
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Serving Start, LA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1971

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Seamus Donohue was a man who knew his subject - lightning. He came to our home quickly, and scheduled installation immediately after we made a decision. The men who came to do the installation were professional, careful and took time to make sure the results were as "invisible" as possible. We hope never to have a lightning strike again at our home, but as the weather patterns change, we fear that is more possible than in the past. We feel more protected after our lightning protection installation. But you never know how successful something is if the proof is in something never happening! But we'll take it."
Jobs from the last 3 year
Jobs from the last 3 year
Lightning protection
Lightning protection
Lightning protection

+10

Response time1 day
71 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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4LP, LLC
3.9(
11
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Serving Start, LA and surrounding areas

Approved

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."
Side View
Front View
Front View
Balcony View
River View

+3

1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Cox Home Repair and Remodeling
4.7(
17
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Serving Start, LA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"He came and installed a new kitchen faucet for us. He even installed 2 faulty valves that he noticed were bad that we didnâ t know about. Honest guy that did honest work!"
My jobs
My jobs
My jobs
My jobs
My jobs

+35

Response time6 hrs
Response rate96%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

Generators are safe to use as long as they are installed and operated correctly according to the manufacturer's recommendations. The most critical safety tips are to never use a portable or fuel-powered generator inside an enclosed space due to the risk of lethal carbon monoxide poisoning; always operate it outdoors where fumes can dissipate away from your home. Additionally, never attempt to connect a generator to your home’s electrical panel yourself—hire a professional to ensure the setup meets safety standards. Finally, avoid overloading the generator by not connecting more appliances than it is rated for, as this can damage your equipment or cause a fire.

You can determine what size generator you need for a transfer switch by matching the switch to the largest outlet on your generator. Larger generators can power up to 10 circuits, while most 5,000-watt generators can provide power to six circuits. So, if your generator’s largest outlet is 30 amps, you’ll need a 30-amp transfer switch.

Potential benefits of using a natural gas generator include reducing your carbon footprint, lower likelihood of carbon monoxide exposure, budget-friendly operating costs, and low-maintenance, continuous fuel supply. Some possible drawbacks, though, include higher initial installation costs, dependency on a natural gas supply, and installation complexity. Keep in mind that pros and cons will vary based on the type and brand of natural gas generator. 

Generally, you’ll want to keep between 60 and 70 feet between the generator and the transfer switch. There are a few reasons for this, including:

  • The distance reduces the noise coming from the generator into your home.

  • It increases efficiency because you won’t have a voltage drop from this short of a distance.

  • Prevents carbon monoxide poisoning: keep at least 15 feet between your generator and an open window. 

An undersized whole-house generator has the potential to overheat and shut down when you try to run a central AC system. This scenario can not only damage the whole-house generator, but can also trip your home’s breakers or cause electrical damage. To avoid this situation, hire a local generator installer to correctly size your whole-house generator.

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