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B Powered Electric
4.7(
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Fixed Generator - InstallElectrical Wiring or Panel UpgradeFixed Generator - Repair+11 more

Serving Terrytown, LA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Getting a whole house generator is a huge investment so I shopped around and got 4 quotes because of the wide range of cost estimates. Other people said the cost "would be around" an amount, and Brandon gave me a detailed exact price. Had people tell me different things about where I could put the generator. Brandon came out and explained everything and said I could put the generator where I wanted it. His crews (electrical, gas) were professional, appeared to know exactly what they were doing, worked efficiently, and left the job site very clean. Brandon provided everything I wanted--he has a long track record of installing generators, has been in business for many years, offered a 10 yr warranty, offers an annual check-up plan, and made sure I was happy with everything."
Response time1 day
25 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Bernard Blanchard Electric
4.4(
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Electric Vehicle Charging Station InstallationElectric Vehicle Charging Station Installation - For BusinessElectric Vehicle Charging Station Installation - For Business - Materials Not Provided+10 more

Serving Terrytown, LA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1986

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Well done. Bernard came over the same day that i called him! looked over the job and reviewed all connections and installed the system. Very professional. prompt, courteous and knowledgeable. I will look to him again for electrical work in New Orleans."
Response time1 day
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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G.E.M. Air & Electric, LLC
5.0(
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Electrical Switches, Outlets & Fixtures - Install or RepairElectrical Switches, Outlets & Fixtures - Install or Repair - For Business

Serving Terrytown, LA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2021

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Ed and G.E.M Air and Electric have done AC repairs and maintenance for my home. They do amazing and efficient work to ensure everything is done properly. Ed is very professional and provides excellent customer service. I highly recommend using G.E.M. You will be taken care of and very satisfied with the job they do!"
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Side discharge unit
Side discharge unit

+8

Response time5 hrs
Response rate86%
2 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 Terrytown, LA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1971

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The man who did the job were awesome. They were very thorough, professional, and speedy. They left our church grounds spotless. I could not recommend them highly enough."
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Jobs from the last 3 year
Lightning protection
Lightning protection
Lightning protection

+10

Response time1 day
76 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Southern Air of New Orleans
4.2(
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Fixed Generator - InstallElectrical Wiring or Panel UpgradeElectric Vehicle Charging Station Installation+17 more

Serving Terrytown, LA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1964

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"It all works, Must have gone well. I have yet to go into the hot attic to check out the work,. I have no doubt they did a good job as I am a repeat customer---they installed the downstairs system three years ago. They both work well and my electricity bill has gone down!!"
A/C tune up
Pipe repairs under house
Generator install
Water jetter to clean drain lines.
Transfer switch generator install

+9

Response time4 days
34 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Electrical questions, answered by experts

While most electrical items can be plugged into a GFCI outlet, some appliances with internal or stationary motors, such as refrigerators, vent fans, and fluorescent lighting, can cause nuisance tripping. This happens because they experience a small, normal amount of current leakage, which can cause the GFCI to trip even when the appliance is working correctly. Although this is not a safety hazard, it can be inconvenient and may cause the GFCI outlet to wear out faster. For this reason, it is often better to plug these types of appliances into a standard outlet. Additionally, electrical circuits over 100 feet long can sometimes cause tripping. Some appliances, like hair dryers, have their own built-in GFCI protection, so connecting them to a standard outlet is fine.

It is possible to change a light fixture by only flipping the light switch, but it’s better to be safe than sorry. Exercising extra caution when working with electricity is always important. Take the extra few minutes at your electrical box to cut the power at the circuit breaker. Once you’ve flipped the circuit breaker and the light switch, use a voltage tester to confirm the power has been turned off.

Outlets do wear out, usually within 15-25 years, but they can fail even sooner than that —sometimes in a matter of years. If your plugs always slide out after you put them in, this is a sign your outlets need to be replaced. Additionally, if your outlets are damaged, cracked, discolored, or regularly tripping the circuit breaker, they may be at the end of their life.

It’s possible to distinguish a positive black wire from a negative black wire if you know what type of circuit the wires are in. If it’s an alternating current (AC), then black wires are positive. If it’s a direct current (DC), then black wires are negative. 

Sometimes, a circuit has two black wires. In that case, the positive black wire will be solid black while the negative black wire will have a white stripe on it. If you’re still unsure, you can use a multimeter to check.

Yes, you must use the proper wire nut that fits your wire gauge. Using a wire nut that’s too big or too small can cause your connection to fail, short circuit, or disconnect entirely. Ensuring that you have the proper wire nut size will guarantee that your connection lasts as long as possible.

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