The modern suburban and small town home of today has become an ideal lightning target. The home owner would do well to recognize lightning for the destructive force that it is and protect against this major life and fire hazard.\n\nDonohue's Lightning Rods is based in Missouri, near the factory where most of the residential and commercial lightning rod supplies are manufactured. Jim travels regularly to Texas, Louisiana, Arkansas, Missouri, Kansas, Montana, Wyoming, Colorado, and New York. Call today to find out when Jim will be in your area. For installations outside Missouri, Kansas, or Texas, Jim waits until there are a few customers lined up, thus being able to provide the same quality services at affordable prices.\n\n\n**WE DO NOT DO ELECTRICAL SERVICES.** (ONLY LIGHTNING RODS)
"WB Lightning is focused on customer service. The company provided good communication and responded very quickly to my inquiry for a quote. WB Lightning is a respected company, I had another electrical service provider tell me I made a good choice when I hired WB Lightning Rods."
"Great crew of installers. Kevin did fantastic install on all electric systems. He never stopped for over 7 hours!! Rob and Riley did not stop working till job was done. Nice assistance from Al. on gas and electric line install. Suggestion: someone should review manuals with customer. Team did demonstrate start up of generator."
We have over 11 years of experience in the electric business. Here at Wise Check Electric, we pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your task or project. We look forward to earning your business!
Welcome to JL Home Services, proudly servicing Watertown, New York and the surrounding areas. Our goal is to complete your project to perfection. We look forward to building long lasting relationships with the customers that we serve. Call us today! You will not be disappointed!
"Excellent, Ken is a stand up electrician. He walked us through everything and gave his opinion on the job and the best way to handle it all. His work is clean and professional. Ken was easy to work with and he was extremely personable with out little 3yo handyman. We would hire and recommend Ken to anyone who wants an honest and well done electrical job."
"A great experience. Met with owner, Mohammed within 1 hour of contact. He looked at job, explain the issues in plain English. Gave me several options to resolve electrical problem. Promised to follow-up with phone call after he got pricing on parts. Called me bright and early very next morning, we agreed on work to be done and pricing, he said he could complete today. Within 1 hour he started repairs and within a few hours, the A/C and entire home was up and running. He checked/confirmed that every electrical appliance had power. His work area was left clean and free of trash. It was a pleasure to have Mohammed in my home, a true professional"
"He located the problem with the furnace very quickly. He got the furnace up and running in less than an hour. Because we have been customers for a number of years, and have a maintenance contract with ASTAR, Ed, the owner, declined any payment for his work, saying that "we had been good customers, and he just wanted to see that we were ok!" That, in my opinion, is exceptional customer service! AStar's work is also consistently professional, they always follow up, and are a pleasure to deal with. In the past, they installed a brand new heating system, and upgraded our air conditioning, which have performed well. The problem that we had during the storm was due to an electrical short circuit, not a product defect.."
"This company is obviously nationwide and hires local contractors. I trusted Agies List that all contractors are licensed, bonded and have background checks. This person was a handyman and not qualified to wall mount, conceal wires, add electrical outlet. He spend five hours in my home, for a job that should have taken two hours and left the area in a disaster. The TV was hung close to the ceiling, the wires were hanging down from the TV, and the receiver was sitting on top of a plaster box because the cord was too short. He was obviously not qualified to install TV wall mounts. I have photos. As soon as he left, I called Best Buy Geek Squad. They were able to come out the next day and mount the TV professionally. I have used the geek squad in Virginia and they are highly qualified. They charge more than this nationwide company but you get what you pay for. I called Angies List the day after the disaster and said i did not want to rate this company but I wanted to talk to a manager. No one called me to apologize. I have cancelled my membership. Do not use this company unless you can be assured that the local contractor is qualified and is licensed. You should never let anyone into your home that has not had background checks. "
In Gouverneur, address urgent issues like sparking outlets, burning smells, or power loss affecting heating or well pumps right away, especially before winter sets in. Generator connection problems and faulty GFCIs in wet areas also require immediate attention. Non-urgent projects, such as adding outlets or landscape lighting, can usually wait until spring or summer when weather conditions are more favorable.
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Homeowners in Gouverneur are increasingly installing whole-house generators to handle winter outages and adding EV charging stations as electric vehicles gain popularity. Smart home upgrades, energy-efficient LED lighting, and 240V outlets for workshops are also trending. Outdoor electrical work for barns, heated driveways, and backup power for well pumps reflects the area’s rural lifestyle and practical needs.
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In Gouverneur, it’s smart to plan electrical projects before winter, especially if your home is older or you notice frequent breaker trips or flickering lights. If your insurance provider requests updates or you’re considering generator installation for storm preparedness, schedule work ahead of cold weather. Proactive upgrades help ensure reliable power during harsh North Country winters and reduce emergency repairs.
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In Gouverneur, interconnected systems like electric baseboard heating, well pumps, and smart thermostats often share electrical circuits. Before starting any electrical project, check your breaker panel to identify which circuits power essential systems. If you’re unsure, have an electrician map out your circuits to avoid accidental disruptions to heating, water, or HVAC during electrical upgrades.
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In Gouverneur, watch for intermittent power loss, dimming lights when appliances start, or outlets that stop working during cold spells—these can signal underlying electrical problems. Warm outlets, frequent GFCI trips, and burning smells are warning signs, especially in older homes. After ice storms, any new electrical issues should be checked promptly to prevent more extensive repairs in Gouverneur’s challenging climate.
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The Gouverneur, NY homeowners’ guide to electrical services
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