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Avatar for Mid America Lightning Protection
Mid America Lightning Protection
4.5(
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Lightning Protection - Install or Repair

Serving West Lafayette, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1969

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I was pleased with the installation of the lightning rods--communication was great and the work was done quickly. What I wasn't happy with is he quoted me a price that was less then my actual bill was BUT the price was still less then two other contractors bids."
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+70

Response time6 hrs
Response rate94%
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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W B Lightning Rods
4.6(
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Lightning Protection - Install or Repair

Serving West Lafayette, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"We have been hit twice by lightning by God's grace either one hit our home however the last strike burnt art motorhome to the ground William was hired to install lightning protection lightning rods on our home and two out buildings he took the time to explain to us everything we needed to know answering every question professionally conducted himself in the utmost professional manner I would highly recommend lightning rods and even more highly recommended hiring William to do the job we are going to do an expansion later on and he will be the one and only contractor I will call to continue our lightning protection"
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lightning protection

+79

Response time1 day
189 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Edison Landscape & Deck Lighting, LLC
4.8(
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Outdoor Lighting - Plan and InstallExterior Building Lighting - Install or Replace - For Business

Serving West Lafayette, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Edison Landscape & Deck Lighting is THE company to do work at your home. From the helpful and kind office ladies, to the designer who came out to give us our estimate, to the installation crew — we received A+ service from start to finish. Everyone was professional, friendly, and a pleasure to work with. We couldn’t be happier with the result and highly recommend Edison Landscape & Deck Lighting!"
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Professional Appliance Solutions LLC
5.0(
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Appliance (Major Electric Appliance) - Install or Replace

Serving West Lafayette, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

"I've been having work done with Professional Appliance Solutions for 15 years. They have done all of my appliances in my kitchen and my washer and dryer. There isn't another company I would recommend. These guys are the best around. Very professional workmanship, they actually care about their customers and the final product. Highly recommend!"
Response time1 day
Response rate92%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Norman Van Alstyne
5.0(
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Appliance (Major Electric Appliance) - Install or ReplaceCeiling Fan - Install

Serving West Lafayette, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Our company is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customer's interests and make their concerns the basis of our business. Please give us a call today!

Response time2 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Equinox Solar, LLC
5.0(
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Electric Vehicle Charging Station Installation - Materials Not Provided

Serving West Lafayette, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

We are committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business

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+4

Response time2 days
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Electrical questions, answered by experts

Outdoor outlets should be at least 15-amp, but preferably 20-amp. The exact rating will depend on the electrical load of the devices that will be plugged into the outlet and the capacity of the circuit. It's important not to overload the circuit, which can cause safety hazards such as tripped breakers or electrical fires. In general, a circuit rated for at least 20 amps is recommended for outdoor outlets, while each outlet should be rated for at least 15 amps.

There are several indicators that a single-pole switch is bad: the switch is warm or hot to the touch, sparks are sometimes present when turning the switch on or off, you hear a buzzing sound or other weird noise coming from the switch, the connected light flickers when you turn on the switch, and the light doesn't turn on at all with the switch. If you notice any of these, replace the switch or call a pro straight away.

240V is the standard for more demanding appliances in the United States, whereas 220V is more common elsewhere. The voltage isn’t very different in any practical sense. The United States is a newer country compared to many other regions in the world with a faster adoption of new electrical needs. Appliances in the United States are often bigger than other parts of the world.

Local electricians with experience in your area understand the local building codes, which is very important when doing new electrical work. They also have experience with the kind of electrical problems homes in your location may have, and even the components that were used in the original construction, which leads them to make faster and better decisions.

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.

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