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Donohue's Lightning Rods
4.3(
70
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Lightning Protection - Install or Repair

Serving Howe, OK 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."
Jobs from the last 3 year
Jobs from the last 3 year
Lightning protection
Lightning protection
Lightning protection

+10

Response time1 day
57 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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WESTERN STAR LIGHTNING PROTECTION
5.0(
5
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Lightning Protection - Install or Repair

Serving Howe, OK and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Western Star Lightning Protection is a leading lightning protection and lightning rod installation company that services all western states. As members of NFPA, we only use UL-listed materials. We have the experience and expertise to install lightning protection systems that meets the highest safety standards. Contact us for quotation and you will find that prices are truly affordable. We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

Concealed LP Systems
Concealed LP Systems
Residential Installs
Residential Installs
Residential Installs

+17

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GENERATOR SUPERCENTER
4.2(
36
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Fixed Generator - InstallFixed Generator - RepairGenerator - Install - For Business+1 more

Serving Howe, OK and surrounding areas

In business since 1980

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I would hire them again....guys were very kind, everyone on the phone was outstanding...no pms chicks to deal with, all very professional. My only minor complaint would be that I asked the estimator for a few extra hours of misc electrical work to put in the time frame and then reiterated it on the phone and they were aware of it but then the electrician said he wasn't told so my misc work didn't get done. So not sure what happened but would still hire this company again."
Response time3 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Electrical questions, answered by experts

Multiple wire sizes are used for residential electrical purposes. While the most common sizes used in homes are 14 and 12 gauge, some appliances, such as stoves, electric water heaters, central air units, etc., may use larger gauge wire to accommodate their larger amperage. Typically, larger appliances require 10-, 8-, or 6-gauge wires.

To prevent a plug from overheating, always ensure that the electrical load connected to the plug does not exceed the plug's capacity. If the plug feels hot to the touch or emits a burning smell, immediately shut off the circuit breaker and unplug all devices from the hot outlet. Prevent electrical fires by avoiding using extension cords or adapters with the plug, as they can cause it to overheat due to increased resistance. Additionally, ensure that the plug is properly inserted into the outlet and that the outlet is not damaged or loose. 

That depends on your setup. If a circuit breaker already has GFCI protection, then everything connected to that specific circuit is being monitored. You don’t need additional GFCI outlets on that breaker.

However, if the breaker is not GFCI, then you should have GFCI receptacles for at-risk outlets nearby water sources, because they are not receiving protection. Breakers in a breaker box can vary between GFCI and non-GFCI. Look for GFCI labels on the breaker or try to find the breaker model number to look it up if you aren’t sure.

For more complex electrical projects, it’s often most efficient and cost-effective to hire an electrician rather than trying to figure it out yourself (and risking electrical problems). Electricians know exactly what a project requires, and can often find supplies or parts for cheaper than the average homeowner. That can save money compared to going it alone.

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.

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