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Hurricane Home Solutions Southern Tier, Inc.
4.6(
200
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Serving Dayton, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Arron and Evan came to install a whole house generator. It took approximately 7 hours. I would hire them again, they did a satisfied excellent installation. If I have more for in the future that relates to Electrical, please send Arron and Evan back to do the work. Arron does meticulous work, very precise and neat."
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Champion Power Equipment Logo
13kW Cummins Unit
Reverse Angle

+9

Response time1 day
Response rate97%
109 neighbors recently requested a quote
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W B Lightning Rods
4.6(
367
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Serving Dayton, PA 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"
lightning protection
 Residential LPS
lightning protection
 Residential LPS
lightning protection

+79

Response time1 day
65 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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Hayes Family Construction Roofing and Services, LLC
5.0(
15
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Serving Dayton, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Hayes Family Construction does excellent work at a reasonable cost. They are a "one-stop shop" for all of my renovation needs - flooring, kitchen renos, bathroom renos, painting, roofing and even electrical. Russ ( the owner ) is very hands on and is an active participant in the project. Very honest, hard working and his entire team is a pleasure to with with."
Completed cement pads
Backhoe and Building Framework
Cement Work
Drywall
Drywall

+39

Response time9 hrs
Recommended by78%of homeowners
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Electrical questions, answered by experts

How many string lights can be on one outlet depends on a number of varying factors, including the total wattage of your circuit, the type of lights, the energy needs of the lights, and cord specifications. It’s better to play it safe here to protect your circuit, so figure out the max wattage of your circuit, compare that to the lights, and move on from there. Generally speaking, LED string lights require less energy than incandescent bulbs, translating to a higher number of lights per circuit. 

Overall, heating your home with an oil furnace tends to be less expensive than heating your home with an electric heating system. Oil heating systems stay warm for longer periods of time without drawing a constant electrical current to maintain a temperature. Plus, heating oil systems typically have a longer lifespan and lower price tag than their electrical counterparts, resulting in short- and long-term savings.

According to the National Electrical Code (NEC), GFCI outlets should be installed in wet or damp locations where they might be splashed with water or other liquids. This is to protect against ground faults, which are more common around water. Specific areas that require GFCI outlets include kitchens (especially near counters), bathrooms, laundry rooms, basements, garages, and all outdoor receptacles. Depending on local electrical codes, you may need at least one GFCI outlet in these rooms, or every outlet in the area may need to be GFCI protected.

Christmas lights typically do not need to be grounded like electrical circuits in your home do. However, it's crucial to use outdoor outlets equipped with ground fault circuit interrupters (GFCIs) for added safety. GFCIs can help protect against electrical shocks and are recommended for outdoor electrical connections when using Christmas lights.

It prevents electrical surges, protects your home from things like electrical fires, and prevents you from getting shocked if an errant surge runs through your power line. Without grounded wires, your appliances could also get damaged during lightning storms.

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