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

Serving Amherst, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1971

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Mr. Donohue is very knowledgeable and has excellent experience in the lightning protection area. He responds quickly and has a very professional team of workers. He quoted the job using google earth information. When he visited the site he reduced his price by over 50%. I highly recommend him and I will use his company again."
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Lightning protection
Lightning protection
Lightning protection

+10

Response time1 day
88 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Redhead Electrical LLC
5.0(
1
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Electrical Switches, Outlets & Fixtures - Install or RepairElectrical Wiring or Panel UpgradeCeiling Fan - Install+18 more

Serving Amherst, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"I recently hired Chad from Redhead Electric to install a new ceiling fan, and he absolutely exceeded every expectation. Not only did he complete the installation flawlessly and on time, but he also proactively identified and corrected a significant issue left behind by the home builder ? one I had no idea even existed. He fixed it at no extra charge, demonstrating incredible integrity and expertise that went well above and beyond. His attention to detail, clear communication, and professional demeanor made the entire experience seamless and stress-free. I never once felt overcharged or taken advantage of ? just honest, high-quality service from a skilled electrician who truly cares about doing the job right. If you?re looking for a reliable, trustworthy, and customer-focused electrician in the Lubbock area, look no further than Chad at Red Head Electrical. He?s the real deal!!!!"
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Red, White, and Blue Lightning Protection
4.7(
78
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Lightning Protection - Install or Repair

Serving Amherst, TX and surrounding areas

In business since 1970

Free estimates

"Honest family business that does outstanding work, quickly? How can you top that. He explained a lot about lightning and the various dangers. Given my tall, metal roofed home in a wooded setting, I needed lightning protection. I've never had a problem in 23 years, until the past 3 months. The frequency and intensity of electrical storms is increasing. I had two close calls (at the expense of over $1,000 of electronics (that I had plugged into expensive surge protectors!) With something as important as lightning protection, go with experience. Red, White, and Blue has that!"
Lightning rod system
Lightning rod system
Lightning rod residential
Lightning rod residential
Lightning rod residential

+5

Response time4 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Kingdom Electric Services LLC
5.0(
4
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Electric Vehicle Charging Station Installation - For Business - Materials Not ProvidedElectric Vehicle Charging Station Installation - For Business - Materials Provided by ConsumerElectric Vehicle Charging Station Installation - Materials Not Provided+4 more

Serving Amherst, TX and surrounding areas

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

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.

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Electrical questions, answered by experts

In addition to grounding your outlets, you may want to hire an electrician for the following:

These additional electrical services ensure that your home’s electrical system is in working order and will accommodate your ground outlets.

Yes, you must use an extension cord specifically rated for outdoor use to power outdoor lights, such as Christmas lights. Extension cords intended for indoor use lack the protective properties to withstand exposure to outdoor elements. To safely hang and power lights outside your house or in your yard, always connect them to an outdoor power source using an outdoor-rated extension cord.

While you might not need to put lights and outlets on separate circuits, some local codes may require that you use separate circuits. Installing a separate circuit helps prevent total darkness in your home when your receptacle outlets take on too much power and blow a fuse or trip the breaker. It also costs less and is easier to simply install a new circuit.

A duplex outlet simply means that the receptacle has two plug-in outlets for two plugs. It’s a common design choice for homes. The two outlets should be wired identically during installation so the hot side is the same for both.

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. 

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