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United Lightning Rods
4.9(
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Serving Benavides, TX and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1941

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Ed Riley is extremely knowledgeable about what causes lighting and how to protect from it. He explained to me which and how structures develop static electricity that lead to lighting discharges in a way that the physics made sense to me. They were also reasonably priced and kept their word. Definitely recommend them."
Response time2 days
Response rate85%
58 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Hamilton Lightning Rods
4.7(
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Serving Benavides, TX and surrounding areas

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In business since 1969

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Careful attention to placement of fixtures and connections, grounding and coverage for important gas line and electrical lines made for a complete and thorough coverage and did not disrupt the look of the house. M. Hamilton discussed the job prior to the work in complete and pertinent terms. Work was done efficiently and tidily."
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+9

Response time3 days
14 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Donohue's Lightning Rods
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Serving Benavides, TX and surrounding areas

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In business since 1971

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Sent engineering drawings for review prior to starting work worked over the weekend to beat the insulation schedule on a new build."
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Lightning protection

+10

Response time1 day
70 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Red, White, and Blue Lightning Protection
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Serving Benavides, 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!"
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+5

Response time4 hrs
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The Biden Administration banned the sale of incandescent light bulbs for general service lamps in 2023. All household light bulbs must meet a minimum efficiency of 45 lumens per watt, three times that of a standard incandescent light bulb. 

The main motivation was to improve energy efficiency and reduce carbon emissions. It is expected that banning incandescent light bulbs will cut over 200 million metric tons of carbon emissions over the next 30 years. Some bulbs are exempt, like chandelier lights and Christmas lights.

The number of outdoor outlets that can be on one circuit depends on the circuit's capacity and the electrical load of each outlet. Outdoor outlets should ideally be on a dedicated circuit that is not shared with other outlets, and each outlet should be rated for at least 15 amps. A circuit rated for at least 20 amps is recommended. It’s important to use GFCI protection for all outdoor outlets to prevent electrical shocks. Overall, it's crucial to avoid overloading the circuit and take necessary safety precautions.

Track lighting typically needs to be hardwired, connecting directly to the electrical wiring in your ceiling for a permanent and reliable power source. Hardwiring provides a clean and professional look with no visible cords. However, plug-in track lighting options can be connected to a standard electrical outlet, offering easier installation and flexibility. The choice between hardwired and plug-in track lighting depends on your needs, preferences, and existing electrical setup.

Choosing between 12- or 14-gauge wire for your house depends on the electrical requirements of the circuit. A 12-gauge wire is thicker and can handle more power, making it better suited for devices such as kitchen appliances, air conditioning units, or electric heaters.

A 14-gauge wire is thinner and can handle less electrical current than a 12-gauge wire. It's ideal for circuits with lower power requirements, such as lighting or general-purpose outlets in bedrooms or living rooms.

If the outlet is a GFCI model, this is normal since these outlets have their own breakers that shut off when they encounter a problem—just hitting the reset button should solve the issue. Otherwise, the outlet could have bad wiring, or your circuit breaker could be having issues. If the issue started out of nowhere and is not on a GFCI outelt, it’s best to contact an electrician to diagnose the issue.

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