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United Lightning Rods
4.9(
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Lightning Protection - Install or Repair

Serving Carthage, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

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 rate99%
74 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Donohue's Lightning Rods
4.3(
70
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Lightning Protection - Install or Repair

Serving Carthage, TX 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."
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Response time1 day
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Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Tri-State Water, Power & Air
4.4(
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Fixed Generator - InstallGenerator - InstallGenerator - Install - For Business

Serving Carthage, TX and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 1992

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

We are the experts in the field of Whole Home Generator Sales and Installation, with over 20 years of experience in the game. We provide turn-key installation by licensed professionals - 24 hour emergency service - Remote Monitoring - Long term maintenance and service by factory trained technicians.

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Appliance Tech of East Texas LLC
4.6(
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Appliance (Major Electric Appliance) - Install or Replace

Serving Carthage, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Warranties offered

Credit card accepted

We are new, but not new. Confusing? Well, we are a new company, but our team has years of appliance repair experience. Most of this experience has been gained right here in East Texas. As such, we are locally grown and locally operated. Being a family owned business we want to treat your needs as we would treat our own! We currently service most of East Texas, but aim to grow! Let us become your Appliance Tech of East Texas!

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Recommended by75%of homeowners
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Electrical questions, answered by experts

There is no blanket figure for a residential home’s electrical load, since load varies by the size of the home, how many appliances are used, and the efficiency of their electrical systems. Typically, however, it’s safe to assume 40 to 60 amps is the average electrical load of a residential home. 

The average cost to hire an electrician is around $350. However, every electrical job varies in scope, materials, and labor involved, so while you will likely pay anywhere between $85 and $1,100 for standard jobs, a project like rewiring a house can cost up to $30,000. You might also pay slightly higher prices if you need emergency work done or if the work involves accessing a hard-to-reach area in your home, like an attic or cramped crawlspace. You should ask your electrician for an estimate before agreeing to the work.

The most common type of electrical outlet is a 3-prong outlet, which has two flat blades (one is wider than the other) and a round grounding pin. Older homes typically have 2-prong outlets that aren’t as safe as more modern options and are generally not up to current electrical codes.  Other outlets you can find in your home include 20A, 125 volt varieties for larger appliances like refrigerators or washing machines. 

There are also GFCI outlets, which protect against electrical shock in wet areas, such as bathrooms and kitchens, and arc fault circuit interrupter (AFCI) outlets, which protect against electrical fires caused by arcing.

Most people don’t think twice when using loose outlets, but they are a safety hazard. Loose outlets can cause issues with the flow of electricity in your home, resulting in electricity jumping from one connection point to another. When this happens, it can cause a spark that could start an electrical fire in your walls.

When power is restored to your home, the transfer switch will return to utility power after about 10 seconds. Your generator will then run for a few more minutes to cool down before automatically shutting itself off. In most situations, your home will stay powered by the generator for at least five minutes, even after your power comes back on.

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