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Andrus Electric, LLC
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Serving Washington, LA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2022

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"Very friendly, excellent customer service, very professional. Got the job done quickly and reasonably priced. Would highly recommend and will be hiring for any future electrical work needed."
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Shane Chevis Electrical Service
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Serving Washington, LA and surrounding areas

In business since 2016

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"Hired Shane for some small electrical issues I was having, installing lights, switches, and information on further electrical jobs I am needing. Shane himself came out and completed the job(s) quickly, on time, and within budget, no hidden fees or extra add ons which other companies give you an ESTIMATE, but when you get the invoice things change, NOT with SHANES ELECTRIC, what you see is what you get. Very happy with all worked performed, and will re-hire for other installations.."
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KJAM Electrical Technologies
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Serving Washington, LA and surrounding areas

In business since 2016

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KJAM Electrical Technologies, is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity, bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade, combined with ability, is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

Response time10 mins
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LACHNEY'S ELECTRICAL & REFRIGERATION LLC
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Serving Washington, LA and surrounding areas

In business since 2024

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Emergency services offered

"My freezer temperature was rising. I called Lachney?s Refrigeration and was transferred to a service tech as I described my situation immediately the tech informed me What I needed to do with my freezer till the tech arrived which was within the hour. My freezer was back on line within 1.5 hr from time of arrival. Service tech was very knowledgeable, understood the severity of my situation with no food loss an being called out after hours along with replacement part on truck. Following morning Lachney?s Refrigeration did a follow up call to my business too verify customer satisfaction as I surly was. Great Company recommend very highly."
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FAQs for electrical wiring or panel upgrade projects in Washington, LA

A whole-house surge protector blocks voltage spikes from lightning, grid issues, or even large appliances before they can fry your wiring or electronics. By diverting excess current at the main panel, it shields everything from your HVAC to your phone chargers and can extend the life of pricey appliances. Homeowners in storm-prone regions or with older panels see the biggest payoff, but any home that relies on sensitive electronics benefits.

Most whole-house surge protectors work for two to three years. Low-level spikes—too small to notice—hit your panel every day and slowly wear down the internal components. Once the unit’s capacity is depleted, it can’t prevent a larger surge, so plan to replace it on schedule (or sooner if a major lightning strike occurs) to keep your electronics and HVAC equipment safe.

A surge protector begins guarding your circuits the moment an electrician snaps it into place. Whether the spike originates from a nearby lightning strike or your fridge kicking on, the protector shunts the extra current to ground before it can reach outlets or hard-wired systems, such as your AC. That instant response is why a small upfront cost can save thousands in appliance repairs.

The unit mounts on or next to your main electrical panel. Type 1 models sit on the supply side, catching outside spikes before they hit the breaker. Type 2 devices snap inside the panel and tame surges that start within the house. Either way, placement at the panel lets the protector guard every circuit at once.

Plan to swap the device every three to five years—or sooner if you upgrade your panel, add high-demand appliances, or notice flickering lights and tripped breakers. Relying on a maze of power strips is another red flag that your current setup isn’t keeping up. Replacing the surge protector at these milestones keeps your electrical system on safe footing.

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