The entire experience was fantastic. Dorian and Juliet were very friendly and professional to deal with. The employees who worked at our home the whole time, Mackenzie and Bailey, were knowledgeable, courteous and friendly. All our questions and concerns were addressed. We are very pleased with the service and glad we called Hayes Electrical!
PRIEN LAKE
Smoke and CO Detector Wiring in Prien Lake
Prien Lake service from Hayes Electrical. Call (337) 570-2327.
Hayes Electrical handles smoke and co detector wiring for homes and businesses in Prien Lake and the surrounding Southwest Louisiana area. Licensed, bonded, and backed by our Lifetime Craftsmanship Guarantee.
Prien Lake service area.
From our Lake Charles shop.
Trucks dispatch out of 803 W Bayou Pines Dr, Ste D, Lake Charles, LA 70601. Most days a crew is already inside Calcasieu Parish on another job, so the drive is short. For after-hours calls we roll one out from the shop.
Smoke detector wiring in Prien Lake is usually replacement of original hardwired interconnected alarms that have reached end of life, or addition of CO detection to alarms that were smoke-only at the build. The post-2000 construction here was built with hardwired interconnected smoke alarms per NEC 760 and NFPA 72 in force at the build year; the work today is upgrade and replacement, not first-time install.
We install hardwired interconnected smoke and CO combination alarms (Kidde, First Alert, or BRK), one per bedroom, one in each hallway serving bedrooms, one per floor, and outside each separate sleeping area. The interconnect cable (typically 14/3 NM-B) is already in place from the original build in most Prien Lake homes; we reuse it. Battery backup is required per NFPA 72. The supply circuit is a dedicated 15A line per most jurisdictions, with the alarm leg pulled off a non-switched outlet upstream.
Like-for-like alarm replacement does not require a permit. Conversion from smoke-only to smoke/CO combination alarms is also not separately permitted. New first-time hardwire installs require a permit at the Lake Charles AHJ.
What we look at for this job
Permits and inspections
Prien Lake addresses inside the City of Lake Charles limits get electrical permits from the City of Lake Charles Building and Permit Division. We confirm jurisdiction at the address and pull the appropriate permit. Permit work runs under LA Lic #73821. You do not touch the paperwork.
What's covered
Lifetime Craftsmanship Guarantee on every install. If our work fails because of how we put it in, we come back and fix it at no charge. Documented in writing at handoff and stays with the home.
Why hiring a licensed electrician matters.
Here is the no-spin cut on smoke and co detector wiring. Same answer we would give a friend in Westlake or Carlyss, whether or not we end up winning the job.
A licensed electrician
Unlicensed for electrical
Doing it yourself
Times are typical, not guaranteed. Traffic, weather, and parts on hand can shift them. We will tell you a real window when you call.
Hayes work across Southwest Louisiana.
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Dorian Hayes
Dorian Hayes started Hayes Electrical because he believed homeowners deserved better than what most contractors give them. A licensed master electrician with seven years of experience, he and his wife Juliet built the ...
What Southwest Louisiana says about our work
Real reviews from real customers across Lake Charles, Sulphur, Moss Bluff, and the surrounding parishes.
My experience with Hayse Electrical was a very possitive one. At my first meeting with Dorian and I explaining my situation with my problem I was having, he explained what the company was going to do in very precise detail, was able to quote me a price right away and set up an appointment in the meeting. On the day of my appointment McKenzie and Hayden called me ahead of time to say they were on their way and arrived when said time. They both worked continually all day til all the work was done. Both men were very nice and worked well together and alone. I would recommend Hayes Electrical, Dorian, Mckenzie and Hayden and I would use this company again.
Hayes Electrical is the most professional and friendly electrical service in the Lake Charles area! After we were having issues with our Generac and wanted to be prepared for the hurricane season, Hayes Electrical was quick to diagnose and repair the issue! Mr. Dorian was very polite and knowledgeable! When he came out to make the repair he kept us in the loop about exactly what he was doing and made sure we understood how to operate the Generac! Would definitely recommend Hayes Electrical to everyone!
Great price Brent was very helpful and professional and was able to provide a variety of repair options to choose from. Bailey and Mackenzie were able to complete the repairs promptly and efficiently. Overall, we are very satisfied with the services provided!
Common questions for Smoke and CO Detector Wiring in Prien Lake
How often should I replace the smoke alarms in my Prien Lake home?
Every ten years for the alarm body, regardless of battery condition. The sensor degrades over time and the alarm is rated for a finite service life. Most original Prien Lake alarms are reaching that point now.
Do my Prien Lake alarms need to include CO detection?
If your home has any gas appliance (range, water heater, furnace, dryer) or an attached garage, yes. Combination smoke and CO alarms cost only slightly more than smoke-only and we recommend the upgrade.
Can you replace my hardwired alarms without rewiring my Prien Lake home?
Yes. The interconnect cable from the original build stays in place. We swap the alarm bodies on the existing ceiling boxes and verify the interconnect chain end to end.
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