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Blake Brothers

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Blake Brothers

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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
177 local quotes requested

We've had the privilege of servicing North Alabama's plumbing, heating, cooling & electrical needs since 1884. Over 138 years of serving residential and commercial customers in Huntsville, AL, you can always be confident turning to Blake Brothers for your plumbing, electrical, heating and air conditioning services.

"Alex was very knowledgeable, friendly, and professional."

Logan H on April 2025

We've had the privilege of servicing North Alabama's plumbing, heating, cooling & electrical needs since 1884. Over 138 years of serving residential and commercial customers in Huntsville, AL, you can always be confident turning to Blake Brothers for your plumbing, electrical, heating and air conditioning services.

"Alex was very knowledgeable, friendly, and professional."

Logan H on April 2025


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Accent Tel USA

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Accent Tel USA

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Customers say: Quick response
16 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Our Company provides a one-stop solution for all of your voice, internet, and telecom needs. Leveraging the Cloud we provide your Office state-of-the-art telephones for little or no upfront cost striving to keep your monthly costs the same. Sound too good to be true? Give us a call and we will show you how.

"Telephone System - Install or Upgrade - For Business "

Anthony O on September 2025

Our Company provides a one-stop solution for all of your voice, internet, and telecom needs. Leveraging the Cloud we provide your Office state-of-the-art telephones for little or no upfront cost striving to keep your monthly costs the same. Sound too good to be true? Give us a call and we will show you how.

"Telephone System - Install or Upgrade - For Business "

Anthony O on September 2025


Brentons Electrical Service

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Brentons Electrical Service

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
10 years of experience

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today!

"Showed up on time, completed the complicated job with quality and was very friendly. Will be using again in the future!"

Christina L on October 2021

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today!

"Showed up on time, completed the complicated job with quality and was very friendly. Will be using again in the future!"

Christina L on October 2021


RDB Electric

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RDB Electric

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10 local quotes requested
2 years of experience

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.

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.


Malcolm Sublett

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Malcolm Sublett

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Recommended by 90% of Angi customers
Recommended by 90% of HomeAdvisor customers
5 years of experience

We are extremely passionate about the work that we do. With over 20 years of experience in Audio/Visual & Computer Services, you can depend on us to provide a high quality service at a fair and honest price. We understand that the future of our business depends upon our reputation and that is why customer service is by far our highest priority. If you are looking for a professional you can trust, please call today to schedule a no-obligation estimate!

"Malcolm was extremely professional, explained the job without any high pressure sales . On the date of installation he sent me an email and text message reminding me of the start time. I was very satisfied with the job and his explanation of how my system works. I am going to hire him again for another project. Every contractor should be as good and reliable as Malcolm is. Tom P."

Thomas P on October 2020

We are extremely passionate about the work that we do. With over 20 years of experience in Audio/Visual & Computer Services, you can depend on us to provide a high quality service at a fair and honest price. We understand that the future of our business depends upon our reputation and that is why customer service is by far our highest priority. If you are looking for a professional you can trust, please call today to schedule a no-obligation estimate!

"Malcolm was extremely professional, explained the job without any high pressure sales . On the date of installation he sent me an email and text message reminding me of the start time. I was very satisfied with the job and his explanation of how my system works. I am going to hire him again for another project. Every contractor should be as good and reliable as Malcolm is. Tom P."

Thomas P on October 2020


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W B Lightning Rods

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W B Lightning Rods

4.93(
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Super Service Award
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 98% of Angi customers
Recommended by 98% of HomeAdvisor customers
198 local quotes requested

WB Lightning Rods is a third-generation lightning protection contractor. Family Owned and operated for over 60 years. installing U.L. Listed Lightning protection systems, All Over the East coast, Midwest south east and south west regions of the U.S. Installations on Residential Homes, Estate Properties, Agricultural and Equestrian Properties. Lightning Protection for trees is also available. No job to big or small References upon Request. Contact us today for a no cost or obligation estimate. We look forward to working with you on your Lightning Protection Project. Thank you. **WE ARE NOT ELECTRICIANS** **WE ONLY INSTALL LIGHTNING PROTECTION SYSTEMS **

"Great company, they were fast, friendly, & accommodating. I would definitely use them again."

Jennifer B on October 2024

WB Lightning Rods is a third-generation lightning protection contractor. Family Owned and operated for over 60 years. installing U.L. Listed Lightning protection systems, All Over the East coast, Midwest south east and south west regions of the U.S. Installations on Residential Homes, Estate Properties, Agricultural and Equestrian Properties. Lightning Protection for trees is also available. No job to big or small References upon Request. Contact us today for a no cost or obligation estimate. We look forward to working with you on your Lightning Protection Project. Thank you. **WE ARE NOT ELECTRICIANS** **WE ONLY INSTALL LIGHTNING PROTECTION SYSTEMS **

"Great company, they were fast, friendly, & accommodating. I would definitely use them again."

Jennifer B on October 2024


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HBP Electrical, LLC

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HBP Electrical, LLC

5.00(
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Super Service Award
Customers say: Quick response
93 local quotes requested
1 years of experience

At HBP Electrical, LLC we specialize in electrical installs and service calls. We take pride in our ability to exceed expectations in all aspects of business. We look forward to building long-term relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction. We value honesty and integrity, and stand behind our work.

"awesome job "

Sheila M on September 2025

At HBP Electrical, LLC we specialize in electrical installs and service calls. We take pride in our ability to exceed expectations in all aspects of business. We look forward to building long-term relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction. We value honesty and integrity, and stand behind our work.

"awesome job "

Sheila M on September 2025


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Jennings Lightning Protection

5.00(
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Jennings Lightning Protection

5.00(
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Approved Pro
46 local quotes requested
10 years of experience

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. Call us today!

"Great job on installing my lightning ⚡️ protection system great price and we could not be more satisfied with the system looks great thank u again Peter!!"

Mary H on May 2025

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. Call us today!

"Great job on installing my lightning ⚡️ protection system great price and we could not be more satisfied with the system looks great thank u again Peter!!"

Mary H on May 2025


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Dead Electric LLC

5.00(
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Dead Electric LLC

5.00(
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Super Service Award
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
61 local quotes requested

For ALL your electrical needs, service change, upgrading, troubleshooting, and repairing all your electrical issues, fair price and pleasant staff, electrical resurrection specialist!! We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won't leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Call or click for your estimate today!

"Very knowledgeable. Timely. Was able to complete the scope of the project on time and was also communicating with me on placement of lights and switches before installing."

Jacob M on October 2025

For ALL your electrical needs, service change, upgrading, troubleshooting, and repairing all your electrical issues, fair price and pleasant staff, electrical resurrection specialist!! We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won't leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Call or click for your estimate today!

"Very knowledgeable. Timely. Was able to complete the scope of the project on time and was also communicating with me on placement of lights and switches before installing."

Jacob M on October 2025


"They did an amazing job at a wonderful price "

Jarvis S on September 2025

At Stutts Corporation, Inc, customer satisfaction is our top priority. We ensure that any job we do matches your vision of the work done. If you are looking for the best general contractor in town, give us a call today.

"They did an amazing job at a wonderful price "

Jarvis S on September 2025

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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

Sizing a generator is a careful process that requires calculating the electrical load of your entire house. You have to take into account every device you want to use and their wattage requirements, plus the wattage needed to start them, and look for a generator that can safely run all that at around 80% capacity.

In more practical terms, a small home can run on a 10,000-watt generator (and if you only want to power a few key appliances, much less than that). A mid-sized home may need something between 15,000 and 22,000 watts. Larger homes require 25,000 watts or more. 

It’s usually better to repair your generator if it isn’t working properly, as it will typically be much more affordable and should yield similar results. Generator repairs cost around $300 on average, while installing a new whole-house generator costs around $5,000 on average. The only exception is if you know your generator is reaching the end of its useful life, usually between 30 and 40 years. If you have an older generator, you could face multiple repairs in the coming years, which might mean that a full replacement will be more cost-effective over time.

You can determine what size generator you need by listing the various appliances it will power during an outage. Write down the start-up watt usage, and then add them all together. 

A 7,500-watt generator will run your refrigerator, freezer, well pump, and lighting circuits without a problem. However, you’ll need an extra 3,000 to 4,500 watts to run your water heater and another 5,000 to 25,000 watts to run your electric furnace. In these instances, a whole-home generator is your best bet for running your critical equipment.

When properly maintained, natural gas generators can last a long time, as much as 20 to 40 years. They have relatively few needs compared to generators with other fuel types. However, the generator’s lifespan ultimately depends on how often the generator is used and for how long it’s left running.

You can expect a diesel generator to last for up to 30,000 hours of use, which works out to 20 to 25 years with the proper maintenance, of course. That depends on how much you use it, so a diesel generator used for emergencies a couple of times a year will last a lot longer than a generator that takes over for a faulty electrical grid every month for a day or two. 

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