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"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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W B Lightning Rods

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W B Lightning Rods

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Recommended by 98% of Angi customers
Recommended by 98% of HomeAdvisor customers
25 years of experience

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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Premier Lightning Protection

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Premier Lightning Protection

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Recommended by 95% of Angi customers
Recommended by 95% of HomeAdvisor customers
67 years of experience

Premier Lightning Protection is a family owned and operated fourth generation company. We take pride in designing and installing lightning protection systems that will not only protect your home from the devastation of a lightning strike but also give you peace of mind during the fierce lightning storms we experience. Lightning is a catastrophic phenomenon, contact us to see how you can protect your home from it. WE DO NOT DO ELECTRICAL WORK.

"Excellent in every way. Flawless experience from start to finish!"

Les B on May 2025

Premier Lightning Protection is a family owned and operated fourth generation company. We take pride in designing and installing lightning protection systems that will not only protect your home from the devastation of a lightning strike but also give you peace of mind during the fierce lightning storms we experience. Lightning is a catastrophic phenomenon, contact us to see how you can protect your home from it. WE DO NOT DO ELECTRICAL WORK.

"Excellent in every way. Flawless experience from start to finish!"

Les B on May 2025


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Dead Electric LLC

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Dead Electric LLC

5.00(
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Super Service Award
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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
3 years of experience

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


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Mr. Electric of Huntsville

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Mr. Electric of Huntsville

4.65(
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33 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Established in 1994, Mr. Electric® is a global franchise organization providing electrical installation and repair services. Recognized by Entrepreneur magazine among its “Franchise 500,” Mr. Electric franchisees provide these services to both residential and commercial customers at almost 200 locations worldwide. Mr. Electric is a subsidiary of The Dwyer Group, Inc., family of service franchises. Mr. Electric is now one of twelve service brands owned by The Dwyer Group. Each brand shares a Code of Values and culture to live by, which not only outline how we work in a professional environment, but also how we live our daily lives.

"My elderly mother called Mr. Electric to get a light installed over her garage door. Mr. Electric came out and told her they could do that but she needed her electric box relaced and they could do everything for $7000. My mother who has memory problems agreed to the service. After they installed the electric box and wired everything up then they told her that her hot water heater that she had installed a few years ago was not up to code because it was too close to the electric box they just installed but they could move it for her for another $5000. Unfortunately, mom paid for this too. I cannot believe there are humans who are so disgusting that they prey on little old ladies for a living. Please be very careful with these crooks because they have no conscious and will take you for every penny."

Ruth F on March 2024

Established in 1994, Mr. Electric® is a global franchise organization providing electrical installation and repair services. Recognized by Entrepreneur magazine among its “Franchise 500,” Mr. Electric franchisees provide these services to both residential and commercial customers at almost 200 locations worldwide. Mr. Electric is a subsidiary of The Dwyer Group, Inc., family of service franchises. Mr. Electric is now one of twelve service brands owned by The Dwyer Group. Each brand shares a Code of Values and culture to live by, which not only outline how we work in a professional environment, but also how we live our daily lives.

"My elderly mother called Mr. Electric to get a light installed over her garage door. Mr. Electric came out and told her they could do that but she needed her electric box relaced and they could do everything for $7000. My mother who has memory problems agreed to the service. After they installed the electric box and wired everything up then they told her that her hot water heater that she had installed a few years ago was not up to code because it was too close to the electric box they just installed but they could move it for her for another $5000. Unfortunately, mom paid for this too. I cannot believe there are humans who are so disgusting that they prey on little old ladies for a living. Please be very careful with these crooks because they have no conscious and will take you for every penny."

Ruth F on March 2024


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Mr. Electric of Huntsville

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Mr. Electric of Huntsville

4.74(
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Customers say: Quality work
25 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We are a locally owned and operated company committed to providing quality electrical repairs and installations. We understand our customers' needs in a way that other electrical service providers cannot. At Mr. Electric of Huntsville, our licensed electricians will offer free estimates and up-front pricing, so can be confident in the service you will receive before we start work. And we'll take the time to answer any questions you might have. Then we'll leave your home or business neat and clean when we/re through. No matter the size of your project, our expert electricians are committed to your satisfaction. Whether it's hanging a ceiling fan, installing a custom-designed landscape lighting system, or rewiring a commercial structure, call Mr. Electric. We have the power to make things better!

"Good job but did not make it on time for the appt."

Marilyn C on October 2025

We are a locally owned and operated company committed to providing quality electrical repairs and installations. We understand our customers' needs in a way that other electrical service providers cannot. At Mr. Electric of Huntsville, our licensed electricians will offer free estimates and up-front pricing, so can be confident in the service you will receive before we start work. And we'll take the time to answer any questions you might have. Then we'll leave your home or business neat and clean when we/re through. No matter the size of your project, our expert electricians are committed to your satisfaction. Whether it's hanging a ceiling fan, installing a custom-designed landscape lighting system, or rewiring a commercial structure, call Mr. Electric. We have the power to make things better!

"Good job but did not make it on time for the appt."

Marilyn C on October 2025


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Corrigan, LLC

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Corrigan, LLC

4.92(
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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
72 years of experience

J Corrigan Lightning Rods Has been in business for over 50 plus years. We specialize in all your lighting rod needs. We also provide high quality customer service. We do service in the states of Texas, Colorado, Louisiana, Oklahoma, Mississippi and Alabama. Please give us a call today.

"Friendly and nice people never tired to answer my stupid questions"

Thomas N on September 2022

J Corrigan Lightning Rods Has been in business for over 50 plus years. We specialize in all your lighting rod needs. We also provide high quality customer service. We do service in the states of Texas, Colorado, Louisiana, Oklahoma, Mississippi and Alabama. Please give us a call today.

"Friendly and nice people never tired to answer my stupid questions"

Thomas N on September 2022


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HBP Electrical, LLC

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HBP Electrical, LLC

5.00(
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2 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

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.

"Everything was done correctly and with great expertise. I am more than satisfied with the work done. Brian and Dalton are the best. Highly recommendation from me. Curt Nix, Decatur, Al."

curt n on November 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.

"Everything was done correctly and with great expertise. I am more than satisfied with the work done. Brian and Dalton are the best. Highly recommendation from me. Curt Nix, Decatur, Al."

curt n on November 2025


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Accent Tel USA

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Accent Tel USA

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17 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


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Amped Electric

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Amped Electric

5.00(
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Super Service Award
3 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Amped Electric 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.

"Great service and even greater price."

Lorraine R on October 2025

Amped Electric 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.

"Great service and even greater price."

Lorraine R on October 2025

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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

Yes, in some locations, it is required by the National Electric Code (NEC) to have a transfer switch installed for electrical emergencies. In addition to following electrical code, generator transfer switches ensure your home is fully protected during a power outage. By switching the power from the main breaker to the generator breaker, you can seamlessly operate your HVAC, lights, appliances, devices, and more during an emergency. 

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. 

When installed and used correctly, generators are safe to use. The most critical generator safety tips to keep in mind are:

  • Never use a portable generator inside an enclosed space, as the carbon monoxide exhaust it creates is lethal.

  • Never attempt to connect your generator to your home’s electrical panel independently; hire a professional for this dangerous job.

  • Never overload your generator by connecting more appliances than for which it’s rated; you can damage your generator and appliances or even cause a fire.

Generator size requirements vary wildly among properties, but typical generator sizes are listed below based on home square footage:

  • 1,000 sq ft: 6–9 kW

  • 1,500 sq ft: 7–10 kW

  • 2,000 sq ft: 10–14kW

  • 2,500 sq ft: 12–16kW

  • 3,000 sq ft: 16–20kW+

Unfortunately, home square footage isn’t always a good indicator of generator size requirements. Instead, you should call in a professional to discuss which items in your home you’d like to run via your generator. They can calculate peak and average consumption for those items and then size your generator appropriately for optimal performance.

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.

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