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Structured Technology LLC

8316 Parkway Drive Southeast
5.00(
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Structured Technology LLC

8316 Parkway Drive Southeast
5.00(
10
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
107 local quotes requested

Residential Electrical, Audio/Video Design, Home Theater and Home Automation Serving Birmingham and the entire state of Alabama, Structured Technology LLC offers professional audio/visual design and home automation. In order to help your systems run smoothly, our team works diligently to ensure that your cables and wiring are installed correctly, the first time. With over 19 years of experience, our team has the knowledge to set you up with the most efficient systems for your home or business.

"Everything was wonderful"

Charles E on April 2025

Residential Electrical, Audio/Video Design, Home Theater and Home Automation Serving Birmingham and the entire state of Alabama, Structured Technology LLC offers professional audio/visual design and home automation. In order to help your systems run smoothly, our team works diligently to ensure that your cables and wiring are installed correctly, the first time. With over 19 years of experience, our team has the knowledge to set you up with the most efficient systems for your home or business.

"Everything was wonderful"

Charles E on April 2025


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Accent Tel USA

3501 Bessie Coleman Blvd, Suite 25203
4.89(
9
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Accent Tel USA

3501 Bessie Coleman Blvd, Suite 25203
4.89(
9
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Approved Pro
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


Jordan M. Morris

1745 Whisenant Rd
New on AngiNew on Angi
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Jordan M. Morris

1745 Whisenant Rd
New on AngiNew on Angi
Approved Pro
5 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We have 15 years of experience to give you confidence that we are your number one choice for electrical projects. You will find us to be competitively priced with close attention to the details. We look forward to building a lasting relationship and guarantee your satisfaction!

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We have 15 years of experience to give you confidence that we are your number one choice for electrical projects. You will find us to be competitively priced with close attention to the details. We look forward to building a lasting relationship and guarantee your satisfaction!


RDB Electric

74437 Wilkinson Rd
New on AngiNew on Angi
Approved Pro

RDB Electric

74437 Wilkinson Rd
New on AngiNew on Angi
Approved Pro
12 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.


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Elkins Electrical Services & Contracting, LLC

2704 E Meighan Blvd
4.87(
15
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Elkins Electrical Services & Contracting, LLC

2704 E Meighan Blvd
4.87(
15
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Approved Pro
Customers say: True professional
126 local quotes requested
15 years of experience

Welcome to Elkins Electrical Services and Contracting LLC! We are committed to exceeding your expectations. As experts, we will handle your needs with the high quality expertise that your home or business deserves. We offer competitive prices and customer satisfaction is our number one priority. Call us today!

"Excellent work! They came back to ensure everything was done in an exceptional manner. Will absolutely use them again!"

Garland Y on August 2025

Welcome to Elkins Electrical Services and Contracting LLC! We are committed to exceeding your expectations. As experts, we will handle your needs with the high quality expertise that your home or business deserves. We offer competitive prices and customer satisfaction is our number one priority. Call us today!

"Excellent work! They came back to ensure everything was done in an exceptional manner. Will absolutely use them again!"

Garland Y on August 2025


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W B Lightning Rods

560 Peoples Plaza Unit 234
4.93(
297
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W B Lightning Rods

560 Peoples Plaza Unit 234
4.93(
297
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Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 98% of Angi customers
Recommended by 98% of HomeAdvisor customers
252 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 **

"We replaced the original roof on our house. I expressed my concerns about re-installation of the lightening rods to my roofer. We have had at least three direct hits since they were originally installed in 2013. My roofer called William who was very helpful. William offered to come out an make sure everything was 100% after re-installation. He came the day after I called and I'm glad he did. While the reinstall was the best he had seen (his words) there were issues after 5 year and 3 strikes that needed addressed. He fixed those and now I have a new roof and I am certain the lightening rods will work as intended. Highly recommend this company."

Jeff W on April 2018

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 **

"We replaced the original roof on our house. I expressed my concerns about re-installation of the lightening rods to my roofer. We have had at least three direct hits since they were originally installed in 2013. My roofer called William who was very helpful. William offered to come out an make sure everything was 100% after re-installation. He came the day after I called and I'm glad he did. While the reinstall was the best he had seen (his words) there were issues after 5 year and 3 strikes that needed addressed. He fixed those and now I have a new roof and I am certain the lightening rods will work as intended. Highly recommend this company."

Jeff W on April 2018


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Generator Supercenter Heartland

8976 Interline Rd
No reviews yet

Generator Supercenter Heartland

8976 Interline Rd
No reviews yet
5 years of experience

Generator Supercenter Heartland is the company for all your generator needs. We provide high-quality models, have factory certified technicians for repairs and maintenance, and offer turnkey installations. We are the #1 Generac dealer in North America. Our employees have extensive training to provide a professional experience every step of the way. Our technicians are certified and insured. turnkey installations. We have brick and mortar locations throughout Louisiana, Alabama, Mississippi and Southern Arkansas. We install and service Generac generators throughout all of our territories. Come by to one of our stores to talk to the generator experts.

Generator Supercenter Heartland is the company for all your generator needs. We provide high-quality models, have factory certified technicians for repairs and maintenance, and offer turnkey installations. We are the #1 Generac dealer in North America. Our employees have extensive training to provide a professional experience every step of the way. Our technicians are certified and insured. turnkey installations. We have brick and mortar locations throughout Louisiana, Alabama, Mississippi and Southern Arkansas. We install and service Generac generators throughout all of our territories. Come by to one of our stores to talk to the generator experts.


We are a small business located in Northwest Alabama. We are a 2 man Automotive repair facility. We have been in operation since 2001. With over 100 years combined Automotive repair Experience.



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In-Phase Lighting & Electrical

5.00(
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In-Phase Lighting & Electrical

5.00(
1
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

In-Phase Lighting & Electrical is a full-service Residential and Commercial electrical service and repair company. We specialize in tackling the jobs that other electricians simply can't do. Our customers value the quality we consistently deliver, and we value our customers! We have an unmatched Diagnostic Fee of only $49, where a certified Licensed Electrician will evaluate your electrical problems or concerns and give you all the options to solve the issue. If you choose to proceed, the Diagnostic Fee will be taken off the final invoice! It's not an extra charge! To top it all off, we do UP FRONT pricing! Which means we give you a firm price BEFORE doing a job that is guaranteed not to change! No hourly rates, no hidden fees.

In-Phase Lighting & Electrical is a full-service Residential and Commercial electrical service and repair company. We specialize in tackling the jobs that other electricians simply can't do. Our customers value the quality we consistently deliver, and we value our customers! We have an unmatched Diagnostic Fee of only $49, where a certified Licensed Electrician will evaluate your electrical problems or concerns and give you all the options to solve the issue. If you choose to proceed, the Diagnostic Fee will be taken off the final invoice! It's not an extra charge! To top it all off, we do UP FRONT pricing! Which means we give you a firm price BEFORE doing a job that is guaranteed not to change! No hourly rates, no hidden fees.

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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

When choosing the right size generator for your needs, consider a few items to help calculate the wattage you’ll need. Start by determining which household items and appliances you want to power, and then add the wattages together. Check out the wattage of these essential appliances:

  • Refrigerator: 600 watts

  • Large dehumidifier: 700 watts

  • Large window air conditioner: 1,400 watts

  • Water heater: 3,000 watts

Running home appliances like these requires a partial or whole-house generator. A portable generator may be enough to power your home if you only plan to keep a refrigerator and freezer running. 

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.

The amount of time a standby generator can run continuously is around 3,000 hours on average. However, standby generators can generally run indefinitely as long as they have a continuous fuel supply. Generators hooked up to a home’s natural gas supply are the best option for extended usage, as these won’t rely on a finite fuel supply based on how much you have in storage. Generators running on liquid propane or diesel won’t last as long, as these require fuel storage and regular refueling to stay running.

No, this is extremely dangerous, often illegal, and you should never attempt it. If you connect your generator to your home without a transfer switch, the generated power can backfeed, essentially flowing back into the utility lines. Backfeeding exposes a significant threat of fatalities or harm to you and utility personnel, in addition to jeopardizing the structural integrity of your home.

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. 

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