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Avatar for One Source Heating, Cooling, Plumbing & Electrical
One Source Heating, Cooling, Plumbing & Electrical
4.5(
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Serving Riverside, AL and surrounding areas

In business since 1996

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"One Source just saved me from replacing my entire system. I called One Source after getting a repair quote from another HVAC company that told me my compressor was bad and tried to sell me a new system. One Source tech came out a few hours later and replaced a solenoid and had my ac cooling immediately afterwards. The tech was very knowledgeable and helpful."
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Recommended by82%of homeowners
Rent-A-Man
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Serving Riverside, AL and surrounding areas

In business since 1994

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"Just wow! I could not have hired a better crew. Our house looks amazing. They did such a great job at a reasonable cost, the neighbors hired them too. I can't say enough about these talented guys. They showed up on time, were very professional. They used Behr stain that is warrantied for 25 years. It looks gorgeous.

I look forward to hiring this crew again for future projects. They went above and beyond all expectations. Highly recommend this company.
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Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Coleson Plumbing & Gas
5.0(
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Serving Riverside, AL and surrounding areas

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I recently had Coleson Plumbing & Gas come out to my home for a plumbing issue, and I was thoroughly impressed with their service. The plumber was prompt, professional, and knowledgeable. They quickly identified the problem and efficiently fixed it. I highly recommend Coleson Plumbing & Gas for their excellent service and expertise."
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Dish Network Retailer Satellite Country
4.0(
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Serving Riverside, AL and surrounding areas

In business since 1990

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Had to cancel because one TV always froze after about 5 minutes, and they were never able to fix it.   They did try several times and let us out of the contract since they could not provide full service.  I would gladly use them again if they could figure out that technical problem, which apparently is rare in their experience.
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Recommended by74%of homeowners
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Solar Panels questions, answered by experts

While you can install solar panels by yourself, it can be a complicated process full of lots of manual labor, risky roof work, and knowledge of electrical wiring. Most solar panel installation projects should be reserved for a trained professional—especially if you plan on connecting your panels to the electrical grid rather than for off-grid use, which doesn’t require utility services.

Yes, you can connect an inverter directly to your solar panels without solar battery storage if your home is connected to the power grid. However, most pros don’t recommend a direct connection because solar panels don’t put out steady voltage. It’s always best to install a charge controller between your solar panel and your inverter to regulate the flow of energy and ensure a stable power supply.

  • Installing a new electrical meter box

  • Replacing your meter base

  • Replacing your service entrance cable 

The cost to install or upgrade an electrical meter box ranges from $100 to $650, including $50 to $250 for the unit. The meter base passes the power from your electric company to your panel. The cost to replace a meter base is roughly $50 to $250. 

Service entrance cables are electrical cables with multiple wires, bringing power from electrical companies to residential buildings. The cost to replace a service entrance cable ranges roughly from $1,000 to $1,500.

The time it takes to install solar panels depends on the number of panels and the size of your home, but installation takes between two and three days of work. While most contractors can install the panels over the course of a couple of days, switching to solar energy can take two to three months in total. This includes the time it takes to design the system, procure the parts, obtain the permits, install the panels, connect to the main power grid, and get an inspection.

Installing solar panels involves drilling small holes in your roof to secure the solar panel mounting brackets. These brackets hold the solar panels in place and must withstand strong weather conditions so they’re secured into your roof. However, holes and screws are sealed to prevent leaking and further damage.

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