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Active Cabling & Communications, LLC

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Active Cabling & Communications, LLC

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

Welcome to Active Cabling & Communications, LLC. We provide the best electrical work for all our residential and commercial clients. We promise to serve our clients with the highest quality and the most convenient pricing.

"I really enjoyed the work by these Networking/Ethernet folks. A different provider had quoted me an $800-1000 project and said I needed Cat 6 cabling for ethernet, when really my existing Cat 5E was fine. All it took was ~$100 and one hour for parts and labor and I now have ethernet ports in every room that support Gigabit speed. Thanks again! Couldn't be happier with this."

Sekhar P on April 2018

Welcome to Active Cabling & Communications, LLC. We provide the best electrical work for all our residential and commercial clients. We promise to serve our clients with the highest quality and the most convenient pricing.

"I really enjoyed the work by these Networking/Ethernet folks. A different provider had quoted me an $800-1000 project and said I needed Cat 6 cabling for ethernet, when really my existing Cat 5E was fine. All it took was ~$100 and one hour for parts and labor and I now have ethernet ports in every room that support Gigabit speed. Thanks again! Couldn't be happier with this."

Sekhar P on April 2018


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System Communications

4.71(
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System Communications

4.71(
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Super Service Award
Customers say: True professional
36 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

System Communications 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.

"They did an excellent job and I’m really happy."

Alexander B on June 2024

System Communications 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.

"They did an excellent job and I’m really happy."

Alexander B on June 2024


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Tipping Hat Plumbing, Heating & Electric

4.51(
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Tipping Hat Plumbing, Heating & Electric

4.51(
315
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Customers say: Quality work
60 local quotes requested
25 years of experience

Tipping Hat Plumbing, Heating & Electric, is a locally family owned and operated business serving the Denver Metro area and surrounding counties! We take pride in offering a range of services, including heating, plumbing, electrical, as well as drains and sewers. Our company thrives on getting you the very best technicians, competitive financing options, robust warranties, all while respecting your time and your home. Our mission is simple: to knock your socks off with exceptional service, every time we are in your home. Why is our company called Tipping Hat? It's more than just our namesake. When we tip our hat to you, it symbolizes the utmost respect and appreciation we hold for our customers. Just as one would tip their hat as a gesture of respect, we strive to go the extra mile to provide exceptional service, quality products, and unwavering support to our customers.

"would recommend!"

Anne W on November 2025

Tipping Hat Plumbing, Heating & Electric, is a locally family owned and operated business serving the Denver Metro area and surrounding counties! We take pride in offering a range of services, including heating, plumbing, electrical, as well as drains and sewers. Our company thrives on getting you the very best technicians, competitive financing options, robust warranties, all while respecting your time and your home. Our mission is simple: to knock your socks off with exceptional service, every time we are in your home. Why is our company called Tipping Hat? It's more than just our namesake. When we tip our hat to you, it symbolizes the utmost respect and appreciation we hold for our customers. Just as one would tip their hat as a gesture of respect, we strive to go the extra mile to provide exceptional service, quality products, and unwavering support to our customers.

"would recommend!"

Anne W on November 2025


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CT Electrical Services

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CT Electrical Services

4.89(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 95% of Angi customers
Recommended by 95% of HomeAdvisor customers
89 local quotes requested

CT Electrical Services was established to provide customers with the most bang for their bucks. At CT Electrical Services we complete the job on time and on budget every time. Here we do small, medium and large size jobs so no jobs are too small or too big for us to handle. We are in the business of making the customer happy or otherwise we would not still be in business. Give us a call today for a "FREE ESTIMATE" and see what great service at an affordable price is all about.

"I called him and he was great."

Louanna B on November 2021

CT Electrical Services was established to provide customers with the most bang for their bucks. At CT Electrical Services we complete the job on time and on budget every time. Here we do small, medium and large size jobs so no jobs are too small or too big for us to handle. We are in the business of making the customer happy or otherwise we would not still be in business. Give us a call today for a "FREE ESTIMATE" and see what great service at an affordable price is all about.

"I called him and he was great."

Louanna B on November 2021


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Shock Value LLC

5.00(
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Shock Value LLC

5.00(
9
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22 local quotes requested
Free onsite estimate

We're a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. Our services are customized to the individual project, paying close attention to the details of each project that we're involved with. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guaranteeing your satisfaction!

"Simon is very professional and knowledgeable he upgraded my electrical system in my garage for my woodworking hobby at MUCH LESS than the 2 other quotes I got. He had some great ideas for “future proofing” my upgrades and was very helpful on some layout suggestions. If it wasn’t for Simon’s estimate and professional approach I would still be tripping over extension cords in the future. I HIGHLY recommend him for any upgrades and electrical issues you may have. I plan on hiring him again for some other updates I need in my house. FIVE stars PLUS from me. "

David M on June 2025

We're a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. Our services are customized to the individual project, paying close attention to the details of each project that we're involved with. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guaranteeing your satisfaction!

"Simon is very professional and knowledgeable he upgraded my electrical system in my garage for my woodworking hobby at MUCH LESS than the 2 other quotes I got. He had some great ideas for “future proofing” my upgrades and was very helpful on some layout suggestions. If it wasn’t for Simon’s estimate and professional approach I would still be tripping over extension cords in the future. I HIGHLY recommend him for any upgrades and electrical issues you may have. I plan on hiring him again for some other updates I need in my house. FIVE stars PLUS from me. "

David M on June 2025


Becks Communications, Inc.

5.00(
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Becks Communications, Inc.

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
18 local quotes requested

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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Rob B on July 2024

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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Rob B on July 2024


"Eric is wonderful ."

Steven G on July 2024

We have licensed electricians ready to assist you. We provide free estimates and can get you a the schedule as soon as today!

"Eric is wonderful ."

Steven G on July 2024


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Heart Heating, Cooling, Plumbing & Electric

4.91(
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Heart Heating, Cooling, Plumbing & Electric

4.91(
68
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Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 97% of Angi customers
Recommended by 97% of HomeAdvisor customers
547 local quotes requested

Heart Heating, Cooling, Plumbing & Electric provides the highest quality service for all your Furnaces, Air Conditioner, Boilers, Water Heaters, plumbing, and electrical systems. We utilize the latest technology to save our customers time and money, including tablet-based systems with "Uber Style" tracking of your technician and "Up Front" pricing so there are never any surprises. Our staff is licensed, insured, background checked, drug tested, and in a company uniform and vehicle for your safety and peace of mind. We are a veteran-owned company.

"Great service, quick diagnostics, fast repair. Tech super nice and knowledgeable!!"

Jim L on July 2025

Heart Heating, Cooling, Plumbing & Electric provides the highest quality service for all your Furnaces, Air Conditioner, Boilers, Water Heaters, plumbing, and electrical systems. We utilize the latest technology to save our customers time and money, including tablet-based systems with "Uber Style" tracking of your technician and "Up Front" pricing so there are never any surprises. Our staff is licensed, insured, background checked, drug tested, and in a company uniform and vehicle for your safety and peace of mind. We are a veteran-owned company.

"Great service, quick diagnostics, fast repair. Tech super nice and knowledgeable!!"

Jim L on July 2025


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Absolute Electrical, Heating & Cooling, LLC

4.63(
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Absolute Electrical, Heating & Cooling, LLC

4.63(
263
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 91% of Angi customers
Recommended by 91% of HomeAdvisor customers
234 local quotes requested

At Absolute Electrical Heating and Air, we take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality and customer service that we provide to meet the consumers 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!

"Easy to work with"

Richard F on April 2025

At Absolute Electrical Heating and Air, we take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality and customer service that we provide to meet the consumers 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!

"Easy to work with"

Richard F on April 2025


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ChargerPro, LLC

New on AngiNew on Angi
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ChargerPro, LLC

New on AngiNew on Angi
Approved Pro
54 local quotes requested
3 years of experience

We have the experience and we are committed to providing quality workmanship and superior customer service on all our applications. We at ChargerPro strive to maintain our reputation as a high quality, very service oriented company with our main focus being customer satisfaction. chargerpro.com

We have the experience and we are committed to providing quality workmanship and superior customer service on all our applications. We at ChargerPro strive to maintain our reputation as a high quality, very service oriented company with our main focus being customer satisfaction. chargerpro.com

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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

No, you cannot plug a generator directly into a wall outlet in your home. Plugging in a generator without an interlocking kit, extension cord, or wall outlet receptacle is incredibly dangerous and can cause back-feeding—power from the generator back-feeds into utility lines. Also, if the main power comes back on while your generator is on, it could damage the generator and cause a house fire.

To reduce AC startup power for a whole-house generator, install a soft start kit or hard start capacitor, which lowers the initial surge by gradually ramping up the compressor. Using a smart load manager can also help by staggering startup loads, preventing a system overload and future costly repairs.

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. 

To power a central air system during a power outage, the whole-house generator will need to be at least 5,000 watts, and this number will significantly increase for larger units. Check the specific wattage requirements of your AC unit to choose the right generator size. Consider consulting a generator installer to ensure your whole-house generator meets your electrical load needs.

Generally, you’ll want to keep between 60 and 70 feet between the generator and the transfer switch. There are a few reasons for this, including:

  • The distance reduces the noise coming from the generator into your home.

  • It increases efficiency because you won’t have a voltage drop from this short of a distance.

  • Prevents carbon monoxide poisoning: keep at least 15 feet between your generator and an open window. 

The Watkins, CO homeowners’ guide to generator installs

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