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All Star Electrical Services

4.79(
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All Star Electrical Services

4.79(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 96% of Angi customers
Recommended by 96% of HomeAdvisor customers
7 years of experience

Our mission at All Star Electrical Services is to continue the growth of our business of doing safe electrical work for all of our customers. We love seeing the happiness and satisfaction with a homeowner or business owner at the end of every project. All Star Electrical Service beats the competition with the best workmanship and quality electrical service of any electrical contractor in the area hands down, SECOND TO NONE. We give you quality that you can see that will last a lifetime and a finished, safe product that will enhance your home forever and keep you and your family SAFE. Call us today and we will look forward to working with you on your next project!

"Arrived on time and was very friendly and professional."

barbara K on May 2022

Our mission at All Star Electrical Services is to continue the growth of our business of doing safe electrical work for all of our customers. We love seeing the happiness and satisfaction with a homeowner or business owner at the end of every project. All Star Electrical Service beats the competition with the best workmanship and quality electrical service of any electrical contractor in the area hands down, SECOND TO NONE. We give you quality that you can see that will last a lifetime and a finished, safe product that will enhance your home forever and keep you and your family SAFE. Call us today and we will look forward to working with you on your next project!

"Arrived on time and was very friendly and professional."

barbara K on May 2022


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W B Lightning Rods

4.93(
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W B Lightning Rods

4.93(
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Recommended by 98% of Angi customers
Recommended by 98% of HomeAdvisor customers
24 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

4.98(
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Premier Lightning Protection

4.98(
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Recommended by 95% of Angi customers
Recommended by 95% of HomeAdvisor customers
66 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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Kinetx Co

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Kinetx Co

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 90% of Angi customers
Recommended by 90% of HomeAdvisor customers
16 years of experience

Proud to announce our new website: https://kinetx.co 🎯Our Services: • WiFi Networks & Connectivity • Low-Voltage Cabling & Fiber Optics • Audio/Video Systems • Security Cameras & Access Control • Cloud IT Services & Data Management 🏭 Industries We Serve: 🏨 Hospitality – Hotels, Restaurants, Lounges, Bars 🛍️ Retail – Stores, Shopping Centers, Showrooms 🏭 Manufacturing – Warehouses, Factories, Industrial Sites ⚖️ Legal – Law Firms, Courthouses, Legal Offices 🏢 Corporate – Offices, Co-Working Spaces, HQs 💡 Why Kinetx Co? • Expert Consulting & System Design

"I hired Kinetx to install my office wifi network and access points, and it was so easy to work with them. Their professionalism was perfection and they got the job very swiftly. Definitely the easiest part of moving into a new office space!"

Lana P on November 2023

Proud to announce our new website: https://kinetx.co 🎯Our Services: • WiFi Networks & Connectivity • Low-Voltage Cabling & Fiber Optics • Audio/Video Systems • Security Cameras & Access Control • Cloud IT Services & Data Management 🏭 Industries We Serve: 🏨 Hospitality – Hotels, Restaurants, Lounges, Bars 🛍️ Retail – Stores, Shopping Centers, Showrooms 🏭 Manufacturing – Warehouses, Factories, Industrial Sites ⚖️ Legal – Law Firms, Courthouses, Legal Offices 🏢 Corporate – Offices, Co-Working Spaces, HQs 💡 Why Kinetx Co? • Expert Consulting & System Design

"I hired Kinetx to install my office wifi network and access points, and it was so easy to work with them. Their professionalism was perfection and they got the job very swiftly. Definitely the easiest part of moving into a new office space!"

Lana P on November 2023


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Hamilton LP Lightning Rods

5.00(
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Hamilton LP Lightning Rods

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

With more than 30 yrs of experience, Hamilton Lightning Protection is dedicated to providing our customers with the best quality at a great price. We are here to build relationships with our customers and communities and to provide our employees with a great place to work. We look forward to working with you!

"He was on time and has a great work ethic. His workers were hard workers and did a great job."

Monte B on September 2022

With more than 30 yrs of experience, Hamilton Lightning Protection is dedicated to providing our customers with the best quality at a great price. We are here to build relationships with our customers and communities and to provide our employees with a great place to work. We look forward to working with you!

"He was on time and has a great work ethic. His workers were hard workers and did a great job."

Monte B on September 2022


Electrical Solutions of Savannah

4.77(
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Electrical Solutions of Savannah

4.77(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
25 years of experience

Savannah electricians often only offer limited electrical work; However, Electrical Solutions of Savannah provides a full range of electrical services including general electrical work services, residential and commercial services, 24 hour emergency services for the Savannah, Richmond Hill, Pooler areas. We have acquired the ability to quickly and accurately diagnose any electrical work that needs to be done. That way, when you have a situation that requires a professional electrician, you'll feel confident in calling on Electrical Solutions of Savannah for help.

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Jean R on August 2019

Savannah electricians often only offer limited electrical work; However, Electrical Solutions of Savannah provides a full range of electrical services including general electrical work services, residential and commercial services, 24 hour emergency services for the Savannah, Richmond Hill, Pooler areas. We have acquired the ability to quickly and accurately diagnose any electrical work that needs to be done. That way, when you have a situation that requires a professional electrician, you'll feel confident in calling on Electrical Solutions of Savannah for help.

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Jean R on August 2019


C Murray Electric, LLC

4.92(
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C Murray Electric, LLC

4.92(
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5 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We strongly believe in giving our absolute best in all our projects, no matter how big or small. We are experts in our trade, and will always keep you educated on your task or project.

"An amazing electrician, exceeded expectations, an expert in his practice, and very reputtable. I've used C Murray twice now, and he did a whole whole rewire for me and did a great job."

Kirolos I on April 2025

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We strongly believe in giving our absolute best in all our projects, no matter how big or small. We are experts in our trade, and will always keep you educated on your task or project.

"An amazing electrician, exceeded expectations, an expert in his practice, and very reputtable. I've used C Murray twice now, and he did a whole whole rewire for me and did a great job."

Kirolos I on April 2025


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Jennings Lightning Protection

5.00(
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Jennings Lightning Protection

5.00(
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10 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

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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Blaine Construction

4.99(
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Blaine Construction

4.99(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Veteran Owned & Operated with over 40 years combined experience. We are you ONE STOP PROPERTY MAINTENANCE TEAM! We are able to handle several service calls at your property in one visit. We are just a phone call away. If you need a upgrade in your home we specialize in Kitchen Cabinets, Quartz Countertops & Bathroom Remodels. See our recent pictures of Full Slab Quartz Showers and Bathtub Surrounds that we customized for our customers. Read our, over fifty 5-STAR Rating Reviews from our customers. Call us today for a free quote and a professional consultation.

"Professionalism at it's finest! From start to finish I can't express enough how stress free and comforting it was to work with this Team. They answered every single question I had prior to starting and during construction. They even sent pictures during the entire process because I wasn't available to physically be there while they did the work. This job was done on an older trailer with outdated ceiling texture which they did a fantastic job matching! These gentlemen were so nice and polite and cleaned up after everything was done. I highly recommended Blaine Construction for your next project that you need or are not able to finish which is what happened to me. 10 out of 10 STARS !"

Savannah J on January 2025

Veteran Owned & Operated with over 40 years combined experience. We are you ONE STOP PROPERTY MAINTENANCE TEAM! We are able to handle several service calls at your property in one visit. We are just a phone call away. If you need a upgrade in your home we specialize in Kitchen Cabinets, Quartz Countertops & Bathroom Remodels. See our recent pictures of Full Slab Quartz Showers and Bathtub Surrounds that we customized for our customers. Read our, over fifty 5-STAR Rating Reviews from our customers. Call us today for a free quote and a professional consultation.

"Professionalism at it's finest! From start to finish I can't express enough how stress free and comforting it was to work with this Team. They answered every single question I had prior to starting and during construction. They even sent pictures during the entire process because I wasn't available to physically be there while they did the work. This job was done on an older trailer with outdated ceiling texture which they did a fantastic job matching! These gentlemen were so nice and polite and cleaned up after everything was done. I highly recommended Blaine Construction for your next project that you need or are not able to finish which is what happened to me. 10 out of 10 STARS !"

Savannah J on January 2025


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Tybee Handyman LLC

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Tybee Handyman LLC

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

The Tybee Handyman is a general small repair and maintenace company. We specialize in punch list and "honey do" type projects. We also do home network and high speed internet setup and repair, including on-hand spare routers and DSL equipment. We have a vacation/absentee owner house watch program with monthly visits. And we have solid working relationships with electricians, plumbers, A/C technicians, appliance repair people and other services.

"Stephen Street (aka Tybee Handyman) is the best and the go to person for handyman services on Tybee Island. I have hired him 4 times and continue to hire him. I am never disappointed. He does the work in a timely and professional manner at a very reasonable cost. He is a real asset to Tybee Island and us long distance and local owners are really lucky to have him available to us. The Tybee Handyman is great at problem solving issues in my house. He is a jack of all trades and can help in multiple areas of home services including setting up cable and internet services. I basically create a "to do list", hand it to him and in a few hours, everything is done on it!!! He really looks out for his customers who he treats like family. I recommend Tybee Handyman 100%"

Veronica L on February 2020

The Tybee Handyman is a general small repair and maintenace company. We specialize in punch list and "honey do" type projects. We also do home network and high speed internet setup and repair, including on-hand spare routers and DSL equipment. We have a vacation/absentee owner house watch program with monthly visits. And we have solid working relationships with electricians, plumbers, A/C technicians, appliance repair people and other services.

"Stephen Street (aka Tybee Handyman) is the best and the go to person for handyman services on Tybee Island. I have hired him 4 times and continue to hire him. I am never disappointed. He does the work in a timely and professional manner at a very reasonable cost. He is a real asset to Tybee Island and us long distance and local owners are really lucky to have him available to us. The Tybee Handyman is great at problem solving issues in my house. He is a jack of all trades and can help in multiple areas of home services including setting up cable and internet services. I basically create a "to do list", hand it to him and in a few hours, everything is done on it!!! He really looks out for his customers who he treats like family. I recommend Tybee Handyman 100%"

Veronica L on February 2020

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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

You can determine what size generator you need for a transfer switch by matching the switch to the largest outlet on your generator. Larger generators can power up to 10 circuits, while most 5,000-watt generators can provide power to six circuits. So, if your generator’s largest outlet is 30 amps, you’ll need a 30-amp transfer switch.

As a safety measure, you should always turn off the main breaker while operating your generator’s backup breaker. In addition, you should also switch off all appliance breakers so you don't have a power surge when the main breaker turns back on. And finally, turning off the main breaker prevents back-feeding, which endangers utility workers with the risk of electrocution. Back-feeding could also destroy the electrical circuits of your neighbors if they use the same power network.

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 is safe to run a generator continuously, but you must follow safety protocols to ensure personal and home safety. Read the manufacturer’s instructions for specific recommendations, but the general recommendation is to turn generators off overnight or when you’re away from the house. Overworked generators can pose a fire hazard and if your generator is not in a well-ventilated area, running it continuously could lead to carbon monoxide poisoning.

Most homeowners won't be able to claim a home generator as a tax write-off. However, a whole-house generator may be tax-deductible in certain situations depending on its purpose. For instance, if it's needed to power essential medical equipment, it may qualify as a medical expense deduction. Also, in some cases, businesses can deduct a generator as a business expense if it supports operations. Always consult a tax professional to determine eligibility based on your specific circumstances and the applicable IRS regulations.

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