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Olsen Electric LLC

16-2122 Lehua Dr
5.00(
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Olsen Electric LLC

16-2122 Lehua Dr
5.00(
2
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Olsen Electric: Reputable electrical services provider in Big Island, Hawaii. We specialize in residential, commercial, and solar installations. Services include installations, upgrades, wiring, lighting, troubleshooting, home automation, and emergency repairs. Customized solutions for offices, retail stores, and buildings. Solar services include panel design, installation, battery storage, monitoring, maintenance, and incentives. Experienced electricians prioritize safety, efficiency, and customer satisfaction. Contact us for reliable electrical and solar solutions in Big Island, Hawaii.

"great Kevin also installed my ring spotlight and helped me set it up - He also checked the solar panels and recommended a course of action to get them back online."

Donald A on August 2023

Olsen Electric: Reputable electrical services provider in Big Island, Hawaii. We specialize in residential, commercial, and solar installations. Services include installations, upgrades, wiring, lighting, troubleshooting, home automation, and emergency repairs. Customized solutions for offices, retail stores, and buildings. Solar services include panel design, installation, battery storage, monitoring, maintenance, and incentives. Experienced electricians prioritize safety, efficiency, and customer satisfaction. Contact us for reliable electrical and solar solutions in Big Island, Hawaii.

"great Kevin also installed my ring spotlight and helped me set it up - He also checked the solar panels and recommended a course of action to get them back online."

Donald A on August 2023

HPM BUILDING SUPPLY

380 KANOELEHUA AVE
5.00(
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HPM BUILDING SUPPLY

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

Locally owned by its employees HPM Building Supply has 4 locations on the Big Island (Hilo, Keaau, Kona & Waimea) and 1 on Oahu (Campbell). Since 1921. Since starting out over 90 years ago as a small, family-owned Hilo lumber mill, HPM Building Supply—now 100-percent employee-owned—has grown to include three full-service building supply centers and four lumber yards on the Big Island. The company manufactures pre-engineered trusses and wall-panels, metal roofing and pre-hung doors, and treats its own lumber. From its Honolulu facility HPM also provides lumber, building supplies, home planning and custom metal roofing to O‘ahu, Maui and Kaua‘i.

Locally owned by its employees HPM Building Supply has 4 locations on the Big Island (Hilo, Keaau, Kona & Waimea) and 1 on Oahu (Campbell). Since 1921. Since starting out over 90 years ago as a small, family-owned Hilo lumber mill, HPM Building Supply—now 100-percent employee-owned—has grown to include three full-service building supply centers and four lumber yards on the Big Island. The company manufactures pre-engineered trusses and wall-panels, metal roofing and pre-hung doors, and treats its own lumber. From its Honolulu facility HPM also provides lumber, building supplies, home planning and custom metal roofing to O‘ahu, Maui and Kaua‘i.

My Classic Car Trader LLC

312 Prospect Ave
2.00(
1
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My Classic Car Trader LLC

312 Prospect Ave
2.00(
1
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53 years of experience

Sales, Service & Rebuilding of Antique and Classic Car Components such as, Carburetors, Starters, Generators, Fuel Pumps, Double & Single Action Fuel Pump Rebuilding, Water Pumps, Hydraulic Top Pumps, Distributors, and DELCO Knee Action Shocks, We also carry a complete line of NOS and NORS parts. We offer FREE Technical advice for any YEAR Classic Car 609-462-7412

"Beware. They charged me double shipping even after I told them I would wait so I wouldn’t have to pay two shipping fees. The last item was a fuel pump that I had a problem with. I have made 4 calls to ask for help with no return call. Poor"

Frank H on July 2020

Sales, Service & Rebuilding of Antique and Classic Car Components such as, Carburetors, Starters, Generators, Fuel Pumps, Double & Single Action Fuel Pump Rebuilding, Water Pumps, Hydraulic Top Pumps, Distributors, and DELCO Knee Action Shocks, We also carry a complete line of NOS and NORS parts. We offer FREE Technical advice for any YEAR Classic Car 609-462-7412

"Beware. They charged me double shipping even after I told them I would wait so I wouldn’t have to pay two shipping fees. The last item was a fuel pump that I had a problem with. I have made 4 calls to ask for help with no return call. Poor"

Frank H on July 2020

Generator Install questions, answered by experts

Energy output depends on turbine size, average wind speed at your site, and system efficiency. A 5 kW turbine in a good wind location can generate 8,000 to 12,000 kilowatt-hours per year, which may cover a large portion of an average home’s needs. Accurate output estimates require a professional wind assessment and a review of your household’s energy usage patterns.

While standby generators provide essential backup power, they can fail when you need them most due to lack of maintenance, fuel supply issues, dead batteries, electrical problems, or improper installation. To avoid costly failures, professional installation and regular maintenance are crucial. Licensed technicians ensure safety, uphold warranty requirements, comply with regulations, and provide expert servicing.

Generators are usually sized by running watts and starting watts. Ideally, you’ll want a generator that can offer both the necessary running watts and starting watts for everything you need to power without going beyond 90% of its capacity. Calculate your home’s electrical load based on the breakers in your home or adding up the appliance and lighting needs of connected rooms.

Carbon monoxide emissions aren’t only dangerous to human life, but they also harm our planet. While natural gas generators emit lower levels of CO than other fuel sources, there are still ways to reduce emission levels. For example, shop around for an eco-friendly generator that complies with current emission standards. Also, make sure your generator is serviced regularly to avoid CO buildup. 

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.

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