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Last update on November 17, 2025

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Tri-State Water, Power & Air

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Tri-State Water, Power & Air

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•Approved Pro
97 local quotes requested
33 years of experience

We are the experts in the field of Whole Home Generator Sales and Installation, with over 20 years of experience in the game. We provide turn-key installation by licensed professionals - 24 hour emergency service - Remote Monitoring - Long term maintenance and service by factory trained technicians.

We are the experts in the field of Whole Home Generator Sales and Installation, with over 20 years of experience in the game. We provide turn-key installation by licensed professionals - 24 hour emergency service - Remote Monitoring - Long term maintenance and service by factory trained technicians.

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Accent Tel USA

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Accent Tel USA

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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

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Flowing Through Connections, Inc.

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Flowing Through Connections, Inc.

4.88(
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Customers say: Quick response
25 years of experience
Emergency services offered

Flowing Through Connections, Inc., sends a commitment to our clients with a signature that says, Telecommunications Experience you can trust. We are a Telecommunications Services provider designed to meet your business needs. Minimum Charge: $175.00 per hour x 2. Give us a call today! . . V E T E R A N -- O W N E D PLEASE NOTE THAT WE ARE A BUSINESS-TO-BUSINESS COMPANY ONLY. We DO NOT service RESIDENTIAL customers.

"Great service and great experience. "

Mimi N on October 2025

Flowing Through Connections, Inc., sends a commitment to our clients with a signature that says, Telecommunications Experience you can trust. We are a Telecommunications Services provider designed to meet your business needs. Minimum Charge: $175.00 per hour x 2. Give us a call today! . . V E T E R A N -- O W N E D PLEASE NOTE THAT WE ARE A BUSINESS-TO-BUSINESS COMPANY ONLY. We DO NOT service RESIDENTIAL customers.

"Great service and great experience. "

Mimi N on October 2025

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KAPITAL ELECTRIC COMPANY

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KAPITAL ELECTRIC COMPANY

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Super Service Award
Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 92% of Angi customers
Recommended by 92% of HomeAdvisor customers
20 local quotes requested

Specializing in the design and installations of PV Solar Energy and Energy Storage Systems, EV Charging Stations, Natural Gas Generators and Whole House and Attic Fans.

"EXCEPTIONAL SERVICE & EXPERIENCE FROM START TO FINISH. Let me start with the fact that I had no idea as to what I was getting into when I purchased an EV. The team at Kapital Electric helped to set me up with a home charger (at no cost to me). Donald at Kapital Electric met with me to discuss to process and provided me all the necessary paperwork to get the ball rolling. In no time, the charger was being installed. The staff who came to install were professional, work was neat and completed in the specified time. If you're looking for exceptional service & experience from start to finish, give Kapital Electric a call!"

Mark D on January 2025

Specializing in the design and installations of PV Solar Energy and Energy Storage Systems, EV Charging Stations, Natural Gas Generators and Whole House and Attic Fans.

"EXCEPTIONAL SERVICE & EXPERIENCE FROM START TO FINISH. Let me start with the fact that I had no idea as to what I was getting into when I purchased an EV. The team at Kapital Electric helped to set me up with a home charger (at no cost to me). Donald at Kapital Electric met with me to discuss to process and provided me all the necessary paperwork to get the ball rolling. In no time, the charger was being installed. The staff who came to install were professional, work was neat and completed in the specified time. If you're looking for exceptional service & experience from start to finish, give Kapital Electric a call!"

Mark D on January 2025

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Installect Solutions

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Installect Solutions

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Super Service Award
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 96% of Angi customers
Recommended by 96% of HomeAdvisor customers
63 local quotes requested

We offer a wide range of services from security systems, smart automation, installing networks. home theaters, lighting, and more. We strive to satisfy all our customers' needs. The motivation for us is seeing how happy our customers are when we finish our work.

"The project was well planned by Matt and his crew and went very well and smoothly. They were very professional and explained the entire process in installing the electrical gate opener. They tested and made sure the gate was opening and closing properly. I am highly satisfied with their work and would definitely hire Installect Solutions again."

Karla H on July 2025

We offer a wide range of services from security systems, smart automation, installing networks. home theaters, lighting, and more. We strive to satisfy all our customers' needs. The motivation for us is seeing how happy our customers are when we finish our work.

"The project was well planned by Matt and his crew and went very well and smoothly. They were very professional and explained the entire process in installing the electrical gate opener. They tested and made sure the gate was opening and closing properly. I am highly satisfied with their work and would definitely hire Installect Solutions again."

Karla H on July 2025

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No Static Electricity

5.00(
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No Static Electricity

5.00(
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Super Service Award
Customers say: Quick response
151 local quotes requested
16 years of experience

Greetings, my name is Devon, and I am a licensed electrician. I have been in business since 1999, primarily serving your area. At No Static Electricity Inc., our mission is to create satisfied and happy clients by establishing strong and enduring business relationships. Our commitment to honesty, quality, and professionalism has consistently resulted in repeat business and referrals from our valued customers.

"Devon was extremely competent. He came in the evening of the same day I called and installed a higher Amp circuit breaker and ran new higher Amp wiring in preparation for delivery of our new induction kitchen range. Range was delivered and everything is working perfectly. "

William F on October 2025

Greetings, my name is Devon, and I am a licensed electrician. I have been in business since 1999, primarily serving your area. At No Static Electricity Inc., our mission is to create satisfied and happy clients by establishing strong and enduring business relationships. Our commitment to honesty, quality, and professionalism has consistently resulted in repeat business and referrals from our valued customers.

"Devon was extremely competent. He came in the evening of the same day I called and installed a higher Amp circuit breaker and ran new higher Amp wiring in preparation for delivery of our new induction kitchen range. Range was delivered and everything is working perfectly. "

William F on October 2025

Gatto Electric, Inc

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Gatto Electric, Inc

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14 years of experience

Licensed, bonded and insured contractors, 24/7 emergency service, paperless billing, excellent customer service, professional technicians, custom electrical design planning, custom installations, custom remodeling.

Licensed, bonded and insured contractors, 24/7 emergency service, paperless billing, excellent customer service, professional technicians, custom electrical design planning, custom installations, custom remodeling.

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Popejoy Plumbing, Heating, and Electric Inc.

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Popejoy Plumbing, Heating, and Electric Inc.

3.67(
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Customers say: Quick response
42 years of experience

Our mission is to combine high quality products with professional reliable service and build trusting lifelong relationships with our clientele, so that all of us within the company can experience the pride and satisfaction of being an integral part of a job well done.

Our mission is to combine high quality products with professional reliable service and build trusting lifelong relationships with our clientele, so that all of us within the company can experience the pride and satisfaction of being an integral part of a job well done.

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Popejoy Inc

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Popejoy Inc

4.75(
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Customers say: Super punctual
41 years of experience

People pleasing solutions since 1984. Popejoy Incorporated is the premier dealer of all the latest commercial and residential products including Trane, Weil McLain, Generac, Northstar Products, Delta, and many more.

People pleasing solutions since 1984. Popejoy Incorporated is the premier dealer of all the latest commercial and residential products including Trane, Weil McLain, Generac, Northstar Products, Delta, and many more.

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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

You can determine what size generator you need by listing the various appliances it will power during an outage. Write down the start-up watt usage, and then add them all together. 

A 7,500-watt generator will run your refrigerator, freezer, well pump, and lighting circuits without a problem. However, you’ll need an extra 3,000 to 4,500 watts to run your water heater and another 5,000 to 25,000 watts to run your electric furnace. In these instances, a whole-home generator is your best bet for running your critical equipment.

In most municipalities, you will need a permit to install a permanent home generator, including emergency backup, partial-home, and whole-home generators. A permit for a generator usually costs between $50 and $250, depending on where you live. Your electrician or certified generator installer will usually pull the permit for you—and might be required to do so by your building department—but you’ll be on the hook for the cost of the permit. You should ask your installer before agreeing to any work if they will pull the necessary permits for your project.

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.

You may need a permit for a portable generator if you’ll be installing a transfer switch for your primary residence or similar work. Otherwise, a permit for other uses may not be necessary. Check your local building codes or ask a local generator installer for more information about your local regulations.

In many cases, yes. There are models called dual-fuel generators and fuel switches, but only between certain types of fuel. For example, with the right setup you can convert a generator from natural gas to propane. Some allow switching between diesel and gasoline. There are even tri-fuel generators available in some cases, which adds a large layer of security if you are worried about fuel availability in times of crisis. Always check your generator capabilities and manual instructions before trying to switch fuels. Some generators can use another fuel but may need a fuel conversion kit to prep them first.

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