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Tri-State Water, Power & Air

4.25(
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Tri-State Water, Power & Air

4.25(
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Customers say: Quality work
153 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 expect customer service excellence and aim to go above and beyond on every call. With 9 locations across 8 states, Tri-State is always ready to serve you.

"very good would call again"

Wayne W on June 2024

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 expect customer service excellence and aim to go above and beyond on every call. With 9 locations across 8 states, Tri-State is always ready to serve you.

"very good would call again"

Wayne W on June 2024


Shearer Electric Inc

5.00(
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Shearer Electric Inc

5.00(
3
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
24 years of experience

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.

"Did a very professional job. Cleaned up afterwards. Came up with some great ideas that I hadn't even considered."

Richard H on September 2023

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.

"Did a very professional job. Cleaned up afterwards. Came up with some great ideas that I hadn't even considered."

Richard H on September 2023


Morrison Electric, LLP

4.86(
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Morrison Electric, LLP

4.86(
11
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
8 years of experience

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!

"Very good to work with did a great job installing generator and also can lights and a ceiling fan! Thanks Morrison!!! Highly recommend!!"

Sherry S on June 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. Call us today!

"Very good to work with did a great job installing generator and also can lights and a ceiling fan! Thanks Morrison!!! Highly recommend!!"

Sherry S on June 2024


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Mr Electric of Great Lakes

4.38(
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Mr Electric of Great Lakes

4.38(
51
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 90% of Angi customers
Recommended by 90% of HomeAdvisor customers
23 years of experience

Mr. Electric® is the friendly local electrician you can count on for outstanding workmanship and courteous customer service. Every location is committed to achieving total customer satisfaction on every service call. We accomplish this goal by offering: Upfront, flat-rate pricing Free Estimates Licensed and insured service professionals who pass rigorous background checks Courteous, uniformed, licensed electricians Scheduled appointment times Guaranteed workmanship and parts

"Free inspection"

Zhikun W on November 2024

Mr. Electric® is the friendly local electrician you can count on for outstanding workmanship and courteous customer service. Every location is committed to achieving total customer satisfaction on every service call. We accomplish this goal by offering: Upfront, flat-rate pricing Free Estimates Licensed and insured service professionals who pass rigorous background checks Courteous, uniformed, licensed electricians Scheduled appointment times Guaranteed workmanship and parts

"Free inspection"

Zhikun W on November 2024


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TruVolt Electric

5.00(
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TruVolt Electric

5.00(
2
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1 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Truvolt Electical Solutions, LLC was founded with the goal of integrity in mind. We want to provide quality work, exceptional customer service, and affordable prices. Our aim is to work with you on completing your project in a timely manner while thoroughly communicating with you each step of the way. We can't wait to work with you and bring your project to life!

"Jarrod was prompt and professional. He did a great job!"

Ralph S on April 2025

Truvolt Electical Solutions, LLC was founded with the goal of integrity in mind. We want to provide quality work, exceptional customer service, and affordable prices. Our aim is to work with you on completing your project in a timely manner while thoroughly communicating with you each step of the way. We can't wait to work with you and bring your project to life!

"Jarrod was prompt and professional. He did a great job!"

Ralph S on April 2025


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W B Lightning Rods

4.93(
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W B Lightning Rods

4.93(
297
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Super Service Award
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 98% of Angi customers
Recommended by 98% of HomeAdvisor customers
205 local quotes requested

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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Timpi Electric Solutions LLC

5.00(
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Timpi Electric Solutions LLC

5.00(
25
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Customers say: Quick response
3 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Timpi Electric is a licensed and qualified electrical contractor specializing in: Safe, compliant, and quality renovations, expansions, and new construction of commercial, residential and industrial buildings; Panel upgrades; Circuit, equipment, and machinery installation, maintenance, and emergency repair; Intelligent interior and exterior lighting solutions; Power quality studies; Lightning and surge protection; Generator installations; Outlet, switch and fixture installations and replacements. Timpi Electric is currently licensed in Elkhart City (Electrical Class A #018925), Goshen (Electrical Contractor #3941), Nappanee (Electrical License 23-000022), and Elkhart County (Master Electrician #EC-0943) which includes Bristol, Middlebury, Millersburg, and Wakarusa; St. Joseph County and City of South Bend (Class A Contractor #7614-25); Kosciusko County (CR(R)-2024546); and Lagrange County.

"Great service, honest, and good communicator. I would hire him again."

Marek D on June 2025

Timpi Electric is a licensed and qualified electrical contractor specializing in: Safe, compliant, and quality renovations, expansions, and new construction of commercial, residential and industrial buildings; Panel upgrades; Circuit, equipment, and machinery installation, maintenance, and emergency repair; Intelligent interior and exterior lighting solutions; Power quality studies; Lightning and surge protection; Generator installations; Outlet, switch and fixture installations and replacements. Timpi Electric is currently licensed in Elkhart City (Electrical Class A #018925), Goshen (Electrical Contractor #3941), Nappanee (Electrical License 23-000022), and Elkhart County (Master Electrician #EC-0943) which includes Bristol, Middlebury, Millersburg, and Wakarusa; St. Joseph County and City of South Bend (Class A Contractor #7614-25); Kosciusko County (CR(R)-2024546); and Lagrange County.

"Great service, honest, and good communicator. I would hire him again."

Marek D on June 2025


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Hamilton LP Lightning Rods

5.00(
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Hamilton LP Lightning Rods

5.00(
9
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
48 local quotes requested

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


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AJ Electric Services LLC.

4.89(
35
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AJ Electric Services LLC.

4.89(
35
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Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
183 local quotes requested

Our mission is to bring back the personal touch with our customers. We will build a relationship that will last a lifetime after you see our quality work. As a locally owned and operated business we feel invested in our clients and constantly strive for customer satisfaction. We are a family owned business with 8 years experience in electrical services. We specialize in home electrical re-wiring, replacemnt, panel swaps and upgrades, electrical vehicle chargee installations, and outdoor electrical box installations. Call or message us to schedule an estimate today

"Jesus,, Owner, did an outstanding job by providing me with the services I needed to have an electrical line reinstalled higher than it was located, so I could put in some landscaping raced garden beds in my backyard. He was thorough, punctual, courteous, respectful and professional. I am definitely going to be calling him again for some more electrical work in the future. Thank you, Jesus!"

Carol D on August 2025

Our mission is to bring back the personal touch with our customers. We will build a relationship that will last a lifetime after you see our quality work. As a locally owned and operated business we feel invested in our clients and constantly strive for customer satisfaction. We are a family owned business with 8 years experience in electrical services. We specialize in home electrical re-wiring, replacemnt, panel swaps and upgrades, electrical vehicle chargee installations, and outdoor electrical box installations. Call or message us to schedule an estimate today

"Jesus,, Owner, did an outstanding job by providing me with the services I needed to have an electrical line reinstalled higher than it was located, so I could put in some landscaping raced garden beds in my backyard. He was thorough, punctual, courteous, respectful and professional. I am definitely going to be calling him again for some more electrical work in the future. Thank you, Jesus!"

Carol D on August 2025


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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.

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.

If you’re wondering whether gas generators produce carbon monoxide, know that natural gas generators do not produce carbon monoxide if they are functioning properly, as natural gas burns cleanly. However, if the generator malfunctions and the gas does not burn completely, there is potential for carbon dioxide to be produced. To prevent malfunctions, it's crucial to perform regular maintenance, including running the generator weekly and scheduling professional inspections every 6 to 12 months. Also, be sure to test your carbon monoxide detectors regularly to ensure they function in the rare case of the generator producing carbon monoxide.

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 can expect a diesel generator to last for up to 30,000 hours of use, which works out to 20 to 25 years with the proper maintenance, of course. That depends on how much you use it, so a diesel generator used for emergencies a couple of times a year will last a lot longer than a generator that takes over for a faulty electrical grid every month for a day or two. 

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