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Avatar for ASHPAUGH ELECTRIC INC
ASHPAUGH ELECTRIC INC
4.8(
1,558
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Serving Mount Summit, IN and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1965

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I recently purchased a whole-house gas generator from Ashpaugh Electric, Inc., an authorized Generac dealer. The owner provided a great amount of detail in discussing the quote. The installation went extremely well—I couldn’t be happier. Their work was precise, everything placed level and in straight lines, carefully done in every way. The sod was dug in shallow squares (by Brennen) so I could reuse it. Mud work on the inside drywall was neatly done (by Derek). Everything was well coordinated (by Greg), and he regularly updated me about the job’s status and the various people coming on site. I am thankful for Tommy’s presence (initial delivery and final WiFi setup). This crew did many other tasks over the course of a few days, and in the end everything looked and worked great. Within one week we had a power outage due to a severe thunderstorm; the lights went out for a second and then wonderfully came back on because the generator was working; power was soon restored and the generator turned off, just as it was described."
Ashpaugh Family
Safety Maintenance & Services
Safety Maintenance & Services
Safety Maintenance & Services
Residential & Commercial Projects

+18

Response time2 days
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Tri-State Water, Power & Air
4.3(
8
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Serving Mount Summit, IN and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 1992

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"It was pretty rocky. At first. Several appoints made by Tri-State no one ever showed up.Crew showed up to install the Generator before the site survey and did not have necessary equipment or cooperation of Electric or gas company nor call before you dig had been notified. I called Tri-State to warn them the call before dig had never been preformed. They said they'd take care of it, did not happen until right before installation crew came back the second time. The first time they were here they could not have installed the generator even had they had all the parts because none of the utilities had been marked. Finally after about three months the Generac was installed and working. I had several questions that I could never get answered by calling Tri-State. One of the installation team had to come back a couple of weeks later to replace a damaged part and he answered all my questions. The guys who installed the Generac were great, the problem is your guys operation center and call center as far as I can see do not communicate very well. Anyway the generator has worked fine in several power outages this spring. I am happy right now but I live in dread something goes wrong and I have to call Tri-State for help."
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+2

96 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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Electric Today, LLC
4.7(
639
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Serving Mount Summit, IN and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1995

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Contractor arrived on time provided an estimate and completed the installation of a new 200 Amp service box all in one afternoon. Very professional, would definitely use again."
circuit panel
circuit panel
circuit panel
circuit panel
service

+20

Response time1 day
15 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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Wert Electric LLC
4.8(
188
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Serving Mount Summit, IN and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"Brian and his guys did a great job working on our new "old" house. We had knob and tube wiring and they rewired our entire house. He gave us a comparable estimate and was then ably to schedule us quickly and finish the job in a timely manner. Brian and Michael were professional and friendly and were willing to work with us in putting more outlets in as well as more light and fan rough ins. They then installed all our new ceiling fans and light fixtures. They cleaned up their work areas impeccably and surprising well. Would hire them for any and all electrical work."
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+47

3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
Avatar for W B Lightning Rods
W B Lightning Rods
4.6(
367
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Serving Mount Summit, IN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Finding WB lightning rods was like winning the lottery. We moved into an old farmhouse and did not realize the original system (from 1875) was no longer grounded. I panicked, knowing that finding someone to work on lightning rods would be like finding a unicorn. I looked online and their company was the only one who popped up advertising to do this type of specialty work. My call was returned immediately. William was very patient answering all of my questions. He did not try to sell me a new system, offering to correct my historic system if that is what we preferred. It happened that he was already heading to our area of VA to do a couple other jobs nearby and he worked us into his schedule for the next week. Because of the historic tiles on my roof we needed to rent a lift. We had trouble finding one available. He took it upon himself to call around and found a rental company who had one available when we needed it. We were able to get the lift and the work was completed. We decided to have them install a single rod and tie the existing rods into the new system. There are no words to emphasize how kind and customer oriented this company is. The expertise of their family run business (generations of knowledge) has left us with great peace of mind. We highly recommend!"
lightning protection
 Residential LPS
lightning protection
 Residential LPS
lightning protection

+79

Response time1 day
62 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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Fox Electric Service
5.0(
13
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Serving Mount Summit, IN and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Fox Electric does a great job. They have done everything from full electric wiring installation to outlets, switches, and lights for us. They are licensed and always pull permits per code if needed. Excellent services and very quick to respond to emergency needs!!"
2-200 amp panels
generator
400 amp service
200 amp service
transfer switch

+4

Response time9 hrs
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by72%of homeowners
Avatar for Hamilton LP Lightning Rods
Hamilton LP Lightning Rods
5.0(
11
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Serving Mount Summit, IN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1964

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"The install was scheduled and completed quickly. The lightning rods and cable look neat and tidy along the roof. Mr. Hamilton was friendly and efficient."
Chimney rod and conductor cable
Front of home,system is barely noticeable
Hiding the cables best we can
Rear of home
Work trailer

+4

Response time1 day
30 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for Mid America Lightning Protection
Mid America Lightning Protection
4.5(
99
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Serving Mount Summit, IN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1969

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Responsive, fair pricing. Quality of installation could have been done a little better as rods were slightly crooked and they did not pull the wiring tout on top of house so not totally parallel to roof line."
Indianapolis
Trucking company
Indianapolis
Indiana Illinois
Indiana Illinois

+70

Response time6 hrs
Response rate94%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Burke Electric, LLC
3.5(
3
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Serving Mount Summit, IN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Offers commercial services

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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.

Response time7 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

Yes, in some locations, it is required by the National Electric Code (NEC) to have a transfer switch installed for electrical emergencies. In addition to following electrical code, generator transfer switches ensure your home is fully protected during a power outage. By switching the power from the main breaker to the generator breaker, you can seamlessly operate your HVAC, lights, appliances, devices, and more during an emergency. 

It might seem counterintuitive, but installing a generator transfer switch will save you money in the long run. While you’ll have to pay between $400 and $2,500 to have the transfer switch installed, you’ll recoup that amount later on when you don’t have to pay for expensive repairs to your appliances, devices, and electrical system that may have burned out, overloaded, or stopped working due to a sudden loss of power or an incorrect hook up of a generator to your home

Yes, natural gas generators can work without electricity. Natural gas generators are a common type of backup or whole-house generator that operates when the electrical grid isn’t working. The trick is using a transfer switch (which usually needs to be installed with the generator) that safely switches the home electrical system from the power grid to generator power when needed.

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.

The cost to install a whole-house generator averages $5,200, with a typical price range of $1,500 to $8,900. However, total costs can vary from $400 for a small portable unit to over $18,000 for a large-capacity system. The most significant cost factor is the generator's size and capacity, but other variables include the brand, fuel type, and labor for assembly and installation.

Generator costs can be broken down by type:

  • Portable or Emergency Backup Generators (1kW–7.5kW): $500 to $2,000

  • Partial-Home Generators (9kW–20kW): $2,000 to $6,500

  • Whole-House Generators (22kW–48kW): $5,000 to $18,000

To avoid paying for more power than you need, consider hiring an electrician to calculate the electrical load for your essential appliances. It is also recommended to get at least three quotes to find the best deal for your specific needs and budget.

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