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PB Electrical Contractors, Inc.
4.8(
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Electrical Switches, Outlets & Fixtures - Install or RepairElectrical for Home Addition or Remodel - InstallPortable Generator - Install

Serving Portland, IN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1992

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Phil came on time, found a loose wire in the attic. Was very professional. Great experience. Going to use them for another project. Thanknyou so much."
6'' Canlights
 Low Voltage Track Light
 Sloped Ceiling Canlights
 in and under cab lighting
 Switches

+12

Response time6 hrs
Response rate100%
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Mid America Lightning Protection
4.5(
99
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Lightning Protection - Install or Repair

Serving Portland, IN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1969

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Mr. Jim Gorman who is the owner of the business called me back within a half hour of my email posting. He visited my home 3 days later, inspected things, and told me what the approximate cost would be. He and his helper then installed an entire lightning protection system on both my house and a back garage/storage area. He did things exactly as I wanted in every way. Also threw in a free weathervane which increased the beauty of my home. I would have no objection to recommending this gentleman and his company to anyone who is in need of a competently installed lightning protection system for their home/property. MID-AMERICA LIGHTNING RODS is one fine company run by a man who cares about doing good work according to the latest safety codes etc. Having lost my previous retirement home to lightning, it was very important to me to get this job done and quickly because the thunderstorm season is upon us and with the climate change, those storms are very wicked, especially here out in the country where i live!"
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Indianapolis
Indiana Illinois
Indiana Illinois

+70

Response time6 hrs
Response rate94%
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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W B Lightning Rods
4.6(
372
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Lightning Protection - Install or Repair

Serving Portland, IN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"We have been hit twice by lightning by God's grace either one hit our home however the last strike burnt art motorhome to the ground William was hired to install lightning protection lightning rods on our home and two out buildings he took the time to explain to us everything we needed to know answering every question professionally conducted himself in the utmost professional manner I would highly recommend lightning rods and even more highly recommended hiring William to do the job we are going to do an expansion later on and he will be the one and only contractor I will call to continue our lightning protection"
lightning protection
 Residential LPS
lightning protection
 Residential LPS
lightning protection

+79

Response time1 day
176 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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Fixed Generator - InstallGenerator - InstallGenerator - Install - For Business

Serving Portland, 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

68 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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WESTERN STAR LIGHTNING PROTECTION
5.0(
5
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Lightning Protection - Install or Repair

Serving Portland, IN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Western Star Lightning Protection is a leading lightning protection and lightning rod installation company that services all western states. As members of NFPA, we only use UL-listed materials. We have the experience and expertise to install lightning protection systems that meets the highest safety standards. Contact us for quotation and you will find that prices are truly affordable. 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.

Concealed LP Systems
Concealed LP Systems
Residential Installs
Residential Installs
Residential Installs

+17

25 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Light Up Lima
5.0(
5
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Outdoor Lighting - Plan and InstallOutdoor Lighting - Repair

Serving Portland, IN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Warranties offered

Bring your property to life with custom lighting and outdoor audio solutions designed for beauty, safety, and year round enjoyment. Light Up Lima creates stunning outdoor environments for homes and businesses across Northwest Ohio with professional landscape lighting installations, Christmas light installation, premium audio systems, and reliable service you can trust.

Landscape Lighting
Residential Lighting
Up Lighting
Bistro Lighting
RGB Lighting

+8

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Electrical questions, answered by experts

Generally, you’ll want to keep between 60 and 70 feet between the generator and the transfer switch. There are a few reasons for this, including:

  • The distance reduces the noise coming from the generator into your home.

  • It increases efficiency because you won’t have a voltage drop from this short of a distance.

  • Prevents carbon monoxide poisoning: keep at least 15 feet between your generator and an open window. 

Most LED bulbs have a plastic covering, while incandescent bulbs will be made from glass. This is because LED bulbs don’t produce as much heat as incandescent bulbs, so the covering doesn’t need to be as heat resistant. Also, an LED light bulb will usually have a marking on its base that identifies it as an LED.

Local electricians with experience in your area understand the local building codes, which is very important when doing new electrical work. They also have experience with the kind of electrical problems homes in your location may have, and even the components that were used in the original construction, which leads them to make faster and better decisions.

Regular inspections, avoiding circuit overloads, and updating wiring when needed help maintain efficiency.

If wiring in a relatively modern home is damaged due to sudden events like a fire, a tree falling into the house, or a flood, then homeowners insurance is very likely to cover the cost of replacing the wire.

However, if it’s determined that wiring failed or started the fire because of age, neglect, or not meeting current electrical standards, then insurance won’t be covering any replacement. Also, insurance policies may charge more for particularly old kinds of wiring like aluminum wiring or deny applications altogether. 

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