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.
At Electric Today, LLC, we are committed to providing the highest form of customer service and customer satisfaction in the industry. We provide fast, professional electrician services to central Indiana at an affordable price. 24 hour emergency service available. WE GIVE UPFRONT PRICING ON EVERYTHING WE DO BEFORE WORK STARTS . NO HIDDEN FEES ! Our City and County licenses are listed below: * City of Indianapolis license number EL-1500011 * City of Muncie license number EL-306 * City of Richmond license number EL- 414 * City of Shelbyville license number EC - 000061 * City of Anderson license number EL-106-15 * Delaware County license number EL-1231 * City of Newcastle license number EL-15417 *City of Lawrence license number ME-20017 Some cities do not require a license , check with your local building department .
"They did a great job, will use again. Very professional"
Helen M on June 2025
At Electric Today, LLC, we are committed to providing the highest form of customer service and customer satisfaction in the industry. We provide fast, professional electrician services to central Indiana at an affordable price. 24 hour emergency service available. WE GIVE UPFRONT PRICING ON EVERYTHING WE DO BEFORE WORK STARTS . NO HIDDEN FEES ! Our City and County licenses are listed below: * City of Indianapolis license number EL-1500011 * City of Muncie license number EL-306 * City of Richmond license number EL- 414 * City of Shelbyville license number EC - 000061 * City of Anderson license number EL-106-15 * Delaware County license number EL-1231 * City of Newcastle license number EL-15417 *City of Lawrence license number ME-20017 Some cities do not require a license , check with your local building department .
"They did a great job, will use again. Very professional"
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."
We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! We are Licensed , Bonded , Insured in Muncie , Anderson , New castle , Richmond and all surrounding areas . We warranty all of our work . We offer EMERGENCY service after hours .
"Tyler was very helpful, knowledgeable, and efficient. He will be my go-to guy for all electrical work in the future."
Mike J on March 2025
We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! We are Licensed , Bonded , Insured in Muncie , Anderson , New castle , Richmond and all surrounding areas . We warranty all of our work . We offer EMERGENCY service after hours .
"Tyler was very helpful, knowledgeable, and efficient. He will be my go-to guy for all electrical work in the future."
Knee's Electrical Service, is proud to be a family owned, locally operated business that serves Marion, Muncie, Kokomo, Warsaw and the surrounding communities. With over 4 decades of working in the community we have built our business on providing our customers with the highest quality products and service at a fair price. From outlets to generators, switches to panels, you can count on our expertise to rectify your electrical issue. As a locally owned and operated business we take enormous pride in the reputation that we have built throughout the community. We are prompt, professional and make sure that every customer is 100% satisfied when the job is done. Let us show you why our customers become customers for life, get in touch today!
Knee's Electrical Service, is proud to be a family owned, locally operated business that serves Marion, Muncie, Kokomo, Warsaw and the surrounding communities. With over 4 decades of working in the community we have built our business on providing our customers with the highest quality products and service at a fair price. From outlets to generators, switches to panels, you can count on our expertise to rectify your electrical issue. As a locally owned and operated business we take enormous pride in the reputation that we have built throughout the community. We are prompt, professional and make sure that every customer is 100% satisfied when the job is done. Let us show you why our customers become customers for life, get in touch today!
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."
I'm a self-employed electrician with 0 employees, but hire part time help when needed. I sub-contract for building contractors. Install network wiring for computers, printers, etc. In ground pool circuits, electric baseboard heating and thermostats. Payment for service calls due at time job is completed, larger jobs negotiated before starting. Estimates are free.
I'm a self-employed electrician with 0 employees, but hire part time help when needed. I sub-contract for building contractors. Install network wiring for computers, printers, etc. In ground pool circuits, electric baseboard heating and thermostats. Payment for service calls due at time job is completed, larger jobs negotiated before starting. Estimates are free.
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Generator Install questions, answered by experts
DIY is possible for basic setups. Professional installation ensures safe and proper electrical connections.
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.
Most homeowners won't be able to claim a home generator as a tax write-off. However, a whole-house generator may be tax-deductible in certain situations depending on its purpose. For instance, if it's needed to power essential medical equipment, it may qualify as a medical expense deduction. Also, in some cases, businesses can deduct a generator as a business expense if it supports operations. Always consult a tax professional to determine eligibility based on your specific circumstances and the applicable IRS regulations.
The amount of time a standby generator can run continuously is around 3,000 hours on average. However, standby generators can generally run indefinitely as long as they have a continuous fuel supply. Generators hooked up to a home’s natural gas supply are the best option for extended usage, as these won’t rely on a finite fuel supply based on how much you have in storage. Generators running on liquid propane or diesel won’t last as long, as these require fuel storage and regular refueling to stay running.
While natural gas generators are costly, they’re a great option for standby power due to the reliability of natural gas as a fuel source. Unlike other fuels, natural gas is delivered through underground pipes, making outages extremely rare and less likely to be affected by the elements. As long as the area isn’t prone to earthquakes, they offer an unlimited supply of natural gas that doesn’t degrade over time or require storage in tanks.
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The Selma, IN homeowners’ guide to generator installs
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