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.
The modern suburban and small town home of today has become an ideal lightning target. The home owner would do well to recognize lightning for the destructive force that it is and protect against this major life and fire hazard. Donohue's Lightning Rods is based in Missouri, near the factory where most of the residential and commercial lightning rod supplies are manufactured. Jim travels regularly to Texas, Louisiana, Arkansas, Missouri, Kansas, Montana, Wyoming, Colorado, and New York. Call today to find out when Jim will be in your area. For installations outside Missouri, Kansas, or Texas, Jim waits until there are a few customers lined up, thus being able to provide the same quality services at affordable prices. **WE DO NOT DO ELECTRICAL SERVICES.** (ONLY LIGHTNING RODS)
"We were contacted immediately regarding adding a lightning protection system on our home. Seamus was very thorough and knowledgeable regarding our concerns. He and his crew showed up and were very professional and efficient. We are very pleased with the installation and highly recommend Donahue’s."
Michele B on May 2020
The modern suburban and small town home of today has become an ideal lightning target. The home owner would do well to recognize lightning for the destructive force that it is and protect against this major life and fire hazard. Donohue's Lightning Rods is based in Missouri, near the factory where most of the residential and commercial lightning rod supplies are manufactured. Jim travels regularly to Texas, Louisiana, Arkansas, Missouri, Kansas, Montana, Wyoming, Colorado, and New York. Call today to find out when Jim will be in your area. For installations outside Missouri, Kansas, or Texas, Jim waits until there are a few customers lined up, thus being able to provide the same quality services at affordable prices. **WE DO NOT DO ELECTRICAL SERVICES.** (ONLY LIGHTNING RODS)
"We were contacted immediately regarding adding a lightning protection system on our home. Seamus was very thorough and knowledgeable regarding our concerns. He and his crew showed up and were very professional and efficient. We are very pleased with the installation and highly recommend Donahue’s."
Tri-State Water, Power, & Air has earned the trust of homeowners by providing top-of-the-line home products & exceptional service. Our dedication to customer satisfaction has allowed us to not only expand our selection of home upgrades but also our footprint, as we're now in several Midwestern states. Whether you're looking for a reliable company to handle a plumbing issue or install a standby generator, tankless water heater, or electric vehicle charging station, we can provide the ideal solution to fit your needs. Throughout the years, we have remained a family-owned company with an unwavering commitment to delivering customer satisfaction. We measure our success in the improvements we make to our customers' home lives. To ensure every homeowner who partners with us receives an outstanding value, we provide personalized solutions, premium products, & expert installations. And we top it off by delivering exceptional service before, during, & long after the project is completed.
"He was very professional. He was a very kind individual name was Barry Sullivan. He was excellent."
Kenneth B on November 2023
Tri-State Water, Power, & Air has earned the trust of homeowners by providing top-of-the-line home products & exceptional service. Our dedication to customer satisfaction has allowed us to not only expand our selection of home upgrades but also our footprint, as we're now in several Midwestern states. Whether you're looking for a reliable company to handle a plumbing issue or install a standby generator, tankless water heater, or electric vehicle charging station, we can provide the ideal solution to fit your needs. Throughout the years, we have remained a family-owned company with an unwavering commitment to delivering customer satisfaction. We measure our success in the improvements we make to our customers' home lives. To ensure every homeowner who partners with us receives an outstanding value, we provide personalized solutions, premium products, & expert installations. And we top it off by delivering exceptional service before, during, & long after the project is completed.
"He was very professional. He was a very kind individual name was Barry Sullivan. He was excellent."
We have the experience and dedication to get the job done right! Specializing in Electrical services; We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won't leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Call or click for your FREE estimate today! we are a licensed and insured 4th generation family business serving Northeast Kansas.
"Absolutely superb!"
Carla D on June 2024
We have the experience and dedication to get the job done right! Specializing in Electrical services; We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won't leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Call or click for your FREE estimate today! we are a licensed and insured 4th generation family business serving Northeast Kansas.
Coleman Electric provides top rated residential service with licensed electricians who have 15 years in the industry. Our service coverage is Manhattan, Wamego, Junction City, and the surrounding areas.
"It was pretty good."
James J on April 2023
Coleman Electric provides top rated residential service with licensed electricians who have 15 years in the industry. Our service coverage is Manhattan, Wamego, Junction City, and the surrounding areas.
(785) 748-1444! Our mission at MBS Electrical Service LLC is to provide the best possible electrical service to our customers. With our strict quality and safety standards, it insures a high quality project with tremendous value to our customers. Our professional electricians are prepared to handle any electrical project. We strive to provide quality, timely, and cost-effective electrical service 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. You can trust that our electricians will arrive on time and act professionally.
"What an amazing local business. My chandelier was installed, my old lighting was replaced with a ceiling fan. As an after thought, I inquired about some USB Port Outlets that I had. They installed them without question and without me having to pay another service call fee. Professional work, local attitude and quality I will trust every time I need the service again. I highly reccomend MBS ELECTRICAL SERVICES for all of your electrical needs~!!"
Honey R on January 2019
(785) 748-1444! Our mission at MBS Electrical Service LLC is to provide the best possible electrical service to our customers. With our strict quality and safety standards, it insures a high quality project with tremendous value to our customers. Our professional electricians are prepared to handle any electrical project. We strive to provide quality, timely, and cost-effective electrical service 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. You can trust that our electricians will arrive on time and act professionally.
"What an amazing local business. My chandelier was installed, my old lighting was replaced with a ceiling fan. As an after thought, I inquired about some USB Port Outlets that I had. They installed them without question and without me having to pay another service call fee. Professional work, local attitude and quality I will trust every time I need the service again. I highly reccomend MBS ELECTRICAL SERVICES for all of your electrical needs~!!"
Founded in 2007, Good Energy Solutions has earned a reputation of expert reliable service, long workmanship warranties, and quality through commercial and residential installations that focus on renewable energy efficiency measures and electrical services. We are engineers, Master Electricians, NABCEP certified pv (solar) installers, and craftsmen. We design for efficiency and install with aesthetics and longevity in mind. Because of our solar installation quality, we were selected by SunPower to be an authorized dealer/installer of their energy equipment - the highest quality and most reliable solar equipment available.
Founded in 2007, Good Energy Solutions has earned a reputation of expert reliable service, long workmanship warranties, and quality through commercial and residential installations that focus on renewable energy efficiency measures and electrical services. We are engineers, Master Electricians, NABCEP certified pv (solar) installers, and craftsmen. We design for efficiency and install with aesthetics and longevity in mind. Because of our solar installation quality, we were selected by SunPower to be an authorized dealer/installer of their energy equipment - the highest quality and most reliable solar equipment available.
Quality Electric is a full service electrical contractor serving the residential, commercial, institutional, and industrial markets. We install, repair, and replace anything electrical.
Quality Electric is a full service electrical contractor serving the residential, commercial, institutional, and industrial markets. We install, repair, and replace anything electrical.
Sales, Service & Rebuilding of Antique and Classic Car Components such as, Carburetors, Starters, Generators, Fuel Pumps, Double & Single Action Fuel Pump Rebuilding, Water Pumps, Hydraulic Top Pumps, Distributors, and DELCO Knee Action Shocks, We also carry a complete line of NOS and NORS parts. We offer FREE Technical advice for any YEAR Classic Car 609-462-7412
"Beware. They charged me double shipping even after I told them I would wait so I wouldn’t have to pay two shipping fees. The last item was a fuel pump that I had a problem with. I have made 4 calls to ask for help with no return call. Poor"
Frank H on July 2020
Sales, Service & Rebuilding of Antique and Classic Car Components such as, Carburetors, Starters, Generators, Fuel Pumps, Double & Single Action Fuel Pump Rebuilding, Water Pumps, Hydraulic Top Pumps, Distributors, and DELCO Knee Action Shocks, We also carry a complete line of NOS and NORS parts. We offer FREE Technical advice for any YEAR Classic Car 609-462-7412
"Beware. They charged me double shipping even after I told them I would wait so I wouldn’t have to pay two shipping fees. The last item was a fuel pump that I had a problem with. I have made 4 calls to ask for help with no return call. Poor"
Shockwave Electric LLC has been offering electrical service to Topeka, KS and surrounding areas since 2004. We are a first generation business that is family owned and operated, performing a variety of commercial and residential projects. We take pride in our quality work, reasonable rates and complete service experience. Your time and money are very important to us, which is why we offer free estimates to ensure there are no surprises when you receive your bill. All forms of payment are excepted.
"Service was performed in a quality manner. Crew cleaned up after themselves and raked the yard smooth where the trench had to be dug. Spent time with me, the homeowner, going over the operation of the generator and alarms and warnings. Provided all generator documentation I needed. Totally satisfied with installation, connection, and demonstration of the unit."
Merlin W on January 2018
Shockwave Electric LLC has been offering electrical service to Topeka, KS and surrounding areas since 2004. We are a first generation business that is family owned and operated, performing a variety of commercial and residential projects. We take pride in our quality work, reasonable rates and complete service experience. Your time and money are very important to us, which is why we offer free estimates to ensure there are no surprises when you receive your bill. All forms of payment are excepted.
"Service was performed in a quality manner. Crew cleaned up after themselves and raked the yard smooth where the trench had to be dug. Spent time with me, the homeowner, going over the operation of the generator and alarms and warnings. Provided all generator documentation I needed. Totally satisfied with installation, connection, and demonstration of the unit."
Merlin W on January 2018
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Generator Install questions, answered by experts
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.
Natural gas generators are designed to run for extended periods of time, such as power outages during a natural disaster. Since there’s no limit to the supply of natural gas, they don’t need to stop for refills. However, generators do need maintenance, including pauses to check and add oil. Constantly running them will also cause a lot more wear and tear, leading to a shorter lifespan.
It’s usually better to repair your generator if it isn’t working properly, as it will typically be much more affordable and should yield similar results. Generator repairs cost around $300 on average, while installing a new whole-house generator costs around $5,000 on average. The only exception is if you know your generator is reaching the end of its useful life, usually between 30 and 40 years. If you have an older generator, you could face multiple repairs in the coming years, which might mean that a full replacement will be more cost-effective over time.
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.
If you’re deciding between a solar battery versus a generator for the best backup power solution, you can take a few factors into consideration. Solar batteries are quiet while generators can be quite loud. Generators have a lower up-front cost, but they require fuel and ongoing maintenance while solar batteries are more expensive but don’t have many ongoing costs.
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The Auburn, KS homeowners’ guide to generator installs
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