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Electricmasters, Inc.
4.4(
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Serving Covington, KY and surrounding areas

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In business since 1992

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Installation from initial contact to completion of installation EXCELLENT. At 92, I hope I never have need of the generator switching on, but knowing it is there and , hopefully, ready surely reduces stress. All telephone contact remarkable in today's world. Each voice strong and professional. That alone was encouraging. Follow through went very well. Would definitely recommend! Gave value of money a 5, but really have no way of knowing until such time as might lose power. Overall, quality performance!"
Generator Installation
Panel installation
Specialty light fixtures installed
Solar combining panel
Response time1 day
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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ElectricMasters
4.6(
65
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Serving Covington, KY and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1992

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I am very happy with the way the job was performed. Jamie and Jake had to trench about 100 feet from my home to my workshop, and then install 4-5 outlets and exterior sensor lighting. My yard is on a hill, so it wasn't a simple thing to trench and run the line, but they made it seem like it was easy. There were no problems, no unexpected new charges, and the job took 1-1/2 days. I will definitely use their services again."
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Panels are installed and look great.
Without yearly inspections of your electrical services in your home this could happen to you. This is the panel that failed and we upgraded.

+19

Response time1 day
41 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by84%of homeowners
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Mr. Electric of Columbus
4.4(
596
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Serving Covington, KY and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The job was done very well. Our lower level was a major problem and it turned out that our fuse box was in serious trouble. The team explained the problem and quickly fixed the lower level issues and fuse box. The bathroom fan needed parts in order for the installation to be completed to my satisfaction, the technician showed me exactly what to order and I have, he is coming back out to install them. We are pleased with the work, how easily it is to make an appointment and they were on time, in addition I received an email with the a photo of the technician and name therefore I knew ahead who was coming to my house."
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Recommended by87%of homeowners
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Tri-State Water, Power & Air
4.3(
8
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Serving Covington, KY 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

95 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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RS Lightning Protection
4.9(
81
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Serving Covington, KY and surrounding areas

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In business since 1999

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They did a beautiful job. The contractor was personable. He was very efficient. They know what they were doing. Wonderful! They did a good technician. I was very pleased."
Carriage house concealed
New home
Storage building
Beau
Grain lake system

+12

Response time3 days
11 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Premiere Electric
4.9(
42
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Serving Covington, KY and surrounding areas

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In business since 1990

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I hired Premier electric to install ring and security lights around my house Jamie and Logan arrived early at my residence. Not only did they install my security ring lights around my house. They even help me set it up and connected with my phone and went over everything with me. They were very professional and very helpful teaching me how to work my ring lights, they answered all my questions and they were very knowledgeable. I would highly recommend this company again."
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16 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by83%of homeowners
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Mr. Electric of Cincinnati East
5.0(
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Serving Covington, KY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2023

Free estimates

Warranties offered

When it comes to electrical work, Mr. Electric®, a Neighborly® company, has the power to make things better. When you need a licensed professional who will get the job done right the first time, give Mr. Electric a call. We strive to provide professional service on every visit so that your home or business is safe, efficient, and convenient. For electrical panel upgrades to generator installations, outlet upgrades to surge protection, smart home installation to custom lighting solutions, and so much more, you can trust the pros at Mr. Electric.\n\n

Tesla Charging Station
Charger Plug-in
Chandelier in Master Bedroom
Walk-in closet Lighting Upgrade
Response time12 hrs
20 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Cincinnati's Everlasting Electric
4.9(
13
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Serving Covington, KY and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1997

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Cincinnati’s Everlasting Electric did an excellent job. They installed a new 400 amp service from the street and added some 220 volt lines for a car charger and cooktop. They were polite, did everything on time, cleaned up, and were very courteous. The inspection passed and the inspector told me that he never finds any problems with their work. I highly recommend them."
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+8

Response time2 days
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by61%of homeowners
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W B Lightning Rods
4.6(
367
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Serving Covington, KY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2001

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"William Burden is the third generation owner of WBLightningRods and his company has been in business since 1950. He is very courteous, professional, was on time, and has a very good crew. William was present for the entire installation. We chose the copper system. We are glad for the peace of mind a lightning rod system will provide."
lightning protection
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lightning protection
 Residential LPS
lightning protection

+79

Response time1 day
64 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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FAQs for generator install projects in Covington, KY

When maintained properly, a whole-house generator can last up to 20 years. Costs to maintain and repair generators vary by location and type of generator, but you can expect to pay about $150 to $300 per year for annual generator maintenance checks. An experienced generator service technician will inspect your generator’s engine filter, starting mechanism, fuel, lubrication, and coolant levels to keep your generator in good working condition for as long as possible.

Installing a whole-house generator costs about $5,000 on average. Prices range from $1,550 to $8,500, depending on size, brand, fuel type, and assembly. The size of your whole-house generator is the most significant cost factor, with large homes with high energy demands costing the most to power. Types of whole-home generators include:

  • Portable generators with 1kW–7.5kW capacity: $500–$2,000

  • Partial generators with 9kW–20kW capacity: $2,000–$6,300

  • Whole-house generators with 22kW–48kW: $5,000–$18,000

When choosing the right size generator for your needs, consider a few items to help calculate the wattage you’ll need. Start by determining which household items and appliances you want to power, and then add the wattages together. Check out the wattage of these essential appliances:

  • Refrigerator: 600 watts

  • Large dehumidifier: 700 watts

  • Large window air conditioner: 1,400 watts

  • Water heater: 3,000 watts

Running home appliances like these requires a partial or whole-house generator. A portable generator may be enough to power your home if you only plan to keep a refrigerator and freezer running. 

Here’s what you can run with different wattages and types of generators:

Portable generator:

  • 2,000 watts can handle a large appliance like a freezer or refrigerator, plus a few smaller items like phones or computer chargers. 

  • 4,000 watts will keep two large appliances operating and a few smaller devices.

  • 8,000 watts should power most essential appliances and other devices, including a sump pump, well pump, or your dishwasher.

Partial to whole-house generator:

  • 20,000 watts and above will make it seem like your home’s power is still on.

The value of installing a whole-house generator is that your home has guaranteed power, even if the power grid in your area is down. Whether a whole-house generator is worth installing in your home depends on how often you use it, your home’s location, and your lifestyle. For example, installing a whole-house generator is likely worth it if you:

  • Experience frequent or prolonged power outages

  • Work from home

  • Store a lot of cold food

  • Have a sump pump

  • Have a pump for well water

  • Use electronic medical devices

  • Live in a climate requiring heating or cooling

The Covington, KY homeowners’ guide to generator installs

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