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"The install was great, however, they no longer offer 24 hr service/repair on the units they install. "

Shana B on October 2025

Here at A-Lectric Company and Contracting, LLC. We are known for our high quality work and extreme attention to detail. We can handle all jobs from big to small and always get it done right the first time. You won't regret working with us!

"The install was great, however, they no longer offer 24 hr service/repair on the units they install. "

Shana B on October 2025


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5A Service Company, LLC

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5A Service Company, LLC

4.91(
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Recommended by 93% of Angi customers
Recommended by 93% of HomeAdvisor customers
7 years of experience

We are a locally owned and operated company with over 20 years industry experience that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a variety of general contractor home improvement services that are customizable to each individual project. We offer a wide range of expertise for a variety of other projects. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction.

"Yes- efficient & professional "

Candace H on August 2025

We are a locally owned and operated company with over 20 years industry experience that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a variety of general contractor home improvement services that are customizable to each individual project. We offer a wide range of expertise for a variety of other projects. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction.

"Yes- efficient & professional "

Candace H on August 2025


United Lightning Rods

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United Lightning Rods

5.00(
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Super Service Award
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84 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

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 oil 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.

"Awesome job! Friendly, fast, and expertly done work. Could not have asked for a better experience!"

William B on August 2025

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 oil 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.

"Awesome job! Friendly, fast, and expertly done work. Could not have asked for a better experience!"

William B on August 2025


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Hamilton Lightning Rods

4.91(
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Hamilton Lightning Rods

4.91(
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Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 97% of Angi customers
Recommended by 97% of HomeAdvisor customers
56 years of experience

4th. Generation in the Lightning Protection industry, Still Owned And Operated By The Hamilton Family. We use all American made parts that are U.L Listed materials. We Install lightning protection systems on homes - commercial buildings - oil field services - Industrial- ranches - farms -Golf Courses and trees. We Are A Proud Member Of U.L. (Underwriters Laboratories) And We Offer 96A Master Label Systems. Call for a free estimate.

"We had lightning rods installed at our home after having 2 previous lightning strikes. The first strike was minor, with only slight damage in the yard. The second was significant when a very large pine tree was hit close to our house causing various electrical issues in the home -- despite having a whole home surge protection system. Just months after having the lightning rods installed, lightning struck an even larger pine tree in our small back yard, Thankfully, the lightning rods saved us! It was a huge strike, and we had no damage at all in the house. These lightning rods were potentially life-saving."

Paula P on May 2024

4th. Generation in the Lightning Protection industry, Still Owned And Operated By The Hamilton Family. We use all American made parts that are U.L Listed materials. We Install lightning protection systems on homes - commercial buildings - oil field services - Industrial- ranches - farms -Golf Courses and trees. We Are A Proud Member Of U.L. (Underwriters Laboratories) And We Offer 96A Master Label Systems. Call for a free estimate.

"We had lightning rods installed at our home after having 2 previous lightning strikes. The first strike was minor, with only slight damage in the yard. The second was significant when a very large pine tree was hit close to our house causing various electrical issues in the home -- despite having a whole home surge protection system. Just months after having the lightning rods installed, lightning struck an even larger pine tree in our small back yard, Thankfully, the lightning rods saved us! It was a huge strike, and we had no damage at all in the house. These lightning rods were potentially life-saving."

Paula P on May 2024


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Corrigan, LLC

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Corrigan, LLC

4.92(
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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
71 years of experience

J Corrigan Lightning Rods Has been in business for over 50 plus years. We specialize in all your lighting rod needs. We also provide high quality customer service. We do service in the states of Texas, Colorado, Louisiana, Oklahoma, Mississippi and Alabama. Please give us a call today.

"Friendly and nice people never tired to answer my stupid questions"

Thomas N on September 2022

J Corrigan Lightning Rods Has been in business for over 50 plus years. We specialize in all your lighting rod needs. We also provide high quality customer service. We do service in the states of Texas, Colorado, Louisiana, Oklahoma, Mississippi and Alabama. Please give us a call today.

"Friendly and nice people never tired to answer my stupid questions"

Thomas N on September 2022


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Accent Tel USA

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Accent Tel USA

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16 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Our Company provides a one-stop solution for all of your voice, internet, and telecom needs. Leveraging the Cloud we provide your Office state-of-the-art telephones for little or no upfront cost striving to keep your monthly costs the same. Sound too good to be true? Give us a call and we will show you how.

"Telephone System - Install or Upgrade - For Business "

Anthony O on September 2025

Our Company provides a one-stop solution for all of your voice, internet, and telecom needs. Leveraging the Cloud we provide your Office state-of-the-art telephones for little or no upfront cost striving to keep your monthly costs the same. Sound too good to be true? Give us a call and we will show you how.

"Telephone System - Install or Upgrade - For Business "

Anthony O on September 2025


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Donohue's Lightning Rods

4.89(
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Donohue's Lightning Rods

4.89(
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Recommended by 96% of Angi customers
Recommended by 96% of HomeAdvisor customers
54 years of experience

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)

"The job was beautifully and professionally done. I have a zero scape yard and the gentleman was concerned about disturbing the gravel when putting the rod into the ground. WOW!!!!"

Debra D on June 2025

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)

"The job was beautifully and professionally done. I have a zero scape yard and the gentleman was concerned about disturbing the gravel when putting the rod into the ground. WOW!!!!"

Debra D on June 2025


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Cox Home Repair and Remodeling

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Cox Home Repair and Remodeling

4.66(
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Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 93% of Angi customers
Recommended by 93% of HomeAdvisor customers
2 years of experience

with 30+ years of experience Cox Home Repair and Remodeling is dedicated to providing customers with the best quality and craftsmanship. We are here provide our customers with the highest quality products and craftsmanship in an honest, efficient, and professional way. Our pledge is to create successful relationships with our customers, employees and community by building trust, treating every project with the utmost integrity and exceeding expectations. We look forward to working with you! We will work with any budget.

"He came and installed a new kitchen faucet for us. He even installed 2 faulty valves that he noticed were bad that we didnâ t know about. Honest guy that did honest work!"

D. H on March 2024

with 30+ years of experience Cox Home Repair and Remodeling is dedicated to providing customers with the best quality and craftsmanship. We are here provide our customers with the highest quality products and craftsmanship in an honest, efficient, and professional way. Our pledge is to create successful relationships with our customers, employees and community by building trust, treating every project with the utmost integrity and exceeding expectations. We look forward to working with you! We will work with any budget.

"He came and installed a new kitchen faucet for us. He even installed 2 faulty valves that he noticed were bad that we didnâ t know about. Honest guy that did honest work!"

D. H on March 2024


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Brunson Electric, LLC

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Brunson Electric, LLC

5.00(
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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
25 years of experience

We offer over 30 years of experience in the electrical industry. We take on a wide range of electrical projects to include full installation for additions and remodels as well as wiring and panel upgrades and a variety of other jobs. We are committed to providing a personalized service for each individual project we take on, and look forward to building strong, long-term relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction.

"Excellent work, prompt, courteous and will highly recommend if you re needing an electrician!"

Chris C on June 2019

We offer over 30 years of experience in the electrical industry. We take on a wide range of electrical projects to include full installation for additions and remodels as well as wiring and panel upgrades and a variety of other jobs. We are committed to providing a personalized service for each individual project we take on, and look forward to building strong, long-term relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction.

"Excellent work, prompt, courteous and will highly recommend if you re needing an electrician!"

Chris C on June 2019


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At Home Electric, LLC

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At Home Electric, LLC

5.00(
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15 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumers' 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.

"Toney was very polite and took the time to explain the problem made by the previous electrician. He worked quickly to fix the problem at a very reasonable price. He was very empathetic. I wish I had hired him the first time. He made sure the job was done right and it has been so nice having full electrical power. Iâ m very grateful. I highly recommend his services."

Cheryl B on November 2021

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumers' 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.

"Toney was very polite and took the time to explain the problem made by the previous electrician. He worked quickly to fix the problem at a very reasonable price. He was very empathetic. I wish I had hired him the first time. He made sure the job was done right and it has been so nice having full electrical power. Iâ m very grateful. I highly recommend his services."

Cheryl B on November 2021

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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

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.

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

To reduce AC startup power for a whole-house generator, install a soft start kit or hard start capacitor, which lowers the initial surge by gradually ramping up the compressor. Using a smart load manager can also help by staggering startup loads, preventing a system overload and future costly repairs.

While standby generators provide essential backup power, they can fail when you need them most due to lack of maintenance, fuel supply issues, dead batteries, electrical problems, or improper installation. To avoid costly failures, professional installation and regular maintenance are crucial. Licensed technicians ensure safety, uphold warranty requirements, comply with regulations, and provide expert servicing.

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