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W B Lightning Rods

4.93(
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W B Lightning Rods

4.93(
297
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 98% of Angi customers
Recommended by 98% of HomeAdvisor customers
159 local quotes requested

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."

Jennifer B on October 2024


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LaPlante Electric, Inc.

4.89(
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LaPlante Electric, Inc.

4.89(
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 98% of Angi customers
Recommended by 98% of HomeAdvisor customers
64 local quotes requested

LaPlante Electric, Inc., is "The Best of Home Advisor 2020" please check out the Reviews by our Super Wonderful Clients!!! Love our clients!!! LaPlante Electric is proud to be a locally owned and family operated business that serves the Maine/New Hampshire communities. Since 1991 we have provided our customers with the highest quality products and expertise at a fair price. Since opening our doors we have built our business on being timely, tidy and making sure that every customer is 100% satisfied when the job is done. We provide our customers with on site assessments and quotes, provide financing and payment options and offer flexible installation scheduling. Our customers know that they can call 24/7 and the phone will be answered by a live person, that they will get a firm price, not an estimate and that we will show up on time when scheduled. Let us show you why our customers become customers for life, get in touch today!

"While the service was completed in a timely manner, the cost of installation and services was not near the original estimate. In addition, it appears that the installer took advantage of my wife's naivete and sold her additional products that were not necessary. While she is an adult and capable of making decisions, her lack of knowledge about electrical matters led her to purchase electrical outlets for 3 bathrooms costing a total of $225 that were not needed. In addition, the price for a simple bath fan was extremely high ($250) and had we known in advance the price would have been that high, we would have purchased our own fan at a significant savings from Home Depot or Lowe's (the same model sells at those stores for approximately $75)."

Chris M on July 2007

LaPlante Electric, Inc., is "The Best of Home Advisor 2020" please check out the Reviews by our Super Wonderful Clients!!! Love our clients!!! LaPlante Electric is proud to be a locally owned and family operated business that serves the Maine/New Hampshire communities. Since 1991 we have provided our customers with the highest quality products and expertise at a fair price. Since opening our doors we have built our business on being timely, tidy and making sure that every customer is 100% satisfied when the job is done. We provide our customers with on site assessments and quotes, provide financing and payment options and offer flexible installation scheduling. Our customers know that they can call 24/7 and the phone will be answered by a live person, that they will get a firm price, not an estimate and that we will show up on time when scheduled. Let us show you why our customers become customers for life, get in touch today!

"While the service was completed in a timely manner, the cost of installation and services was not near the original estimate. In addition, it appears that the installer took advantage of my wife's naivete and sold her additional products that were not necessary. While she is an adult and capable of making decisions, her lack of knowledge about electrical matters led her to purchase electrical outlets for 3 bathrooms costing a total of $225 that were not needed. In addition, the price for a simple bath fan was extremely high ($250) and had we known in advance the price would have been that high, we would have purchased our own fan at a significant savings from Home Depot or Lowe's (the same model sells at those stores for approximately $75)."

Chris M on July 2007



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DCL Electric

5.00(
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DCL Electric

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

We are a owner operated, family owned electrical contractor with over 30 years experience in all phases of the electrical field. Customer satisfaction and quality work done right the first time is our goal. Free estimates.

"he was great-fast, efficient"

Pam K on November 2019

We are a owner operated, family owned electrical contractor with over 30 years experience in all phases of the electrical field. Customer satisfaction and quality work done right the first time is our goal. Free estimates.

"he was great-fast, efficient"

Pam K on November 2019


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Powr Point Generator Power Systems

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Powr Point Generator Power Systems

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27 years of experience

Pow'r Point Generator Power Systems, a KOHLER Platinum Sales & Service Dealer, is a full-service emergency power provider. We are the leading source in New England for new and reconditioned standby generators. We sell and service residential, small business and industrial generators. With three offices in New England, we're able to serve Central and Southern Maine, New Hampshire, and Massachusetts. Why Pow'r Point Generator Power Systems? • Knowledgeable sales staff – Our sales team boasts over 40 years of combined expertise in the power generator industry. Our critical power experts can assist in determining the proper generator size, placement of the generator, and arrange for a turnkey installation. Let our sales professionals handle it all. • Premium, reliable service – Our technicians are trained and certified to service all major generator brands. Our service also comes with piece of mind -- no matter the day or time our skilled technicians are available 24/7. • Service maintenance agreements – Our premium quality service doesn't end when your generator is installed. We are committed to providing excellent ongoing service, to ensure your generator operates as efficiently as the day it was purchased. Regular maintenance will maximize performance and reliability of your generator. We offer three convenient plans to fit your needs. Contact us today to discuss a backup power plan.

Pow'r Point Generator Power Systems, a KOHLER Platinum Sales & Service Dealer, is a full-service emergency power provider. We are the leading source in New England for new and reconditioned standby generators. We sell and service residential, small business and industrial generators. With three offices in New England, we're able to serve Central and Southern Maine, New Hampshire, and Massachusetts. Why Pow'r Point Generator Power Systems? • Knowledgeable sales staff – Our sales team boasts over 40 years of combined expertise in the power generator industry. Our critical power experts can assist in determining the proper generator size, placement of the generator, and arrange for a turnkey installation. Let our sales professionals handle it all. • Premium, reliable service – Our technicians are trained and certified to service all major generator brands. Our service also comes with piece of mind -- no matter the day or time our skilled technicians are available 24/7. • Service maintenance agreements – Our premium quality service doesn't end when your generator is installed. We are committed to providing excellent ongoing service, to ensure your generator operates as efficiently as the day it was purchased. Regular maintenance will maximize performance and reliability of your generator. We offer three convenient plans to fit your needs. Contact us today to discuss a backup power plan.


Mr. Electric

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Mr. Electric

1.00(
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20 years of experience

Mr. Electric electricians in Portland serve the electrical upgrade, installation, and repair needs of residential and commercial customers throughout the area. You can feel confident calling Mr. Electric, knowing that our highly trained Service Professionals will treat you, your family, and your property with the respect and attention to safety you deserve. We currently employ 3 service technicians so you know we can service your needs quickly, and correctly. We accept Cash, checks, or credit card payments of all types. We have a relationship with GE and Briggs and Stratton for financing automatic generator sales. Free home safety inspections

Mr. Electric electricians in Portland serve the electrical upgrade, installation, and repair needs of residential and commercial customers throughout the area. You can feel confident calling Mr. Electric, knowing that our highly trained Service Professionals will treat you, your family, and your property with the respect and attention to safety you deserve. We currently employ 3 service technicians so you know we can service your needs quickly, and correctly. We accept Cash, checks, or credit card payments of all types. We have a relationship with GE and Briggs and Stratton for financing automatic generator sales. Free home safety inspections



My Classic Car Trader LLC

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My Classic Car Trader LLC

2.00(
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53 years of experience

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"

Frank H on July 2020


ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS OF MAINE

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ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS OF MAINE

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Electrical Systems of Maine, Inc has the service expertise to meet your needs. We perform service for residential, commercial, and industrial customers

"We are very satisfied with our new Generac, installed by Electrical Systems of Maine! It was snowing and blowing the night before and all through the morning, and we were not sure if the crew would come out, but they all showed up with a smile and got the job done safely and efficiently. We had a wonderful experience with this company, from the beginning to the end of the process."

Amy G on December 2022

Electrical Systems of Maine, Inc has the service expertise to meet your needs. We perform service for residential, commercial, and industrial customers

"We are very satisfied with our new Generac, installed by Electrical Systems of Maine! It was snowing and blowing the night before and all through the morning, and we were not sure if the crew would come out, but they all showed up with a smile and got the job done safely and efficiently. We had a wonderful experience with this company, from the beginning to the end of the process."

Amy G on December 2022


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Mister Sparky/Laplante Electric Inc

4.60(
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Mister Sparky/Laplante Electric Inc

4.60(
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Customers say: Quick response
35 years of experience

We have a customer first attitude, and back it up with a written 100% satisfaction guarantee that says "if you are not 100% satisfied you do not pay, until you are 100% satisfied." Additional address - 7 Thompson's Point, Portland ME 04102.

We have a customer first attitude, and back it up with a written 100% satisfaction guarantee that says "if you are not 100% satisfied you do not pay, until you are 100% satisfied." Additional address - 7 Thompson's Point, Portland ME 04102.

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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

Sizing a generator is a careful process that requires calculating the electrical load of your entire house. You have to take into account every device you want to use and their wattage requirements, plus the wattage needed to start them, and look for a generator that can safely run all that at around 80% capacity.

In more practical terms, a small home can run on a 10,000-watt generator (and if you only want to power a few key appliances, much less than that). A mid-sized home may need something between 15,000 and 22,000 watts. Larger homes require 25,000 watts or more. 

When installed and used correctly, generators are safe to use. The most critical generator safety tips to keep in mind are:

  • Never use a portable generator inside an enclosed space, as the carbon monoxide exhaust it creates is lethal.

  • Never attempt to connect your generator to your home’s electrical panel independently; hire a professional for this dangerous job.

  • Never overload your generator by connecting more appliances than for which it’s rated; you can damage your generator and appliances or even cause a fire.

Costs depend on generator type, labor, and additional wiring or transfer switch requirements.

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.

Setting up utilities on a vacant property usually takes at least a few months, or between 6 weeks to 16 weeks. This process requires working with the local planning and zoning department, hiring a building contractor or engineer to design the utility layout, securing permits, laying the lines, and connecting the utilities.

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