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Madrid Projects LLC

2812 Chalgrove Ln
5.00(
8
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Madrid Projects LLC

2812 Chalgrove Ln
5.00(
8
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
116 local quotes requested

We have the experience and dedication to get the job done right! Specializing in handyman and 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!

"Install went smoothly good and I'm very satisfied. I hope to use Pablo again soon . I would highly recommend"

Paula G on August 2024

We have the experience and dedication to get the job done right! Specializing in handyman and 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!

"Install went smoothly good and I'm very satisfied. I hope to use Pablo again soon . I would highly recommend"

Paula G on August 2024


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Stickler's Electrical Service

6064 Kayla's Ridge Road
5.00(
18
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Stickler's Electrical Service

6064 Kayla's Ridge Road
5.00(
18
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
4 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Stickler's Electrical Service is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business.We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business

"Kind, efficient, honest and very easy to get a hold of/fast response time. Well priced and high quality work. New to area and love them"

Erica C on October 2024

Stickler's Electrical Service is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business.We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business

"Kind, efficient, honest and very easy to get a hold of/fast response time. Well priced and high quality work. New to area and love them"

Erica C on October 2024


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PC Paramedix, L.L.C

7 N. Main St.
4.50(
2
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Approved Pro

PC Paramedix, L.L.C

7 N. Main St.
4.50(
2
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
10 years of experience

PC Paramedix offers many years of experience in the IT Solutions Industry. We are committed to providing first quality service for each individual project we take on. We look forward to building strong, long-term relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction.

"Very impressed, I will call them again. I have no complaints and I was happy to see them on time and ready to work."

John A on July 2020

PC Paramedix offers many years of experience in the IT Solutions Industry. We are committed to providing first quality service for each individual project we take on. We look forward to building strong, long-term relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction.

"Very impressed, I will call them again. I have no complaints and I was happy to see them on time and ready to work."

John A on July 2020


All Wired Up Electrical Service

5730 Poovey Dr
5.00(
5
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Approved Pro

All Wired Up Electrical Service

5730 Poovey Dr
5.00(
5
)
Approved Pro
20 local quotes requested
1 years of experience

All Wired Up Electrical Service is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"Brian was great, met and assessed issue and was upfront that it was a minor thing and fixed on the spot. Very professional, prompt and courteous, patient, and explained in detail what he found and believed to be the issue. Will use again for electrical repairs/replacements that may be needed. "

Gerry W on October 2025

All Wired Up Electrical Service is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"Brian was great, met and assessed issue and was upfront that it was a minor thing and fixed on the spot. Very professional, prompt and courteous, patient, and explained in detail what he found and believed to be the issue. Will use again for electrical repairs/replacements that may be needed. "

Gerry W on October 2025


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Hamilton LP Lightning Rods

14350 Mundy Dr. Suite 800
5.00(
9
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Approved Pro

Hamilton LP Lightning Rods

14350 Mundy Dr. Suite 800
5.00(
9
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
63 local quotes requested

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."

Monte B on September 2022


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W B Lightning Rods

560 Peoples Plaza Unit 234
4.93(
297
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W B Lightning Rods

560 Peoples Plaza Unit 234
4.93(
297
)
Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 98% of Angi customers
Recommended by 98% of HomeAdvisor customers
251 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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Scharlock Electric

1110 Cornstalk Lane
5.00(
5
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Scharlock Electric

1110 Cornstalk Lane
5.00(
5
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

I am a reliable, respectable, and honest electrician. I have 20 years of experience with all kinds of electrical work. I am a family man and have high morals for myself. I show up when I say I’m going to show up. And do the job right to NEC codes the first time every time.

"Extremely satisfied in the multiple jobs completed by Pete. He was very responsive to our requests. All jobs were completed on time and as we discussed."

Ernest B on October 2024

I am a reliable, respectable, and honest electrician. I have 20 years of experience with all kinds of electrical work. I am a family man and have high morals for myself. I show up when I say I’m going to show up. And do the job right to NEC codes the first time every time.

"Extremely satisfied in the multiple jobs completed by Pete. He was very responsive to our requests. All jobs were completed on time and as we discussed."

Ernest B on October 2024


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EcoGreen Home Services

20100 Zion Ave
5.00(
10
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EcoGreen Home Services

20100 Zion Ave
5.00(
10
)
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 90% of Angi customers
Recommended by 90% of HomeAdvisor customers

Our vision is to create a better tomorrow by offering Plumbing, Electrical, HVAC equipment and indoor air quality products that offers the highest level of efficiency and keeps your home and family safe, clean and comfortable. We hope that you will join us.

"Austin and his partner's professional service was what the doctor ordered. Respectful and courteous,you couldn't ask for better service!"

Anthony J on October 2025

Our vision is to create a better tomorrow by offering Plumbing, Electrical, HVAC equipment and indoor air quality products that offers the highest level of efficiency and keeps your home and family safe, clean and comfortable. We hope that you will join us.

"Austin and his partner's professional service was what the doctor ordered. Respectful and courteous,you couldn't ask for better service!"

Anthony J on October 2025


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EB Electric & Air

1645 Dulin Rd
4.78(
18
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EB Electric & Air

1645 Dulin Rd
4.78(
18
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Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 94% of Angi customers
Recommended by 94% of HomeAdvisor customers

Eugene Bolin Licensed Electrical Contractor In business since 2010 servicing York,Chester,Cherokee, and Lancaster counties 1. Electrical service upgrades 2. Total wire or rewire on residential structures. 3. Electrical troubleshooting 4. Hot tubs 5. Ceiling fan & lighting

"Great! Eugene and Steven were very responsive and came out quickly and got the job done"

Mary A on February 2022

Eugene Bolin Licensed Electrical Contractor In business since 2010 servicing York,Chester,Cherokee, and Lancaster counties 1. Electrical service upgrades 2. Total wire or rewire on residential structures. 3. Electrical troubleshooting 4. Hot tubs 5. Ceiling fan & lighting

"Great! Eugene and Steven were very responsive and came out quickly and got the job done"

Mary A on February 2022


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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

The typical cost of a home generator is around $5,000, but prices range from $400 up to $13,000, depending on a few factors. The most significant cost factor is the generator size, as larger generators that can support more square footage usually cost more. You can install an emergency backup generator for between $500 and $2,000 or a partial-home generator for between $2,000 and $6,500. Whole-home generators usually total between $5,000 and $13,000, with some models climbing as high as $18,000.

In some situations, yes. Never try to put biofuel into any home generator without checking the specifics first. If a generator has the ability to run on diesel, it can also run pure biofuel (the clear kind made from seed oils, for example). But if you are using biofuel made from animal fats or vegetable oils, the generator will need significant modifications before it can handle a sludgier type of biofuel.

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.

Generally, you’ll want to keep between 60 and 70 feet between the generator and the transfer switch. There are a few reasons for this, including:

  • The distance reduces the noise coming from the generator into your home.

  • It increases efficiency because you won’t have a voltage drop from this short of a distance.

  • Prevents carbon monoxide poisoning: keep at least 15 feet between your generator and an open window. 

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.

The Rutherford College, NC homeowners’ guide to generator installs

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