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Avatar for The Tick Tock Group, Inc.

The Tick Tock Group, Inc.

4.68(
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The Tick Tock Group, Inc.

4.68(
19
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
9 years of experience

Welcome to The Tick Tock Group, Inc.! We are proud to be serving Clinton and Essex county. We offer 24/7 service and we pride ourselves on our customer service. Give us a call today and we promise to take care of you!

"Only one of three companies who returned my call. Replaced all CFGI outlets per my request. One was not working (reason for the call). Pointed out an original installation issue in the kitchen and fixed. Replaced a Fluorescent Ballast. Reset an outlet box that was not set properly in the wall. As part of their service, they did a free circuit breaker box inspection. Reasonable priced."

Joe P on August 2023

Welcome to The Tick Tock Group, Inc.! We are proud to be serving Clinton and Essex county. We offer 24/7 service and we pride ourselves on our customer service. Give us a call today and we promise to take care of you!

"Only one of three companies who returned my call. Replaced all CFGI outlets per my request. One was not working (reason for the call). Pointed out an original installation issue in the kitchen and fixed. Replaced a Fluorescent Ballast. Reset an outlet box that was not set properly in the wall. As part of their service, they did a free circuit breaker box inspection. Reasonable priced."

Joe P on August 2023

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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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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 98% of Angi customers
Recommended by 98% of HomeAdvisor customers
158 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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Mr. Electric of the North Country

4.79(
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Mr. Electric of the North Country

4.79(
59
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Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 91% of Angi customers
Recommended by 91% of HomeAdvisor customers
29 local quotes requested

Need an electrician to help you cut down costs on your next electricity bill? Let Mr. Electric of the North Country help you reach your goals. Whether it is installations, repairs or upgrades, Mr. Electric of the North Country has a solution for your home. With around the clock availability, our team offers several services that could benefit your home. Mr. Electric of the North Country can assist you with your every need.

"David and Bryan did a great job. Extensive rewiring and new junction boxes were needed. They found a troublesome short circuit. Great explanations. They really cared and wanted to fix everything for us .Highly recommended. Allan"

Debra P on November 2025

Need an electrician to help you cut down costs on your next electricity bill? Let Mr. Electric of the North Country help you reach your goals. Whether it is installations, repairs or upgrades, Mr. Electric of the North Country has a solution for your home. With around the clock availability, our team offers several services that could benefit your home. Mr. Electric of the North Country can assist you with your every need.

"David and Bryan did a great job. Extensive rewiring and new junction boxes were needed. They found a troublesome short circuit. Great explanations. They really cared and wanted to fix everything for us .Highly recommended. Allan"

Debra P on November 2025

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Donohue's Lightning Rods

4.89(
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Donohue's Lightning Rods

4.89(
50
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 96% of Angi customers
Recommended by 96% of HomeAdvisor customers
91 local quotes requested

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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The Tick Tock Group, Inc.

5.00(
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The Tick Tock Group, Inc.

5.00(
2
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

We are a full service home repair contractor, We specialize in small projects and respond quickly to your needs. From hanging pictures to fixing plumbing electrical and sheetrock we do it all. We also have a great staff of carpenters for all your custom built ins or molding projects.

We are a full service home repair contractor, We specialize in small projects and respond quickly to your needs. From hanging pictures to fixing plumbing electrical and sheetrock we do it all. We also have a great staff of carpenters for all your custom built ins or molding projects.

Cazenovia Equipment Company, Inc.

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Cazenovia Equipment Company, Inc.

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64 years of experience

Cazenovia Equipment Company specializes in John Deere equipment for lawn and garden maintenance, farming, professional landscaping, construction work, golf courses, municipalities, government, etc. In addition to John Deere equipment, Cazenovia Equipment Company also carries over 30 over premier brands. Cazenovia Equipment Company specializes in high quality brands and top notch service and support, providing solutions for every need. Brands we carry: John Deere Frontier STIHL Outdoor Equipment Honda Power Equipemt Ariens Snow Blowers Kuhn Kuhn Knight Pottinger Trioliet H&S Brillion Degelman Hardi Geringhoff Unverferth CAM Superline Husky Mensch Supreme Wiedenmann Buffalo Turbine Salsco Lastec Goossen AgriMetal SIP Broyhill Vicon DR Power Equipment Selbro Pequea

Cazenovia Equipment Company specializes in John Deere equipment for lawn and garden maintenance, farming, professional landscaping, construction work, golf courses, municipalities, government, etc. In addition to John Deere equipment, Cazenovia Equipment Company also carries over 30 over premier brands. Cazenovia Equipment Company specializes in high quality brands and top notch service and support, providing solutions for every need. Brands we carry: John Deere Frontier STIHL Outdoor Equipment Honda Power Equipemt Ariens Snow Blowers Kuhn Kuhn Knight Pottinger Trioliet H&S Brillion Degelman Hardi Geringhoff Unverferth CAM Superline Husky Mensch Supreme Wiedenmann Buffalo Turbine Salsco Lastec Goossen AgriMetal SIP Broyhill Vicon DR Power Equipment Selbro Pequea

Lewis Electric and Power

5.00(
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Lewis Electric and Power

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

Lewis Electric is committed to provide quality residential and commercial electrical work at a reasonable cost to the consumer. We also provide telephone, television, and data wiring. Lewis Electric donates time to local organizations whenever possible.

Lewis Electric is committed to provide quality residential and commercial electrical work at a reasonable cost to the consumer. We also provide telephone, television, and data wiring. Lewis Electric donates time to local organizations whenever possible.

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Anderson Water Systems Inc

3.42(
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Anderson Water Systems Inc

3.42(
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Customers say: Super punctual
31 years of experience

Our mission is to provide our customers with not only better water but the best! We offer free water testing by mail or in the comfort of your own home. We believe if you have never had your water tested, how do you know what is in it? Remember, just because it is clear, does not mean it is clean! Please find out what is in your water today!

"Falsely advertised their "lifetime warranty." Would not correct this or provide any compensation. Manager provided disrespectful customer service. Would NOT ever use again."

Kerry M on May 2022

Our mission is to provide our customers with not only better water but the best! We offer free water testing by mail or in the comfort of your own home. We believe if you have never had your water tested, how do you know what is in it? Remember, just because it is clear, does not mean it is clean! Please find out what is in your water today!

"Falsely advertised their "lifetime warranty." Would not correct this or provide any compensation. Manager provided disrespectful customer service. Would NOT ever use again."

Kerry M on May 2022

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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

Generators are usually sized by running watts and starting watts. Ideally, you’ll want a generator that can offer both the necessary running watts and starting watts for everything you need to power without going beyond 90% of its capacity. Calculate your home’s electrical load based on the breakers in your home or adding up the appliance and lighting needs of connected rooms.

If you have a transfer switch properly installed, the generator and main electrical power cannot feed the system at the same time. However, you should still shut off the power at your main circuit breaker panel before activating the generator. If you do that, you’ll simply need to shut off the generator and reset your circuit breaker once the local power comes back on.

Energy output depends on turbine size, average wind speed at your site, and system efficiency. A 5 kW turbine in a good wind location can generate 8,000 to 12,000 kilowatt-hours per year, which may cover a large portion of an average home’s needs. Accurate output estimates require a professional wind assessment and a review of your household’s energy usage patterns.

Generators run on a variety of fuel types, ranging from natural gas to solar power. Keep in mind that fuel costs varying by type:

  • Natural gas: $2,000–$21,000 per year 

  • Liquid propane: $2,000–$21,000 per year

  • Diesel: $3,000–$20,000 per year

  • Gasoline: $500–$3,000 per year

  • Solar generator: $2,000–$25,000 per unit

  • Battery backup: $10,000–$25,000 per unit

If you’re wondering if you can use your electric vehicle as a backup battery, it depends on whether your EV is compatible with bidirectional charging. This technology allows energy to flow both ways, enabling vehicle-to-home (V2H) backup power, vehicle-to-load (V2L) for appliances and camping, and vehicle-to-grid (V2G) to support the power grid. Compatible EVs convert stored DC energy into usable AC power, helping reduce energy costs and enhance grid stability while providing emergency backup power.

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