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Avatar for Anderson Water & Power
Anderson Water & Power
4.4(
618
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Fixed Generator - Install

Serving Hornell, NY and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1988

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"My house generator was serviced and the battery replaced. Everything about the experience was excellent. Mike, the technician, called when he was on the way, worked with me and my restrictions because of Covid, he was punctual, professional, explained thoroughly the work he did. For 8 years Anderson has serviced my generator and when needed during electric outage, my generator keeps my house running until the electric service is restored! Thank you for reliable service!"
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Cummins
Cummins Install
Cummins
Transfer switch Cummins

+62

Response time2 days
100 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by89%of homeowners
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Donohue's Lightning Rods
4.3(
70
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Lightning Protection - Install or Repair

Serving Hornell, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1971

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

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.\n\nDonohue'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.\n\n\n**WE DO NOT DO ELECTRICAL SERVICES.** (ONLY LIGHTNING RODS)

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Lightning protection
Lightning protection
Lightning protection

+10

Response time1 day
56 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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W B Lightning Rods
4.6(
372
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Lightning Protection - Install or Repair

Serving Hornell, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"WB Lightning is focused on customer service. The company provided good communication and responded very quickly to my inquiry for a quote. WB Lightning is a respected company, I had another electrical service provider tell me I made a good choice when I hired WB Lightning Rods."
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 Residential LPS
lightning protection
 Residential LPS
lightning protection

+79

Response time1 day
149 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Sunrise Solar
5.0(
7
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Electrical Wiring or Panel UpgradeElectrical Wiring or Panel Upgrade - For BusinessFixed Generator - Install+2 more

Serving Hornell, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Jared was amazing with communication and the attention to detail with the installation of the electrical panel was beyond expectation. He gave us exactly what we asked for and more. I would hire him again for any future electrical projects we might have. His team was also highly skilled and talked us through everything they were doing."
Solar by the Lake
Solar by the Lake
Solar Sunrise
Electrical Panel Upgrade
Response time11 hrs
Response rate97%
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Evans Cable Contracting
5.0(
3
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Electrical Switches, Outlets & Fixtures - Install or RepairElectrical Wiring or Panel Upgrade

Serving Hornell, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1990

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Evans Cable Contracting, is committed to excellence in every aspect of business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service I bring to my customers. Being a screened and approved professional, gives you the peace of mind you need to allow us to give your home the attention it deserves. Above all, we are watchful of our customers interests and make their concerns the basis of our business.

Response time6 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Hurricane Home Solutions Southern Tier, Inc.
4.6(
186
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Fixed Generator - Install

Serving Hornell, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Arron and Evan came to install a whole house generator. It took approximately 7 hours. I would hire them again, they did a satisfied excellent installation. If I have more for in the future that relates to Electrical, please send Arron and Evan back to do the work. Arron does meticulous work, very precise and neat."
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8.5kW Champion Side Profile
8.5kW Champion Front Profile
Champion Automatic Transfer Switch
Cummins Logo

+42

Response time12 hrs
Response rate100%
44 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Hurricane Home Solutions, Inc.
5.0(
5
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Fixed Generator - InstallGenerator - InstallGenerator - Install - For Business

Serving Hornell, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Hurricane Generators keeps your home powered—no matter what the storm brings. We specialize in selling, installing, and maintaining premium home standby generators from trusted brands like Generac, Cummins, and Champion. Whether it’s a hurricane, ice storm, or unexpected outage, we make sure your lights stay on, your appliances run, and your family stays safe.\n\nFrom the moment you call, our experts guide you through every step—helping you choose the perfect generator, delivering a clean, professional installation, and providing ongoing service to keep it running flawlessly year after year. With fast response times and flexible maintenance plans, you can rest easy knowing your backup power is always ready.\n\nAt Hurricane Generators, we don’t just install equipment—we deliver peace of mind. When the power goes out, you won’t skip a beat.

The Hurricane Team is committed to seeing your project through from start to finish.
All our installations include an Automatic Transfer Switch, which allows your home generator to automatically startup during a power outage.
Our Standby Generator installations include all gas and electric work required.
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Additional Photos

+4

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
18 neighbors recently requested a quote
Flaitz's Lawn and Landscape
4.4(
11
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Outdoor Lighting - Plan and Install

Serving Hornell, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

Flaitz's Lawn and Landscape is the premier lawn and landscape professional servicing residents of Steuben, Allegany and Livingston County since 2003. Flaitz's Lawn and Landscape offers a variety of property services including: maintenance/mowing, landscaping installation, sod installations, landscaping, and deck and pergola builds. Flaitz's Lawn and Landscape built a very large client base and portfolio due a commitment to professionalism, punctuality and customer satisfaction on every job. For a professional you can trust to get the job done right the first time, give Flaitz's Lawn and Landscape a call today!

Response time1 day
18 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Electrical questions, answered by experts

You can run a small or basic standard-size refrigerator on a 15-amp circuit. But you should plug a modern, standard-size refrigerator into a 20-amp dedicated circuit. The refrigerator needs to be on a dedicated circuit, meaning it is the only appliance and outlet on that circuit breaker. This method prevents tripping the breaker and reduces the chance of an electrical fire. 

It can be safe to buy or live in a house with knob and tube (K&T) wiring, but only if the system is in good condition, functional, and has been thoroughly inspected and approved by a licensed electrician. Never purchase a home with K&T wiring without getting a professional electrical inspection first.

Key considerations include:

  • Safety and Condition: An inspector will verify that the wiring is safe and has not deteriorated. Over time, the insulation can wear away, leaving exposed wires that pose a significant fire or shock hazard.

  • System Capacity: The electrical service should be at least 60 amps. However, even at this capacity, K&T systems often struggle to handle the demands of modern appliances and electronics.

  • Lack of Grounding: Knob and tube wiring is an ungrounded system, which is a safety concern for many modern devices.

  • Ongoing Maintenance: If you live in a home with K&T wiring, it's recommended to have it inspected by an electrician every one to two years to ensure it remains in safe working order.

Ultimately, any inspection or modification of a knob and tube system should always be performed by a certified professional.

Single-pole light switches are the most common light switches on the market. Their simple features make them easy to install and use. For more powerful applications that require 30 or 40 amps, you may need to use a double-pole switch. Some homeowners may want multi-way switches like three-way or four-way switches to control a light fixture from opposing ends of the room.

No. Blue wires and black wires are different. Even though both are used as hot wires, they serve different functions. Black wires are far more common in residential properties. They are always hot, can be positive or negative, and usually carry electricity from a power source to an outlet. Blue wires have a specialized usage in residential properties, generally as traveler wires, and are more common in commercial properties.

Most ceiling light fixtures only have a black, white, and green wire, but in some cases, you’ll also find a red wire in the box. This is a second hot wire, like the black wire, and is included for ceiling light kits that have a fan.

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