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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

"Despite a -12 windchill, Kevin and Jose sent a notice 30 minutes before their arrival and got to work immediately. They were both extremely courteous, professional, knowledgeable, and industrious. The project was extensive but they managed to keep power interruptions to an absolute minimum. Considering that the generator project required work involving gas, electric, and internet, their presence in our small house went almost unnoticed. I would absolutely recommend them. Great work!"
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Cummins
Cummins Install
Cummins
Transfer switch Cummins

+62

Response time2 days
184 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

"Jim for Donhohues Lightning Rods installed the lightning rod system in my home. When the work was done I was very happy as their installer came as per promised time, and perform the work. Before giving them the work Jim completely sold me their work ethics, quality, and service. There was a minor issue and his team took complete ownership of this issue and talked to me in detail. They provide a very good explanation to satisfy me. I am a happy customer."
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Lightning protection
Lightning protection
Lightning protection

+10

Response time1 day
76 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

"I live in Florida, lightning capitol, so I felt having lightning rods installed would be great protection for my house. I would recommend this company if you want to protect your house. They were very professional and efficient. Because of many different roof lines on my house, they needed to install 7 rods. They arrived at noon and finished in a couple of hours. I am very happy with their work, and feel much safer."
lightning protection
 Residential LPS
lightning protection
 Residential LPS
lightning protection

+79

Response time1 day
176 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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

"Workmenship was of good quality workman were knowlagable friendly and very neat they were on time My only complaint in that communication with the office staff was poor it seamed like they told you what you wanted to hear not what was actually happening also we ordered the generator in may (was scheduled for august install) and it was not untill october when instillation was done the product itself is of good quality and has been working as it should we so do had an electric upgrade done"
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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%
37 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%
13 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Electrical questions, answered by experts

Typically, when a 3-way switch only works when one switch is on, this is one of the most telltale indicators that the switch has gone bad (although this could also be the result of faulty or loose wiring). To diagnose the issue, toggle each switch until the light comes on. Once it’s on, toggle each switch separately again; the switch that doesn’t turn the light off is the bad switch. 

In most cases, line wires are located at the bottom of a panel or device, while load wires are located at the top. Line wires are generally black, while load wires are typically red or black. To tell for sure, you can use a multimeter or volt pen to test the wire. A live or line wire will always carry a charge, while a load wire will only carry a charge when it’s in use.

The number of outdoor outlets that can be on one circuit depends on the circuit's capacity and the electrical load of each outlet. Outdoor outlets should ideally be on a dedicated circuit that is not shared with other outlets, and each outlet should be rated for at least 15 amps. A circuit rated for at least 20 amps is recommended. It’s important to use GFCI protection for all outdoor outlets to prevent electrical shocks. Overall, it's crucial to avoid overloading the circuit and take necessary safety precautions.

To avoid drilling into wire, you will need to trace your home's wiring using a stud finder, wire detector, circuit tracer, or voltage finder. Since locating wires in your home can be difficult for some homeowners, hire a professional electrician with the experience and knowledge needed to safely handle electrical systems before drilling into any walls in your home.

Knob and tube wiring is old, and its casing is brittle. This means that it's possible to receive a dangerous electrical shock if you touch a live wire and essentially become an electrical pathway. Although the scenario is unlikely, touching any K&T wiring is simply not a good idea in any instance. Leave any wire handling to the professionals.

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