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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
192 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

"Mr. Donohue is very knowledgeable and has excellent experience in the lightning protection area. He responds quickly and has a very professional team of workers. He quoted the job using google earth information. When he visited the site he reduced his price by over 50%. I highly recommend him and I will use his company again."
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Lightning protection
Lightning protection
Lightning protection

+10

Response time1 day
82 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"
Champion Logo
8.5kW Champion Side Profile
8.5kW Champion Front Profile
Champion Automatic Transfer Switch
Cummins Logo

+42

Response time12 hrs
Response rate100%
38 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

Unless you’re a licensed electrician, you should not DIY any electrical work in your home. Working with wires and electricity is potentially dangerous to both you and the structure you’re working on, and it could lead to house fires or electric shock if you’re not 100% sure what you’re doing. There’s a big difference between changing a light switch cover and rewiring an entire home. If you’re staring down a potentially difficult electrical job, give a pro a call.

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.

If you've ever tried to run your dishwasher while drying your hair, you’ll understand why dedicated circuits are essential for preventing blown fuses. Appliances that require more electricity than the circuit can handle could blow fuses, trip breakers, overheat, and risk an electrical fire. 

Having a dedicated circuit ensures that your appliance gets the current it needs without overloading the other circuits in your home.

Your outlet should be a ground-fault circuit interrupter (GFCI). These outlets will cut power off in the case of an electrical fire, keeping your home and family safe. Extension cords can also be GFCIs. A local electrician can replace older outlets with GFCIs, if necessary.

Tankless water heaters won’t increase your electric bill. Since tankless water heaters are more efficient than tank water heaters, installing one in your home will actually allow you to save money on your electric bill. The Department of Energy estimates you can save $100 or more each year with a high-efficiency tankless water heater.

The Hornell, NY homeowners’ guide to electrical services

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