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M.A Electric

4.97(
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M.A Electric

4.97(
253
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Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 90% of Angi customers
Recommended by 90% of HomeAdvisor customers
13 years of experience

An electrician by profession and an engineer by knowledge and intelligence. With over 11 years of experience, we take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service to meet the consumer's needs. Our mission is to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. No job is too big or too small for us. To understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and professionally communicate with every customer. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of the job's size.

"Yes 100% thorough, knowledgeable & professional! "

LAUREN_ _ on January 2026

An electrician by profession and an engineer by knowledge and intelligence. With over 11 years of experience, we take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service to meet the consumer's needs. Our mission is to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. No job is too big or too small for us. To understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and professionally communicate with every customer. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of the job's size.

"Yes 100% thorough, knowledgeable & professional! "

LAUREN_ _ on January 2026


Home Electric Advisor

4.89(
171
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Home Electric Advisor

4.89(
171
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Customers say: True professional
36 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We offer over 30 years of experience in the electrical industry. We take on a wide range of electrical projects to include full installation for additions and remodels as well as wiring and panel upgrades and a variety of other jobs. We're committed to providing a personalized service for each individual project we take on & look forward to building strong, long-term relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction.

"Ali was responsive and clearly explained my options before completing work at a fair price. "

Emily P on December 2025

We offer over 30 years of experience in the electrical industry. We take on a wide range of electrical projects to include full installation for additions and remodels as well as wiring and panel upgrades and a variety of other jobs. We're committed to providing a personalized service for each individual project we take on & look forward to building strong, long-term relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction.

"Ali was responsive and clearly explained my options before completing work at a fair price. "

Emily P on December 2025


Cami, Inc.

4.92(
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Cami, Inc.

4.92(
38
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
8 years of experience

CAMI Inc Home Services company is here to answer your service calls for all plumbing and electrical home repairs or fixture installation. We pride ourselves for our excellent customer service and honest pricing, so call us for your next project and we guarantee you'll be happy you did! For urgent service needs call 347 860-2085

"Very professional, easy to schedule and on time. They did a clean and great job."

Genti P on March 2024

CAMI Inc Home Services company is here to answer your service calls for all plumbing and electrical home repairs or fixture installation. We pride ourselves for our excellent customer service and honest pricing, so call us for your next project and we guarantee you'll be happy you did! For urgent service needs call 347 860-2085

"Very professional, easy to schedule and on time. They did a clean and great job."

Genti P on March 2024


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SS ELECTRICAL SOLUTIONS INC.

5.00(
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SS ELECTRICAL SOLUTIONS INC.

5.00(
27
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
19 years of experience

SS Electrical Solutions, Inc., brings an unmatched commitment to excellence to your electrical project. We have over 10 years of experience delivering unsurpassed professionalism, expertise, and value. We take pride in providing our customers with personalized customer service, the highest industry standards, and top quality workmanship. Call today!

"Shazi came out to my house on SI from Brooklyn, after work hours, to fix my electrical problem. He was quick and clean and very nice to speak with. He gave a fair price for a job at 8:30 PM. I highly recommend him and will call him again if I need electrical work."

Debra T on October 2024

SS Electrical Solutions, Inc., brings an unmatched commitment to excellence to your electrical project. We have over 10 years of experience delivering unsurpassed professionalism, expertise, and value. We take pride in providing our customers with personalized customer service, the highest industry standards, and top quality workmanship. Call today!

"Shazi came out to my house on SI from Brooklyn, after work hours, to fix my electrical problem. He was quick and clean and very nice to speak with. He gave a fair price for a job at 8:30 PM. I highly recommend him and will call him again if I need electrical work."

Debra T on October 2024


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Aldo Handyman Services

4.98(
27
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Aldo Handyman Services

4.98(
27
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Super Service Award
Customers say: True professional
9 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"Aldo and his team are extremely professional and respectful. He gave a fair price and did an amazing job. He always comes on time, and cleans up after work. I can’t say enough good this about him and his work and I would recommend him 100%. He’s done everything from plumbing, electrical, drywall and tiles. I hired him to install a kitchen backdrop and rehired him for multiple projects. Just recently he finished installing a new shower stall, vanity, lighting and bathroom floor. He also installed new lighting and replaced the basement drop ceiling with drywall. "

Angela A on March 2025

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"Aldo and his team are extremely professional and respectful. He gave a fair price and did an amazing job. He always comes on time, and cleans up after work. I can’t say enough good this about him and his work and I would recommend him 100%. He’s done everything from plumbing, electrical, drywall and tiles. I hired him to install a kitchen backdrop and rehired him for multiple projects. Just recently he finished installing a new shower stall, vanity, lighting and bathroom floor. He also installed new lighting and replaced the basement drop ceiling with drywall. "

Angela A on March 2025


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W B Lightning Rods

4.93(
297
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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
25 years of experience

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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Forest Hills Electrical Contracting Inc

4.74(
78
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Forest Hills Electrical Contracting Inc

4.74(
78
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Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 92% of Angi customers
Recommended by 92% of HomeAdvisor customers
50 years of experience

• 2016 Super Service Award Winner - 4th Consecutive Year! • Since 1976, Forest Hills Electrical Contracting, a Local Owner-Operated Firm has Proudly Served our Queens, NY Community! • Although We are new to the internet, We are not new to Queens! • The Original Owner-Operator has been providing High Quality Electrical Service for over 40 Years! • We have always strived to provide Professional, Clean, & Reliable Service in all our Installations, Repairs & Upgrades • Our Customers’ Satisfaction & Safety is the mainstay of our business, and most of our calls are from repeat customers and good ol' fashioned word of mouth! • The following pages should provide all the information you need to make a well informed decision on whom to hire for your next job! • Fully Insured & Licensed - License #: 10344 • Call (718)894-4113 to Schedule a FREE Estimate or an Appointment

"I had to call 5 different electrical contractors to do work in my co-op. I found some off of Angie's list and home advisor. I had contractors who never showed up, people who never got back to me after showing up. Some quotes were lower, and one quote was higher. At the end of the day Beshaun was on time, prepared, professional and provided a detailed estimate. He showed up fully prepared to do the work. His workers were professional. They got the job done in time as promised and cleaned up after themselves. I felt comfortable enough to leave them in my home while I was at work. I had him install 4 sets of track lights, and over head lights in 2 closets and one room that had none, along with a ceiling fan. All new wiring had to be run for everything."

Shirley B on June 2020

• 2016 Super Service Award Winner - 4th Consecutive Year! • Since 1976, Forest Hills Electrical Contracting, a Local Owner-Operated Firm has Proudly Served our Queens, NY Community! • Although We are new to the internet, We are not new to Queens! • The Original Owner-Operator has been providing High Quality Electrical Service for over 40 Years! • We have always strived to provide Professional, Clean, & Reliable Service in all our Installations, Repairs & Upgrades • Our Customers’ Satisfaction & Safety is the mainstay of our business, and most of our calls are from repeat customers and good ol' fashioned word of mouth! • The following pages should provide all the information you need to make a well informed decision on whom to hire for your next job! • Fully Insured & Licensed - License #: 10344 • Call (718)894-4113 to Schedule a FREE Estimate or an Appointment

"I had to call 5 different electrical contractors to do work in my co-op. I found some off of Angie's list and home advisor. I had contractors who never showed up, people who never got back to me after showing up. Some quotes were lower, and one quote was higher. At the end of the day Beshaun was on time, prepared, professional and provided a detailed estimate. He showed up fully prepared to do the work. His workers were professional. They got the job done in time as promised and cleaned up after themselves. I felt comfortable enough to leave them in my home while I was at work. I had him install 4 sets of track lights, and over head lights in 2 closets and one room that had none, along with a ceiling fan. All new wiring had to be run for everything."

Shirley B on June 2020


"I was pleased to work with Mr. Ornel who was thorough and knowledgeable. I highly recommend this company. "

Natasha H on December 2025

Electrical

"I was pleased to work with Mr. Ornel who was thorough and knowledgeable. I highly recommend this company. "

Natasha H on December 2025


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Telco Specialist Company

4.72(
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Telco Specialist Company

4.72(
121
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 97% of Angi customers
Recommended by 97% of HomeAdvisor customers
31 years of experience

Contact: (646) 397-2709 - Telco Specialist & Company is family owned and operated since 1995. We take pride in providing you with a job that is well done and consistent with integrity and neatness. We believe in up front honesty. For all of your telephone and computer networking needs, trust Telco Specialist Co. to get it done right. In most cases, same-day appointments are available, and the work can be performed while we are on premises. ESTIMATES ARE FREE OF CHARGE. When we give appointments, we don't give you an 8 hour window like some other companies. We give a 2 hour window so you don't have to sit at your premises all day wondering if a technician is going to show up. We don't charge an hourly rate. We charge according to each job. That way, whether we spend 2 hours, or 12 hours, the price remains the same. Generally, charges range from $90 - $125/line. We accept the following forms of payment: All forms of payment accepted, including PAYPAL.

"I had a problem with some outdoor network wiring and Telco responded on a holiday weekend on Sunday. A technician did come to my house that same day and spent time to repair the problem for a very reasonable cost. It was a pleasure to work with Telco and their team."

Ryan E on May 2024

Contact: (646) 397-2709 - Telco Specialist & Company is family owned and operated since 1995. We take pride in providing you with a job that is well done and consistent with integrity and neatness. We believe in up front honesty. For all of your telephone and computer networking needs, trust Telco Specialist Co. to get it done right. In most cases, same-day appointments are available, and the work can be performed while we are on premises. ESTIMATES ARE FREE OF CHARGE. When we give appointments, we don't give you an 8 hour window like some other companies. We give a 2 hour window so you don't have to sit at your premises all day wondering if a technician is going to show up. We don't charge an hourly rate. We charge according to each job. That way, whether we spend 2 hours, or 12 hours, the price remains the same. Generally, charges range from $90 - $125/line. We accept the following forms of payment: All forms of payment accepted, including PAYPAL.

"I had a problem with some outdoor network wiring and Telco responded on a holiday weekend on Sunday. A technician did come to my house that same day and spent time to repair the problem for a very reasonable cost. It was a pleasure to work with Telco and their team."

Ryan E on May 2024


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Michael Electric

4.97(
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Michael Electric

4.97(
17
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
27 years of experience

Hello, Mike here and at Michael Electric we take pride in quality service, prompt attention and the most affordable prices in electrical work anywhere. My only goal is to keep you and your family safe. Having over 35 years in the electrical business ensures not only that your job is done right, but that you recommend us and call us for all your electrical needs. Thank you for the opportunity to help with electrical needs. God bless everyone! Mike.

"Michael got the job done! Very professional. His advice saved me a lot of money. I didn’t need a panel upgrade but needed extra outlets and switches installed in my panel. He was respectful and listened to my problems before diagnosing the issue and fixing it…He also cleaned up the debris after he finished! Would highly recommend him!"

Abier M on March 2024

Hello, Mike here and at Michael Electric we take pride in quality service, prompt attention and the most affordable prices in electrical work anywhere. My only goal is to keep you and your family safe. Having over 35 years in the electrical business ensures not only that your job is done right, but that you recommend us and call us for all your electrical needs. Thank you for the opportunity to help with electrical needs. God bless everyone! Mike.

"Michael got the job done! Very professional. His advice saved me a lot of money. I didn’t need a panel upgrade but needed extra outlets and switches installed in my panel. He was respectful and listened to my problems before diagnosing the issue and fixing it…He also cleaned up the debris after he finished! Would highly recommend him!"

Abier M on March 2024

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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

You can expect a diesel generator to last for up to 30,000 hours of use, which works out to 20 to 25 years with the proper maintenance, of course. That depends on how much you use it, so a diesel generator used for emergencies a couple of times a year will last a lot longer than a generator that takes over for a faulty electrical grid every month for a day or two. 

In many cases, yes. There are models called dual-fuel generators and fuel switches, but only between certain types of fuel. For example, with the right setup you can convert a generator from natural gas to propane. Some allow switching between diesel and gasoline. There are even tri-fuel generators available in some cases, which adds a large layer of security if you are worried about fuel availability in times of crisis. Always check your generator capabilities and manual instructions before trying to switch fuels. Some generators can use another fuel but may need a fuel conversion kit to prep them first.

The amount of time a standby generator can run continuously is around 3,000 hours on average. However, standby generators can generally run indefinitely as long as they have a continuous fuel supply. Generators hooked up to a home’s natural gas supply are the best option for extended usage, as these won’t rely on a finite fuel supply based on how much you have in storage. Generators running on liquid propane or diesel won’t last as long, as these require fuel storage and regular refueling to stay running.

It’s usually better to repair your generator if it isn’t working properly, as it will typically be much more affordable and should yield similar results. Generator repairs cost around $300 on average, while installing a new whole-house generator costs around $5,000 on average. The only exception is if you know your generator is reaching the end of its useful life, usually between 30 and 40 years. If you have an older generator, you could face multiple repairs in the coming years, which might mean that a full replacement will be more cost-effective over time.

Sizing a generator is a careful process that requires calculating the electrical load of your entire house. You have to take into account every device you want to use and their wattage requirements, plus the wattage needed to start them, and look for a generator that can safely run all that at around 80% capacity.

In more practical terms, a small home can run on a 10,000-watt generator (and if you only want to power a few key appliances, much less than that). A mid-sized home may need something between 15,000 and 22,000 watts. Larger homes require 25,000 watts or more. 

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