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Jones Services

4.74(
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Jones Services

4.74(
205
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Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 92% of Angi customers
Recommended by 92% of HomeAdvisor customers
1986 years of experience

Jones Services is now a NO CONTACT service company. Our plumbers, electricians and HVAC technicians are running NO CONTACT service calls. We literally stand in different rooms than our customers, emailing or reading out loud our findings. No handshakes, no paperwork, not even allowing customers to touch iPads. Our technicians wear disinfected gloves, use disinfected tools and whip down anything their gloves and tools touch after servicing equipment. We practice NO CONTACT at work now too. Technicians are not allowed in the office, equipment and parts are delivered to their trucks in the parking lot. Only one employee per vehicle. All company meetings are conducted via Zoom. Most office personal are working from home. Those in the office work apart from each other. No one wants to be quarantined with their toilets backing up, without water or electricity or heat or hot water and now without air conditioning or air filtration or air purification. We are doing everything we can to help all our employees stay health to protect ourselves and our customers.

"HVAC service was amazing from Jones Service. From start to finish everything was perfect. The price was very competitive. Love their work."

Danielle R on July 2025

Jones Services is now a NO CONTACT service company. Our plumbers, electricians and HVAC technicians are running NO CONTACT service calls. We literally stand in different rooms than our customers, emailing or reading out loud our findings. No handshakes, no paperwork, not even allowing customers to touch iPads. Our technicians wear disinfected gloves, use disinfected tools and whip down anything their gloves and tools touch after servicing equipment. We practice NO CONTACT at work now too. Technicians are not allowed in the office, equipment and parts are delivered to their trucks in the parking lot. Only one employee per vehicle. All company meetings are conducted via Zoom. Most office personal are working from home. Those in the office work apart from each other. No one wants to be quarantined with their toilets backing up, without water or electricity or heat or hot water and now without air conditioning or air filtration or air purification. We are doing everything we can to help all our employees stay health to protect ourselves and our customers.

"HVAC service was amazing from Jones Service. From start to finish everything was perfect. The price was very competitive. Love their work."

Danielle R on July 2025


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Petro Home Services

4.44(
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Petro Home Services

4.44(
98
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Customers say: True professional
1903 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

With over 100 years experience, we know how to keep you comfortable, safe and help you save on energy costs. Our local 24/7 customer service and support means automatic heating oil deliveries and our service response is always fast. We never run out of heating oil plus our pricing and payment plans are designed to help you manage your costs all year round. Experience the Petro difference today!

"Worst service I’ve ever have experienced. They wanted to sell me the product, never told me that there was an early termination fee and another penalty for an initial offer they gave me. Had double charges every month, once for the oil they provided (which they never told me they were going to provide before coming. They just came without my knowledge and then I find a high amount bill) and another for an “automatic payment” for 500 that they never could explain. The didn’t even fix this issue and it kept happening every month even after I cancelled the service. Then having to call them is a hastié for the refund of the 500. Stay away of this company"

Axel R on January 2023

With over 100 years experience, we know how to keep you comfortable, safe and help you save on energy costs. Our local 24/7 customer service and support means automatic heating oil deliveries and our service response is always fast. We never run out of heating oil plus our pricing and payment plans are designed to help you manage your costs all year round. Experience the Petro difference today!

"Worst service I’ve ever have experienced. They wanted to sell me the product, never told me that there was an early termination fee and another penalty for an initial offer they gave me. Had double charges every month, once for the oil they provided (which they never told me they were going to provide before coming. They just came without my knowledge and then I find a high amount bill) and another for an “automatic payment” for 500 that they never could explain. The didn’t even fix this issue and it kept happening every month even after I cancelled the service. Then having to call them is a hastié for the refund of the 500. Stay away of this company"

Axel R on January 2023


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T. Webber Plumbing, Heating, Air & Electric

3.75(
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T. Webber Plumbing, Heating, Air & Electric

3.75(
55
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Customers say: Super punctual
1988 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Hudson Valley's Neighborhood Plumber. T. Webber Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning provides complete residential & commercial plumbing, drain cleaning, well pumps, water treatment, septic & sewer, heating and air conditioning service throughout the Hudson Valley. From problem solving and repair to sales and installation, our staff is available all day, every day for your convenience. Call us today and one of our highly skilled and courteous technicians will visit your location and restore your family's peace and comfort. Serving Dutchess, Putnam, Westchester, Orange & Ulster County.

"Needed replacement of toilet wax seal. Service tech and assistant were super-nice, professional and clean. Said it would take 2 to 2.5h, but took about 45mins and the charge was $550 + fuel surcharge (if flange was not damaged). I thought this was quite high but based on Webber's ratings I figured it had to be right. Later found out that a experienced plumber would only charge around $200. Too bad, will not use T Webber again."

Jerry S on November 2022

Hudson Valley's Neighborhood Plumber. T. Webber Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning provides complete residential & commercial plumbing, drain cleaning, well pumps, water treatment, septic & sewer, heating and air conditioning service throughout the Hudson Valley. From problem solving and repair to sales and installation, our staff is available all day, every day for your convenience. Call us today and one of our highly skilled and courteous technicians will visit your location and restore your family's peace and comfort. Serving Dutchess, Putnam, Westchester, Orange & Ulster County.

"Needed replacement of toilet wax seal. Service tech and assistant were super-nice, professional and clean. Said it would take 2 to 2.5h, but took about 45mins and the charge was $550 + fuel surcharge (if flange was not damaged). I thought this was quite high but based on Webber's ratings I figured it had to be right. Later found out that a experienced plumber would only charge around $200. Too bad, will not use T Webber again."

Jerry S on November 2022


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Astar Heating & Air Conditioning Inc

4.94(
127
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Astar Heating & Air Conditioning Inc

4.94(
127
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Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 99% of Angi customers
Recommended by 99% of HomeAdvisor customers

Astar Heating & A/C Inc is a customer focused heating and air conditioning company that was originally started in 1976. Located in Middletown, NY, we employ highly trained people whose goal is to make our company the best service company in Orange County New York. Our company specializes in designing, engineering, and installing complete comfort systems for owners of existing homes and buildings just like yours. We take special pride in the craftsmen we train and employ a fact you'll notice immediately in the attitude and integrity they bring to your job site. Our entire company works hard to make your experience with us hassle-free and enjoyable. From the professionalism of our sales engineers, to the dedication of our field personnel, we are dedicated to delivering you the best. We take our responsibility very seriously when you place your trust in us. Additional DBA - Astar Heating & Air, LLC Additional email - [email protected] Additional phone - (845) 692-4858.

"Astar: S#!tshow Incorporated An absolute catastrophe from the moment I sent them money until they finally got their act together to finish the project four and a half months later (with mediocre results at best). Their ability to communicate was abysmal and they utterly failed to take any sort of meaningful responsibility several times over. They proved unable to track information both internally and especially coming from me (even by email!) and in the end seem not to have much of an understanding of the products they sell. The trouble initially arose from their failure to note the several times I told them I was in Putnam rather than Dutchess county. It turns out they're not licensed to work in Putnam, but rather than doing the right thing and telling me that so that we could find a solution, they gave me nebulous excuses about how there was a snag with the electrical permit and that it was going to take a little more time. They were quick to get some things installed (probably so I couldn't walk away from the contract if I learned what was really going on), but then were unresponsive and would only give me a runaround on when things would happen and never answered my questions fully. This issue almost screwed me out of a rebate as I had to tell them several times that I'm with NYSEG instead of Central Hudson before they got it right. Their initial timing estimate left me with the choice of shlepping diesel for a few weeks to keep my hot water running or dealing with 100+ gallons of fuel oil when the job was done, so I went with the former. That would've been easy if it had hit their early target of two weeks and a reasonable but manageable hassle at their late target of six. They left me cold for three unexpected months (Jan-Apr) during which I spent many hours and hundreds of dollars on diesel, firewood, and electric heaters (not to mention an astronomical electric bill). In compensation they took roughly $1200 off my $43000 bill, which feels about like getting a dollar tip on a $20 check. Along the way, there were other issues (such as their plan to leave the boiler "as a backup" for me to deal with despite my having told their sales rep point blank that my whole aim was to remove the boiler). The quality of work was OK, but by no means great. The vents they use are absurdly cheap, don't really open & close properly, and the control knob frequently comes out when I try to operate them. Information from the installation planning meeting was either ignored or changed on the fly but their technicians, and one of their guys gouged my mechanical room door while removing the old boiler tank (which would've been easily avoided with the extra minute's work to put a blanket over it) & didn't so much as apologize for it. On top of it all, I'm still finding trash from the job around my property. Finally, their design of the system doesn't allow different rooms to run different functions; an issue I never would have accepted if I'd known. (for what it's worth, that seemed a surprise to the technician who came back to address the non-functioning thermostat they initially left me with). Also: upon the end their last scheduled install day, and with zero warning that this was going to happen, the installer demanded that I pay the remaining $23000 balance right then and there as though everyone simply has that amount of cash in their checking account or available on their credit card at all times and would not leave until I put half on a card, only accepting the half payment because I could name issues they still needed to come back and fix. Jason, the rep that sold me the system in the first place was kind, courteous, and gave me lots of faith in that company. I don't believe that was misleading me intentionally, but I deeply wish that they'd sent someone less likable and more reflective of the way their company actually operates. They sell an image of professionalism that absolutely misrepresents them as a company. Listen to the complaints about their outlandish pricing and terrible service. Jason told me that Yelp offered to scrub the bad reviews for them for an exorbitant amount of money and to trust the other sites, but I can only conclude that it's a lot cheaper to manage your brand image on Angi and other, less ubiquitous review sites."

george i on September 2022

Astar Heating & A/C Inc is a customer focused heating and air conditioning company that was originally started in 1976. Located in Middletown, NY, we employ highly trained people whose goal is to make our company the best service company in Orange County New York. Our company specializes in designing, engineering, and installing complete comfort systems for owners of existing homes and buildings just like yours. We take special pride in the craftsmen we train and employ a fact you'll notice immediately in the attitude and integrity they bring to your job site. Our entire company works hard to make your experience with us hassle-free and enjoyable. From the professionalism of our sales engineers, to the dedication of our field personnel, we are dedicated to delivering you the best. We take our responsibility very seriously when you place your trust in us. Additional DBA - Astar Heating & Air, LLC Additional email - [email protected] Additional phone - (845) 692-4858.

"Astar: S#!tshow Incorporated An absolute catastrophe from the moment I sent them money until they finally got their act together to finish the project four and a half months later (with mediocre results at best). Their ability to communicate was abysmal and they utterly failed to take any sort of meaningful responsibility several times over. They proved unable to track information both internally and especially coming from me (even by email!) and in the end seem not to have much of an understanding of the products they sell. The trouble initially arose from their failure to note the several times I told them I was in Putnam rather than Dutchess county. It turns out they're not licensed to work in Putnam, but rather than doing the right thing and telling me that so that we could find a solution, they gave me nebulous excuses about how there was a snag with the electrical permit and that it was going to take a little more time. They were quick to get some things installed (probably so I couldn't walk away from the contract if I learned what was really going on), but then were unresponsive and would only give me a runaround on when things would happen and never answered my questions fully. This issue almost screwed me out of a rebate as I had to tell them several times that I'm with NYSEG instead of Central Hudson before they got it right. Their initial timing estimate left me with the choice of shlepping diesel for a few weeks to keep my hot water running or dealing with 100+ gallons of fuel oil when the job was done, so I went with the former. That would've been easy if it had hit their early target of two weeks and a reasonable but manageable hassle at their late target of six. They left me cold for three unexpected months (Jan-Apr) during which I spent many hours and hundreds of dollars on diesel, firewood, and electric heaters (not to mention an astronomical electric bill). In compensation they took roughly $1200 off my $43000 bill, which feels about like getting a dollar tip on a $20 check. Along the way, there were other issues (such as their plan to leave the boiler "as a backup" for me to deal with despite my having told their sales rep point blank that my whole aim was to remove the boiler). The quality of work was OK, but by no means great. The vents they use are absurdly cheap, don't really open & close properly, and the control knob frequently comes out when I try to operate them. Information from the installation planning meeting was either ignored or changed on the fly but their technicians, and one of their guys gouged my mechanical room door while removing the old boiler tank (which would've been easily avoided with the extra minute's work to put a blanket over it) & didn't so much as apologize for it. On top of it all, I'm still finding trash from the job around my property. Finally, their design of the system doesn't allow different rooms to run different functions; an issue I never would have accepted if I'd known. (for what it's worth, that seemed a surprise to the technician who came back to address the non-functioning thermostat they initially left me with). Also: upon the end their last scheduled install day, and with zero warning that this was going to happen, the installer demanded that I pay the remaining $23000 balance right then and there as though everyone simply has that amount of cash in their checking account or available on their credit card at all times and would not leave until I put half on a card, only accepting the half payment because I could name issues they still needed to come back and fix. Jason, the rep that sold me the system in the first place was kind, courteous, and gave me lots of faith in that company. I don't believe that was misleading me intentionally, but I deeply wish that they'd sent someone less likable and more reflective of the way their company actually operates. They sell an image of professionalism that absolutely misrepresents them as a company. Listen to the complaints about their outlandish pricing and terrible service. Jason told me that Yelp offered to scrub the bad reviews for them for an exorbitant amount of money and to trust the other sites, but I can only conclude that it's a lot cheaper to manage your brand image on Angi and other, less ubiquitous review sites."

george i on September 2022


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AVD Electric LLC

4.94(
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AVD Electric LLC

4.94(
96
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Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 97% of Angi customers
Recommended by 97% of HomeAdvisor customers

Electrical Repairs, Electrical Installations & Electrical Maintenance. A.V.D. ELECTRIC LLC is Owner Operated by Victor Varela a Licensed, Insured and bonded, Electrical Contractor in the state of New Jersey. Our goal is to provide Prompt Professional Service and our pledge is to establish long lasting relationships with our customers.

"The electrician was very prompt, knowledgeable, efficient and helpful. He quickly found the issue. The overall experience with Victor was great"

Jian X on January 2025

Electrical Repairs, Electrical Installations & Electrical Maintenance. A.V.D. ELECTRIC LLC is Owner Operated by Victor Varela a Licensed, Insured and bonded, Electrical Contractor in the state of New Jersey. Our goal is to provide Prompt Professional Service and our pledge is to establish long lasting relationships with our customers.

"The electrician was very prompt, knowledgeable, efficient and helpful. He quickly found the issue. The overall experience with Victor was great"

Jian X on January 2025


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S & R Electrical Services LLC

4.90(
67
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S & R Electrical Services LLC

4.90(
67
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Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 95% of Angi customers
Recommended by 95% of HomeAdvisor customers

S&R Electrical Services, LLC remains a small family-run business that specializes all aspects of residential wiring and lighting. We have grown a long list of loyal customers,through a dedication to serving everyone's electrical needs in a timely and economical manner. We take great pride in our work and value our long time relationships! We hope that you will give us the opportunity to work with you for all your efficient home power needs!! 2 employees. No subs. Cost is determined by the job. Travel charges apply. Service charges apply. May contact through email. Additional address PO Box 74 Livingston NJ 07039

"After quote, our deposit, and agreeing on a timeline for the work, communications ended. It took a few phone calls on our part to agree on the date. On that date, the contractor was prompt, completed the work to our satisfaction, and cleaned the area well."

Allan L on August 2019

S&R Electrical Services, LLC remains a small family-run business that specializes all aspects of residential wiring and lighting. We have grown a long list of loyal customers,through a dedication to serving everyone's electrical needs in a timely and economical manner. We take great pride in our work and value our long time relationships! We hope that you will give us the opportunity to work with you for all your efficient home power needs!! 2 employees. No subs. Cost is determined by the job. Travel charges apply. Service charges apply. May contact through email. Additional address PO Box 74 Livingston NJ 07039

"After quote, our deposit, and agreeing on a timeline for the work, communications ended. It took a few phone calls on our part to agree on the date. On that date, the contractor was prompt, completed the work to our satisfaction, and cleaned the area well."

Allan L on August 2019


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Valentine Electric Inc.

4.89(
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Valentine Electric Inc.

4.89(
166
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Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 95% of Angi customers
Recommended by 95% of HomeAdvisor customers

We are a full service Electrical Contractor Licensed, Bonded, and Insured In Rockland, Westchester, and Orange counties in New York, as well as New York City, New Jersey , Connecticut and Vermont. We have fifteen (15) full time electricians and an office staff of four (4), we work on both big projects and small service calls. Since 1992 we have established a reputation of honesty, fair prices and high quality workmanship. We standby all of our work and are proud and privileged to have worked for so many of you in our area.

"Went very smoothly. The team arrived when expected and kept me fully informed as the job progressed, warned me before power was turned off, and labelled the new panel. The electrical inspector was very pleased and said it was quality work."

Robert P on October 2021

We are a full service Electrical Contractor Licensed, Bonded, and Insured In Rockland, Westchester, and Orange counties in New York, as well as New York City, New Jersey , Connecticut and Vermont. We have fifteen (15) full time electricians and an office staff of four (4), we work on both big projects and small service calls. Since 1992 we have established a reputation of honesty, fair prices and high quality workmanship. We standby all of our work and are proud and privileged to have worked for so many of you in our area.

"Went very smoothly. The team arrived when expected and kept me fully informed as the job progressed, warned me before power was turned off, and labelled the new panel. The electrical inspector was very pleased and said it was quality work."

Robert P on October 2021


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Nickel Electric Inc

4.97(
96
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Nickel Electric Inc

4.97(
96
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 96% of Angi customers
Recommended by 96% of HomeAdvisor customers

Give your residential, commercial, or industrial property the power it needs with services from Nickel Electric Inc. Based in New Jersey & New York, our staff has over 25 years of experience and specialize in all aspects of of installing maintaining and repairing electrical systems. We make sure that your home or business' electrical system is up to code so that it operates safely. Improve the safe utilization of energy within your properties with electrical service from Nickel Electric. We are legitimate electrical contractors with a good moral value and a commitment to our customers. We know that you probably want your job done in a timely manner with as little fuss as possible, which is why we do the work right the first time. Our policy is to give you what you pay for every time at competitive prices.

Give your residential, commercial, or industrial property the power it needs with services from Nickel Electric Inc. Based in New Jersey & New York, our staff has over 25 years of experience and specialize in all aspects of of installing maintaining and repairing electrical systems. We make sure that your home or business' electrical system is up to code so that it operates safely. Improve the safe utilization of energy within your properties with electrical service from Nickel Electric. We are legitimate electrical contractors with a good moral value and a commitment to our customers. We know that you probably want your job done in a timely manner with as little fuss as possible, which is why we do the work right the first time. Our policy is to give you what you pay for every time at competitive prices.


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Mark Lindsay & Son Plumbing & Heating Inc

4.72(
294
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Mark Lindsay & Son Plumbing & Heating Inc

4.72(
294
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Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 90% of Angi customers
Recommended by 90% of HomeAdvisor customers

WE ARE STILL OPEN AND ABLE TO SAFELY HELP DURING CORONAVIRUS. 5-Time Super Service Award Winner with special pricing for Angie's List Members!! Mark Lindsay and Son Plumbing & Heating Inc was founded in 1962 by John Lindsay and is family owned and operated by his son, Mark Lindsay. We have been in business for 50 years. Mark Lindsay has been leading the company since 1993 toward technological advancement and being number one in the business. We are a true 24/7/365 company. Our phone is answered by one of our staff no matter when you call. We cover all aspects of plumbing, heating, cooling and water treatment. Our factory trained technicians will give you excellent, quality service at a competitive, fair market price. All our technicians are back-round checked and drug tested. They are also all certified in their respective areas of expertise. This includes but is not limited to; NATE certified, EPA certified, HVAC certified, licensed plumbers and a member of the Tri-Boro Master Plumbers Assoc. Our technicians continue to take training, certifications and factory training as the market is always technologically advancing and growing. The size of our company allows us to respond quickly to emergencies and handle your calls promptly. No heat? No water? 24/7 our technicians are available to immediately resolve any emergency. All our technicians are uniformed; you can count on us to do a neat and clean job. All debris is removed from the job site, all techs wear foot covers and place down mats and runners where necessary, we will label all your emergency shut-off valves and we stand behind our motto, our reputation is your guarantee. You are guaranteed we will do all we can to see you satisfied. Cost is determined by the job. Additional phone number - (973) 728-8900.

"Beware of using this company they came out several times to fix my furnace. One time they came out said it was a computer glitch an hour later the same problem and they came out and replaced almost $500 part couple hours later had the same problem again all this company does is change parts and hope for the best do not use them. Their managers will not return phone calls. I’ve tried several times."

David W on January 2025

WE ARE STILL OPEN AND ABLE TO SAFELY HELP DURING CORONAVIRUS. 5-Time Super Service Award Winner with special pricing for Angie's List Members!! Mark Lindsay and Son Plumbing & Heating Inc was founded in 1962 by John Lindsay and is family owned and operated by his son, Mark Lindsay. We have been in business for 50 years. Mark Lindsay has been leading the company since 1993 toward technological advancement and being number one in the business. We are a true 24/7/365 company. Our phone is answered by one of our staff no matter when you call. We cover all aspects of plumbing, heating, cooling and water treatment. Our factory trained technicians will give you excellent, quality service at a competitive, fair market price. All our technicians are back-round checked and drug tested. They are also all certified in their respective areas of expertise. This includes but is not limited to; NATE certified, EPA certified, HVAC certified, licensed plumbers and a member of the Tri-Boro Master Plumbers Assoc. Our technicians continue to take training, certifications and factory training as the market is always technologically advancing and growing. The size of our company allows us to respond quickly to emergencies and handle your calls promptly. No heat? No water? 24/7 our technicians are available to immediately resolve any emergency. All our technicians are uniformed; you can count on us to do a neat and clean job. All debris is removed from the job site, all techs wear foot covers and place down mats and runners where necessary, we will label all your emergency shut-off valves and we stand behind our motto, our reputation is your guarantee. You are guaranteed we will do all we can to see you satisfied. Cost is determined by the job. Additional phone number - (973) 728-8900.

"Beware of using this company they came out several times to fix my furnace. One time they came out said it was a computer glitch an hour later the same problem and they came out and replaced almost $500 part couple hours later had the same problem again all this company does is change parts and hope for the best do not use them. Their managers will not return phone calls. I’ve tried several times."

David W on January 2025


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Mister Sparky Electric - Suffolk

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Mister Sparky Electric - Suffolk

4.72(
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Customers say: Super punctual
1993 years of experience

Mister Sparky Electric-Suffolk are the experts in residential electrical service and repair. All technicians are criminally background checked and drug tested. We arrive timely with fully stocked trucks with 1,000's of parts ready to do your job right on the spot. We offer a 2 year guarantee on repairs and general work, 7 year guarantee on Electrical Panels and Outside Electrical Service Systems. We charge by the job, not the hour.

"Went very well...I have used them several times now and always happy..a bit pricey...however,...I am confident because we are dealing with electric and I feel you get what you pay for. never disappointed with Mr Sparkey electric"

Marianne R on October 2018

Mister Sparky Electric-Suffolk are the experts in residential electrical service and repair. All technicians are criminally background checked and drug tested. We arrive timely with fully stocked trucks with 1,000's of parts ready to do your job right on the spot. We offer a 2 year guarantee on repairs and general work, 7 year guarantee on Electrical Panels and Outside Electrical Service Systems. We charge by the job, not the hour.

"Went very well...I have used them several times now and always happy..a bit pricey...however,...I am confident because we are dealing with electric and I feel you get what you pay for. never disappointed with Mr Sparkey electric"

Marianne R on October 2018

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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

Portable generators provide backup power for essential appliances during outages and are easy to relocate.

As long as they have enough fuel, whole-house generators can run for weeks at a time (400 to 500 hours) without suffering too much wear and tear. However, this type of extensive use isn’t ideal if you want to extend the life of your generator.

Two important points. First, some generators may need you to periodically check oil levels every day or so and refill as necessary for safe operation. Second, if your generator uses a fuel tank, keep it regularly full so it doesn’t suddenly shut off. Many backup generators can run through a full tank in a day when they are powering large portions of a home.

Many services include assembling the unit and securing it in the window. Confirm with your provider.

Costs range from $500 to $2,500, depending on generator type and installation complexity.

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. 

The Unionville, NY homeowners’ guide to generator installs

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