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Fox's Lawn Care And Small Engine Repair
4.5(
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Serving Amherst, OH and surrounding areas

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In business since 1995

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"James brought unbelievable determination to diagnose our generator problem. He collaborated with the generator company and other experts to figure out our problem."
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+3

Response time20 mins
15 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Tri-County Electric Service
5.0(
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Serving Amherst, OH and surrounding areas

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In business since 1975

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Tri-County Services Electric & Plumbing is a family-owned contractor proudly serving Northeast Ohio for nearly 50 years. Based in Garfield Heights, we provide reliable residential and commercial electrical work, including panel upgrades, EV charger installations, lighting design, generator setups, troubleshooting, and 24/7 emergency repairs.\n

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+8

18 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by4%of homeowners
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Tri-County Electric Service
4.9(
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Serving Amherst, OH and surrounding areas

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In business since 1975

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Chris and his assistant did an excellent job of explaining the situation and options for repairing or replacing our hot water heater. In the end we chose to replace it and they were able to secure a new unit and install it within 3 hours. Would definitely recommend Chris and Tri-County Services and will use them again if another situation arises."
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Recommended by4%of homeowners
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WyattWorks
4.7(
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Serving Amherst, OH and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1979

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"On Thursday, the technician (David) came to my house to look at two projects: replacing a leaking electric water heater, and installing a new gas line (in my crawlspace) to my masonry fireplace so I can convert from wood to gas logs. He explained my options, and quoted prices for these options. I asked if he could do the work on the upcoming Saturday, and he scheduled this before he left! I ordered the gas tankless water heater and the gas line to my fireplace. By the way, I had 3 different plumbers look at this work, WyattWorks had the lowest prices. On Saturday David and Alex arrived early in the morning and worked past 6:30 PM to complete both jobs. The installations were great. Everything to code, and with neat, high quality workmanship and thoroughly tested. They cleaned up the work areas and hauled away my old water heater. In other words, a typical WyattWorks job."
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Response time8 hrs
17 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Mr. Electric of Cleveland
4.0(
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Serving Amherst, OH and surrounding areas

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In business since 2007

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Mr.Electic and Ryan, as well as the electrician, were all amazing. My electric panel burned out at night. I called them at 10pm and they had a representative at my house the following morning. They're quote was within market rates with a bit of an expected mark-up for urgency. It was definitely reasonably priced, especially since i couldn't find anyone else able to do the job right away. Long story short, the electrician was at my house the very next day after the quote and did an AMAZING job installing a larger panel. They needed to cut the wall to make more space and did it in a way that is practically invisible from the outside. You really cannot go wrong with this provider."
14 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by78%of homeowners
Kennylectric
New to Angi

Serving Amherst, OH and surrounding areas

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Licensed electrician with 10 years of hands-on experience offering reliable, high-quality electrical services for residential, small commercial and industrial projects. Whether you need a quick fix or a full installation, I bring professional expertise and attention to detail to every job.\n\n✔ 10 years of licensed experience\n✔ Troubleshooting & repairs\n✔ Lighting installation & upgrades\n✔ Outlet, switch, and panel work\n✔ Clean, safe, and code-compliant service\n\nDependable, honest, and committed to getting the job done right the first time. Flexible availability for evenings and weekends.\n \nPlease reach out to schedule your next project.

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ZEL Electric
New to Angi

Serving Amherst, OH and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

⚡ Welcome to ZEL ELECTRIC ⚡\n\nWe’re a licensed & insured electrical contractor proudly serving Medina County and surrounding areas.\n\nFrom service upgrades and panel work to lighting, EV chargers, and residential or commercial electrical projects, we focus on clean, safe, and code-compliant work done right the first time.\n\n📞 Call or message us for a free estimate\n216-318-3381\n\n⚡ Driven by Energy. Built on Trust.

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Litto Home Repairs
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Serving Amherst, OH and surrounding areas

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My name is Thomas Litto, and I am the owner of Litto Home Renovations. I have hands-on experience in a wide range of home repairs and renovation work, including replacing flooring, handling electrical and plumbing projects, and much more, as well as performing demolition for remodels and renovations. I take pride in providing reliable, high-quality workmanship and helping homeowners improve and transform their spaces with careful attention to detail.

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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

Here’s what you can run with different wattages and types of generators:

Portable generator:

  • 2,000 watts can handle a large appliance like a freezer or refrigerator, plus a few smaller items like phones or computer chargers. 

  • 4,000 watts will keep two large appliances operating and a few smaller devices.

  • 8,000 watts should power most essential appliances and other devices, including a sump pump, well pump, or your dishwasher.

Partial to whole-house generator:

  • 20,000 watts and above will make it seem like your home’s power is still on.

You may need a permit for a portable generator if you’ll be installing a transfer switch for your primary residence or similar work. Otherwise, a permit for other uses may not be necessary. Check your local building codes or ask a local generator installer for more information about your local regulations.

If you have a transfer switch properly installed, the generator and main electrical power cannot feed the system at the same time. However, you should still shut off the power at your main circuit breaker panel before activating the generator. If you do that, you’ll simply need to shut off the generator and reset your circuit breaker once the local power comes back on.

No, you should never plug a generator directly into a wall outlet in your house. This practice is extremely dangerous, often illegal, and can cause "back-feeding," where power from the generator flows back into utility lines, creating a life-threatening hazard for utility workers. It can also damage your home's electrical system, including appliances like pumps and HVAC fans. If the main power is restored while the generator is connected, it can destroy the generator and cause an electrical fire. To safely connect a generator, you must use a professionally installed transfer switch or an interlocking kit, which prevents back-feeding by disconnecting your home from the utility grid before the generator provides power.

If you’re wondering whether gas generators produce carbon monoxide, know that natural gas generators do not produce carbon monoxide if they are functioning properly, as natural gas burns cleanly. However, if the generator malfunctions and the gas does not burn completely, there is potential for carbon dioxide to be produced. To prevent malfunctions, it's crucial to perform regular maintenance, including running the generator weekly and scheduling professional inspections every 6 to 12 months. Also, be sure to test your carbon monoxide detectors regularly to ensure they function in the rare case of the generator producing carbon monoxide.

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