Here at RS Lightning Protection. The lightning protection industry has been the only thing our family has ever known 4th generation in the business when we show up to your property fully stocked with all your lightning protection needs we require no deposits until the job is totally finished and everybody is satisfied we are all about keeping everybody 100% safe during a lightning storm and we provide reasonable rates because for family-owned-and-operated just give us a call today for a free estimate and we hope that everybody has a blessed day
"Great job"
Shanna B on May 2023
Here at RS Lightning Protection. The lightning protection industry has been the only thing our family has ever known 4th generation in the business when we show up to your property fully stocked with all your lightning protection needs we require no deposits until the job is totally finished and everybody is satisfied we are all about keeping everybody 100% safe during a lightning storm and we provide reasonable rates because for family-owned-and-operated just give us a call today for a free estimate and we hope that everybody has a blessed day
Cincy House Remodeling is dedicated to providing our customers with the best quality and craftsmanship. We are here to build relationships with our customers and communities and to provide our employees with a great place to work. Our pledge is to create successful relationships with our customers, employees and community by building trust, treating every project with the utmost integrity and exceeding expectations.
"Ty was skillful, professional & respectful by asking good questions. Very pro customer service. He also was very neat & cleaned up every job."
Ginny R on December 2025
Cincy House Remodeling is dedicated to providing our customers with the best quality and craftsmanship. We are here to build relationships with our customers and communities and to provide our employees with a great place to work. Our pledge is to create successful relationships with our customers, employees and community by building trust, treating every project with the utmost integrity and exceeding expectations.
"Ty was skillful, professional & respectful by asking good questions. Very pro customer service. He also was very neat & cleaned up every job."
We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today!
"The guys were on time quick and very professional plan on having them do more work to my home very satisfied"
Steve J on December 2025
We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today!
"The guys were on time quick and very professional plan on having them do more work to my home very satisfied"
We are a family owned and operated complete home repair, maintenance and remodeling company. We have over 29 years of experience in residential remodeling, repairs, maintenance and construction. We believe in and provide premium craftsmanship for all of your home needs. We are professional, trustworthy and reliable. We service the entire Tristate area.
"Tim with Tristate Service Home Repair responded quickly to my request for service and had one of the company’s employees scheduled and at my home in good time. Repair work was done professionally and using the right materials for the job. I had additional projects completed as a result of how well the original work was done. I’m impressed with Tristate Service and Home Repair and recommend them for any of your home repairs."
Dave H on December 2025
We are a family owned and operated complete home repair, maintenance and remodeling company. We have over 29 years of experience in residential remodeling, repairs, maintenance and construction. We believe in and provide premium craftsmanship for all of your home needs. We are professional, trustworthy and reliable. We service the entire Tristate area.
"Tim with Tristate Service Home Repair responded quickly to my request for service and had one of the company’s employees scheduled and at my home in good time. Repair work was done professionally and using the right materials for the job. I had additional projects completed as a result of how well the original work was done. I’m impressed with Tristate Service and Home Repair and recommend them for any of your home repairs."
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."
Mapp and Smith Electrical Service, LLC is your trusted source for all your electrical needs. We pride ourselves on being punctual, professional and above all else, your satisfaction through quality. If you want your project to be done right the first time and stand the test of time, do yourself a favor and give us a call, today!
"Was the only one who would actually come over and give a free estimate. Mike is easy to do business with, reasonably priced. Will work in the future most likely"
Alex K on October 2023
Mapp and Smith Electrical Service, LLC is your trusted source for all your electrical needs. We pride ourselves on being punctual, professional and above all else, your satisfaction through quality. If you want your project to be done right the first time and stand the test of time, do yourself a favor and give us a call, today!
"Was the only one who would actually come over and give a free estimate. Mike is easy to do business with, reasonably priced. Will work in the future most likely"
With over 11 years of experience in the electrical field AFW Electric LLC is definitely the company you want to use for all your electrical needs. WE pride our self in customer satisfaction. We DO NOT do free estimates, a $50 trip fee is charged to do estimates, which would be applied to the project total should you decide to hire us for your project.
"Is a competent electrician and arrives on time, but will not respond to requests for information after the job is done. Be sure you get what you need (such as receipts) prior to payment. "
Mary S on September 2025
With over 11 years of experience in the electrical field AFW Electric LLC is definitely the company you want to use for all your electrical needs. WE pride our self in customer satisfaction. We DO NOT do free estimates, a $50 trip fee is charged to do estimates, which would be applied to the project total should you decide to hire us for your project.
"Is a competent electrician and arrives on time, but will not respond to requests for information after the job is done. Be sure you get what you need (such as receipts) prior to payment. "
We have the experience and we are committed to providing quality workmanship and superior customer service on all our applications. We at YEP! Electric LLC strive to maintain our reputation as a high quality, very service oriented company with our main focus being customer satisfaction.
"Very professional, and I love the job. They clean up "
Stacy G on December 2025
We have the experience and we are committed to providing quality workmanship and superior customer service on all our applications. We at YEP! Electric LLC strive to maintain our reputation as a high quality, very service oriented company with our main focus being customer satisfaction.
"Very professional, and I love the job. They clean up "
Electricmasters, Inc., is a fully licensed and insured electrical company serving the Greater Cincinnati area. We provide professional electrical services for both home and business. We also can help you with any of the following projects: Service Upgrades, Sunken Meter Base repairs, Swimming pool/spa wiring, Update lighting, Move/add receptacles, Small remodeling projects. ElectricMasters is also an authorized Generac Generator installer. We do offer free quotes so please call and ElectricMasters will be happy to help you with your electrical needs!
"Dave called ahead to let us know when he would arrive. Gave us a quote before starting. Quickly identified the source of our problem and even already had the parts he needed with him. Problem fixed quickly for exactly the quoted price. Very friendly and professional. Would definitely hire again."
Mary B on May 2025
Electricmasters, Inc., is a fully licensed and insured electrical company serving the Greater Cincinnati area. We provide professional electrical services for both home and business. We also can help you with any of the following projects: Service Upgrades, Sunken Meter Base repairs, Swimming pool/spa wiring, Update lighting, Move/add receptacles, Small remodeling projects. ElectricMasters is also an authorized Generac Generator installer. We do offer free quotes so please call and ElectricMasters will be happy to help you with your electrical needs!
"Dave called ahead to let us know when he would arrive. Gave us a quote before starting. Quickly identified the source of our problem and even already had the parts he needed with him. Problem fixed quickly for exactly the quoted price. Very friendly and professional. Would definitely hire again."
ElectricMasters, Inc has been in business since 1992 and provides residential and commercial electrical service in the greater Cincinnati area. We are fully insured and licensed in Kentucky and Ohio. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service. Call -or- click to schedule a free estimate today!
"They were great quick efficient and up front about the cost"
Tina H on October 2025
ElectricMasters, Inc has been in business since 1992 and provides residential and commercial electrical service in the greater Cincinnati area. We are fully insured and licensed in Kentucky and Ohio. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service. Call -or- click to schedule a free estimate today!
"They were great quick efficient and up front about the cost"
Tina H on October 2025
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Generator Install questions, answered by experts
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.
As a safety measure, you should always turn off the main breaker while operating your generator’s backup breaker. In addition, you should also switch off all appliance breakers so you don't have a power surge when the main breaker turns back on. And finally, turning off the main breaker prevents back-feeding, which endangers utility workers with the risk of electrocution. Back-feeding could also destroy the electrical circuits of your neighbors if they use the same power network.
To reduce AC startup power for a whole-house generator, install a soft start kit or hard start capacitor, which lowers the initial surge by gradually ramping up the compressor. Using a smart load manager can also help by staggering startup loads, preventing a system overload and future costly repairs.
In most cases, there are no tax credits available for home generators. However, that’s a general statement that applies to federal tax credits, so you might have access to state or local tax incentives. You can check the Database of State Incentives for Renewables & Efficiency (DSIRE) for more information about your area. If you hire a reliable home generator installer, they should also know if there are any state or local perks you can use to reduce your installation costs, including tax breaks and rebates.
If you’re wondering if you can use your electric vehicle as a backup battery, it depends on whether your EV is compatible with bidirectional charging. This technology allows energy to flow both ways, enabling vehicle-to-home (V2H) backup power, vehicle-to-load (V2L) for appliances and camping, and vehicle-to-grid (V2G) to support the power grid. Compatible EVs convert stored DC energy into usable AC power, helping reduce energy costs and enhance grid stability while providing emergency backup power.
The Cheviot, OH homeowners’ guide to generator installs
From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.
Keeping on top of generator maintenance and repairs gives you extra peace of mind as a homeowner. Find out how much regular generator maintenance costs.
Whole house generator sizing can be tricky to figure out if you don’t know a few key factors. Our guide can help you determine what size works best for your needs.
