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*The Angi rating for Generator Install companies in Etna, OH is a rating based on verified reviews from our community of homeowners who have used these pros to meet their Generator Install needs.

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Last update on October 29, 2025

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Avatar for Waibel Electric

Waibel Electric

133 Humphries Dr
4.86(
676
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•Approved Pro

Waibel Electric

133 Humphries Dr
4.86(
676
)
•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 96% of Angi customers
Recommended by 96% of HomeAdvisor customers
78 years of experience

15 employees. No subs. Charges service call with hourly rate. Accept Visa, MasterCard, American Express and Discover credit cards. Additional contact - Jennie Duval, Carl Waibel Jr. or Carl Waibel III. Check out our website at http://www.waibelelectric.com

"This is not hyperbole. This company exceeded my expectations more than any I have ever worked with. The speed, efficiency, quality of work, professionalism, and value all 10/10. I have dealt with these issues a while and went through other electricians in an effort to diagnose the issue and get it fixed. The ease that Todd from Waibel diagnosed the problems proves the difference when getting real pros. Ease your mind and wallet and call Waibel it will be the best choice you can make. I can not ensure it will be as cheap as what mine cost but I can assure you they will not take advantage of you and will give you the absolute best service and price available. They literally saved me thousands from what others were trying to get me to spend that I did not need to."

Kevin C on March 2023

15 employees. No subs. Charges service call with hourly rate. Accept Visa, MasterCard, American Express and Discover credit cards. Additional contact - Jennie Duval, Carl Waibel Jr. or Carl Waibel III. Check out our website at http://www.waibelelectric.com

"This is not hyperbole. This company exceeded my expectations more than any I have ever worked with. The speed, efficiency, quality of work, professionalism, and value all 10/10. I have dealt with these issues a while and went through other electricians in an effort to diagnose the issue and get it fixed. The ease that Todd from Waibel diagnosed the problems proves the difference when getting real pros. Ease your mind and wallet and call Waibel it will be the best choice you can make. I can not ensure it will be as cheap as what mine cost but I can assure you they will not take advantage of you and will give you the absolute best service and price available. They literally saved me thousands from what others were trying to get me to spend that I did not need to."

Kevin C on March 2023

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Apex Plumbing, Heating and Air Pros

6663 Huntley Rd Suite M
3.98(
99
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•Approved Pro

Apex Plumbing, Heating and Air Pros

6663 Huntley Rd Suite M
3.98(
99
)
•Approved Pro
Customers say: Super punctual
802 local quotes requested
6 years of experience

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 earing your business! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today.

"They were awesome and very professional. I have some other things I would like to have done and with such incredible speed to. Thanks you guys rock."

Kenneth W on September 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 earing your business! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today.

"They were awesome and very professional. I have some other things I would like to have done and with such incredible speed to. Thanks you guys rock."

Kenneth W on September 2025

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Safe Electric and Plumbing

6635 Singletree Dr.
4.77(
35
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•Approved Pro

Safe Electric and Plumbing

6635 Singletree Dr.
4.77(
35
)
•Approved Pro
Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 91% of Angi customers
Recommended by 91% of HomeAdvisor customers
31 years of experience

Safe Electric is the Columbus electrician your friends and neighbors trust. Since 1994, we have been a leading electrician who provides the highest level of safety and quality workmanship to the residents of central Ohio. You can count on our Columbus electricians for all your service needs. We can equip your home so you get all the best features with all the latest tech available from home automation, security, media systems, and connected smart home devices. For anything from replacing light fixtures to re-wiring your entire Columbus home, our electricians at Safe Electric have you covered.

"Amazing! They were so easy to work with and so friendly!"

Maddi H on September 2025

Safe Electric is the Columbus electrician your friends and neighbors trust. Since 1994, we have been a leading electrician who provides the highest level of safety and quality workmanship to the residents of central Ohio. You can count on our Columbus electricians for all your service needs. We can equip your home so you get all the best features with all the latest tech available from home automation, security, media systems, and connected smart home devices. For anything from replacing light fixtures to re-wiring your entire Columbus home, our electricians at Safe Electric have you covered.

"Amazing! They were so easy to work with and so friendly!"

Maddi H on September 2025

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Mr. Electric of Columbus

405 N Brice Rd
4.40(
570
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•Approved Pro

Mr. Electric of Columbus

405 N Brice Rd
4.40(
570
)
•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
304 local quotes requested
21 years of experience

The electricians at Mr. Electric have been counted on for their knowledge and friendly service since 1994, all over the United States and Canada. Not only do we specialize in any residential or commercial electrical project you need done, we are also proud of our excellent customer service and certified team of electricians. From the start of the job to its completion, you will notice our attention to detail and respect for your home or business. 15 Employees. No subs. Cost is determined by the job. No travel charges. No service fee. Ask about Angie's List discount. Additional DBA - Mr. Electric of Franklin County. Award winning. Additional phone - (866) 673-4501. Additional email - [email protected]. Additional DBA - Columbus Electric Inc.

"Called for an electric fan that was not working and was told it needs to be replaced. Not charged for service of checking it. I had an outlet that needed replaced that I had forgotten to mention which he was able to fix while he was there."

Kimberly M on September 2025

The electricians at Mr. Electric have been counted on for their knowledge and friendly service since 1994, all over the United States and Canada. Not only do we specialize in any residential or commercial electrical project you need done, we are also proud of our excellent customer service and certified team of electricians. From the start of the job to its completion, you will notice our attention to detail and respect for your home or business. 15 Employees. No subs. Cost is determined by the job. No travel charges. No service fee. Ask about Angie's List discount. Additional DBA - Mr. Electric of Franklin County. Award winning. Additional phone - (866) 673-4501. Additional email - [email protected]. Additional DBA - Columbus Electric Inc.

"Called for an electric fan that was not working and was told it needs to be replaced. Not charged for service of checking it. I had an outlet that needed replaced that I had forgotten to mention which he was able to fix while he was there."

Kimberly M on September 2025

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Magers Home Services

4149 Hazelton-Etna Rd
4.83(
6
)
•Approved Pro

Magers Home Services

4149 Hazelton-Etna Rd
4.83(
6
)
•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
67 local quotes requested

From a young age I always loved Electric. My father was my idol and owned his own Electric business. I rode around with him in the truck doing service calls and installations until I turned of age to officially work for the company. At 16 I started doing prefabrication for all the large projects. Once I turned 18 I was an official apprentice. Putting in numerous hours I became a foreman and was offered a position in Colorado building multi Million dollar houses. I came back to Ohio and opened my own company. With over 15 years of experience, not only do I provide Top Notch work, but I provide a professional long lasting relationship for years to come.

"Shane was professional and provided excellent customer service. The new lighting and outlets look great, we are super happy with the craftsmanship and great pricing. Would 10/10 recommend Magers Home Services for any electrical needs!"

Mark A on September 2025

From a young age I always loved Electric. My father was my idol and owned his own Electric business. I rode around with him in the truck doing service calls and installations until I turned of age to officially work for the company. At 16 I started doing prefabrication for all the large projects. Once I turned 18 I was an official apprentice. Putting in numerous hours I became a foreman and was offered a position in Colorado building multi Million dollar houses. I came back to Ohio and opened my own company. With over 15 years of experience, not only do I provide Top Notch work, but I provide a professional long lasting relationship for years to come.

"Shane was professional and provided excellent customer service. The new lighting and outlets look great, we are super happy with the craftsmanship and great pricing. Would 10/10 recommend Magers Home Services for any electrical needs!"

Mark A on September 2025

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Mosby Electric

1061 Carryback Dr SW
5.00(
24
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•Approved Pro

Mosby Electric

1061 Carryback Dr SW
5.00(
24
)
•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
44 local quotes requested

Mosby Electric is a full service electrical company that meets all of your residential electrical needs. In addition, no job is too small. We "get you wired right."

"Gavin is professional, knowledgeable and friendly. He knew exactly what he was doing and completed the job efficiently. I would absolutely hire him again."

Karen C on June 2025

Mosby Electric is a full service electrical company that meets all of your residential electrical needs. In addition, no job is too small. We "get you wired right."

"Gavin is professional, knowledgeable and friendly. He knew exactly what he was doing and completed the job efficiently. I would absolutely hire him again."

Karen C on June 2025

MAG Electric

15761 State Route 93
4.95(
11
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•Approved Pro

MAG Electric

15761 State Route 93
4.95(
11
)
•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
28 years of experience

MAG Electric is the premier company for your electrical service needs. Our attention to detail and commitment to excellence in customer service will ensure that you are beyond satisfied with your electrical service request. For a company with over 20 years of experience in the industry, contact MAG Electric today!

"Very good."

Tini B on March 2021

MAG Electric is the premier company for your electrical service needs. Our attention to detail and commitment to excellence in customer service will ensure that you are beyond satisfied with your electrical service request. For a company with over 20 years of experience in the industry, contact MAG Electric today!

"Very good."

Tini B on March 2021

B2 Electrical and Energy Contractors, LLC

19596 Hill Road
5.00(
2
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•Approved Pro

B2 Electrical and Energy Contractors, LLC

19596 Hill Road
5.00(
2
)
•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
15 years of experience

We are extremely passionate about the work that we do. With more than 10 years experience, you can depend on us to provide a high quality service at a fair and honest price. We understand that the future of our business depends upon our reputation and that is why customer service is by far our highest priority. If you are looking for a professional you can trust, please call today to schedule a no-obligation estimate!

"Hes a great contractor that is very honest"

Mike T on May 2020

We are extremely passionate about the work that we do. With more than 10 years experience, you can depend on us to provide a high quality service at a fair and honest price. We understand that the future of our business depends upon our reputation and that is why customer service is by far our highest priority. If you are looking for a professional you can trust, please call today to schedule a no-obligation estimate!

"Hes a great contractor that is very honest"

Mike T on May 2020

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Bryant Renovations

3850 Pinecrest Drive
5.00(
1
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•Approved Pro

Bryant Renovations

3850 Pinecrest Drive
5.00(
1
)
•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
20 years of experience

We are a locally owned and operated Handyman company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a vacant and occupied home staging services that are customizable to each individual project. You will find us to be competitively priced, paying close attention to the details of each and every project that we are involved with. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!

"Extremely conscientious, courteous, good communication, and great work."

Mark S on April 2021

We are a locally owned and operated Handyman company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a vacant and occupied home staging services that are customizable to each individual project. You will find us to be competitively priced, paying close attention to the details of each and every project that we are involved with. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!

"Extremely conscientious, courteous, good communication, and great work."

Mark S on April 2021

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Brading Electric

3645 Commerce Dr.
5.00(
6
)
•Approved Pro

Brading Electric

3645 Commerce Dr.
5.00(
6
)
•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
6 years of experience

We can take on a wide range of residential and commercial low voltage electrical projects We take pride in the quality of our work and our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building strong, long-term relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction

"They were very nice and got the job done in no time"

Richard M on March 2024

We can take on a wide range of residential and commercial low voltage electrical projects We take pride in the quality of our work and our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building strong, long-term relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction

"They were very nice and got the job done in no time"

Richard M on March 2024

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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

In most municipalities, you will need a permit to install a permanent home generator, including emergency backup, partial-home, and whole-home generators. A permit for a generator usually costs between $50 and $250, depending on where you live. Your electrician or certified generator installer will usually pull the permit for you—and might be required to do so by your building department—but you’ll be on the hook for the cost of the permit. You should ask your installer before agreeing to any work if they will pull the necessary permits for your project.

You can determine what size generator you need by listing the various appliances it will power during an outage. Write down the start-up watt usage, and then add them all together. 

A 7,500-watt generator will run your refrigerator, freezer, well pump, and lighting circuits without a problem. However, you’ll need an extra 3,000 to 4,500 watts to run your water heater and another 5,000 to 25,000 watts to run your electric furnace. In these instances, a whole-home generator is your best bet for running your critical equipment.

Generally, you’ll want to keep between 60 and 70 feet between the generator and the transfer switch. There are a few reasons for this, including:

  • The distance reduces the noise coming from the generator into your home.

  • It increases efficiency because you won’t have a voltage drop from this short of a distance.

  • Prevents carbon monoxide poisoning: keep at least 15 feet between your generator and an open window. 

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.

No, you cannot plug a generator directly into a wall outlet in your home. Plugging in a generator without an interlocking kit, extension cord, or wall outlet receptacle is incredibly dangerous and can cause back-feeding—power from the generator back-feeds into utility lines. Also, if the main power comes back on while your generator is on, it could damage the generator and cause a house fire.

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