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Avatar for Hurricane Home Solutions Southern Tier Inc. (N Ohio)
Hurricane Home Solutions Southern Tier Inc. (N Ohio)
4.6(
207
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Serving Kent, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"My son had a whole house generator installed by this company. Very pleased. I had a whole house generator installed also. Had a water softener installed too. They did a great job. Very friendly and skilled workers. Came on time and finished on time. I couldn't be happier. Fair price, great products and great service. Could not ask for more"
home show
cummins
transfer switch
cummins generators
cummins generators

+6

Response time1 day
Response rate97%
15 neighbors recently requested a quote
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B-Rock Electric LLC
5.0(
36
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Serving Kent, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"B-Rock Electric did a fantastic job of installing the generator and explaining what was being done. The crew was very professional and courteous, and answered all of my questions. I would highly recommend them to anyone thinking of a whole house generator."
150 amp panel
150 amp panel
Old 150 amp panel
100 amp panel
Water damaged panel

+4

Response time1 day
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Mr. Electric of Columbus
4.4(
597
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Serving Kent, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"One of the only companies to call me back. Not the best price, but reasonable for the job done. A year ago I added a white marble backsplash in my kitchen. I had updated the electrical in 2005 with a remodel, but we installed beige/almond devices to match the rest of the house. Because the new backsplash is white marble, I wanted white devices to match. I had 23 total outlets/switches, including some GFIC outlets to be changed. Job was supposed to take 3 hours, and I believe he finished a little early. Service technician was polite, clean, thorough and on-time. He covered my new counters with a canvas tarp to protect them and he cleaned each area with a small shop vac as he finished. He did a wonderful job, I'm very pleased. I did supply the devices. I purchased them on my own to make sure I got what I wanted. He even replaced a few cover plates to match the others I already had. Seems I had missed a few in my original sweep after the backsplash was installed. AND, even though the original appointment was on 7/3, he couldn't do the job and would have to come back. He returned the following day, 7/4, even though it was 4th of July, and let me know that they work 24/7 with no extra charge for evenings or weekends. I would highly recommend this company if you need an electrician. I will hire them again if the need arises."
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3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by87%of homeowners
Avatar for Tri-County Electric Service
Tri-County Electric Service
5.0(
37
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Serving Kent, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

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

Lighting Installation
Lighting Installation
Lighting Installation
Lighting Installation
Lighting Installation

+8

11 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by4%of homeowners
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CG3 Generators & More, LLC
5.0(
6
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Serving Kent, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I matched with CG3 on Angi and reached out after our generator did not kick in when we lost power. The generator came with the house so we did not know what to do with it. He answered my call and offered help before he even came over. At the schedule appointment, we walked through everything with us and suggested we set a service when it was needed. I appreciated how thorough and honest he was! We are definitely hiring CG3 for our generator services."
Response time1 day
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Tri-County Electric Service
4.9(
56
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Serving Kent, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

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."
Side House Electric
Front Door Electric
Residential Electric
Electrical Installs
Kitchen Lighting

+10

110 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by4%of homeowners
Avatar for WyattWorks Plumbing
WyattWorks Plumbing
4.7(
571
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Serving Kent, 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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+1

Response time7 hrs
17 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Mr. Electric of Cleveland
3.9(
135
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Serving Kent, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Thank you for sending Brandon Seiber to me today! He was fantastic. I called Mr. Electric at 12 Noon to replace breakers on an old fuze box and he not only showed up within an hour of my call, but watching him work he flew through it making it look so easy. Afterwards he asked if there was anything else I needed. We inspected my outlets which were so old that wires dangled half-way out of them. He gave me an exceptionally fair price to install new ones. Very knowledgeable he explained everything he was doing as he went. and his work was as good as it was fast. I will be recommending your company and Brandon to all my friends and neighbors. The reason I never updated my outlets was because I was afraid of the cost and your prices were good enough to entice me."
13 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by79%of homeowners
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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

To determine the right size generator for your house, you should calculate the total wattage of the appliances and devices you want to power during an outage. List all essential items, note their start-up wattages, and add them together.

Here are some typical wattage requirements for common appliances:

  • Refrigerator: 600 watts

  • Large dehumidifier: 700 watts

  • Large window air conditioner: 1,400 watts

  • Water heater: 3,000 to 4,500 watts

  • Electric furnace: 5,000 to 25,000 watts

A 7,500-watt generator might be sufficient for essentials like a refrigerator, freezer, well pump, and lighting circuits. However, for high-demand items like a water heater or furnace, a whole-home generator is a better choice. A portable generator may be enough if you only need to power a few critical items.

While home square footage can offer a rough estimate, it is not always a reliable indicator. For reference, here are some typical generator sizes based on square footage:

  • 1,000 sq ft: 6–9 kW

  • 1,500 sq ft: 7–10 kW

  • 2,000 sq ft: 10–14 kW

  • 2,500 sq ft: 12–16 kW

  • 3,000 sq ft: 16–20 kW+

For the most accurate sizing, consult a professional who can calculate your home's peak and average power consumption and recommend the optimal generator.

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. 

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

Setting up utilities on a vacant property usually takes at least a few months, or between 6 weeks to 16 weeks. This process requires working with the local planning and zoning department, hiring a building contractor or engineer to design the utility layout, securing permits, laying the lines, and connecting the utilities.

DIY is possible for basic setups. Professional installation ensures safe and proper electrical connections.

The Kent, OH homeowners’ guide to generator installs

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