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6 years of experience
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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!

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!


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RS Lightning Protection

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RS Lightning Protection

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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 95% of Angi customers
Recommended by 95% of HomeAdvisor customers
16 local quotes requested

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

"Great job"

Shanna B on May 2023


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Entire Wire, Inc.

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Entire Wire, Inc.

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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 94% of Angi customers
Recommended by 94% of HomeAdvisor customers
39 local quotes requested

Entire Wire, Inc. can take on a wide range of residential and commercial electrical projects to include full installation for additions and remodels as well as wiring/panel upgrades, and a variety of other 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.

"The folks at Entire Wire installed a hook-up for an emergency generator and did a stellar job. The work was done quickly and professionally, and they cleaned up afterwards. I would recommend them to anyone needing residential work."

Ray F on November 2025

Entire Wire, Inc. can take on a wide range of residential and commercial electrical projects to include full installation for additions and remodels as well as wiring/panel upgrades, and a variety of other 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.

"The folks at Entire Wire installed a hook-up for an emergency generator and did a stellar job. The work was done quickly and professionally, and they cleaned up afterwards. I would recommend them to anyone needing residential work."

Ray F on November 2025


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W B Lightning Rods

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W B Lightning Rods

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Super Service Award
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 98% of Angi customers
Recommended by 98% of HomeAdvisor customers
200 local quotes requested

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."

Jennifer B on October 2024


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A&J Electric LTD

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A&J Electric LTD

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Super Service Award
Customers say: True professional
116 local quotes requested
7 years of experience

A&J Electric is your trusted partner in providing professional, high-quality electrical services. Founded on the principles of integrity, excellence, and service, we are a family-owned and operated business, deeply rooted in our commitment to ensuring every home and business we serve benefits from safe, reliable, and efficient electrical solutions.

"Very good job! The worker who came out was very professional."

Laura L on August 2024

A&J Electric is your trusted partner in providing professional, high-quality electrical services. Founded on the principles of integrity, excellence, and service, we are a family-owned and operated business, deeply rooted in our commitment to ensuring every home and business we serve benefits from safe, reliable, and efficient electrical solutions.

"Very good job! The worker who came out was very professional."

Laura L on August 2024


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DiFonzo Electric, LLC

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DiFonzo Electric, LLC

4.95(
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Super Service Award
Customers say: True professional
64 local quotes requested
20 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 earning your business! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today!

"John is very good at what he does. He installed a 50 amp outdoor electrical circuit for me and I couldn’t be happier. He discussed safety concerns, offered reasonable upgrades and even stopped the job and ran for better parts when he realized what he had purchased wasn’t as good as he would like. His quote for the work was very reasonable and he charged me EXACTLY what he quoted even after needing to exchange parts for me. A great electrician. Capable reliable and trustworthy! I will be hiring John again soon for an additional electrical project. I’m happy to have a great contractor to work with me. Thank you! "

Jordan C 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 earning your business! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today!

"John is very good at what he does. He installed a 50 amp outdoor electrical circuit for me and I couldn’t be happier. He discussed safety concerns, offered reasonable upgrades and even stopped the job and ran for better parts when he realized what he had purchased wasn’t as good as he would like. His quote for the work was very reasonable and he charged me EXACTLY what he quoted even after needing to exchange parts for me. A great electrician. Capable reliable and trustworthy! I will be hiring John again soon for an additional electrical project. I’m happy to have a great contractor to work with me. Thank you! "

Jordan C on September 2025


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Hamilton LP Lightning Rods

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Hamilton LP Lightning Rods

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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
48 local quotes requested

With more than 30 yrs of experience, Hamilton Lightning Protection is dedicated to providing our customers with the best quality at a great price. We are here to build relationships with our customers and communities and to provide our employees with a great place to work. We look forward to working with you!

"He was on time and has a great work ethic. His workers were hard workers and did a great job."

Monte B on September 2022

With more than 30 yrs of experience, Hamilton Lightning Protection is dedicated to providing our customers with the best quality at a great price. We are here to build relationships with our customers and communities and to provide our employees with a great place to work. We look forward to working with you!

"He was on time and has a great work ethic. His workers were hard workers and did a great job."

Monte B on September 2022


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Wilson Plumbing & Heating, Inc.

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Wilson Plumbing & Heating, Inc.

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Customers say: Quick response
653 local quotes requested
9 years of experience

Our licensed technicians are experts in plumbing, heating, electric, and air conditioning, backed by 100 hours of specialized training. When you choose Wilson, you're choosing excellence, reliability, and a company that cares about your home as much as you do.

"5/5 "

Monica D on August 2025

Our licensed technicians are experts in plumbing, heating, electric, and air conditioning, backed by 100 hours of specialized training. When you choose Wilson, you're choosing excellence, reliability, and a company that cares about your home as much as you do.

"5/5 "

Monica D on August 2025


McDaniel Solutions

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McDaniel Solutions

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57 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 earning your business!

"Bud did a great job helping my business with all our phone and surveillance needs. I highly recommend his company!"

Joe K on June 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!

"Bud did a great job helping my business with all our phone and surveillance needs. I highly recommend his company!"

Joe K on June 2025

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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

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. 

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.

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.

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.

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.

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