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Watkins Electrical Services, LLC

4.98(
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Watkins Electrical Services, LLC

4.98(
85
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•Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 94% of Angi customers
Recommended by 94% of HomeAdvisor customers
7 years of experience

With over 12 years of experience in the electrical industry, we are the experts you need to take care of your home or business. We handle everything from service calls and panel upgrades to wiring and lighting. We will treat your home as we would treat our own. Give Watkins Electrical Services a call today, we look forward to working with you! God Bless.

"Dave was very quick to respond to my initial request, and we scheduled a time for him to come out and look at what I wanted done. I appreciate that he gave me options and explained the pros and cons, and he didn't make the job seen bigger or more complicated than it was. His quotes for each option were reasonable, and we scheduled the work for the next week. Two of his crew came out, were on time, introduced themselves, and got right to work. They were quick and cleaned up after. I am very happy with the work done and would definitely hir them again. "

Lea A on September 2025

With over 12 years of experience in the electrical industry, we are the experts you need to take care of your home or business. We handle everything from service calls and panel upgrades to wiring and lighting. We will treat your home as we would treat our own. Give Watkins Electrical Services a call today, we look forward to working with you! God Bless.

"Dave was very quick to respond to my initial request, and we scheduled a time for him to come out and look at what I wanted done. I appreciate that he gave me options and explained the pros and cons, and he didn't make the job seen bigger or more complicated than it was. His quotes for each option were reasonable, and we scheduled the work for the next week. Two of his crew came out, were on time, introduced themselves, and got right to work. They were quick and cleaned up after. I am very happy with the work done and would definitely hir them again. "

Lea A on September 2025

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Impressive Electric, LLC

4.98(
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Impressive Electric, LLC

4.98(
47
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
8 years of experience

At Impressive Electric, LLC, we strive to impress you, the customer, with our unbeatable electric expertise. With years of experience, as well as military veteran leadership, you can expect nothing but excellence when you call Impressive Electric, LLC. Residential electrical services are offered throughout Cincinnati, Ohio and the surrounding tri-state area. Call today to schedule a free quote!

"They came the same day I called, and fixed a lot of small electrical issues we have, super professional with reasonable price, will definitely work with them in the future"

kai g on January 2024

At Impressive Electric, LLC, we strive to impress you, the customer, with our unbeatable electric expertise. With years of experience, as well as military veteran leadership, you can expect nothing but excellence when you call Impressive Electric, LLC. Residential electrical services are offered throughout Cincinnati, Ohio and the surrounding tri-state area. Call today to schedule a free quote!

"They came the same day I called, and fixed a lot of small electrical issues we have, super professional with reasonable price, will definitely work with them in the future"

kai g on January 2024

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RS Lightning Protection

4.95(
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RS Lightning Protection

4.95(
70
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 95% of Angi customers
Recommended by 95% of HomeAdvisor customers
26 years of experience

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

Wait Electrical Solutions

4.90(
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Wait Electrical Solutions

4.90(
67
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 92% of Angi customers
Recommended by 92% of HomeAdvisor customers
35 years of experience

Wait Electrical Solutions is a company that bases their belief that the needs of our customers are of the utmost importance. Our team is committed to meeting those needs. We welcome the opportunity to earn your trust and deliver you the best service. No job is too big or too small for our experienced team. Call today for a quote.

"Excellent price, quality work, very responsive to questions and even changing requirements. We purchased an older home that had a lot of "Do-it-yourself" electrical work, Donovan was able to inspect everything, find and fix wiring issues and make recommendations (versus just following what I thought might work) to make everything save and functional."

James K on October 2023

Wait Electrical Solutions is a company that bases their belief that the needs of our customers are of the utmost importance. Our team is committed to meeting those needs. We welcome the opportunity to earn your trust and deliver you the best service. No job is too big or too small for our experienced team. Call today for a quote.

"Excellent price, quality work, very responsive to questions and even changing requirements. We purchased an older home that had a lot of "Do-it-yourself" electrical work, Donovan was able to inspect everything, find and fix wiring issues and make recommendations (versus just following what I thought might work) to make everything save and functional."

James K on October 2023

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Cincy House Remodeling, LLC

4.94(
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Cincy House Remodeling, LLC

4.94(
45
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Super Service Award
Customers say: True professional
6 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

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."

Ginny R on December 2025

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United Plumbing & Electric

4.83(
115
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United Plumbing & Electric

4.83(
115
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•Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: True professional
19 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

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"

Steve J on December 2025

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Tri State Complete Home Repair and Maintenance

5.00(
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Tri State Complete Home Repair and Maintenance

5.00(
34
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•Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 97% of Angi customers
Recommended by 97% of HomeAdvisor customers
29 years of experience

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."

Dave H on December 2025

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W B Lightning Rods

4.93(
297
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W B Lightning Rods

4.93(
297
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 98% of Angi customers
Recommended by 98% of HomeAdvisor customers
24 years of experience

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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Wheeler Electric

4.73(
276
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Wheeler Electric

4.73(
276
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 97% of Angi customers
Recommended by 97% of HomeAdvisor customers
20 years of experience

Since 1989 - Serving-Greene, Montgomery, Hamilton, Warren, Butler Counties.

"Will hire again"

Mark W on March 2025

Since 1989 - Serving-Greene, Montgomery, Hamilton, Warren, Butler Counties.

"Will hire again"

Mark W on March 2025

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AJ Electric and Handyman Services

4.95(
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AJ Electric and Handyman Services

4.95(
21
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•Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Free onsite estimate
Emergency services offered

We are a locally owned and operated company with over 8 years of industry experience. We value honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. We offer a variety of Home Improvement services that are customizable to each individual project. We specialize in handyman and electrical work and a variety of related service and repair projects. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction!

"AJ was extremely professional. I would recommend without hesitation."

bill R on December 2025

We are a locally owned and operated company with over 8 years of industry experience. We value honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. We offer a variety of Home Improvement services that are customizable to each individual project. We specialize in handyman and electrical work and a variety of related service and repair projects. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction!

"AJ was extremely professional. I would recommend without hesitation."

bill R on December 2025

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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

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.

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. 

While natural gas generators are costly, they’re a great option for standby power due to the reliability of natural gas as a fuel source. Unlike other fuels, natural gas is delivered through underground pipes, making outages extremely rare and less likely to be affected by the elements. As long as the area isn’t prone to earthquakes, they offer an unlimited supply of natural gas that doesn’t degrade over time or require storage in tanks.

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.

While the rating will tell you how many watts the refrigerator needs at the peak of its cycle, it requires additional wattage to start. At the bare minimum, you’ll need a 1,500-watt generator to get the fridge up and running after a blackout. A 2,000-watt generator should be sufficient for most home refrigerators.

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