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Hurricane Home Solutions Southern Tier Inc. (N Ohio)
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Serving Oberlin, OH and surrounding areas

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In business since 2019

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"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"
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Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Fox's Lawn Care And Small Engine Repair
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Serving Oberlin, OH and surrounding areas

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In business since 1995

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"Jim's first time ever retrofit WiFi install went flawless. Mine did not come with one, and Jim installed one that I purchased while his did a yearly maintenance. My previous dealer proved quite unreliable over the past two years. Jim now has my business. Glad I switched over to his Generac service. (No pun intended.)"
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+3

Response time20 mins
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Tri-County Electric Service
5.0(
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Serving Oberlin, OH and surrounding areas

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In business since 1975

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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

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WyattWorks Plumbing
4.7(
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Serving Oberlin, OH and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1979

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"The install went extremely well. The old faucet was removed and new one installed in less than an hour. I can’t recall the plumbers name but he was very courteous and professional. The only issue I had was with the price. $739 to install what they quoted as a $350 faucet. That’s a might steep hourly rate. Even for a plumber."
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Mr. Electric of Cleveland
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Serving Oberlin, OH and surrounding areas

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In business since 2007

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Emergency services offered

"Mr.Electic and Ryan, as well as the electrician, were all amazing. My electric panel burned out at night. I called them at 10pm and they had a representative at my house the following morning. They're quote was within market rates with a bit of an expected mark-up for urgency. It was definitely reasonably priced, especially since i couldn't find anyone else able to do the job right away. Long story short, the electrician was at my house the very next day after the quote and did an AMAZING job installing a larger panel. They needed to cut the wall to make more space and did it in a way that is practically invisible from the outside. You really cannot go wrong with this provider."
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Recommended by78%of homeowners
Kennylectric
New to Angi

Serving Oberlin, OH and surrounding areas

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Licensed electrician with 10 years of hands-on experience offering reliable, high-quality electrical services for residential, small commercial and industrial projects. Whether you need a quick fix or a full installation, I bring professional expertise and attention to detail to every job.\n\n✔ 10 years of licensed experience\n✔ Troubleshooting & repairs\n✔ Lighting installation & upgrades\n✔ Outlet, switch, and panel work\n✔ Clean, safe, and code-compliant service\n\nDependable, honest, and committed to getting the job done right the first time. Flexible availability for evenings and weekends.\n \nPlease reach out to schedule your next project.

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ZEL Electric
New to Angi

Serving Oberlin, OH and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Emergency services offered

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⚡ Welcome to ZEL ELECTRIC ⚡\n\nWe’re a licensed & insured electrical contractor proudly serving Medina County and surrounding areas.\n\nFrom service upgrades and panel work to lighting, EV chargers, and residential or commercial electrical projects, we focus on clean, safe, and code-compliant work done right the first time.\n\n📞 Call or message us for a free estimate\n216-318-3381\n\n⚡ Driven by Energy. Built on Trust.

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Litto Home Repairs
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Serving Oberlin, OH and surrounding areas

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My name is Thomas Litto, and I am the owner of Litto Home Renovations. I have hands-on experience in a wide range of home repairs and renovation work, including replacing flooring, handling electrical and plumbing projects, and much more, as well as performing demolition for remodels and renovations. I take pride in providing reliable, high-quality workmanship and helping homeowners improve and transform their spaces with careful attention to detail.

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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

Yes, in most municipalities, you will need a permit to install a permanent home generator, including emergency backup, partial-home, and whole-home models. Because these installations involve significant alterations to your home's electrical system and produce exhaust fumes, local governments often require a permit or inspection for safety purposes. A generator permit typically costs between $50 and $250, depending on your location. Your electrician or certified installer can usually handle the permitting process for you, but you will be responsible for the cost. It's a good practice to confirm with your installer that they will pull all necessary permits before work begins.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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