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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
314 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


Home Improver

2208 Sullivant Avenue
5.00(
2
)
Approved Pro

Home Improver

2208 Sullivant Avenue
5.00(
2
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
10 years of experience

We take great pride our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumers' needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. To understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"He did a good job and I have already recommended him and was told by the person I recommend him that he did a great job."

Rolando L on November 2019

We take great pride our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumers' needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. To understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"He did a good job and I have already recommended him and was told by the person I recommend him that he did a great job."

Rolando L on November 2019


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RS Lightning Protection

175 South Sandusky Road
4.95(
70
)
Approved Pro

RS Lightning Protection

175 South Sandusky Road
4.95(
70
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 95% of Angi customers
Recommended by 95% of HomeAdvisor customers
18 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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Hamilton LP Lightning Rods

14350 Mundy Dr. Suite 800
5.00(
9
)
Approved Pro

Hamilton LP Lightning Rods

14350 Mundy Dr. Suite 800
5.00(
9
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
62 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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W B Lightning Rods

560 Peoples Plaza Unit 234
4.93(
297
)
Approved Pro

W B Lightning Rods

560 Peoples Plaza Unit 234
4.93(
297
)
Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 98% of Angi customers
Recommended by 98% of HomeAdvisor customers
246 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 **

"We replaced the original roof on our house. I expressed my concerns about re-installation of the lightening rods to my roofer. We have had at least three direct hits since they were originally installed in 2013. My roofer called William who was very helpful. William offered to come out an make sure everything was 100% after re-installation. He came the day after I called and I'm glad he did. While the reinstall was the best he had seen (his words) there were issues after 5 year and 3 strikes that needed addressed. He fixed those and now I have a new roof and I am certain the lightening rods will work as intended. Highly recommend this company."

Jeff W on April 2018

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 **

"We replaced the original roof on our house. I expressed my concerns about re-installation of the lightening rods to my roofer. We have had at least three direct hits since they were originally installed in 2013. My roofer called William who was very helpful. William offered to come out an make sure everything was 100% after re-installation. He came the day after I called and I'm glad he did. While the reinstall was the best he had seen (his words) there were issues after 5 year and 3 strikes that needed addressed. He fixed those and now I have a new roof and I am certain the lightening rods will work as intended. Highly recommend this company."

Jeff W on April 2018


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Techelp4you

2950 Thornell Way
4.93(
137
)
Approved Pro

Techelp4you

2950 Thornell Way
4.93(
137
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 97% of Angi customers
Recommended by 97% of HomeAdvisor customers
21 years of experience

With over 20 years of experience under our belt, we are your first choice for excellent customer satisfaction. We are locally owned and operated and our professional techs are always prompt, and friendly every step of the way. Call us today for a free estimate!

"We needed some network cables run and Techhelp4You did an excellent job. Very professional. We ran into an issue with the network cabling route through the ceiling and another option was offered and the job finished. Was very reasonably priced and definitely would hire again."

Jim H on February 2024

With over 20 years of experience under our belt, we are your first choice for excellent customer satisfaction. We are locally owned and operated and our professional techs are always prompt, and friendly every step of the way. Call us today for a free estimate!

"We needed some network cables run and Techhelp4You did an excellent job. Very professional. We ran into an issue with the network cabling route through the ceiling and another option was offered and the job finished. Was very reasonably priced and definitely would hire again."

Jim H on February 2024


Rescue Rooter Electric

6665 Huntley Rd
4.14(
7
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Rescue Rooter Electric

6665 Huntley Rd
4.14(
7
)
Customers say: Super punctual

My Electric Works is Columbus Ohio's premier electrical service repair provider. We are NOT a franchise and pride ourselves on being founded here in Columbus. Locally owned and family operated, My Electric Works is your one stop Electrical Service repair shop!

"Overall we had a negative experience with My Electric Works. It started in Nov of 2021 when they replaced our box, we thought everything was all set but when we went to have our furnace replaced by another company they mentioned we did not have permits for our electric box. We reviewed the invoice for th work done by My Electric works on the box and noticed we paid for permits but never received. So in April of 2022 we called back, they then came out to label box which also was never done and found wires that had not been grounded properly in Nov 2021 so fixed that as well. Finally after 5 months we got the permits we had paid for originally. Then we had an issue with our living room light switch while replacing the switch where it had stopped working. We decided to give them another chance and called to have them come out to look at it. On the phone call to set up the service visit there was no mention of a diagnostics fee or an increase to the diagnostics fee. Once the technician arrived, he told us that just for diagnostics it would be $250 charge which was over a 100% increase from the fee we had paid 5 months ago. As he was already at the house we agreed since we thought the issue would be resolved. When he told us he would not be able to fix the switch without tearing out the drywall on our entire living room ceiling (which we do not want to do) he left with nothing better then when he arrived. So we had paid $250 for nothing to be fixed. When I called to complain about this exorbitant fee and ask why we had not been made aware of it during the scheduling call and to understand why it had increased so much we were told sorry this is the way it is. Very unhappy with my experience and with their customer service."

Laura K on May 2022

My Electric Works is Columbus Ohio's premier electrical service repair provider. We are NOT a franchise and pride ourselves on being founded here in Columbus. Locally owned and family operated, My Electric Works is your one stop Electrical Service repair shop!

"Overall we had a negative experience with My Electric Works. It started in Nov of 2021 when they replaced our box, we thought everything was all set but when we went to have our furnace replaced by another company they mentioned we did not have permits for our electric box. We reviewed the invoice for th work done by My Electric works on the box and noticed we paid for permits but never received. So in April of 2022 we called back, they then came out to label box which also was never done and found wires that had not been grounded properly in Nov 2021 so fixed that as well. Finally after 5 months we got the permits we had paid for originally. Then we had an issue with our living room light switch while replacing the switch where it had stopped working. We decided to give them another chance and called to have them come out to look at it. On the phone call to set up the service visit there was no mention of a diagnostics fee or an increase to the diagnostics fee. Once the technician arrived, he told us that just for diagnostics it would be $250 charge which was over a 100% increase from the fee we had paid 5 months ago. As he was already at the house we agreed since we thought the issue would be resolved. When he told us he would not be able to fix the switch without tearing out the drywall on our entire living room ceiling (which we do not want to do) he left with nothing better then when he arrived. So we had paid $250 for nothing to be fixed. When I called to complain about this exorbitant fee and ask why we had not been made aware of it during the scheduling call and to understand why it had increased so much we were told sorry this is the way it is. Very unhappy with my experience and with their customer service."

Laura K on May 2022



Shepard Electrical Contractors

9510 Lancaster Kirkersville Road NW
5.00(
2
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Shepard Electrical Contractors

9510 Lancaster Kirkersville Road NW
5.00(
2
)
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

I have been in business since 2010. I was not grandfathered into a license but passed all the proper testing and schooling to be a licensed electrical contractor. I have 15 years experience in this trade. Being the business owner with no employees you deal with me directly throughout consultation and construction. We are registered and bonded with all the cities we work in. We ask for no money up front.

I have been in business since 2010. I was not grandfathered into a license but passed all the proper testing and schooling to be a licensed electrical contractor. I have 15 years experience in this trade. Being the business owner with no employees you deal with me directly throughout consultation and construction. We are registered and bonded with all the cities we work in. We ask for no money up front.


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All two wheels Inc

8582 Mink Street Rd
No reviews yet

All two wheels Inc

8582 Mink Street Rd
No reviews yet
10 years of experience

All two wheels Inc. is a family owned and operated Motorcyle service company, Servicing the central Ohio area. With over 15yrs of combined experience, fully certified in multiple brands and models, our commitment to you is to Fix it right the first time!

All two wheels Inc. is a family owned and operated Motorcyle service company, Servicing the central Ohio area. With over 15yrs of combined experience, fully certified in multiple brands and models, our commitment to you is to Fix it right the first time!

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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

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.

Whole-house generators can last 20 to 40 years with normal operation and proper maintenance. If you look up the specifications for your generator, you may be able to find a lifespan rated in hours of operation. Life expectancy will vary depending on how often and for how long you use the generator each year. Choosing a fuel with low impact like natural gas or diesel can help generators last as long as possible.

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.

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.

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.

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