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
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."
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"
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."
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."
Mapp and Smith Electrical Service, LLC is your trusted source for all your electrical needs. We pride ourselves on being punctual, professional and above all else, your satisfaction through quality. If you want your project to be done right the first time and stand the test of time, do yourself a favor and give us a call, today!
"Was the only one who would actually come over and give a free estimate. Mike is easy to do business with, reasonably priced. Will work in the future most likely"
Alex K on October 2023
Mapp and Smith Electrical Service, LLC is your trusted source for all your electrical needs. We pride ourselves on being punctual, professional and above all else, your satisfaction through quality. If you want your project to be done right the first time and stand the test of time, do yourself a favor and give us a call, today!
"Was the only one who would actually come over and give a free estimate. Mike is easy to do business with, reasonably priced. Will work in the future most likely"
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."
With over 11 years of experience in the electrical field AFW Electric LLC is definitely the company you want to use for all your electrical needs. WE pride our self in customer satisfaction. We DO NOT do free estimates, a $50 trip fee is charged to do estimates, which would be applied to the project total should you decide to hire us for your project.
"Is a competent electrician and arrives on time, but will not respond to requests for information after the job is done. Be sure you get what you need (such as receipts) prior to payment. "
Mary S on September 2025
With over 11 years of experience in the electrical field AFW Electric LLC is definitely the company you want to use for all your electrical needs. WE pride our self in customer satisfaction. We DO NOT do free estimates, a $50 trip fee is charged to do estimates, which would be applied to the project total should you decide to hire us for your project.
"Is a competent electrician and arrives on time, but will not respond to requests for information after the job is done. Be sure you get what you need (such as receipts) prior to payment. "
We have the experience and we are committed to providing quality workmanship and superior customer service on all our applications. We at YEP! Electric LLC strive to maintain our reputation as a high quality, very service oriented company with our main focus being customer satisfaction.
"Very professional, and I love the job. They clean up "
Stacy G on December 2025
We have the experience and we are committed to providing quality workmanship and superior customer service on all our applications. We at YEP! Electric LLC strive to maintain our reputation as a high quality, very service oriented company with our main focus being customer satisfaction.
"Very professional, and I love the job. They clean up "
Electricmasters, Inc., is a fully licensed and insured electrical company serving the Greater Cincinnati area. We provide professional electrical services for both home and business. We also can help you with any of the following projects: Service Upgrades, Sunken Meter Base repairs, Swimming pool/spa wiring, Update lighting, Move/add receptacles, Small remodeling projects. ElectricMasters is also an authorized Generac Generator installer. We do offer free quotes so please call and ElectricMasters will be happy to help you with your electrical needs!
"Dave called ahead to let us know when he would arrive. Gave us a quote before starting. Quickly identified the source of our problem and even already had the parts he needed with him. Problem fixed quickly for exactly the quoted price. Very friendly and professional. Would definitely hire again."
Mary B on May 2025
Electricmasters, Inc., is a fully licensed and insured electrical company serving the Greater Cincinnati area. We provide professional electrical services for both home and business. We also can help you with any of the following projects: Service Upgrades, Sunken Meter Base repairs, Swimming pool/spa wiring, Update lighting, Move/add receptacles, Small remodeling projects. ElectricMasters is also an authorized Generac Generator installer. We do offer free quotes so please call and ElectricMasters will be happy to help you with your electrical needs!
"Dave called ahead to let us know when he would arrive. Gave us a quote before starting. Quickly identified the source of our problem and even already had the parts he needed with him. Problem fixed quickly for exactly the quoted price. Very friendly and professional. Would definitely hire again."
Mary B on May 2025
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Generator Install questions, answered by experts
Yes. You can connect your home back-up battery to a generator with its designated charger. Be sure that the output of the generator matches the input requirements for the battery for best results.
It’s usually better to repair your generator if it isn’t working properly, as it will typically be much more affordable and should yield similar results. Generator repairs cost around $300 on average, while installing a new whole-house generator costs around $5,000 on average. The only exception is if you know your generator is reaching the end of its useful life, usually between 30 and 40 years. If you have an older generator, you could face multiple repairs in the coming years, which might mean that a full replacement will be more cost-effective over time.
No, this is extremely dangerous, often illegal, and you should never attempt it. If you connect your generator to your home without a transfer switch, the generated power can backfeed, essentially flowing back into the utility lines. Backfeeding exposes a significant threat of fatalities or harm to you and utility personnel, in addition to jeopardizing the structural integrity of your home.
The typical cost of a home generator is around $5,000, but prices range from $400 up to $13,000, depending on a few factors. The most significant cost factor is the generator size, as larger generators that can support more square footage usually cost more. You can install an emergency backup generator for between $500 and $2,000 or a partial-home generator for between $2,000 and $6,500. Whole-home generators usually total between $5,000 and $13,000, with some models climbing as high as $18,000.
If you’re wondering whether gas generators produce carbon monoxide, know that natural gas generators do not produce carbon monoxide if they are functioning properly, as natural gas burns cleanly. However, if the generator malfunctions and the gas does not burn completely, there is potential for carbon dioxide to be produced. To prevent malfunctions, it's crucial to perform regular maintenance, including running the generator weekly and scheduling professional inspections every 6 to 12 months. Also, be sure to test your carbon monoxide detectors regularly to ensure they function in the rare case of the generator producing carbon monoxide.
The Reading, OH homeowners’ guide to generator installs
From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.
Keeping on top of generator maintenance and repairs gives you extra peace of mind as a homeowner. Find out how much regular generator maintenance costs.
Whole house generator sizing can be tricky to figure out if you don’t know a few key factors. Our guide can help you determine what size works best for your needs.
