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Hurricane Home Solutions Southern Tier Inc. (N Ohio)
4.6(
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Serving Sandusky, OH and surrounding areas

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In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"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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cummins generators

+6

Response time1 day
Response rate97%
15 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Tri-County Electric Service
5.0(
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Serving Sandusky, OH and surrounding areas

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In business since 1975

Free estimates

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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Lighting Installation

+8

11 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by4%of homeowners
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Tri-County Electric Service
4.9(
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Serving Sandusky, OH and surrounding areas

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In business since 1975

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Tri-County Electric Services was able to send a plumber out the next day to provide estimates for a few projects in my home. Chris M. arrived at my home and was professional, knowledgable, straight forward, and friendly. He quoted me fair prices to install a new toilet and new kitchen faucet, both of which I had previously purchased independently and had at home ready to install. I was very happy that he was able to complete the installs that day. He also fixed a minor leak below a bathroom sink. All around a great experience! I will definitely hire them again for future plumbing needs. Chris explained that the company recently added a plumbing division to complement their electric services. Thank you for a job well done!"
Side House Electric
Front Door Electric
Residential Electric
Electrical Installs
Kitchen Lighting

+10

110 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by4%of homeowners
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Great Lakes Electric
4.5(
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Serving Sandusky, OH and surrounding areas

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In business since 1997

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Chad is experienced, knowledgeable, and a great representative of GL Electric. He installed a ceiling fan and the cost was very reasonable. I will use this company and hopefully Chad on future electrical jobs."
Response time5 days
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Kennylectric
New to Angi

Serving Sandusky, 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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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

Generally, you’ll want to keep between 60 and 70 feet between the generator and the transfer switch. There are a few reasons for this, including:

  • The distance reduces the noise coming from the generator into your home.

  • It increases efficiency because you won’t have a voltage drop from this short of a distance.

  • Prevents carbon monoxide poisoning: keep at least 15 feet between your generator and an open window. 

These advanced generators use a key fob or a smartphone app to remotely start, which is ideal for getting power back on immediately without venturing outside. This feature is more common on whole home generators, but you may be able to find it on large portable generators, too.

DIY is possible for basic setups. Professional installation ensures safe and proper electrical connections.

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. 

Whole-house generators can run continuously for extended periods, even for weeks at a time (around 400 to 500 hours), as long as they have a sufficient fuel supply. However, this type of extensive use will increase wear and tear and can shorten the generator's overall lifespan. During long periods of operation, it's important to check and refill the engine oil as needed, potentially as frequently as daily depending on the model. If your generator uses a fuel tank, ensure it is kept full to prevent unexpected shutdowns.

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