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Cincinnati's Everlasting Electric
4.9(
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Serving Silverton, OH and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1997

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Cincinnati’s Everlasting Electric did an excellent job. They installed a new 400 amp service from the street and added some 220 volt lines for a car charger and cooktop. They were polite, did everything on time, cleaned up, and were very courteous. The inspection passed and the inspector told me that he never finds any problems with their work. I highly recommend them."
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Response time2 days
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Recommended by61%of homeowners
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Paff Electric & Solar
4.3(
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Serving Silverton, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1985

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

Paff Electric, LLC is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests and make their concerns the basis of our business

Response time5 hrs
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by83%of homeowners
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Apollo Home
3.7(
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Serving Silverton, OH and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 1969

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Outstanding…Great Service at a Great price! The cost for Apollo installing 2 water heaters was HALf of what S-K contractor quoted for one water heater!!"
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Response time6 hrs
290 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by69%of homeowners
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River City Electrical Services
5.0(
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Serving Silverton, OH and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

At River City Electrical Services, we focus on providing safe, reliable electrical work homeowners can trust. Whether it’s installing new lighting, troubleshooting electrical issues, upgrading panels, or adding outlets, we handle every job with attention to detail and a commitment to doing the work right the first time.\nWith years of hands-on experience in residential electrical service, we understand how important it is for homeowners to feel confident in the work being done in their home. We take pride in clear communication, honest pricing, and clean, professional workmanship.\nOur goal is simple: make your electrical project easy and stress-free while delivering quality results that last.\nIf you’re looking for a dependable electrician who shows up on time, respects your home, and stands behind the work, we’d be happy to help with your project.

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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

No, you should never plug a generator directly into a wall outlet in your house. This practice is extremely dangerous, often illegal, and can cause "back-feeding," where power from the generator flows back into utility lines, creating a life-threatening hazard for utility workers. It can also damage your home's electrical system, including appliances like pumps and HVAC fans. If the main power is restored while the generator is connected, it can destroy the generator and cause an electrical fire. To safely connect a generator, you must use a professionally installed transfer switch or an interlocking kit, which prevents back-feeding by disconnecting your home from the utility grid before the generator provides power.

Many services include assembling the unit and securing it in the window. Confirm with your provider.

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 can determine what size generator you need for a transfer switch by matching the switch to the largest outlet on your generator. Larger generators can power up to 10 circuits, while most 5,000-watt generators can provide power to six circuits. So, if your generator’s largest outlet is 30 amps, you’ll need a 30-amp transfer switch.

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.

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