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Safe Electric and Plumbing

6635 Singletree Dr.
4.66(
35
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Approved Pro

Safe Electric and Plumbing

6635 Singletree Dr.
4.66(
35
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 91% of Angi customers
Recommended by 91% of HomeAdvisor customers
550 local quotes requested

Safe Electric is the Columbus electrician your friends and neighbors trust. Since 1994, we have been a leading electrician who provides the highest level of safety and quality workmanship to the residents of central Ohio. You can count on our Columbus electricians for all your service needs. We can equip your home so you get all the best features with all the latest tech available from home automation, security, media systems, and connected smart home devices. For anything from replacing light fixtures to re-wiring your entire Columbus home, our electricians at Safe Electric have you covered.

"Amazing! They were so easy to work with and so friendly!"

Maddi H on September 2025

Safe Electric is the Columbus electrician your friends and neighbors trust. Since 1994, we have been a leading electrician who provides the highest level of safety and quality workmanship to the residents of central Ohio. You can count on our Columbus electricians for all your service needs. We can equip your home so you get all the best features with all the latest tech available from home automation, security, media systems, and connected smart home devices. For anything from replacing light fixtures to re-wiring your entire Columbus home, our electricians at Safe Electric have you covered.

"Amazing! They were so easy to work with and so friendly!"

Maddi H on September 2025


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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
309 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


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Magers Home Services

4149 Hazelton-Etna Rd
4.83(
6
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Approved Pro

Magers Home Services

4149 Hazelton-Etna Rd
4.83(
6
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
69 local quotes requested

From a young age I always loved Electric. My father was my idol and owned his own Electric business. I rode around with him in the truck doing service calls and installations until I turned of age to officially work for the company. At 16 I started doing prefabrication for all the large projects. Once I turned 18 I was an official apprentice. Putting in numerous hours I became a foreman and was offered a position in Colorado building multi Million dollar houses. I came back to Ohio and opened my own company. With over 15 years of experience, not only do I provide Top Notch work, but I provide a professional long lasting relationship for years to come.

"Shane was professional and provided excellent customer service. The new lighting and outlets look great, we are super happy with the craftsmanship and great pricing. Would 10/10 recommend Magers Home Services for any electrical needs!"

Mark A on September 2025

From a young age I always loved Electric. My father was my idol and owned his own Electric business. I rode around with him in the truck doing service calls and installations until I turned of age to officially work for the company. At 16 I started doing prefabrication for all the large projects. Once I turned 18 I was an official apprentice. Putting in numerous hours I became a foreman and was offered a position in Colorado building multi Million dollar houses. I came back to Ohio and opened my own company. With over 15 years of experience, not only do I provide Top Notch work, but I provide a professional long lasting relationship for years to come.

"Shane was professional and provided excellent customer service. The new lighting and outlets look great, we are super happy with the craftsmanship and great pricing. Would 10/10 recommend Magers Home Services for any electrical needs!"

Mark A on September 2025


"Waibel installed three electrical outlets in each of my three bedrooms and two additional outlets in the dining room. The workmanship was good and the price was very reasonable. As a bonus, they also let me know where I had old-fashioned knob-and-tube wiring in the exterior walls so I could avoid those areas when I have the house insulated."

Richard A on October 2021

15 employees. No subs. Charges service call with hourly rate. Accept Visa, MasterCard, American Express and Discover credit cards. Additional contact - Jennie Duval, Carl Waibel Jr. or Carl Waibel III. Check out our website at http://www.waibelelectric.com

"Waibel installed three electrical outlets in each of my three bedrooms and two additional outlets in the dining room. The workmanship was good and the price was very reasonable. As a bonus, they also let me know where I had old-fashioned knob-and-tube wiring in the exterior walls so I could avoid those areas when I have the house insulated."

Richard A on October 2021


"Gavin is professional, knowledgeable and friendly. He knew exactly what he was doing and completed the job efficiently. I would absolutely hire him again."

Karen C on June 2025

Mosby Electric is a full service electrical company that meets all of your residential electrical needs. In addition, no job is too small. We "get you wired right."

"Gavin is professional, knowledgeable and friendly. He knew exactly what he was doing and completed the job efficiently. I would absolutely hire him again."

Karen C on June 2025


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Hurricane Home Solutions Southern Tier Inc. (S Ohio)

1740-B Harmon Avenue
4.84(
169
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Approved Pro

Hurricane Home Solutions Southern Tier Inc. (S Ohio)

1740-B Harmon Avenue
4.84(
169
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 96% of Angi customers
Recommended by 96% of HomeAdvisor customers
249 local quotes requested

Hurricane Generators is dedicated to delivering a superior experience from start to finish—backed by prompt service, attention to detail, and a commitment to your complete satisfaction. When the power goes out, we’re here for you with 24/7 emergency service and reliable solutions you can count on. We proudly work with top brands like Generac, Cummins, and Champion to match every homeowner with the ideal generator for their needs. From expert installation to ongoing maintenance, our team ensures your system is ready whenever you need it most. With Hurricane Generators, you get more than just a product—you get a partner you can trust. We return calls promptly, show up on time, and deliver on every promise. And with our guaranteed competitive pricing, you can have peace of mind knowing you’re getting exceptional value along with exceptional service.

"After spending almost 13 thousand dollars 2 months ago for installation of cummins home generator-it would not shut off after a normal automatic test. I called the company and they said shut off the gas. This was April 12. The said it would be May before a tech co u l check it out. So what do you think- you pay 13 grand to prote c t you from power outages but when it is faulty you are at the mercy of what appears to be a lack of technicians and VERY poor service. Its April 29 and havent heard back from them. The say they will call back and dont. Recommend you stay away frpm thi compNy!"

Mike M on April 2024

Hurricane Generators is dedicated to delivering a superior experience from start to finish—backed by prompt service, attention to detail, and a commitment to your complete satisfaction. When the power goes out, we’re here for you with 24/7 emergency service and reliable solutions you can count on. We proudly work with top brands like Generac, Cummins, and Champion to match every homeowner with the ideal generator for their needs. From expert installation to ongoing maintenance, our team ensures your system is ready whenever you need it most. With Hurricane Generators, you get more than just a product—you get a partner you can trust. We return calls promptly, show up on time, and deliver on every promise. And with our guaranteed competitive pricing, you can have peace of mind knowing you’re getting exceptional value along with exceptional service.

"After spending almost 13 thousand dollars 2 months ago for installation of cummins home generator-it would not shut off after a normal automatic test. I called the company and they said shut off the gas. This was April 12. The said it would be May before a tech co u l check it out. So what do you think- you pay 13 grand to prote c t you from power outages but when it is faulty you are at the mercy of what appears to be a lack of technicians and VERY poor service. Its April 29 and havent heard back from them. The say they will call back and dont. Recommend you stay away frpm thi compNy!"

Mike M on April 2024


MAG Electric

15761 State Route 93
4.95(
11
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Approved Pro

MAG Electric

15761 State Route 93
4.95(
11
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
28 years of experience

MAG Electric is the premier company for your electrical service needs. Our attention to detail and commitment to excellence in customer service will ensure that you are beyond satisfied with your electrical service request. For a company with over 20 years of experience in the industry, contact MAG Electric today!

"Very good."

Tini B on March 2021

MAG Electric is the premier company for your electrical service needs. Our attention to detail and commitment to excellence in customer service will ensure that you are beyond satisfied with your electrical service request. For a company with over 20 years of experience in the industry, contact MAG Electric today!

"Very good."

Tini B on March 2021


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Maxwell Industries, LLC

5825 Royalton Road Southwest
4.98(
24
)
Approved Pro

Maxwell Industries, LLC

5825 Royalton Road Southwest
4.98(
24
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
8 years of experience

Maxwell Industries, 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.

"We had a variety of electrical issues. They were all addressed in one visit. I will have him back for a few other issues soon. I would recommend him to everyone."

TERRY W on August 2021

Maxwell Industries, 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.

"We had a variety of electrical issues. They were all addressed in one visit. I will have him back for a few other issues soon. I would recommend him to everyone."

TERRY W on August 2021


Home Improver

2208 Sullivant Avenue
5.00(
2
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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
19 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

"I want to take a moment to thank Richard for his exceptional service to install lighting protection system at my house. From start to finish, he made sure our needs are met and questions are answered. He is very attentive and has clear communication. Thank you once again."

Sanjay K 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

"I want to take a moment to thank Richard for his exceptional service to install lighting protection system at my house. From start to finish, he made sure our needs are met and questions are answered. He is very attentive and has clear communication. Thank you once again."

Sanjay K on May 2023

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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

No, you shouldn’t use an extension cord to plug a generator directly into your home without using a transfer switch. That’s because systems like pumps and HVAC fans need a steady power source that might not be available directly from your generator alone. If you bypass the circuit breaker box, you risk damaging your electrical system, creating a risk of electrical fire or electrical shock to you or any workers repairing lines on your local electrical grid.

Generator size requirements vary wildly among properties, but typical generator sizes are listed below based on home square footage:

  • 1,000 sq ft: 6–9 kW

  • 1,500 sq ft: 7–10 kW

  • 2,000 sq ft: 10–14kW

  • 2,500 sq ft: 12–16kW

  • 3,000 sq ft: 16–20kW+

Unfortunately, home square footage isn’t always a good indicator of generator size requirements. Instead, you should call in a professional to discuss which items in your home you’d like to run via your generator. They can calculate peak and average consumption for those items and then size your generator appropriately for optimal performance.

Costs range from $500 to $2,500, depending on generator type and installation complexity.

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.

When properly maintained, natural gas generators can last a long time, as much as 20 to 40 years. They have relatively few needs compared to generators with other fuel types. However, the generator’s lifespan ultimately depends on how often the generator is used and for how long it’s left running.

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