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RS Lightning Protection

4.95(
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RS Lightning Protection

4.95(
70
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 95% of Angi customers
Recommended by 95% of HomeAdvisor customers
26 years of experience

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


MDG Electric LLC

5.00(
27
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MDG Electric LLC

5.00(
27
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Approved Pro
Super Service Award
1 years of experience

Founded in 2021, MDG Electric is a customer-focused electrical services company dedicated to providing top-quality solutions for homeowners. Whether you're building your dream home, upgrading existing systems, or need expert repairs, we are here to deliver reliable, efficient, and safe electrical services with a personal touch. As a young, dynamic company, we bring fresh ideas and modern technology to every project, ensuring your home is powered with care and precision.

"Great work , exactly what I wanted done ! Gave me options and advice, prompt, good price ! Will be calling for future projects !"

Amy I on December 2025

Founded in 2021, MDG Electric is a customer-focused electrical services company dedicated to providing top-quality solutions for homeowners. Whether you're building your dream home, upgrading existing systems, or need expert repairs, we are here to deliver reliable, efficient, and safe electrical services with a personal touch. As a young, dynamic company, we bring fresh ideas and modern technology to every project, ensuring your home is powered with care and precision.

"Great work , exactly what I wanted done ! Gave me options and advice, prompt, good price ! Will be calling for future projects !"

Amy I on December 2025


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United Plumbing & Electric

4.83(
115
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United Plumbing & Electric

4.83(
115
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Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: True professional
19 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

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"

Steve J on December 2025


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Tri State Complete Home Repair and Maintenance

5.00(
33
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Tri State Complete Home Repair and Maintenance

5.00(
33
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Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
29 years of experience

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.

"They came on time and did a wonderful job"

Amelia B on September 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.

"They came on time and did a wonderful job"

Amelia B on September 2025


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W B Lightning Rods

4.93(
297
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W B Lightning Rods

4.93(
297
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 98% of Angi customers
Recommended by 98% of HomeAdvisor customers
24 years of experience

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."

Jennifer B on October 2024


Schoen Electric

4.95(
22
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Schoen Electric

4.95(
22
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 95% of Angi customers
Recommended by 95% of HomeAdvisor customers
Free onsite estimate

Schoen Electric is a local owned and operated residential Electric service company. With over 15 years experience! Estimates are always free! No job to small. Let's start your project today.

"I was impressed, he did an amazing job. I will be working with him on other projects as well."

Dana B on November 2025

Schoen Electric is a local owned and operated residential Electric service company. With over 15 years experience! Estimates are always free! No job to small. Let's start your project today.

"I was impressed, he did an amazing job. I will be working with him on other projects as well."

Dana B on November 2025


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Mid America Lightning Protection

4.74(
83
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Mid America Lightning Protection

4.74(
83
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Approved Pro
Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 92% of Angi customers
Recommended by 92% of HomeAdvisor customers
56 years of experience

We have over 40 years of experience in the business. At Mid America Lightning Protection, 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! We are not an electrical company; we do lightning protection and work with lighting rods.

"Remarkable service! He arrived when he said he would. Completed the job on time. Highly recommend recommend."

Keith H on November 2025

We have over 40 years of experience in the business. At Mid America Lightning Protection, 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! We are not an electrical company; we do lightning protection and work with lighting rods.

"Remarkable service! He arrived when he said he would. Completed the job on time. Highly recommend recommend."

Keith H on November 2025


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EMF Residential, LLC

4.86(
32
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EMF Residential, LLC

4.86(
32
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Approved Pro
Customers say: True professional
14 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

EMF Residential LLC: I am a retired electrician from a local utility. I have over 40 years of experience in the electrical field. I focus on residential electrical needs of my customers. I also do some commercial. I do electrical troubleshooting, circuit installation, ceiling fan installation, hot tub circuit installation, new outlets and switches, sub panel installation, smoke alarms. If you have an electrical need I have not listed, feel free to contact me to ask if I can provide that service. I do things to code and I do it for a fair price. I take pride in doing a good job and treating my customers right. Feel free call or text me at 937-217-7253 or email me [email protected]

"Very good work and reasonable price. Will have him back to do more electrical work."

Andrew K on November 2025

EMF Residential LLC: I am a retired electrician from a local utility. I have over 40 years of experience in the electrical field. I focus on residential electrical needs of my customers. I also do some commercial. I do electrical troubleshooting, circuit installation, ceiling fan installation, hot tub circuit installation, new outlets and switches, sub panel installation, smoke alarms. If you have an electrical need I have not listed, feel free to contact me to ask if I can provide that service. I do things to code and I do it for a fair price. I take pride in doing a good job and treating my customers right. Feel free call or text me at 937-217-7253 or email me [email protected]

"Very good work and reasonable price. Will have him back to do more electrical work."

Andrew K on November 2025


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Tri State Complete Home Repair and Maintenance

4.97(
69
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Approved Pro

Tri State Complete Home Repair and Maintenance

4.97(
69
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 97% of Angi customers
Recommended by 97% of HomeAdvisor customers
29 years of experience

We are a family owned and operated business that specializes in all areas of home construction, remodeling, repairs and maintenance. If it is on,in,or around your home, “we do it and we do it right, at a fair price, guaranteed." We have been serving the Tristate area for 27 years in residential construction, remodeling, repairs and maintenance. We believe in, provide and guarantee premium craftsmanship for all of your home needs. Contact our owner Tim direct for our prompt and professional service! 1-513-926-9775

"Replaced dishwasher replaced garbage disposal. Great work great communication and on time and cleaned up afterwards very well. Will recommend and will use again."

Mike L on May 2025

We are a family owned and operated business that specializes in all areas of home construction, remodeling, repairs and maintenance. If it is on,in,or around your home, “we do it and we do it right, at a fair price, guaranteed." We have been serving the Tristate area for 27 years in residential construction, remodeling, repairs and maintenance. We believe in, provide and guarantee premium craftsmanship for all of your home needs. Contact our owner Tim direct for our prompt and professional service! 1-513-926-9775

"Replaced dishwasher replaced garbage disposal. Great work great communication and on time and cleaned up afterwards very well. Will recommend and will use again."

Mike L on May 2025


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Mister Sparky of Dayton

5.00(
9
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Mister Sparky of Dayton

5.00(
9
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
29 years of experience

Mister Sparky of Dayton is locally owned and operated out of Englewood, OH. We are dedicated to our craft and we take exceptional care of our customers. We provide our customers with: peace of mind that comes from real trust and confidence. Our electricians are all highly trained, skilled, licensed, background checked, and insured. Additionally, our work is backed by a 100% satisfaction guarantee. When our customers need electrical repairs, installation, or maintenance, they know all they have to do is pick up the phone, we will take care of the rest! We also offer a 10% Discount to Veteran and Military customers. **We offer financing! Click to get preapproved for your next project! https://wisetack.us/#/k2q9ygh/prequalify

"Shawn was professional and fantastic! Clean up behind himself. Listen to our wants and excited exactly what we wanted. I am very pleased with Mister Sparky Electrical Company. Thank you Shawn!!!"

LaRosa S on March 2025

Mister Sparky of Dayton is locally owned and operated out of Englewood, OH. We are dedicated to our craft and we take exceptional care of our customers. We provide our customers with: peace of mind that comes from real trust and confidence. Our electricians are all highly trained, skilled, licensed, background checked, and insured. Additionally, our work is backed by a 100% satisfaction guarantee. When our customers need electrical repairs, installation, or maintenance, they know all they have to do is pick up the phone, we will take care of the rest! We also offer a 10% Discount to Veteran and Military customers. **We offer financing! Click to get preapproved for your next project! https://wisetack.us/#/k2q9ygh/prequalify

"Shawn was professional and fantastic! Clean up behind himself. Listen to our wants and excited exactly what we wanted. I am very pleased with Mister Sparky Electrical Company. Thank you Shawn!!!"

LaRosa S on March 2025

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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

While standby generators provide essential backup power, they can fail when you need them most due to lack of maintenance, fuel supply issues, dead batteries, electrical problems, or improper installation. To avoid costly failures, professional installation and regular maintenance are crucial. Licensed technicians ensure safety, uphold warranty requirements, comply with regulations, and provide expert servicing.

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 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.

Yes, whole-house generators run constantly for extended periods. Whole-house generators can run for longer periods of time than portable generators, but be careful. First, they may need regular applications of engine oil (as frequently as daily), depending on the engine design. Second, running constantly for several days will increase the wear and tear on the generator and shorten its lifespan.

Yes, natural gas generators can work without electricity. Natural gas generators are a common type of backup or whole-house generator that operates when the electrical grid isn’t working. The trick is using a transfer switch (which usually needs to be installed with the generator) that safely switches the home electrical system from the power grid to generator power when needed.

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