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Mister Sparky of Dayton
5.0(
12
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Serving Troy, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1996

Warranties offered

Credit card accepted

"This company was not able to help me, but I cannot say enough about how they went above and beyond to help me find another company to help me with my electrical needs. They recommended several other companies and even directed me to electrical sites. I just couldn't believe it -- one helpful text after another until one of their recommended companies were able to help me. If I ever need any electrical work Mister Electric will be my first call. If they went this far for a customer that they couldn't help just imagine what they would do if they were to do my job. Will definitely recommend them to friends and family. M Taylor Dayton Ohio"
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+12

Response time1 day
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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RS Lightning Protection
4.9(
81
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Serving Troy, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1999

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I estimate I have just under $100k in electronics and appliances in my house. We have significant lightning storms in my location. To NOT have lightning suppression installed is significant risk in my mind based on my location in New Jersey. RS LIGHTNING PROTECTION was responsive with a quick cost estimate and a reasonable price based on my research for installation. By the way...installation is part art, such as bends in cable are not more than 90 degrees. It's not just about running grounded cables. This installation in conjunction with surge protection on my electrical panel performed by my electrician and cable protection gives me significant piece of mind that all my appliances and electronics are protected from lightning and any potential surge generated by a near strike. Mr Richard Sherlock knows his subject. Highly recommended. Five stars."
Carriage house concealed
New home
Storage building
Beau
Grain lake system

+12

Response time3 days
11 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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W B Lightning Rods
4.6(
367
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Serving Troy, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"William Burden is the third generation owner of WBLightningRods and his company has been in business since 1950. He is very courteous, professional, was on time, and has a very good crew. William was present for the entire installation. We chose the copper system. We are glad for the peace of mind a lightning rod system will provide."
lightning protection
 Residential LPS
lightning protection
 Residential LPS
lightning protection

+79

Response time1 day
64 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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Hamilton LP Lightning Rods
5.0(
11
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Serving Troy, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1964

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"The install was scheduled and completed quickly. The lightning rods and cable look neat and tidy along the roof. Mr. Hamilton was friendly and efficient."
Chimney rod and conductor cable
Front of home,system is barely noticeable
Hiding the cables best we can
Rear of home
Work trailer

+4

Response time1 day
31 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Empire Electric
5.0(
9
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Serving Troy, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Empire ran electric to my hot tub & got it up and running. He also ran electric to my barn & installed a huge LED light fixture in the barn. Caden did great work, everything is still working perfectly 2 years later."
Response time11 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by11%of homeowners
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United Plumbing & Electric
4.7(
133
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Serving Troy, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Mike and his crew were fantastic. Mike explained exactly how they would install the outlets for my new bidets, how long the installation would take and his price was very reasonable. We were especially happy that we only needed one contractor to handle the job since bidet installation requires an electrician and a plumber. When Don and Bob arrived for the job, they were very professional, very personable and cleaned up after the job! Knowing how hard it is to find experienced professionals, we were very pleased with the service and plan to use United Plumbing and Electric in the future."
Response time3 hrs
Response rate97%
30 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

The amount of time a standby generator can run continuously is around 3,000 hours on average. However, standby generators can generally run indefinitely as long as they have a continuous fuel supply. Generators hooked up to a home’s natural gas supply are the best option for extended usage, as these won’t rely on a finite fuel supply based on how much you have in storage. Generators running on liquid propane or diesel won’t last as long, as these require fuel storage and regular refueling to stay running.

A portable generator can supply power to selected appliances and circuits in a home, but it's generally not designed to handle the entire household's electrical needs simultaneously. Portable generators have limited wattage capacity, so they are only designed to power essential devices and electronics temporarily until local power is restored. If your power needs outweigh the capabilities of a portable generator, consider installing a whole-home generator instead.

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.

To power a central air system during a power outage, the whole-house generator will need to be at least 5,000 watts, and this number will significantly increase for larger units. Check the specific wattage requirements of your AC unit to choose the right generator size. Consider consulting a generator installer to ensure your whole-house generator meets your electrical load needs.

A 10,000-watt generator can run a small to mid-sized central AC unit (typically up to 3 tons or 36,000 BTU) along with a few other appliances. However, larger AC units or additional loads will require a bigger generator. Consult a local generator installer to ensure you add the correct size generator to your home.

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