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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
MDG Electric LLC
5.0(
39
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Serving Troy, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Offers commercial services

"We needed help ASAP and not only was Mike there promptly and quickly but he didn't waste any time figuring out the problem and how to resolve it! From the time they gave us a quote, to the time they finished, we were informed of each step and let me just add that the office lady, Stephanie made the experience pleasant despite being without electricity. NOT ONCE DID I FEEL TAKEN ADVANTAGE OF. MDG will be our go to and our recommendation for any electrical issues! EFFICIENT, THOROUGH, and KNOWLEDGEABLE! BRAVO GUYS!"
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Response time1 day
Response rate97%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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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
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lightning protection
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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

As a safety measure, you should always turn off the main breaker while operating your generator’s backup breaker. In addition, you should also switch off all appliance breakers so you don't have a power surge when the main breaker turns back on. And finally, turning off the main breaker prevents back-feeding, which endangers utility workers with the risk of electrocution. Back-feeding could also destroy the electrical circuits of your neighbors if they use the same power network.

To reduce AC startup power for a whole-house generator, install a soft start kit or hard start capacitor, which lowers the initial surge by gradually ramping up the compressor. Using a smart load manager can also help by staggering startup loads, preventing a system overload and future costly repairs.

Natural gas generators are designed to run for extended periods of time, such as power outages during a natural disaster. Since there’s no limit to the supply of natural gas, they don’t need to stop for refills. However, generators do need maintenance, including pauses to check and add oil. Constantly running them will also cause a lot more wear and tear, leading to a shorter lifespan.

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.

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.

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