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TTC Communications, Inc.

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TTC Communications, Inc.

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

TTC Communications has served the Springfield, Eugene area for over twenty-five years. We guide our customers to find the features and services that their business require along with growth plans to accommodate future expansions to include VOIP hosted and on premise solutions as well as ongoing support of legacy digital systems. TTC Communications specializes in the design, installation and maintenance of structured cabling systems that support multiple product, multi-vendor telecommunications networks. Our experienced team of CCTV engineers can design and install a system to fit the needs of your business. We provide quality video survelance products at affordable prices. Call TTC Communications to get the security you need to protect your business.

"I called them and they came right out and got my phone line installed in a very timely manner!! I was impressed how fast they came out and got things up and running."

Shannon M on September 2022

TTC Communications has served the Springfield, Eugene area for over twenty-five years. We guide our customers to find the features and services that their business require along with growth plans to accommodate future expansions to include VOIP hosted and on premise solutions as well as ongoing support of legacy digital systems. TTC Communications specializes in the design, installation and maintenance of structured cabling systems that support multiple product, multi-vendor telecommunications networks. Our experienced team of CCTV engineers can design and install a system to fit the needs of your business. We provide quality video survelance products at affordable prices. Call TTC Communications to get the security you need to protect your business.

"I called them and they came right out and got my phone line installed in a very timely manner!! I was impressed how fast they came out and got things up and running."

Shannon M on September 2022


UNGER CONSTRUCTION LLC

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UNGER CONSTRUCTION LLC

4.99(
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Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

We are a small local MULTI-Talanted General Contractor. Please call me directly or email at: [email protected] We DO NOT work on Rental Properties Or houses you do not own, About to sell or pending sale. Thank you.

"Painted vaulted interior living room, dining room, kitchen, and family room. Excellent job. There were many obstacles to overcome such as deep sky lights and extended ceilings in the kitchen. Work was completed on time at cost quoted in estimate."

Edward S on July 2020

We are a small local MULTI-Talanted General Contractor. Please call me directly or email at: [email protected] We DO NOT work on Rental Properties Or houses you do not own, About to sell or pending sale. Thank you.

"Painted vaulted interior living room, dining room, kitchen, and family room. Excellent job. There were many obstacles to overcome such as deep sky lights and extended ceilings in the kitchen. Work was completed on time at cost quoted in estimate."

Edward S on July 2020


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Alexander Technical Resources

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Alexander Technical Resources

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Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 90% of Angi customers
Recommended by 90% of HomeAdvisor customers

Free Phone Consultation. Not sure if we can help? Give us a call, it's on us! We are more than happy to talk with you and discuss your computer problems. Fast service. In some cases we can help you right now! If not, we will schedule an appointment that fits your schedule. If you receive our answering service, please leave us a message. We will call you back as soon as possible. Domestic Based Support. Our company is based right here in the United States and all of our technicians speak clear, fluent English. Safe Interaction. By using our online support center, no one has to come out to your home to fix your computer. That means no strangers in your home and you don’t even have to get dressed, if you don’t want to. Extremely Affordable & Convenient. Unhooking your computer, dragging it out to the car, then driving to the store and dragging in there and waiting for weeks to get it back and then pay hundreds of dollars for such fantastic service. That’s the typical experience for most users. Most Issues are software based. In our experience. 85% of user’s problems are either software or operating system problems due to bugs, worms, virus’, Trojans, malware, grayware or spyware related. As long as your computer turns on and has an internet connection, we can probably solve your issue. If we find that your issue is a hardware issue, we will recommend a trusted, local support company to help you further, if possible.

"Online repair. He has helped me in the past and I cannot say enough nice things about him. The next day I had a tiny issue and he responded immediately. Thorough. Thank you!"

Jan C on February 2019

Free Phone Consultation. Not sure if we can help? Give us a call, it's on us! We are more than happy to talk with you and discuss your computer problems. Fast service. In some cases we can help you right now! If not, we will schedule an appointment that fits your schedule. If you receive our answering service, please leave us a message. We will call you back as soon as possible. Domestic Based Support. Our company is based right here in the United States and all of our technicians speak clear, fluent English. Safe Interaction. By using our online support center, no one has to come out to your home to fix your computer. That means no strangers in your home and you don’t even have to get dressed, if you don’t want to. Extremely Affordable & Convenient. Unhooking your computer, dragging it out to the car, then driving to the store and dragging in there and waiting for weeks to get it back and then pay hundreds of dollars for such fantastic service. That’s the typical experience for most users. Most Issues are software based. In our experience. 85% of user’s problems are either software or operating system problems due to bugs, worms, virus’, Trojans, malware, grayware or spyware related. As long as your computer turns on and has an internet connection, we can probably solve your issue. If we find that your issue is a hardware issue, we will recommend a trusted, local support company to help you further, if possible.

"Online repair. He has helped me in the past and I cannot say enough nice things about him. The next day I had a tiny issue and he responded immediately. Thorough. Thank you!"

Jan C on February 2019


Solid Ground Electric

4.90(
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Solid Ground Electric

4.90(
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Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

7 employees. Electrical Contractor, family owned since 1991. We charge port to port per hour. Accept Visa, Mastercard, Discover, cash and check. 2 locations, Philomath and Seal Rock. Contractor's license 2-63C, Contractor's Builders Board license 72862, www.solidgroundelectric.com

7 employees. Electrical Contractor, family owned since 1991. We charge port to port per hour. Accept Visa, Mastercard, Discover, cash and check. 2 locations, Philomath and Seal Rock. Contractor's license 2-63C, Contractor's Builders Board license 72862, www.solidgroundelectric.com


Affordable Fans - The Fan Doctor

4.92(
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Affordable Fans - The Fan Doctor

4.92(
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Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Owner operated. Additional DBA: The Fan Doctor. Licensed electrician in New Hampshire & Massachusetts. Over 30 years experience.

"Excellent parts. Fast delivery."

William W on April 2021

Owner operated. Additional DBA: The Fan Doctor. Licensed electrician in New Hampshire & Massachusetts. Over 30 years experience.

"Excellent parts. Fast delivery."

William W on April 2021


iResQ

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iResQ

4.84(
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Customers say: Quality work
31 years of experience

iResQ is made up of people just like yourself, people who love their iPods, iPhones, iPads, MacBooks, and other Apple products. We believe that we have found a better way to upgrade, repair and maintain your iPod, iPhone, iPad, Mac Laptop or Desktop Mac. Quick, affordable repair has never been easier, no matter where in the USA you are located. Additional e-mails - [email protected] & [email protected]. Charges are determined by services provided. National mail order repair available. Free 24 hour diagnostics on website.

iResQ is made up of people just like yourself, people who love their iPods, iPhones, iPads, MacBooks, and other Apple products. We believe that we have found a better way to upgrade, repair and maintain your iPod, iPhone, iPad, Mac Laptop or Desktop Mac. Quick, affordable repair has never been easier, no matter where in the USA you are located. Additional e-mails - [email protected] & [email protected]. Charges are determined by services provided. National mail order repair available. Free 24 hour diagnostics on website.


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Vetstelecom

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Vetstelecom

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

We are a Retired Military Veteran of 25 years, We are proud to offer you Exclusive pricing that is unmatched to our Competitors. We offer 1 Free 2 Line Phone with the Purchase of Residential Service, Try before you buy, We are proud and confident in our Service and Products that we Ship your Phone ( S ) out Priority mail and you can try them for 30 days before your first payment is due! Our Goal is Complete Customer Service! Thank you for Supporting your Military!

"He setup the phone in advance to speed the process and did little things that shows his dedication and commitment to taking care of the customer. He made up a cat 5 cable for us to hook the internet to the phone and he explained all the features. He also called back to make sure we didn’t run into any problems. I advise anyone who has poor cell phone service and your missing your customers calls get you a landline for pennies a day and no more customers lost. Thanks Tony Aldrich Aldrich Appliance"

Aldrich A on May 2020

We are a Retired Military Veteran of 25 years, We are proud to offer you Exclusive pricing that is unmatched to our Competitors. We offer 1 Free 2 Line Phone with the Purchase of Residential Service, Try before you buy, We are proud and confident in our Service and Products that we Ship your Phone ( S ) out Priority mail and you can try them for 30 days before your first payment is due! Our Goal is Complete Customer Service! Thank you for Supporting your Military!

"He setup the phone in advance to speed the process and did little things that shows his dedication and commitment to taking care of the customer. He made up a cat 5 cable for us to hook the internet to the phone and he explained all the features. He also called back to make sure we didn’t run into any problems. I advise anyone who has poor cell phone service and your missing your customers calls get you a landline for pennies a day and no more customers lost. Thanks Tony Aldrich Aldrich Appliance"

Aldrich A on May 2020


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Refresh Computers

5.00(
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Refresh Computers

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Refresh Computers has been servicing and selling computers and related equipment out of our Central Florida Super-Store since 2001. Both our computer business and our telephone business have the same motto -'Get the customer what they need or want at the least possible cost'. This has been a very successful way to run a business and we are proud to be here to help you. Our telephone Company, Refresh Telecom offers business-class cloud based telephone service nationwide using some of the best business features.

Refresh Computers has been servicing and selling computers and related equipment out of our Central Florida Super-Store since 2001. Both our computer business and our telephone business have the same motto -'Get the customer what they need or want at the least possible cost'. This has been a very successful way to run a business and we are proud to be here to help you. Our telephone Company, Refresh Telecom offers business-class cloud based telephone service nationwide using some of the best business features.


Contractors Electric

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Contractors Electric

4.50(
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Customers say: Quick response
14 years of experience

The two owner's of Contractors Electric, LLC have over 50 years of electrical field and management experience on over $500M worth of electrical construction during that time. Whether it's new, remodel or repairs, residential, commercial, industrial or design/build, we are your solution for everything electrical. We are passionate about bringing the very best quality of electrical construcion services to our clients for the dollars they spend. Let us help you shed light on your dreams. Call Contractors Electric, LLC at 541-343-2222.

"Contractors review I purchased a house last year and Contractors Electric was recommended by my realtor to move the new house Electrical Panel due to location and the style of panel as advised by the home inspector. Contractors was brought in to proceed with the removal of the old panel and install the new panel, move existing wiring to new panel location, and provide a new utility service hook up despite other electrical contractor recommendations. I personally work in the electrical industry and recommended other shops due to first hand knowledge of Contractors poor quality installations. There has been some issues with receptacles and lighting in my new home and upon troubleshooting these issues I have concluded multiple issues that need to be resolved. Hots and Grounds are swapped. Hots and Neutrals are swapped. Poor Grounding. Wire nuts falling off when Junction Boxes are accessed and some Hots and Neutrals not safely capped off or tied into proper circuits. Junction Boxes not properly secured or closed. Wiring installations and wiring raceways not properly secured. Extremely disappointing and poorly installed installations of existing and new wiring in a fashion that is embarrassing. Their installation was not clean, not even a sense of quality was preformed in any part of the installation, and the complete lack of pride is easily observed in every aspect of Contractors installation. Outside of simply following, or lack of, the Electrical Code, Contractors carelessness in other parts of the electrical installation exhibits a disregard for basic and standard practices. When penetrating through the attic walls for an exterior installation (tying into a Junction Box, placed above new Panel), the penetrations were not sealed, at all. This is not just "seeing" daylight through a crack, it was (2) 2-1/2" holes drilled through my walls with absolutely nothing to prevent water, insects, or other pests working its way into my attic, let alone, any type of protection for the passing through wiring. When adding the Service Stand Pipe, Point-of-Connection, on top of my roof, Contractors just placed on top of my shingles rather than lifting the shingle above the Boot location and placing it under to prevent leakage. No matter the amount of roofing tar used, eventually water will find a way into my roof and attic. As for the old installation, here was Contractors solution: 1- Old Panel location: The panel "hole" and drilled wiring holes through the top plate were left and expected for the new home owner, me, to foot the repair, material and cost to complete Contractors job. 2- Old Point-of-Connection: Left penetrated through the roof, which I can understand, yet the existing wiring was left hanging out of the Weather Head, which were not safed off from potential shock hazard nor labeled as such. If i were not involved in the electrical profession I would have assumed this was all done properly and safely. Unfortunately, Contractors work and reputation makes me doubt my families wellbeing in our home, due to their negligence. 3- Old Meter Base: The opening was simply covered with a piece of cardboard. There is an actual abandoned meter base cover that should be installed. Contractors sub-par installation at my home is consistent with their residential service calls, commercial service calls, and new commercial installations throughout their coverage area. Contractors should pride themselves in a safer and better installation across all aspects of their electrical installations. Not only because they fail at basic knowledge and common sense, but also, because they have families, individuals, and businesses lives in their hands that they treat so carelessly. I will not be using Contractors, ever. Nor will I, or anyone I know, will ever recommend Contractors for any kind of electrical work, period. Their poor quality and lack of safe installations should be concerning to anyone who reads this review, if they don't delete it. Stay away from Contractors Electric! October 6, 2022 at 10:16am **Mr Kitter, if what you are saying is true, you have reason to be upset. My concern though is that I cannot find a client by your name, nor a job that is has a description of performed work that is similar to what you've described here. I see a LinkedIn profile for you as a heavy equipment operator in the eugene area but again, no one here has heard of you. I am perplexed as to why if this installation is as terrible as you have recounted here that you have not called us directly about it. You claim water damage but have never made a claim with us about it. There is so much wrong about what you've described here and we would like to be able to address it with you. You also say this is characteristic of all our work in the area but I'm not clear why you would think or claim to know this since we've never heard of you. Can you please call our office and help us identify the work you've described and help you resolve your concerns? October 10, 2022 at 7:38pm **Contractors Electric LLC Thank you for your reply to my review and your willingness to right your wrong, I appreciate it. Firstly, I did not claim water damage, please re-read my review. Secondly, it won't be under my name, for I am the buyer, therefore, the seller is the one it will be under. Lastly, if you were unwilling to provide quality work the first time around, and left an unsafe, poor installation; why would I have you come back out and attempt to do it better? Contractors should be, at the very least, meeting the standard of "do it right the first time", not the second, third, or forth time. As I plainly stated in my review, I will not be using, recommending, nor providing positive feedback for Contractors Electric. Good luck to you in your future, and here's hope to Contractors stepping up their game. October 14, 2022 at 5:10pm **Mr. Kitter, Since you refused to identify this job, nor allow us the courtesy of being able to personally address these issues on your new home I had to do some digging and finally found the sales transaction your home in the county records so that I could identify which job this was on Benson Lane which was performed nearly exactly one year ago. And, as I suspected, most of what you have complained about had literally nothing to do with us whatsoever. To your issue of the roof jack not being placed under the existing roofing tiles and instead tarred in place. Yes, this is something we'd prefer our guys not do but most electricians do not want to take the risk of damaging existing roofing materials by lifting them out of place and possibly damaging them to make room for the roof jack. When we find them doing this we normally request they do this the other way. Unfortunately since you refused to work with us on this or identify this potential problem in a timely manner we had no ability to address it with you. The written contract we had with Triple Oaks Realty was to do ONE thing and one thing ONLY.... provide a new service at a different location. The panel was left in place to act as a splice box in order to relocate the existing wiring to the panel. However, the rest of the switchgear including the meter box and mast through the roof along with the conductors in them were left as is at the request of the realty company as they did not want to pay for having them removed which would have resulted in additional costs to patch and repair the surfaces below them. This was a decision made beyond our control and has nothing to do with us. The cover over the existing meter hole was covered with cardboard because the realty company told us the new owner would probably be removing all that but they did not want us to spend additional money on it so we did not. But, some of the most damaging complaints you made against our company included the following comments: "issues with receptacles and lighting in my new home and upon troubleshooting these issues I have concluded multiple issues that need to be resolved. "Hots and Grounds are swapped. Hots and Neutrals are swapped. Poor Grounding. Wire nuts falling off when Junction Boxes are accessed and some H"

Brett K on December 2022

The two owner's of Contractors Electric, LLC have over 50 years of electrical field and management experience on over $500M worth of electrical construction during that time. Whether it's new, remodel or repairs, residential, commercial, industrial or design/build, we are your solution for everything electrical. We are passionate about bringing the very best quality of electrical construcion services to our clients for the dollars they spend. Let us help you shed light on your dreams. Call Contractors Electric, LLC at 541-343-2222.

"Contractors review I purchased a house last year and Contractors Electric was recommended by my realtor to move the new house Electrical Panel due to location and the style of panel as advised by the home inspector. Contractors was brought in to proceed with the removal of the old panel and install the new panel, move existing wiring to new panel location, and provide a new utility service hook up despite other electrical contractor recommendations. I personally work in the electrical industry and recommended other shops due to first hand knowledge of Contractors poor quality installations. There has been some issues with receptacles and lighting in my new home and upon troubleshooting these issues I have concluded multiple issues that need to be resolved. Hots and Grounds are swapped. Hots and Neutrals are swapped. Poor Grounding. Wire nuts falling off when Junction Boxes are accessed and some Hots and Neutrals not safely capped off or tied into proper circuits. Junction Boxes not properly secured or closed. Wiring installations and wiring raceways not properly secured. Extremely disappointing and poorly installed installations of existing and new wiring in a fashion that is embarrassing. Their installation was not clean, not even a sense of quality was preformed in any part of the installation, and the complete lack of pride is easily observed in every aspect of Contractors installation. Outside of simply following, or lack of, the Electrical Code, Contractors carelessness in other parts of the electrical installation exhibits a disregard for basic and standard practices. When penetrating through the attic walls for an exterior installation (tying into a Junction Box, placed above new Panel), the penetrations were not sealed, at all. This is not just "seeing" daylight through a crack, it was (2) 2-1/2" holes drilled through my walls with absolutely nothing to prevent water, insects, or other pests working its way into my attic, let alone, any type of protection for the passing through wiring. When adding the Service Stand Pipe, Point-of-Connection, on top of my roof, Contractors just placed on top of my shingles rather than lifting the shingle above the Boot location and placing it under to prevent leakage. No matter the amount of roofing tar used, eventually water will find a way into my roof and attic. As for the old installation, here was Contractors solution: 1- Old Panel location: The panel "hole" and drilled wiring holes through the top plate were left and expected for the new home owner, me, to foot the repair, material and cost to complete Contractors job. 2- Old Point-of-Connection: Left penetrated through the roof, which I can understand, yet the existing wiring was left hanging out of the Weather Head, which were not safed off from potential shock hazard nor labeled as such. If i were not involved in the electrical profession I would have assumed this was all done properly and safely. Unfortunately, Contractors work and reputation makes me doubt my families wellbeing in our home, due to their negligence. 3- Old Meter Base: The opening was simply covered with a piece of cardboard. There is an actual abandoned meter base cover that should be installed. Contractors sub-par installation at my home is consistent with their residential service calls, commercial service calls, and new commercial installations throughout their coverage area. Contractors should pride themselves in a safer and better installation across all aspects of their electrical installations. Not only because they fail at basic knowledge and common sense, but also, because they have families, individuals, and businesses lives in their hands that they treat so carelessly. I will not be using Contractors, ever. Nor will I, or anyone I know, will ever recommend Contractors for any kind of electrical work, period. Their poor quality and lack of safe installations should be concerning to anyone who reads this review, if they don't delete it. Stay away from Contractors Electric! October 6, 2022 at 10:16am **Mr Kitter, if what you are saying is true, you have reason to be upset. My concern though is that I cannot find a client by your name, nor a job that is has a description of performed work that is similar to what you've described here. I see a LinkedIn profile for you as a heavy equipment operator in the eugene area but again, no one here has heard of you. I am perplexed as to why if this installation is as terrible as you have recounted here that you have not called us directly about it. You claim water damage but have never made a claim with us about it. There is so much wrong about what you've described here and we would like to be able to address it with you. You also say this is characteristic of all our work in the area but I'm not clear why you would think or claim to know this since we've never heard of you. Can you please call our office and help us identify the work you've described and help you resolve your concerns? October 10, 2022 at 7:38pm **Contractors Electric LLC Thank you for your reply to my review and your willingness to right your wrong, I appreciate it. Firstly, I did not claim water damage, please re-read my review. Secondly, it won't be under my name, for I am the buyer, therefore, the seller is the one it will be under. Lastly, if you were unwilling to provide quality work the first time around, and left an unsafe, poor installation; why would I have you come back out and attempt to do it better? Contractors should be, at the very least, meeting the standard of "do it right the first time", not the second, third, or forth time. As I plainly stated in my review, I will not be using, recommending, nor providing positive feedback for Contractors Electric. Good luck to you in your future, and here's hope to Contractors stepping up their game. October 14, 2022 at 5:10pm **Mr. Kitter, Since you refused to identify this job, nor allow us the courtesy of being able to personally address these issues on your new home I had to do some digging and finally found the sales transaction your home in the county records so that I could identify which job this was on Benson Lane which was performed nearly exactly one year ago. And, as I suspected, most of what you have complained about had literally nothing to do with us whatsoever. To your issue of the roof jack not being placed under the existing roofing tiles and instead tarred in place. Yes, this is something we'd prefer our guys not do but most electricians do not want to take the risk of damaging existing roofing materials by lifting them out of place and possibly damaging them to make room for the roof jack. When we find them doing this we normally request they do this the other way. Unfortunately since you refused to work with us on this or identify this potential problem in a timely manner we had no ability to address it with you. The written contract we had with Triple Oaks Realty was to do ONE thing and one thing ONLY.... provide a new service at a different location. The panel was left in place to act as a splice box in order to relocate the existing wiring to the panel. However, the rest of the switchgear including the meter box and mast through the roof along with the conductors in them were left as is at the request of the realty company as they did not want to pay for having them removed which would have resulted in additional costs to patch and repair the surfaces below them. This was a decision made beyond our control and has nothing to do with us. The cover over the existing meter hole was covered with cardboard because the realty company told us the new owner would probably be removing all that but they did not want us to spend additional money on it so we did not. But, some of the most damaging complaints you made against our company included the following comments: "issues with receptacles and lighting in my new home and upon troubleshooting these issues I have concluded multiple issues that need to be resolved. "Hots and Grounds are swapped. Hots and Neutrals are swapped. Poor Grounding. Wire nuts falling off when Junction Boxes are accessed and some H"

Brett K on December 2022


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Conquer Your PC

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Conquer Your PC

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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

We are here to help you get the most out of your technology. When you contact us, one of our experts will run an extensive diagnostic checkup using our own proprietary technology to find & fix your problem quickly.

We are here to help you get the most out of your technology. When you contact us, one of our experts will run an extensive diagnostic checkup using our own proprietary technology to find & fix your problem quickly.

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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

Most homeowners won't be able to claim a home generator as a tax write-off. However, a whole-house generator may be tax-deductible in certain situations depending on its purpose. For instance, if it's needed to power essential medical equipment, it may qualify as a medical expense deduction. Also, in some cases, businesses can deduct a generator as a business expense if it supports operations. Always consult a tax professional to determine eligibility based on your specific circumstances and the applicable IRS regulations.

When choosing the right size generator for your needs, consider a few items to help calculate the wattage you’ll need. Start by determining which household items and appliances you want to power, and then add the wattages together. Check out the wattage of these essential appliances:

  • Refrigerator: 600 watts

  • Large dehumidifier: 700 watts

  • Large window air conditioner: 1,400 watts

  • Water heater: 3,000 watts

Running home appliances like these requires a partial or whole-house generator. A portable generator may be enough to power your home if you only plan to keep a refrigerator and freezer running. 

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.

A whole house generator can be worth the extra money for peace of mind if your home is prone to power outages for extended periods of time or if you have life-saving medical equipment that needs to maintain power at all times. These devices can also increase your home’s value, especially in areas prone to extreme weather and power outages.

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.

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