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Avatar for Dave Lynch Home Repair Service
Dave Lynch Home Repair Service
4.6(
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Serving Athens, PA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"He came the very next day and repaired the electrical problem. Grateful to have it completed! He is the only company that even responded to our call!"
Kitchen
Master Bath
1850 Farmhouse
Formal Dining Room
Amazing Transformation

+5

Response time9 hrs
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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W B Lightning Rods
4.6(
367
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Serving Athens, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"We have been hit twice by lightning by God's grace either one hit our home however the last strike burnt art motorhome to the ground William was hired to install lightning protection lightning rods on our home and two out buildings he took the time to explain to us everything we needed to know answering every question professionally conducted himself in the utmost professional manner I would highly recommend lightning rods and even more highly recommended hiring William to do the job we are going to do an expansion later on and he will be the one and only contractor I will call to continue our lightning protection"
lightning protection
 Residential LPS
lightning protection
 Residential LPS
lightning protection

+79

147 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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Hurricane Home Solutions, Inc.
5.0(
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Serving Athens, PA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Hurricane Generators keeps your home powered—no matter what the storm brings. We specialize in selling, installing, and maintaining premium home standby generators from trusted brands like Generac, Cummins, and Champion. Whether it’s a hurricane, ice storm, or unexpected outage, we make sure your lights stay on, your appliances run, and your family stays safe.\n\nFrom the moment you call, our experts guide you through every step—helping you choose the perfect generator, delivering a clean, professional installation, and providing ongoing service to keep it running flawlessly year after year. With fast response times and flexible maintenance plans, you can rest easy knowing your backup power is always ready.\n\nAt Hurricane Generators, we don’t just install equipment—we deliver peace of mind. When the power goes out, you won’t skip a beat.

The Hurricane Team is committed to seeing your project through from start to finish.
All our installations include an Automatic Transfer Switch, which allows your home generator to automatically startup during a power outage.
Our Standby Generator installations include all gas and electric work required.
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+4

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Phil's Handyman Contracting LLC.
5.0(
4
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Serving Athens, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Phil replaced my bathroom fan. He did an excellent job. Very nice person. Easy yo talk too. Very knowledgeable about the work he does. I will gladly use Phil in the future for any work I need done."
Gallery
Response time12 hrs
Response rate100%
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Moores Contracting
5.0(
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Serving Athens, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I was very happy with the work that was completed on my kitchen drawer. The gentleman was very professional and polite. He worked efficiently and did a very good job. I would recommend him to everyone. Thank you to him."
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Electrical questions, answered by experts

It’s important to ask an electrician a few questions before you commit to hiring them so you can make an informed decision as a consumer. If you’re getting estimates or considering hiring an electrician, ask them these questions:

  • Are you a full-time electrician?

  • Are you bonded, licensed, and insured?

  • What level of experience do you have as an electrician?

  • Can you please share three references?

  • Do you do residential or commercial electrical work?

  • What kinds of electrical work are you most familiar with?

  • Will any subcontractors be performing the work?

  • Are permits and inspections required?

  • Who is responsible for obtaining permits and inspections?

  • What is your schedule?

  • Do you offer a guarantee or warranty on your work?

  • Will you sign a do-not-exceed clause to keep the job within the budget?

No, wiring does not need to be redone to get a dimmer switch, as they work with single-pole and three-way switches. Just ensure you choose a dimmer that is compatible with your wiring, fixture, and lightbulbs. Most homes built after 1985 have neutral wiring and work with almost all dimmers. If your home was built before 1985 and you don’t have an updated electrical system, you may have to use a non-neutral wiring dimmer.

Generators are safe to use as long as they are installed and operated correctly according to the manufacturer's recommendations. The most critical safety tips are to never use a portable or fuel-powered generator inside an enclosed space due to the risk of lethal carbon monoxide poisoning; always operate it outdoors where fumes can dissipate away from your home. Additionally, never attempt to connect a generator to your home’s electrical panel yourself—hire a professional to ensure the setup meets safety standards. Finally, avoid overloading the generator by not connecting more appliances than it is rated for, as this can damage your equipment or cause a fire.

The NEC prohibits the installation of electrical panels within clothing closets. Closets are filled with flammable items like clothing, mothballs, shoe polish, plastic containers, and exposed light bulbs. If the panel develops a small electrical fire, it won’t take long to bloom into a real disaster. If you have an electrical panel in one of your home’s closets, move it as soon as possible with the help of a professional electrician.

Technically, an outdoor outlet can be on the same circuit as an indoor outlet, but it's generally not recommended. Outdoor outlets should ideally be on a dedicated circuit that doesn't share power with other indoor or outdoor outlets. This helps ensure that the outdoor outlets are able to handle the additional electrical load without overloading the circuit. Additionally, outdoor outlets are often exposed to the elements, which can increase the risk of electrical shock and other hazards. If you must have an outdoor outlet on the same circuit as an indoor outlet, be sure that the circuit has the capacity to handle the additional load.

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