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McChesney Electric Services

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McChesney Electric Services

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15 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. Give us a call today, we look forward to earning your business!

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. Give us a call today, we look forward to earning your business!


Keystone Electrical Technologies, LLC

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Keystone Electrical Technologies, LLC

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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
24 years of experience

Keystone Electrical Technologies, LLC is your first choice for professional residential and commercial electrical sales and service. From panel upgrades to standby generator installation and service, we proudly serve the Conneautville and surrounding communities with affordable and efficient project service. Call us today!

"I was very pleased with their work. They were prompt and professional. I will hire them again in the future."

Jim B on July 2019

Keystone Electrical Technologies, LLC is your first choice for professional residential and commercial electrical sales and service. From panel upgrades to standby generator installation and service, we proudly serve the Conneautville and surrounding communities with affordable and efficient project service. Call us today!

"I was very pleased with their work. They were prompt and professional. I will hire them again in the future."

Jim B on July 2019


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W B Lightning Rods

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W B Lightning Rods

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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 98% of Angi customers
Recommended by 98% of HomeAdvisor customers
164 local quotes requested

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


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Stonehouse Electric and Maintenance

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Stonehouse Electric and Maintenance

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Super Service Award
Customers say: Quick response
99 local quotes requested
15 years of experience

As a contractor built around excellent customer satisfaction, we will work to get your electrical project done right the first time. With excellent communication and flexibility, we can offer an excellent experience and keep your project on time and in budget. Financing options are available for all large and small projects.

"Great working with this company!"

Dean Z on October 2025

As a contractor built around excellent customer satisfaction, we will work to get your electrical project done right the first time. With excellent communication and flexibility, we can offer an excellent experience and keep your project on time and in budget. Financing options are available for all large and small projects.

"Great working with this company!"

Dean Z on October 2025


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Shumake Electric, LLC

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Shumake Electric, LLC

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Recommended by 98% of Angi customers
Recommended by 98% of HomeAdvisor customers
25 years of experience

Doing it right the first time is standard operating procedure for Shumake Electric, LLC. We know the requirements like the back of our hands. Tasks ranging from high voltage work to low-energy applications. We know the specifics of how to coordinate drawings, how to work with engineers, and how to coordinate with utilities. Working to a higher standard of professionalism and productivity is part of our package.

"Great Service at installation. Crew was courteous and professional. THANKS! Tom Mc"

T M on December 2024

Doing it right the first time is standard operating procedure for Shumake Electric, LLC. We know the requirements like the back of our hands. Tasks ranging from high voltage work to low-energy applications. We know the specifics of how to coordinate drawings, how to work with engineers, and how to coordinate with utilities. Working to a higher standard of professionalism and productivity is part of our package.

"Great Service at installation. Crew was courteous and professional. THANKS! Tom Mc"

T M on December 2024


just lord landscaping and more

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just lord landscaping and more

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Hi my name is Josh lordown and operate just lord landscaping and more. I been doing this for few years now and I just now took it full time. The service I provide is mowing, power washing,general plumbing,electric, trimming brushes,and more

Hi my name is Josh lordown and operate just lord landscaping and more. I been doing this for few years now and I just now took it full time. The service I provide is mowing, power washing,general plumbing,electric, trimming brushes,and more


CB Electric

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CB Electric

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12 years of experience

Electrical contractor for residential and commercial buildings. Free estimates will beat any reasonable written estimates. Insured PA 103575. Special offer $50.00 off any work performed over $500.00 when mentioning this ad

Electrical contractor for residential and commercial buildings. Free estimates will beat any reasonable written estimates. Insured PA 103575. Special offer $50.00 off any work performed over $500.00 when mentioning this ad




My Classic Car Trader LLC

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My Classic Car Trader LLC

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53 years of experience

Sales, Service & Rebuilding of Antique and Classic Car Components such as, Carburetors, Starters, Generators, Fuel Pumps, Double & Single Action Fuel Pump Rebuilding, Water Pumps, Hydraulic Top Pumps, Distributors, and DELCO Knee Action Shocks, We also carry a complete line of NOS and NORS parts. We offer FREE Technical advice for any YEAR Classic Car 609-462-7412

"Beware. They charged me double shipping even after I told them I would wait so I wouldn’t have to pay two shipping fees. The last item was a fuel pump that I had a problem with. I have made 4 calls to ask for help with no return call. Poor"

Frank H on July 2020

Sales, Service & Rebuilding of Antique and Classic Car Components such as, Carburetors, Starters, Generators, Fuel Pumps, Double & Single Action Fuel Pump Rebuilding, Water Pumps, Hydraulic Top Pumps, Distributors, and DELCO Knee Action Shocks, We also carry a complete line of NOS and NORS parts. We offer FREE Technical advice for any YEAR Classic Car 609-462-7412

"Beware. They charged me double shipping even after I told them I would wait so I wouldn’t have to pay two shipping fees. The last item was a fuel pump that I had a problem with. I have made 4 calls to ask for help with no return call. Poor"

Frank H on July 2020

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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

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. 

If you have a transfer switch properly installed, the generator and main electrical power cannot feed the system at the same time. However, you should still shut off the power at your main circuit breaker panel before activating the generator. If you do that, you’ll simply need to shut off the generator and reset your circuit breaker once the local power comes back on.

When maintained properly, a whole-house generator can last up to 20 years. Costs to maintain and repair generators vary by location and type of generator, but you can expect to pay about $150 to $300 per year for annual generator maintenance checks. An experienced generator service technician will inspect your generator’s engine filter, starting mechanism, fuel, lubrication, and coolant levels to keep your generator in good working condition for as long as possible.

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.

Generally, you’ll want to keep between 60 and 70 feet between the generator and the transfer switch. There are a few reasons for this, including:

  • The distance reduces the noise coming from the generator into your home.

  • It increases efficiency because you won’t have a voltage drop from this short of a distance.

  • Prevents carbon monoxide poisoning: keep at least 15 feet between your generator and an open window. 

The Avonia, PA homeowners’ guide to generator installs

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