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Edwards & Sons Electric

4.95(
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Edwards & Sons Electric

4.95(
52
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 98% of Angi customers
Recommended by 98% of HomeAdvisor customers
8 years of experience

Edwards & Sons Electric is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"I had to have my electrical panels upgraded from a 100-amp service to a 200-amp service, Justin is a great guy, easy to work with and quickly responded to phone calls, texts and emails. He answered all my questions and completed the work much sooner than I had anticipated being able to have someone do it. I had called a few electricians for quotes, I could not even get them to call me back, Justin was on it, really appreciated. I would highly recommend Justin. Great Guy and it was pleasure doing business with him."

Michelle R on April 2024

Edwards & Sons Electric is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"I had to have my electrical panels upgraded from a 100-amp service to a 200-amp service, Justin is a great guy, easy to work with and quickly responded to phone calls, texts and emails. He answered all my questions and completed the work much sooner than I had anticipated being able to have someone do it. I had called a few electricians for quotes, I could not even get them to call me back, Justin was on it, really appreciated. I would highly recommend Justin. Great Guy and it was pleasure doing business with him."

Michelle R on April 2024


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W B Lightning Rods

4.93(
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W B Lightning Rods

4.93(
297
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 98% of Angi customers
Recommended by 98% of HomeAdvisor customers
25 years of experience

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

4.69(
13
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Stonehouse Electric and Maintenance

4.69(
13
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Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: Quick response
16 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

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


McChesney Electric Services

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McChesney Electric Services

New on AngiNew on Angi
Approved Pro
16 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!


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Reigel Electrical Services Inc

4.97(
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Reigel Electrical Services Inc

4.97(
65
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Supported with over ten years of studies and hands-on experience in the electrical field, our company was established in 2009 with a quest to bring customers top-notch professionalism with friendly service. Our professional affiliations, work site experience have enabled us to provide only the best quality workmanship available. All of our work is supervised by an electrician who has successfully completed a Journeyman degree, an extensive, nationally recognized, five-year apprenticeship program.

"Dave came out and saved the day. He changed my breaker and made sure everything was safe. I will for sure use them in the near future for a new panel and anytime I need electrical work, they're my first call."

Christina V on July 2025

Supported with over ten years of studies and hands-on experience in the electrical field, our company was established in 2009 with a quest to bring customers top-notch professionalism with friendly service. Our professional affiliations, work site experience have enabled us to provide only the best quality workmanship available. All of our work is supervised by an electrician who has successfully completed a Journeyman degree, an extensive, nationally recognized, five-year apprenticeship program.

"Dave came out and saved the day. He changed my breaker and made sure everything was safe. I will for sure use them in the near future for a new panel and anytime I need electrical work, they're my first call."

Christina V on July 2025


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Alexander Technical Resources

4.74(
1,889
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Alexander Technical Resources

4.74(
1,889
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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


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Bert's Handyman Service

4.92(
53
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Bert's Handyman Service

4.92(
53
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Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 96% of Angi customers
Recommended by 96% of HomeAdvisor customers

General all around residential & commercial repair services. Odd jobs that may require a helping hand. Plumbing, electrical, carpentry, interior-exterior painting, power washing, flooring, storm & entry door installation, dead bolt lock installation and many more along these lines. Pennsylvania Contractors No. PA014920.

"Excellent work reasonable price"

Scott M on September 2020

General all around residential & commercial repair services. Odd jobs that may require a helping hand. Plumbing, electrical, carpentry, interior-exterior painting, power washing, flooring, storm & entry door installation, dead bolt lock installation and many more along these lines. Pennsylvania Contractors No. PA014920.

"Excellent work reasonable price"

Scott M on September 2020


Avatar for GeneratorPros.com / Shepp Electric

GeneratorPros.com / Shepp Electric

4.94(
34
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GeneratorPros.com / Shepp Electric

4.94(
34
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

We at Shepp Electric are your GeneratorPros. As the Area's ONLY "PREMIER" Authorized GENERAC Dealer for Installation, Warranty and Service for the past 27 years, our entire focus has been on generators and standby power. We are a Full Service Standby Generator System Company with TOTAL COMMITMENT of proper system design and COMPLETE SATISFACTION of our customers! In addition, as a family owned and operated business with "Family Values" we have always acted in harmony with the guidelines of the BBB from the founding of our business almost 30 years ago. With our staff of 13 employees this is ALL we do! Thus we will NEVER use any form of "bait” advertising, misleading superiority claims or "puffery” (exaggerated claims for promotional purposes that really cannot be proven). Therefore, if ANY other company in the area makes claims beyond our expertise we strongly encourage you to do a BACKGROUND CHECK as to their boasting. You may be surprised! We have installed well over 2,500 systems and each day we service up to 12 systems. Visit our website at www.generatorpros.com for helpful information on "Family and Business Disaster Preparedness" along with the area's Outage Map.

"Everything went well. Your men were really polite and showed me everything I should know about this Generator. When it comes on and off, time cycles, yearly check up, etc. Jason, Ryan and Ben did a really good job. Thank You Rosalie Shadle"

Rosalie S on July 2023

We at Shepp Electric are your GeneratorPros. As the Area's ONLY "PREMIER" Authorized GENERAC Dealer for Installation, Warranty and Service for the past 27 years, our entire focus has been on generators and standby power. We are a Full Service Standby Generator System Company with TOTAL COMMITMENT of proper system design and COMPLETE SATISFACTION of our customers! In addition, as a family owned and operated business with "Family Values" we have always acted in harmony with the guidelines of the BBB from the founding of our business almost 30 years ago. With our staff of 13 employees this is ALL we do! Thus we will NEVER use any form of "bait” advertising, misleading superiority claims or "puffery” (exaggerated claims for promotional purposes that really cannot be proven). Therefore, if ANY other company in the area makes claims beyond our expertise we strongly encourage you to do a BACKGROUND CHECK as to their boasting. You may be surprised! We have installed well over 2,500 systems and each day we service up to 12 systems. Visit our website at www.generatorpros.com for helpful information on "Family and Business Disaster Preparedness" along with the area's Outage Map.

"Everything went well. Your men were really polite and showed me everything I should know about this Generator. When it comes on and off, time cycles, yearly check up, etc. Jason, Ryan and Ben did a really good job. Thank You Rosalie Shadle"

Rosalie S on July 2023


J E Hilbrich Electic Inc

4.95(
22
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J E Hilbrich Electic Inc

4.95(
22
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Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

We are a small electrical company will strong family values. Our company has six full time employees. We never subcontract our electrical contracts to anyone! if you sign a contract with us we will do the installation. ALL WORK IS GUARANTEED FOR ONE YEAR UPON COMPLETION OF THE INSTALLATION.

We are a small electrical company will strong family values. Our company has six full time employees. We never subcontract our electrical contracts to anyone! if you sign a contract with us we will do the installation. ALL WORK IS GUARANTEED FOR ONE YEAR UPON COMPLETION OF THE INSTALLATION.


"Moonlight electric has always gone above and beyond for us. We have used them twice in the past. Once for when we first moved in to our home and then again when a tree branch fell in our yard causing a power outage. They were quick to respond, got us up and running in no time! I honestly wouldn’t want to use anyone else. They have always been so caring and even worked with our insurance company to make sure our tree incident was covered. We cannot be more grateful for their professionalism and swift work! "

oksana m on November 2025

We are locally owned and operated. We employ only licensed, qualified and insured quality electricians from our area. Please visit us at www.Moonlight-Electric.com for a full list of services provided.

"Moonlight electric has always gone above and beyond for us. We have used them twice in the past. Once for when we first moved in to our home and then again when a tree branch fell in our yard causing a power outage. They were quick to respond, got us up and running in no time! I honestly wouldn’t want to use anyone else. They have always been so caring and even worked with our insurance company to make sure our tree incident was covered. We cannot be more grateful for their professionalism and swift work! "

oksana m on November 2025

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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

While natural gas generators are costly, they’re a great option for standby power due to the reliability of natural gas as a fuel source. Unlike other fuels, natural gas is delivered through underground pipes, making outages extremely rare and less likely to be affected by the elements. As long as the area isn’t prone to earthquakes, they offer an unlimited supply of natural gas that doesn’t degrade over time or require storage in tanks.

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. 

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.

Setting up utilities on a vacant property usually takes at least a few months, or between 6 weeks to 16 weeks. This process requires working with the local planning and zoning department, hiring a building contractor or engineer to design the utility layout, securing permits, laying the lines, and connecting the utilities.

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. 

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