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Schall Electric

6227 Garvers Ferry Rd
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Schall Electric

6227 Garvers Ferry Rd
5.00(
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
7 years of experience

Schall Electric is a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. Our dedicated team of professionals have over 4 years of hands on experience, to provide innovative ideas and suggestions tailored to your projects. Our services are customized to your individual needs, paying close attention to the details of each project that we are involved with.

"He is very professional, responsive, reliable, and a quality worker! Highly recommend them!"

Rhonda X on September 2022

Schall Electric is a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. Our dedicated team of professionals have over 4 years of hands on experience, to provide innovative ideas and suggestions tailored to your projects. Our services are customized to your individual needs, paying close attention to the details of each project that we are involved with.

"He is very professional, responsive, reliable, and a quality worker! Highly recommend them!"

Rhonda X on September 2022


Oakmont Electric

5 Garfield St
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Oakmont Electric

5 Garfield St
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Approved Pro
22 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity and quality work. We are experts in our concrete and landscaping and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to working with you.

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity and quality work. We are experts in our concrete and landscaping and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to working with you.


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W B Lightning Rods

560 Peoples Plaza Unit 234
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W B Lightning Rods

560 Peoples Plaza Unit 234
4.93(
297
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Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 98% of Angi customers
Recommended by 98% of HomeAdvisor customers
312 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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Hurricane Home Solutions Southern Tier, Inc.

1392 Frey Rd
4.86(
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Hurricane Home Solutions Southern Tier, Inc.

1392 Frey Rd
4.86(
164
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 96% of Angi customers
Recommended by 96% of HomeAdvisor customers
218 local quotes requested

Hurricane Generators is dedicated to delivering a superior experience from start to finish—backed by prompt service, attention to detail, and a commitment to your complete satisfaction. When the power goes out, we’re here for you with 24/7 emergency service and reliable solutions you can count on. We proudly work with top brands like Generac, Cummins, and Champion to match every homeowner with the ideal generator for their needs. From expert installation to ongoing maintenance, our team ensures your system is ready whenever you need it most. With Hurricane Generators, you get more than just a product—you get a partner you can trust. We return calls promptly, show up on time, and deliver on every promise. And with our guaranteed competitive pricing, you can have peace of mind knowing you’re getting exceptional value along with exceptional service.

"project not complete yet"

Velda V on June 2025

Hurricane Generators is dedicated to delivering a superior experience from start to finish—backed by prompt service, attention to detail, and a commitment to your complete satisfaction. When the power goes out, we’re here for you with 24/7 emergency service and reliable solutions you can count on. We proudly work with top brands like Generac, Cummins, and Champion to match every homeowner with the ideal generator for their needs. From expert installation to ongoing maintenance, our team ensures your system is ready whenever you need it most. With Hurricane Generators, you get more than just a product—you get a partner you can trust. We return calls promptly, show up on time, and deliver on every promise. And with our guaranteed competitive pricing, you can have peace of mind knowing you’re getting exceptional value along with exceptional service.

"project not complete yet"

Velda V on June 2025


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Mr. Electric of North Hills - New Kensington

453 Davidson Road Unit A4
5.00(
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Mr. Electric of North Hills - New Kensington

453 Davidson Road Unit A4
5.00(
3
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Approved Pro
83 local quotes requested
1 years of experience

Need an electrician in Allegheny or Westmoreland County to help you cut down costs on your next electricity bill? Let Mr. Electric® of North Hills - New Kensington help you reach your goals. Whether its installing, repairing or upgrading, Mr. Electric has a solution for your New Kensington or Pittsburgh area homes and businesses. With around the clock availability, our team offers several services that could benefit not only your home or business, but also the environment. Whether it’s for safety and security or specialty lighting for the holiday season, Mr. Electric can assist you with your every need.

"100 percent 10/10 Will use their services for any future projects. Thanks Again Matt"

Dale P on January 2025

Need an electrician in Allegheny or Westmoreland County to help you cut down costs on your next electricity bill? Let Mr. Electric® of North Hills - New Kensington help you reach your goals. Whether its installing, repairing or upgrading, Mr. Electric has a solution for your New Kensington or Pittsburgh area homes and businesses. With around the clock availability, our team offers several services that could benefit not only your home or business, but also the environment. Whether it’s for safety and security or specialty lighting for the holiday season, Mr. Electric can assist you with your every need.

"100 percent 10/10 Will use their services for any future projects. Thanks Again Matt"

Dale P on January 2025



Automated Engineered Solutions, LLC

541 Hyde Park Road
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Automated Engineered Solutions, LLC

541 Hyde Park Road
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16 years of experience

We can manufacture machine components, fabricate and assemble electro-mechanical equipment, rebuild equipment and manufacture cables and harnesses for electrical equipment. We can manufacture machine components, fabricate and assemble electro-mechanical equipment, rebuild equipment and manufacture cables and harnesses for electrical equipment. Engineering expertise is available for instrumentation design, sensor and sensor interface-electronic software and component level electronic hardware. AES also provides software programming and technical writing.

We can manufacture machine components, fabricate and assemble electro-mechanical equipment, rebuild equipment and manufacture cables and harnesses for electrical equipment. We can manufacture machine components, fabricate and assemble electro-mechanical equipment, rebuild equipment and manufacture cables and harnesses for electrical equipment. Engineering expertise is available for instrumentation design, sensor and sensor interface-electronic software and component level electronic hardware. AES also provides software programming and technical writing.


Redmond's Complete Comfort

160 Main Street
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Redmond's Complete Comfort

160 Main Street
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16 years of experience

Our goal is to provide great service to all our customers. We offer multiple services from energy savings programs to emergency and non-emergency service work on both residential and commercial equipment.

Our goal is to provide great service to all our customers. We offer multiple services from energy savings programs to emergency and non-emergency service work on both residential and commercial equipment.


First Power and Light

975 Wayne Ave
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First Power and Light

975 Wayne Ave
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20 years of experience

First Power and Light is a leader in the Mid-Atlantic region for the design, construction, maintenance and financing of PV Solar, solar thermal and wind energy systems, energy efficient lighting design and installation for commercial and residential customers. We design custom, turn-key solutions to serve any application.

First Power and Light is a leader in the Mid-Atlantic region for the design, construction, maintenance and financing of PV Solar, solar thermal and wind energy systems, energy efficient lighting design and installation for commercial and residential customers. We design custom, turn-key solutions to serve any application.


PEACHEY AUTO REPAIR SVC INC

64 DUCHESS ST
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PEACHEY AUTO REPAIR SVC INC

64 DUCHESS ST
No reviews yet
45 years of experience

Peachey Repair Service, Inc., is committed to providing high-quality service, repairs and diagnostics at a fair price, using top-quality parts. For nearly 30 years we have employed honest certified technicians who are equipped with state-of-the-art equipment, technology and tools required to meet the ever-changing demands of the automotive industry and assure clients quality service and dependability. We are a full-service automotive maintenance and repair facility striving to offer excellent one-stop, same-day service to the community as the area’s preferred dealer alternative. We are dedicated to customer satisfaction and understand the value and importance of your investment and work hard to protect that investment while keeping you safe and your vehicle reliable.

Peachey Repair Service, Inc., is committed to providing high-quality service, repairs and diagnostics at a fair price, using top-quality parts. For nearly 30 years we have employed honest certified technicians who are equipped with state-of-the-art equipment, technology and tools required to meet the ever-changing demands of the automotive industry and assure clients quality service and dependability. We are a full-service automotive maintenance and repair facility striving to offer excellent one-stop, same-day service to the community as the area’s preferred dealer alternative. We are dedicated to customer satisfaction and understand the value and importance of your investment and work hard to protect that investment while keeping you safe and your vehicle reliable.

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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

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.

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.

When installed and used correctly, generators are safe to use. The most critical generator safety tips to keep in mind are:

  • Never use a portable generator inside an enclosed space, as the carbon monoxide exhaust it creates is lethal.

  • Never attempt to connect your generator to your home’s electrical panel independently; hire a professional for this dangerous job.

  • Never overload your generator by connecting more appliances than for which it’s rated; you can damage your generator and appliances or even cause a fire.

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.

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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