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Shank Electric

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Shank Electric

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

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We have many years of experience to give you confidence that we are your number one choice for electrical work. You will find us to be competitively priced with close attention to the details. We look forward to building a lasting relationship and guarantee your satisfaction!

"EXCELLENT AND VERY PROFESSIONAL. PRICE WAS VERY FAIR. WOULD RECOMMEND SHANK ELECTRIC TO EVERYONE. CONSCIENTIOUS AND HAS A VERY GOOD WORK ETHIC."

Traci O on November 2020

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We have many years of experience to give you confidence that we are your number one choice for electrical work. You will find us to be competitively priced with close attention to the details. We look forward to building a lasting relationship and guarantee your satisfaction!

"EXCELLENT AND VERY PROFESSIONAL. PRICE WAS VERY FAIR. WOULD RECOMMEND SHANK ELECTRIC TO EVERYONE. CONSCIENTIOUS AND HAS A VERY GOOD WORK ETHIC."

Traci O on November 2020


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Hurricane Home Solutions Southern Tier, Inc.

4.85(
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Hurricane Home Solutions Southern Tier, Inc.

4.85(
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Super Service Award
Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 94% of Angi customers
Recommended by 94% of HomeAdvisor customers
135 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.

"Quality service. Very efficient and professional on the install. My area has black outs often so this was a must for me. Was very satisfied. Power kicks on every time. "

Michael W 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.

"Quality service. Very efficient and professional on the install. My area has black outs often so this was a must for me. Was very satisfied. Power kicks on every time. "

Michael W on June 2025


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W B Lightning Rods

4.93(
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W B Lightning Rods

4.93(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 98% of Angi customers
Recommended by 98% of HomeAdvisor customers
159 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


"Mr. Shrawder always gave prompt replies via text or phone. He was on time, very professional and clearly very competent. I highly recommend his company."

Vivien F on January 2025

Steve Shrawder Construction is family owned and has been a Generac dealer since 2012 And is a full sales and service dealer

"Mr. Shrawder always gave prompt replies via text or phone. He was on time, very professional and clearly very competent. I highly recommend his company."

Vivien F on January 2025


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Rough Diamonds Construction LLC

5.00(
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Rough Diamonds Construction LLC

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
14 local quotes requested
2 years of experience

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 20 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. Please feel free to contact us today!

"They replaced a window, installed a gutter, fixed my deck, and replaced my fascia at my home! They did an amazing job and did it fast!! Nate was awesome!! He was very professional, informative and always kept me updated with the progress of the project and even ended up saving me some money!! I highly recommend Rough Diamonds Construction to anyone looking to get a home improvement project done!!!!"

Nikki B on October 2023

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 20 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. Please feel free to contact us today!

"They replaced a window, installed a gutter, fixed my deck, and replaced my fascia at my home! They did an amazing job and did it fast!! Nate was awesome!! He was very professional, informative and always kept me updated with the progress of the project and even ended up saving me some money!! I highly recommend Rough Diamonds Construction to anyone looking to get a home improvement project done!!!!"

Nikki B on October 2023


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Triangle Heating & Cooling, LLC

4.43(
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Triangle Heating & Cooling, LLC

4.43(
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245 local quotes requested
11 years of experience

Here at Triangle Heating & Cooling, LLC, we sustain our business on quality and integrity. We are experts in our trade and our commitment to quality from beginning to end of your project. We look forward to earning your business. Call us anytime with any questions you may have. Thanks for you time and have a great day.

"I had Triangle replace my hot water heater because they were able to do the job the soonest. With that, they gave me 2 HVAC inspections for free. When the service person, Ryan Peters, came to do my inspection, I was told I had a freon leak somewhere, my unit was freezing up, it was running at 30% efficiency, and I would need a whole new A/C unit and furnace for the cost of $20K. He told me there was no reason to fix it because it was 17 years old and it would be extremely expensive to find the leak. When I called later to ask for that info. so I could get a second opinion, the story changed to, "you MIGHT have a leak", and they were reluctant to give me any of the information he told me the day prior. I was having no issues with my A/C, so I hired another HVAC professional with extensive experience. He came and told me he just needed to add freon for a minimal expense. My A/C is working perfectly. This company was bought out by a big corporation and it's all about $."

Melissa R on August 2025

Here at Triangle Heating & Cooling, LLC, we sustain our business on quality and integrity. We are experts in our trade and our commitment to quality from beginning to end of your project. We look forward to earning your business. Call us anytime with any questions you may have. Thanks for you time and have a great day.

"I had Triangle replace my hot water heater because they were able to do the job the soonest. With that, they gave me 2 HVAC inspections for free. When the service person, Ryan Peters, came to do my inspection, I was told I had a freon leak somewhere, my unit was freezing up, it was running at 30% efficiency, and I would need a whole new A/C unit and furnace for the cost of $20K. He told me there was no reason to fix it because it was 17 years old and it would be extremely expensive to find the leak. When I called later to ask for that info. so I could get a second opinion, the story changed to, "you MIGHT have a leak", and they were reluctant to give me any of the information he told me the day prior. I was having no issues with my A/C, so I hired another HVAC professional with extensive experience. He came and told me he just needed to add freon for a minimal expense. My A/C is working perfectly. This company was bought out by a big corporation and it's all about $."

Melissa R on August 2025


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Steve Shrawder Construction

4.77(
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Steve Shrawder Construction

4.77(
13
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Terrific value
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
48 local quotes requested

Steve Shrawder Construction, is proud to be a locally owned and family operated business that serves Muncy Valley, Scranton, Wilkes Barre, and the surrounding community. With years of experience and unmatched expertise we can help with any and all of your standby power needs. Since opening our doors we have built our company on providing our customers with the highest quality products and service at a fair price. You can count on us to be tidy, timely and that you will be 100% satisfied when the job is complete. From installations to repairs, we can help, get in touch with us today!

"Nice job. Friendly. Responsive to calls which I value highly."

George D on July 2021

Steve Shrawder Construction, is proud to be a locally owned and family operated business that serves Muncy Valley, Scranton, Wilkes Barre, and the surrounding community. With years of experience and unmatched expertise we can help with any and all of your standby power needs. Since opening our doors we have built our company on providing our customers with the highest quality products and service at a fair price. You can count on us to be tidy, timely and that you will be 100% satisfied when the job is complete. From installations to repairs, we can help, get in touch with us today!

"Nice job. Friendly. Responsive to calls which I value highly."

George D on July 2021



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C&R Electrical Services

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C&R Electrical Services

No reviews yet
20 years of experience

We employ one person which is myself the owner, it's hard to find someone in the trade to do the work the way i want it done. We do Commercial and Residential Electrical Services which include 24/7 Emergency Services. The work is done per NEC and all local codes. We use nothing but new and high quality parts for replacement and new installs. Payment is due upon completion and we accept cash, check, and credit card (Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover) We are your one stop shop for all your electrcial needs.

We employ one person which is myself the owner, it's hard to find someone in the trade to do the work the way i want it done. We do Commercial and Residential Electrical Services which include 24/7 Emergency Services. The work is done per NEC and all local codes. We use nothing but new and high quality parts for replacement and new installs. Payment is due upon completion and we accept cash, check, and credit card (Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover) We are your one stop shop for all your electrcial needs.


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STELCO INC

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STELCO INC

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

Stelco Incorporated is a professionally operated electrical contractor company established in 1974 and incorporated in 1979. Stelco has grown to be one of the areas proficient and reliable residential and commercial electrical contractors in Central Pennsylvania. Stelco will constantly strive to provide our customers with the best products and services at a competitive price, while maintaining a consistently higher level of customer service than any of our competitors. This is accomplished through providing quality work for the commercial, industrial, public, and residential sectors with personalized service that is second to none. This ensures overall benefits and long-term savings for our customers. Stelco strives to create and provide a positive work environment where management and employees can work together, as a team, for our mutual long-term benefit as we serve the needs of our customers.

"The service is going well. The technician I work with is friendly, helpful, responsive, and knowledgeable."

Heath B on September 2020

Stelco Incorporated is a professionally operated electrical contractor company established in 1974 and incorporated in 1979. Stelco has grown to be one of the areas proficient and reliable residential and commercial electrical contractors in Central Pennsylvania. Stelco will constantly strive to provide our customers with the best products and services at a competitive price, while maintaining a consistently higher level of customer service than any of our competitors. This is accomplished through providing quality work for the commercial, industrial, public, and residential sectors with personalized service that is second to none. This ensures overall benefits and long-term savings for our customers. Stelco strives to create and provide a positive work environment where management and employees can work together, as a team, for our mutual long-term benefit as we serve the needs of our customers.

"The service is going well. The technician I work with is friendly, helpful, responsive, and knowledgeable."

Heath B on September 2020

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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

No, you shouldn’t use an extension cord to plug a generator directly into your home without using a transfer switch. That’s because systems like pumps and HVAC fans need a steady power source that might not be available directly from your generator alone. If you bypass the circuit breaker box, you risk damaging your electrical system, creating a risk of electrical fire or electrical shock to you or any workers repairing lines on your local electrical grid.

Energy output depends on turbine size, average wind speed at your site, and system efficiency. A 5 kW turbine in a good wind location can generate 8,000 to 12,000 kilowatt-hours per year, which may cover a large portion of an average home’s needs. Accurate output estimates require a professional wind assessment and a review of your household’s energy usage patterns.

It might seem counterintuitive, but installing a generator transfer switch will save you money in the long run. While you’ll have to pay between $400 and $2,500 to have the transfer switch installed, you’ll recoup that amount later on when you don’t have to pay for expensive repairs to your appliances, devices, and electrical system that may have burned out, overloaded, or stopped working due to a sudden loss of power or an incorrect hook up of a generator to your home

Natural gas generators are designed to run for extended periods of time, such as power outages during a natural disaster. Since there’s no limit to the supply of natural gas, they don’t need to stop for refills. However, generators do need maintenance, including pauses to check and add oil. Constantly running them will also cause a lot more wear and tear, leading to a shorter lifespan.

Generator size requirements vary wildly among properties, but typical generator sizes are listed below based on home square footage:

  • 1,000 sq ft: 6–9 kW

  • 1,500 sq ft: 7–10 kW

  • 2,000 sq ft: 10–14kW

  • 2,500 sq ft: 12–16kW

  • 3,000 sq ft: 16–20kW+

Unfortunately, home square footage isn’t always a good indicator of generator size requirements. Instead, you should call in a professional to discuss which items in your home you’d like to run via your generator. They can calculate peak and average consumption for those items and then size your generator appropriately for optimal performance.

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