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Hurricane Home Solutions Southern Tier, Inc.
4.6(
200
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Fixed Generator - Install

Serving Pittsfield, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Arron and Evan came to install a whole house generator. It took approximately 7 hours. I would hire them again, they did a satisfied excellent installation. If I have more for in the future that relates to Electrical, please send Arron and Evan back to do the work. Arron does meticulous work, very precise and neat."
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Generac Logo
Champion Power Equipment Logo
13kW Cummins Unit
Reverse Angle

+9

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
11 neighbors recently requested a quote
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W B Lightning Rods
4.6(
369
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Lightning Protection - Install or Repair

Serving Pittsfield, 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

Response time1 day
173 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Doug Becker Construction
5.0(
32
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Ceiling Fan - Repair

Serving Pittsfield, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"It is my pleasure to recommend the services of Doug Becker. We worked with him on various jobs over a ten-year time Frame from 2012-2022. He helped us with remodeling our home. Doug helped us build our outdoor shed, put in a new fence, built our children a wooden playground, added water and electricity to our backyard, built a sunroom, remodeled our kitchen, raised the ceiling in our living room, remodeled our bathroom. He Relocated our laundry room, built a deck, closed in the garage and made it into a bedroom, laid tile throughout our home, updated our home with new paint, updated our windows, built my children a loft bed, and helped update my garden beds. Throughout the projects, Doug Becker demonstrated construction knowledge and skill. I have no reservations about recommending Doug Becker for anyone looking for handyman or construction work."
Custon home
Custon home
Custon home
Custon home
Custon home

+42

8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Hoehn's Electrical Service
3.7(
3
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Ceiling Fan - InstallCeiling Fan - RepairElectric Vehicle Charging Station Installation - For Business - Materials Not Provided+12 more

Serving Pittsfield, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Very pleased with the finished work. Donny did a great job with everything, he really knows what he is doing. Put a new service entrance in, new breaker box in the basement, fixed up an old dryer plug and some new wiring. I have a few other smaller projects and he will be my go to guy. Thanks again Donny."
Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Altamri Handyman Services
5.0(
1
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Appliance (Major Electric Appliance) - Install or Replace

Serving Pittsfield, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Great service from Altamri Handyman Service. Wesam fixed a plumbing issue for us quickly and did a very clean job. He explained what needed to be done and made sure everything was working properly before he left. Highly recommend"
Vinyl floor
Vinyl floor
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McChesney Electric Services
New to Angi
Electric Vehicle Charging Station Installation - For Business - Materials Not ProvidedElectric Vehicle Charging Station Installation - For Business - Materials Provided by ConsumerElectrical Switches, Outlets & Fixtures - Install or Repair - For Business+6 more

Serving Pittsfield, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

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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Electrical questions, answered by experts

Yes, splicing wires can cause a fire if the splicing is done incorrectly. This is why splicing wires is a task best handled by electricians. One of the most common mistakes made when splicing wires is not using a wire connector. Without a wire connector, electricity flows unsheathed and can result in a home electrical fire.

Yes, you can run an above-ground electrical conduit and stay within National Electrical Code safety guidelines. Just make sure you check the code requirements of your project with the local building regulations office. You should work with a local electrician to complete this type of project due to the personal safety hazards.

The standard copper wire gauge to use with any 30-amp circuit is a 10-gauge wire. The National Electric Code specifies a 10-gauge wire with appliances like water heaters running on 30 amps. If you try to use a smaller gauge wire, such as a 12 gauge, with a 30-amp breaker, you run the risk of the wire overheating and melting or causing a fire. Because of the safety hazards, the gauge of the wire is not an area to try to cut costs when connecting a 30-amp breaker to a water heater.

Upgrading a two-prong outlet to a three-prong outlet typically costs between $20 and $50 per outlet if the electrical box is already grounded. However, the cost can increase significantly if the system is not grounded, as this may require grounding the box or upgrading your electrical panel. Electricians generally charge between $50 and $100 per hour for labor, and the total cost for a more complex installation could range from $130 to $300.

Whole-house generators can run continuously for extended periods, even for weeks at a time (around 400 to 500 hours), as long as they have a sufficient fuel supply. However, this type of extensive use will increase wear and tear and can shorten the generator's overall lifespan. During long periods of operation, it's important to check and refill the engine oil as needed, potentially as frequently as daily depending on the model. If your generator uses a fuel tank, ensure it is kept full to prevent unexpected shutdowns.

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