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

Serving Portage, 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%
12 neighbors recently requested a quote
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W B Lightning Rods
4.6(
372
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Lightning Protection - Install or Repair

Serving Portage, 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
185 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Hello Handyman, LLC
4.6(
28
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Ceiling Fan - InstallElectrical Switches, Outlets & Fixtures - Install or Repair

Serving Portage, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Jim is a fine, friendly and skillful young man. Always on tome. Very good repairs done in a bathroom, etc.... I would HIGHLY recommend him for whatever job you might have. I thoroughly enjoyed his visit to our home."
Painting and Insulated Glass Replacement
Laminate Stair Tread
Mary C. Bathroom
Painting and Insulated Glass Replacement
Laminate Stair Tread

+51

Response time8 hrs
Response rate87%
Recommended by95%of homeowners
Laurel Highlands Lighting
New to Angi
Outdoor Lighting - Plan and InstallOutdoor Lighting - Repair

Serving Portage, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer’s needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

Oakmont lighting
Oakmont lighting
Oakmont lighting
Oakmont lighting
Oakmont lighting

+4

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Electrical questions, answered by experts

Outdoor outlets should be at least 15-amp, but preferably 20-amp. The exact rating will depend on the electrical load of the devices that will be plugged into the outlet and the capacity of the circuit. It's important not to overload the circuit, which can cause safety hazards such as tripped breakers or electrical fires. In general, a circuit rated for at least 20 amps is recommended for outdoor outlets, while each outlet should be rated for at least 15 amps.

If a 3-way switch is wired incorrectly, this can cause several issues. The most common problem is that the switches will not function properly: Either both switches won’t work, or only one will. Another issue is that one switch will trigger a short circuit, tripping the circuit breaker.

No. Blue wires and black wires are different. Even though both are used as hot wires, they serve different functions. Black wires are far more common in residential properties. They are always hot, can be positive or negative, and usually carry electricity from a power source to an outlet. Blue wires have a specialized usage in residential properties, generally as traveler wires, and are more common in commercial properties.

The answer depends on your needs and the availability of your current electrical panel. If you’re hoping to seriously up the power in your detached living space, you may also need to consider increasing the power of the amp your home runs on (from 100-amps to 200-amps, for example).

Using a wire stripper/cutter, strip about 1/2 inch to 1 inch of sheathing from electric wires, depending on the application. A self-adjusting wire stripper/cutter works best, but a standard wire stripper/cutter with holes for different gauges of wire works as well to cut and strip away the sheath without damaging the copper wire inside.

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