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The Margroff Company

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The Margroff Company

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

The Margroff Company is a full service electrical company with over 20 years of experience. We are honest, loyal and provide the best customer satisfaction int own. We pay close attention to detail and owner, Jubal, is always on site to ensue quality work. Call us for a free estimate!

"Fantastic company! They went above and beyond."

Dave P on August 2019

The Margroff Company is a full service electrical company with over 20 years of experience. We are honest, loyal and provide the best customer satisfaction int own. We pay close attention to detail and owner, Jubal, is always on site to ensue quality work. Call us for a free estimate!

"Fantastic company! They went above and beyond."

Dave P on August 2019


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W B Lightning Rods

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W B Lightning Rods

4.93(
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Super Service Award
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 98% of Angi customers
Recommended by 98% of HomeAdvisor customers
198 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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Luminous Electric LLC

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Luminous Electric LLC

4.71(
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Super Service Award
Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 90% of Angi customers
Recommended by 90% of HomeAdvisor customers
509 local quotes requested

Luminous Electric LLC, specializes in electrical work in Allegheny, Washington, Butler, Westmoreland, and Fayette counties. As a locally owned and operated business with over 12 years of experience, we provide quality work and prompt service. All work is guaranteed and fully insured. We handle any residential panel upgrade, switches, outlets, fixtures, tv wall mounts, fans, ev chargers, pool heater wiring, spa wiring and much more! Give us a call today! 412-652-3830

"Shane was quick and not overpriced. Did an excellent job replacing my foyet light."

Casey C on October 2025

Luminous Electric LLC, specializes in electrical work in Allegheny, Washington, Butler, Westmoreland, and Fayette counties. As a locally owned and operated business with over 12 years of experience, we provide quality work and prompt service. All work is guaranteed and fully insured. We handle any residential panel upgrade, switches, outlets, fixtures, tv wall mounts, fans, ev chargers, pool heater wiring, spa wiring and much more! Give us a call today! 412-652-3830

"Shane was quick and not overpriced. Did an excellent job replacing my foyet light."

Casey C on October 2025


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Bartolotta Contracting

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Bartolotta Contracting

4.93(
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Super Service Award
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 92% of Angi customers
Recommended by 92% of HomeAdvisor customers
188 local quotes requested

With over 20 professional years of plumbing and electrical experience, we are here to address all your needs. we do framing, tile, concrete, fences we specialize in Hot water heaters, tankless systems also. full bathroom remodels, we are different than most contractors, when we do a bathroom we take it down completely to studs and build a bathroom. everything behind the walls is new and replaced. the reason being is if you are spending the money to get a job done, why leave a old pipe, or a wire, or a unstable structure when all it would take is a few minutes todo it right. when contractors leave old things and don't replace everything sometimes they have call backs to fix issues we don't have call backs for issues just new jobs. , broken pipes and stacks. we do NOT UNDO TOILET or SINK CLOGS. over 20 years experience in commercial, industrial, and residential wiring services include NEW SERVICE INSTALL 60- 200 amp residential services panels, meter, ground rods whole house rewire grounding systems adding car charging stations in home all your electrical needs. handicapp lifts

"Josh did a wonderful job on my faucet replacement."

Dana H on March 2021

With over 20 professional years of plumbing and electrical experience, we are here to address all your needs. we do framing, tile, concrete, fences we specialize in Hot water heaters, tankless systems also. full bathroom remodels, we are different than most contractors, when we do a bathroom we take it down completely to studs and build a bathroom. everything behind the walls is new and replaced. the reason being is if you are spending the money to get a job done, why leave a old pipe, or a wire, or a unstable structure when all it would take is a few minutes todo it right. when contractors leave old things and don't replace everything sometimes they have call backs to fix issues we don't have call backs for issues just new jobs. , broken pipes and stacks. we do NOT UNDO TOILET or SINK CLOGS. over 20 years experience in commercial, industrial, and residential wiring services include NEW SERVICE INSTALL 60- 200 amp residential services panels, meter, ground rods whole house rewire grounding systems adding car charging stations in home all your electrical needs. handicapp lifts

"Josh did a wonderful job on my faucet replacement."

Dana H on March 2021


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Rush Elliott Electrical LLC

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Rush Elliott Electrical LLC

4.92(
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
74 local quotes requested

Rush Elliott Electrical LLC is a family owned business who is extremely passionate about the work that we do. With our 10+ years of electrical experience you can depend on us to provide high quality service at a fair and honest price. We understand that the future of our business depends upon our reputation and that is why customer service is by far our highest priority. If you are looking for a local professional you can trust, please call today to schedule a no-obligation estimate!

"Good but high priced"

Keith D on November 2024

Rush Elliott Electrical LLC is a family owned business who is extremely passionate about the work that we do. With our 10+ years of electrical experience you can depend on us to provide high quality service at a fair and honest price. We understand that the future of our business depends upon our reputation and that is why customer service is by far our highest priority. If you are looking for a local professional you can trust, please call today to schedule a no-obligation estimate!

"Good but high priced"

Keith D on November 2024


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Bill Brown Electric

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Bill Brown Electric

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Bill Brown Electric was founded by William Brown in 1972. This is a family owned business that has been going strong for over 30 years and we'd love to help assist you on anything related to our business, some examples of what we do are listed as followed, (whole house generators, hot water heaters, breaker boxes, new and old work, dusk to dawn lights, hot tubs, whole house surge protectors and so much more. We do free estimates. Our business email is [email protected] Bill Browns work number is (724)984-9389 Brad Browns work number is (724)366-6377. leave a voicemail if no answer or email and we will get back to you as soon as possible. We look forward to your service.

Bill Brown Electric was founded by William Brown in 1972. This is a family owned business that has been going strong for over 30 years and we'd love to help assist you on anything related to our business, some examples of what we do are listed as followed, (whole house generators, hot water heaters, breaker boxes, new and old work, dusk to dawn lights, hot tubs, whole house surge protectors and so much more. We do free estimates. Our business email is [email protected] Bill Browns work number is (724)984-9389 Brad Browns work number is (724)366-6377. leave a voicemail if no answer or email and we will get back to you as soon as possible. We look forward to your service.


Premier Construction Services, LLC

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Premier Construction Services, LLC

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Customers say: True professional
21 years of experience

Our construction company is focused on new construction and major remodeling projects. Since there aren’t many green builders in the country today, we are flexible in the areas that we cater to. We take pride in not just developing land, but appreciating earth by using only eco-friendly products, materials and methods. Premier Construction Services, LLC is committed to building a sustainable residential and commercial site from the ground up.

"Home and changes are fine, but footer leaks and had to install sump pump and dehumidifier with full encap in crawl space. Also, builder didn’t use full dimensional lumber, but used ijoists without fire protection. Carried plastic gas line through the crawl space wall. Used 5x5 wooden piers to hold up my home instead of building block piers. Had to install jack posts to cover for this."

Kathy R on October 2022

Our construction company is focused on new construction and major remodeling projects. Since there aren’t many green builders in the country today, we are flexible in the areas that we cater to. We take pride in not just developing land, but appreciating earth by using only eco-friendly products, materials and methods. Premier Construction Services, LLC is committed to building a sustainable residential and commercial site from the ground up.

"Home and changes are fine, but footer leaks and had to install sump pump and dehumidifier with full encap in crawl space. Also, builder didn’t use full dimensional lumber, but used ijoists without fire protection. Carried plastic gas line through the crawl space wall. Used 5x5 wooden piers to hold up my home instead of building block piers. Had to install jack posts to cover for this."

Kathy R on October 2022




Perry Electric, LLC

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Perry Electric, LLC

4.70(
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Customers say: Quick response
30 years of experience

Perry Electric & Contracting is a "self Perfoming" contractor. All categories listed are areas that we adept with and have a proven track record of quality performance. When you hire Perry Electric & contracting you can rest assured that the technicians who will be working at your home or business either works directly for Perry Electric or has a long standing relationship with us. Our rates are fair and our perfomance is beyond reproach.

Perry Electric & Contracting is a "self Perfoming" contractor. All categories listed are areas that we adept with and have a proven track record of quality performance. When you hire Perry Electric & contracting you can rest assured that the technicians who will be working at your home or business either works directly for Perry Electric or has a long standing relationship with us. Our rates are fair and our perfomance is beyond reproach.

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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

Carbon monoxide emissions aren’t only dangerous to human life, but they also harm our planet. While natural gas generators emit lower levels of CO than other fuel sources, there are still ways to reduce emission levels. For example, shop around for an eco-friendly generator that complies with current emission standards. Also, make sure your generator is serviced regularly to avoid CO buildup. 

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. 

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. 

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.

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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