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Tri-State Water, Power & Air

808 Airpark Center Dr
5.00(
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Approved Pro

Tri-State Water, Power & Air

808 Airpark Center Dr
5.00(
1
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
196 local quotes requested

We are the experts in the field of Whole Home Generator Sales and Installation, with over 20 years of experience in the game. We provide turn-key installation by licensed professionals - 24 hour emergency service - Remote Monitoring - Long term maintenance and service by factory trained technicians.

"They got the job done and I am very pleased. Will use them in the future."

Cathy H on May 2024

We are the experts in the field of Whole Home Generator Sales and Installation, with over 20 years of experience in the game. We provide turn-key installation by licensed professionals - 24 hour emergency service - Remote Monitoring - Long term maintenance and service by factory trained technicians.

"They got the job done and I am very pleased. Will use them in the future."

Cathy H on May 2024


"Absolutely excellent! Responded quickly and was very informative and professional. Will hire him again!"

Kathrine F on January 2024

We take great pride in our extreme professionalism, timeliness and superior customer service on every job. We develop lasting relationship so that the next time service is needed there is no question on who to call. Satisfaction is guaranteed! Call us for any electrical needs!

"Absolutely excellent! Responded quickly and was very informative and professional. Will hire him again!"

Kathrine F on January 2024


Brentons Electrical Service

2116 Circle Dr
5.00(
3
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Brentons Electrical Service

2116 Circle Dr
5.00(
3
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
10 years of experience

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. We look forward to earning your business! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today!

"Showed up on time, completed the complicated job with quality and was very friendly. Will be using again in the future!"

Christina L on October 2021

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. We look forward to earning your business! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today!

"Showed up on time, completed the complicated job with quality and was very friendly. Will be using again in the future!"

Christina L on October 2021


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W B Lightning Rods

560 Peoples Plaza Unit 234
4.93(
297
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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
252 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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Tri-State Water, Power & Air

808 Airpark Center Dr
4.85(
34
)
Approved Pro

Tri-State Water, Power & Air

808 Airpark Center Dr
4.85(
34
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 94% of Angi customers
Recommended by 94% of HomeAdvisor customers
65 local quotes requested

Tri-State Water, Power, & Air has earned the trust of homeowners by providing top-of-the-line home products & exceptional service. Our dedication to customer satisfaction has allowed us to not only expand our selection of home upgrades but also our footprint, as we?re now in several Midwestern states. Whether you're looking for a reliable company to handle a plumbing issue or install a standby generator, tankless water heater, or electric vehicle charging station, we can provide the ideal solution to fit your needs. Throughout the years, we have remained a family-owned company with an unwavering commitment to delivering customer satisfaction. We measure our success in the improvements we make to our customers? home lives. To ensure every homeowner who partners with us receives an outstanding value, we provide personalized solutions, premium products, & expert installations. And we top it off by delivering exceptional service before, during, & long after the project is completed.

"Steve, our salesman, did a great job explaining the system and how the monitoring works! He also kept us informed of the scheduling of the installation of the system. He was very knowledgeable and professional. We are also very pleased with the installation. The guys were professional, friendly and they explained the installation process carefully to us as well! We are extremely pleased!"

Ron B on May 2025

Tri-State Water, Power, & Air has earned the trust of homeowners by providing top-of-the-line home products & exceptional service. Our dedication to customer satisfaction has allowed us to not only expand our selection of home upgrades but also our footprint, as we?re now in several Midwestern states. Whether you're looking for a reliable company to handle a plumbing issue or install a standby generator, tankless water heater, or electric vehicle charging station, we can provide the ideal solution to fit your needs. Throughout the years, we have remained a family-owned company with an unwavering commitment to delivering customer satisfaction. We measure our success in the improvements we make to our customers? home lives. To ensure every homeowner who partners with us receives an outstanding value, we provide personalized solutions, premium products, & expert installations. And we top it off by delivering exceptional service before, during, & long after the project is completed.

"Steve, our salesman, did a great job explaining the system and how the monitoring works! He also kept us informed of the scheduling of the installation of the system. He was very knowledgeable and professional. We are also very pleased with the installation. The guys were professional, friendly and they explained the installation process carefully to us as well! We are extremely pleased!"

Ron B on May 2025


Crowell Electric

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Crowell Electric

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14 years of experience

After several years working in the electrical/HVAC field Crowell Electric was founded in early 2011 with the goal of being a full service, customer friendly Electrical/HVAC Mechanical contracting company. We currently have eight employees and cover a work area that spans the majority of TN and AL. We do not see any project as too small or large and treat all with the same level of preparation and professionalism. We appreciate you taking the time to evaluate Crowell Electric for your project and look forward to hearing from you with any questions you might have.

After several years working in the electrical/HVAC field Crowell Electric was founded in early 2011 with the goal of being a full service, customer friendly Electrical/HVAC Mechanical contracting company. We currently have eight employees and cover a work area that spans the majority of TN and AL. We do not see any project as too small or large and treat all with the same level of preparation and professionalism. We appreciate you taking the time to evaluate Crowell Electric for your project and look forward to hearing from you with any questions you might have.


Thomas Maintenance Services

P.O.B. 286
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Thomas Maintenance Services

P.O.B. 286
No reviews yet
23 years of experience

I'm a master mechanic with degrees in auto, truck, heavy equipment, aircraft, electrical, electronics, HVAC, Solar, and management. I have no employees directly, but have many connections for assistance, collaboration, specialties, and sub-contracting.

I'm a master mechanic with degrees in auto, truck, heavy equipment, aircraft, electrical, electronics, HVAC, Solar, and management. I have no employees directly, but have many connections for assistance, collaboration, specialties, and sub-contracting.


Tipton Electric, LLC

PO Box 36
5.00(
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Tipton Electric, LLC

PO Box 36
5.00(
1
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

We are a small husband and wife owned business located in Tiptonville, TN. We employee two service technicians/electricians and are licensed and insured to provide you with and knowledgeable service for when you need it most. We are the only Generac Automatic Home Standby Generator sales and service dealer located in Northwest TN. We service all of Northwest TN and the Bootheel of MO. Our technicians have been to multiple Generac training classes and continually take refresher courses to stay ontop of their trade. For your convenience we accept all major credit crads, debit cards, cash or checks.

We are a small husband and wife owned business located in Tiptonville, TN. We employee two service technicians/electricians and are licensed and insured to provide you with and knowledgeable service for when you need it most. We are the only Generac Automatic Home Standby Generator sales and service dealer located in Northwest TN. We service all of Northwest TN and the Bootheel of MO. Our technicians have been to multiple Generac training classes and continually take refresher courses to stay ontop of their trade. For your convenience we accept all major credit crads, debit cards, cash or checks.



Current Electrical & Generator Services

8055 Jackson Ridge Rd
5.00(
4
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Current Electrical & Generator Services

8055 Jackson Ridge Rd
5.00(
4
)
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Passion is the word to describe our highly trained and certified teams. The office team, sales team, installation team and maintenance team all have one goal, to make sure you are Always Powered Up. To obtain this goal our teams are in constant communication on your behalf to ensure your experience is superb.

"Professional, knowledgeable, friendly and punctual. Generator installation was well planned, smooth and successful. Power failure on the first night resulted in the generator doing its job flawlessly. Highly recommend Current Electrical & Generator Services!"

Gretchen K on August 2018

Passion is the word to describe our highly trained and certified teams. The office team, sales team, installation team and maintenance team all have one goal, to make sure you are Always Powered Up. To obtain this goal our teams are in constant communication on your behalf to ensure your experience is superb.

"Professional, knowledgeable, friendly and punctual. Generator installation was well planned, smooth and successful. Power failure on the first night resulted in the generator doing its job flawlessly. Highly recommend Current Electrical & Generator Services!"

Gretchen K on August 2018

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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

A 10,000-watt generator can run a small to mid-sized central AC unit (typically up to 3 tons or 36,000 BTU) along with a few other appliances. However, larger AC units or additional loads will require a bigger generator. Consult a local generator installer to ensure you add the correct size generator to your home.

You can expect a diesel generator to last for up to 30,000 hours of use, which works out to 20 to 25 years with the proper maintenance, of course. That depends on how much you use it, so a diesel generator used for emergencies a couple of times a year will last a lot longer than a generator that takes over for a faulty electrical grid every month for a day or two. 

You can determine what size generator you need by listing the various appliances it will power during an outage. Write down the start-up watt usage, and then add them all together. 

A 7,500-watt generator will run your refrigerator, freezer, well pump, and lighting circuits without a problem. However, you’ll need an extra 3,000 to 4,500 watts to run your water heater and another 5,000 to 25,000 watts to run your electric furnace. In these instances, a whole-home generator is your best bet for running your critical equipment.

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.

The cost to install a whole-house generator averages at $5,200, but costs can range from $1,500 to $8,900, depending on the type and size of the generator, and the labor required to install it. To find the best deal while still ensuring the unit meets all the needs of your household, hire an electrician to calculate the electrical load of your must-have appliances and electronics beforehand so you don’t pay for more power than you need. As always, be sure to get at least three quotes to find the ideal fit for your needs and budget.

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