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Avatar for W B Lightning Rods

W B Lightning Rods

560 Peoples Plaza Unit 234
4.93(
297
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•Approved Pro

W B Lightning Rods

560 Peoples Plaza Unit 234
4.93(
297
)
•Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 98% of Angi customers
Recommended by 98% of HomeAdvisor customers
246 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 **

"We replaced the original roof on our house. I expressed my concerns about re-installation of the lightening rods to my roofer. We have had at least three direct hits since they were originally installed in 2013. My roofer called William who was very helpful. William offered to come out an make sure everything was 100% after re-installation. He came the day after I called and I'm glad he did. While the reinstall was the best he had seen (his words) there were issues after 5 year and 3 strikes that needed addressed. He fixed those and now I have a new roof and I am certain the lightening rods will work as intended. Highly recommend this company."

Jeff W on April 2018

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 **

"We replaced the original roof on our house. I expressed my concerns about re-installation of the lightening rods to my roofer. We have had at least three direct hits since they were originally installed in 2013. My roofer called William who was very helpful. William offered to come out an make sure everything was 100% after re-installation. He came the day after I called and I'm glad he did. While the reinstall was the best he had seen (his words) there were issues after 5 year and 3 strikes that needed addressed. He fixed those and now I have a new roof and I am certain the lightening rods will work as intended. Highly recommend this company."

Jeff W on April 2018

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Allstar Electric, LLC

33 2nd St SW
4.98(
21
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•Approved Pro

Allstar Electric, LLC

33 2nd St SW
4.98(
21
)
•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
16 local quotes requested
6 years of experience

Allstar Electric, LLC brings an unmatched commitment to excellence to your electrical projects. We have 21 years experience delivering unsurpassed professionalism, expertise, and value. We take pride in providing our customers with personalized customer service, the highest industry standards, and top quality workmanship. References available upon request. Give us a call today!

"Did a fantastic job"

Jay B on September 2025

Allstar Electric, LLC brings an unmatched commitment to excellence to your electrical projects. We have 21 years experience delivering unsurpassed professionalism, expertise, and value. We take pride in providing our customers with personalized customer service, the highest industry standards, and top quality workmanship. References available upon request. Give us a call today!

"Did a fantastic job"

Jay B on September 2025

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McCay Southern Electrical, LLC

148 Co Rd 738
5.00(
3
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•Approved Pro

McCay Southern Electrical, LLC

148 Co Rd 738
5.00(
3
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
24 local quotes requested
15 years of experience

McCay Southern Generators is your first choice for professional residential electrical project sales and service. We are an authorized Generac generator dealer and offer a full line of standby generators for your home. We are fully licensed and insured to ensure project is completed efficiently and affordable. Find out why our customers love working with McCay Southern Generoators. Call us today!

"Very professional sales and installation people."

Domenick A on August 2024

McCay Southern Generators is your first choice for professional residential electrical project sales and service. We are an authorized Generac generator dealer and offer a full line of standby generators for your home. We are fully licensed and insured to ensure project is completed efficiently and affordable. Find out why our customers love working with McCay Southern Generoators. Call us today!

"Very professional sales and installation people."

Domenick A on August 2024

MT Electrical services

1398 Old Chattanooga Pike Southwest
No reviews yet

MT Electrical services

1398 Old Chattanooga Pike Southwest
No reviews yet
12 years of experience

Residential Electrical work, we offer a 24-hour emergency electrical service and we also have an electrical Preventative Maintenace plan we offer. We repair broken electrical systems we troubleshoot and repair issues

Residential Electrical work, we offer a 24-hour emergency electrical service and we also have an electrical Preventative Maintenace plan we offer. We repair broken electrical systems we troubleshoot and repair issues

Ion Electric, LLC

123 North Valley Dr Nw
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Ion Electric, LLC

123 North Valley Dr Nw
No reviews yet
8 years of experience

The business is small but seeking to grow. Currently there's only one employee.We often offer promotions on electrical home safety components. Such as smoke/carbon monoxide detectors, gfci receptacle installation, and arc fault protection for electrical panels. We accept credit cards.

The business is small but seeking to grow. Currently there's only one employee.We often offer promotions on electrical home safety components. Such as smoke/carbon monoxide detectors, gfci receptacle installation, and arc fault protection for electrical panels. We accept credit cards.

Newton Electric

180 County Rd 504
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Newton Electric

180 County Rd 504
No reviews yet
17 years of experience

I'm new to Angies list but i've been doing electrical work since 1998 . Its just me and my tools , no fancy buildings or trucks so prices are low. Also new customers will not be charged a service call fee.[ First time customers only, thats a savings of 40$] . Call for more info, evening work and emergency calls are welcome.

I'm new to Angies list but i've been doing electrical work since 1998 . Its just me and my tools , no fancy buildings or trucks so prices are low. Also new customers will not be charged a service call fee.[ First time customers only, thats a savings of 40$] . Call for more info, evening work and emergency calls are welcome.

My Classic Car Trader LLC

312 Prospect Ave
2.00(
1
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My Classic Car Trader LLC

312 Prospect Ave
2.00(
1
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53 years of experience

Sales, Service & Rebuilding of Antique and Classic Car Components such as, Carburetors, Starters, Generators, Fuel Pumps, Double & Single Action Fuel Pump Rebuilding, Water Pumps, Hydraulic Top Pumps, Distributors, and DELCO Knee Action Shocks, We also carry a complete line of NOS and NORS parts. We offer FREE Technical advice for any YEAR Classic Car 609-462-7412

"Beware. They charged me double shipping even after I told them I would wait so I wouldn’t have to pay two shipping fees. The last item was a fuel pump that I had a problem with. I have made 4 calls to ask for help with no return call. Poor"

Frank H on July 2020

Sales, Service & Rebuilding of Antique and Classic Car Components such as, Carburetors, Starters, Generators, Fuel Pumps, Double & Single Action Fuel Pump Rebuilding, Water Pumps, Hydraulic Top Pumps, Distributors, and DELCO Knee Action Shocks, We also carry a complete line of NOS and NORS parts. We offer FREE Technical advice for any YEAR Classic Car 609-462-7412

"Beware. They charged me double shipping even after I told them I would wait so I wouldn’t have to pay two shipping fees. The last item was a fuel pump that I had a problem with. I have made 4 calls to ask for help with no return call. Poor"

Frank H on July 2020

Reliable Heating & A/C

404 Spears Ave
4.77(
93
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Reliable Heating & A/C

404 Spears Ave
4.77(
93
)
Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 92% of Angi customers
Recommended by 92% of HomeAdvisor customers

Reliable Heating and Air Conditioning is a 2nd generation, family owned local company run by two brothers who grew up in the business, and live and love the idea of providing comfort and superior service every day. Reliable is the areas leader in heating and air conditioning, the company that people turn to when they really want the job done right. We have been blessed to receive the first place "Best of the Best" award for every year that they have had a Heating and Air Conditioning services category, and recently won the coveted BBB torch award for marketplace ethics. From the top down, the entire staff gets the "big picture"...we realize that it is a opportunity to serve every time that a customer calls in, a chance to be a hero, and we appreciate the fact that you could call anybody, but we hope you continue to call Reliable -to-the-Rescue. Additional phone numbers - (423) 855-9910, (423) 265-7450, (423) 875-0484, (615) 861-5473, (423) 266-6787, (423) 266-4328, (423) 266-2665, (423) 460-0609. Additional service areas - Ooltewah, Sale Creek, Signal Mountain, Soddy Daisy, Whiteside & Chattanooga. Additional DBA - Reliable Heating and Air Conditioning Co Inc.

Reliable Heating and Air Conditioning is a 2nd generation, family owned local company run by two brothers who grew up in the business, and live and love the idea of providing comfort and superior service every day. Reliable is the areas leader in heating and air conditioning, the company that people turn to when they really want the job done right. We have been blessed to receive the first place "Best of the Best" award for every year that they have had a Heating and Air Conditioning services category, and recently won the coveted BBB torch award for marketplace ethics. From the top down, the entire staff gets the "big picture"...we realize that it is a opportunity to serve every time that a customer calls in, a chance to be a hero, and we appreciate the fact that you could call anybody, but we hope you continue to call Reliable -to-the-Rescue. Additional phone numbers - (423) 855-9910, (423) 265-7450, (423) 875-0484, (615) 861-5473, (423) 266-6787, (423) 266-4328, (423) 266-2665, (423) 460-0609. Additional service areas - Ooltewah, Sale Creek, Signal Mountain, Soddy Daisy, Whiteside & Chattanooga. Additional DBA - Reliable Heating and Air Conditioning Co Inc.

Generator Install questions, answered by experts

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. 

Here’s what you can run with different wattages and types of generators:

Portable generator:

  • 2,000 watts can handle a large appliance like a freezer or refrigerator, plus a few smaller items like phones or computer chargers. 

  • 4,000 watts will keep two large appliances operating and a few smaller devices.

  • 8,000 watts should power most essential appliances and other devices, including a sump pump, well pump, or your dishwasher.

Partial to whole-house generator:

  • 20,000 watts and above will make it seem like your home’s power is still on.

Setting up utilities on a vacant property usually takes at least a few months, or between 6 weeks to 16 weeks. This process requires working with the local planning and zoning department, hiring a building contractor or engineer to design the utility layout, securing permits, laying the lines, and connecting the utilities.

In many cases, yes. There are models called dual-fuel generators and fuel switches, but only between certain types of fuel. For example, with the right setup you can convert a generator from natural gas to propane. Some allow switching between diesel and gasoline. There are even tri-fuel generators available in some cases, which adds a large layer of security if you are worried about fuel availability in times of crisis. Always check your generator capabilities and manual instructions before trying to switch fuels. Some generators can use another fuel but may need a fuel conversion kit to prep them first.

Portable generators provide backup power for essential appliances during outages and are easy to relocate.

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