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SUNSHINE COAST ELECTRIC

12416 Burroughs Ln
5.00(
4
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•Approved Pro

SUNSHINE COAST ELECTRIC

12416 Burroughs Ln
5.00(
4
)
•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
25 years of experience

SUNSHINE COAST ELECTRIC is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"Sam has taken care of all my electrical issues for almost 20 years. I own several industrial buildings and he has done a wide variety of repairs, installations, separation of power and anything else that has come up. You tell him what you want done and he gets it done .. and all at a fair price"

Howard Z on February 2024

SUNSHINE COAST ELECTRIC is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"Sam has taken care of all my electrical issues for almost 20 years. I own several industrial buildings and he has done a wide variety of repairs, installations, separation of power and anything else that has come up. You tell him what you want done and he gets it done .. and all at a fair price"

Howard Z on February 2024

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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
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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
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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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
)
•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
No reviews yet

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
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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

A home that is 2,500 square feet will likely need a 20kW to 25kW generator. Consult your local generator installer to confirm the generator size needed to power your home before purchasing a new one. Be sure to consider how much power your necessary devices need to run.

While the rating will tell you how many watts the refrigerator needs at the peak of its cycle, it requires additional wattage to start. At the bare minimum, you’ll need a 1,500-watt generator to get the fridge up and running after a blackout. A 2,000-watt generator should be sufficient for most home refrigerators.

Yes, natural gas generators can work without electricity. Natural gas generators are a common type of backup or whole-house generator that operates when the electrical grid isn’t working. The trick is using a transfer switch (which usually needs to be installed with the generator) that safely switches the home electrical system from the power grid to generator power when needed.

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.

As long as your generator is used as recommended by the manufacturer, it’s safe to use for auxiliary power. Make sure that fuel powered generators are used outdoors and that the fumes dissipate away from your home. A professional generator installer will ensure your generator’s placement and set-up meets safety standards when installing or repairing your back-up power source.

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