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"Great customer service."

Debra R on October 2013

Alamo Lighting & Electrical, Inc., should be your 1st choice for all of your commercial, residential lighting and electrical needs. We are hands on qualified neighborhood contractor. Honesty, reliability, excellence is what we do.

"Great customer service."

Debra R on October 2013


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Accent Tel USA

4.89(
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Accent Tel USA

4.89(
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Customers say: Quick response
16 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Our Company provides a one-stop solution for all of your voice, internet, and telecom needs. Leveraging the Cloud we provide your Office state-of-the-art telephones for little or no upfront cost striving to keep your monthly costs the same. Sound too good to be true? Give us a call and we will show you how.

"Telephone System - Install or Upgrade - For Business "

Anthony O on September 2025

Our Company provides a one-stop solution for all of your voice, internet, and telecom needs. Leveraging the Cloud we provide your Office state-of-the-art telephones for little or no upfront cost striving to keep your monthly costs the same. Sound too good to be true? Give us a call and we will show you how.

"Telephone System - Install or Upgrade - For Business "

Anthony O on September 2025


Nick Morales

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Nick Morales

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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
7 years of experience

We are a locally owned and operated company with over 15 years of industry experience. We value honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction!

"Nick was very professional and efficient! I thought his prices were good as well."

Hilaria D on August 2019

We are a locally owned and operated company with over 15 years of industry experience. We value honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction!

"Nick was very professional and efficient! I thought his prices were good as well."

Hilaria D on August 2019


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Velocity Communications

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Velocity Communications

4.82(
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 98% of Angi customers
Recommended by 98% of HomeAdvisor customers
10 years of experience

At Velocity Communications, we specialize in voice and telephone systems. We also do low voltage home services, including home theater and audio video projects, TV and speaker installations, concealing wiring, and antenna installations. Velocity Communications takes pride in our work, and customer satisfaction is a top priority. Give us a call regarding your project today!

"This company was amazing! Fast! And juss are t all around wonderful!"

Angelic S on February 2022

At Velocity Communications, we specialize in voice and telephone systems. We also do low voltage home services, including home theater and audio video projects, TV and speaker installations, concealing wiring, and antenna installations. Velocity Communications takes pride in our work, and customer satisfaction is a top priority. Give us a call regarding your project today!

"This company was amazing! Fast! And juss are t all around wonderful!"

Angelic S on February 2022


"Juan and his team did some wiring and fan installs for a new home. They did fantastic work at a fair price. They were communicative and easy to get along with. Juan even followed up to ensure everything was working properly. Highly recommend!"

Bryant R on August 2024

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!

"Juan and his team did some wiring and fan installs for a new home. They did fantastic work at a fair price. They were communicative and easy to get along with. Juan even followed up to ensure everything was working properly. Highly recommend!"

Bryant R on August 2024


PS Production

4.84(
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PS Production

4.84(
590
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Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 95% of Angi customers
Recommended by 95% of HomeAdvisor customers
13 local quotes requested

When we opened our doors almost 10 years ago, our objectives were clear: carry the finest equipment; offer liberal and straightforward policies; be big enough to provide extensive services and competitive prices but small enough to know our customers. Since 2002, PS Production has made great strides, our industry has been transformed, and we have championed these advances. Through it all, however, the human factor has remained constant. Our customers have not become �digitized� and neither has our way of doing business.

"Work was done in a timely matter. After being installed it worked as it should. The picture on out televisions were much better and great reception . "

Gloria H on August 2025

When we opened our doors almost 10 years ago, our objectives were clear: carry the finest equipment; offer liberal and straightforward policies; be big enough to provide extensive services and competitive prices but small enough to know our customers. Since 2002, PS Production has made great strides, our industry has been transformed, and we have championed these advances. Through it all, however, the human factor has remained constant. Our customers have not become �digitized� and neither has our way of doing business.

"Work was done in a timely matter. After being installed it worked as it should. The picture on out televisions were much better and great reception . "

Gloria H on August 2025


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Donohue's Lightning Rods

4.89(
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Donohue's Lightning Rods

4.89(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 96% of Angi customers
Recommended by 96% of HomeAdvisor customers
96 local quotes requested

The modern suburban and small town home of today has become an ideal lightning target. The home owner would do well to recognize lightning for the destructive force that it is and protect against this major life and fire hazard. Donohue's Lightning Rods is based in Missouri, near the factory where most of the residential and commercial lightning rod supplies are manufactured. Jim travels regularly to Texas, Louisiana, Arkansas, Missouri, Kansas, Montana, Wyoming, Colorado, and New York. Call today to find out when Jim will be in your area. For installations outside Missouri, Kansas, or Texas, Jim waits until there are a few customers lined up, thus being able to provide the same quality services at affordable prices. **WE DO NOT DO ELECTRICAL SERVICES.** (ONLY LIGHTNING RODS)

"The job was beautifully and professionally done. I have a zero scape yard and the gentleman was concerned about disturbing the gravel when putting the rod into the ground. WOW!!!!"

Debra D on June 2025

The modern suburban and small town home of today has become an ideal lightning target. The home owner would do well to recognize lightning for the destructive force that it is and protect against this major life and fire hazard. Donohue's Lightning Rods is based in Missouri, near the factory where most of the residential and commercial lightning rod supplies are manufactured. Jim travels regularly to Texas, Louisiana, Arkansas, Missouri, Kansas, Montana, Wyoming, Colorado, and New York. Call today to find out when Jim will be in your area. For installations outside Missouri, Kansas, or Texas, Jim waits until there are a few customers lined up, thus being able to provide the same quality services at affordable prices. **WE DO NOT DO ELECTRICAL SERVICES.** (ONLY LIGHTNING RODS)

"The job was beautifully and professionally done. I have a zero scape yard and the gentleman was concerned about disturbing the gravel when putting the rod into the ground. WOW!!!!"

Debra D on June 2025


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GoGEN

5.00(
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GoGEN

5.00(
22
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Super Service Award
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 95% of Angi customers
Recommended by 95% of HomeAdvisor customers
569 local quotes requested

We are GoGEN a fully stocked & full-service electrical contractor with a focus at home standby generators. GoGEN has been in business for over 30 years, and in the San Antonio area for over 20 years. We have several locations in Texas and Louisiana to better serve our customers. Offering the very best customer service and pricing. Gogen will do whatever it takes to earn and keep your business for years to come. Our prompt, professional, licensed technicians are exactly what your business/residence deserves. We appreciate your time and look forward to helping you with all your electrical needs.

"David was amazing and did high quality work. From start to finish, it was only a few hours."

Crystal K on March 2025

We are GoGEN a fully stocked & full-service electrical contractor with a focus at home standby generators. GoGEN has been in business for over 30 years, and in the San Antonio area for over 20 years. We have several locations in Texas and Louisiana to better serve our customers. Offering the very best customer service and pricing. Gogen will do whatever it takes to earn and keep your business for years to come. Our prompt, professional, licensed technicians are exactly what your business/residence deserves. We appreciate your time and look forward to helping you with all your electrical needs.

"David was amazing and did high quality work. From start to finish, it was only a few hours."

Crystal K on March 2025


United Lightning Rods

5.00(
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United Lightning Rods

5.00(
47
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Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: Quick response
94 local quotes requested
84 years of experience

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 oil 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.

"They came right away to reinstall my hurricane rods after my roof was replaced...they also discovered the original job wasn't complete and spent the time to add the needed components."

Kathleen N on June 2024

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 oil 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.

"They came right away to reinstall my hurricane rods after my roof was replaced...they also discovered the original job wasn't complete and spent the time to add the needed components."

Kathleen N on June 2024


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Absolute Power Electrical Contractors

4.97(
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Absolute Power Electrical Contractors

4.97(
30
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Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 96% of Angi customers
Recommended by 96% of HomeAdvisor customers
225 local quotes requested

Absolute Power Electrical Contractors, opened its doors in 2005. However, we have built a reputation for quality work with each satisfied customer. As we have grown, we have been careful not to compromise our commitment to quality. Our sense of pride is apparent in every electrical project we complete. Our quality craftsmanship will satisfy the most discriminating tastes and our affordable pricing will surprise even the most frugal budget. Our one on one service is our dedication to your vision. We look forward to speaking with you and understand that this investment in your home or business is an investment in your future. Do not hesitate to phone or e-mail us directly to schedule a time to meet.

"Jared and Luis were very nice, professional, and polite. Above and beyond to answer all of my questions and even created a structured pricing plan that would fit the needs of my budget."

FELICIA S on September 2025

Absolute Power Electrical Contractors, opened its doors in 2005. However, we have built a reputation for quality work with each satisfied customer. As we have grown, we have been careful not to compromise our commitment to quality. Our sense of pride is apparent in every electrical project we complete. Our quality craftsmanship will satisfy the most discriminating tastes and our affordable pricing will surprise even the most frugal budget. Our one on one service is our dedication to your vision. We look forward to speaking with you and understand that this investment in your home or business is an investment in your future. Do not hesitate to phone or e-mail us directly to schedule a time to meet.

"Jared and Luis were very nice, professional, and polite. Above and beyond to answer all of my questions and even created a structured pricing plan that would fit the needs of my budget."

FELICIA S on September 2025

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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

You may need a permit for a portable generator if you’ll be installing a transfer switch for your primary residence or similar work. Otherwise, a permit for other uses may not be necessary. Check your local building codes or ask a local generator installer for more information about your local regulations.

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. 

Whole-house generators can last 20 to 40 years with normal operation and proper maintenance. If you look up the specifications for your generator, you may be able to find a lifespan rated in hours of operation. Life expectancy will vary depending on how often and for how long you use the generator each year. Choosing a fuel with low impact like natural gas or diesel can help generators last as long as possible.

When properly maintained, natural gas generators can last a long time, as much as 20 to 40 years. They have relatively few needs compared to generators with other fuel types. However, the generator’s lifespan ultimately depends on how often the generator is used and for how long it’s left running.

No, this is extremely dangerous, often illegal, and you should never attempt it. If you connect your generator to your home without a transfer switch, the generated power can backfeed, essentially flowing back into the utility lines. Backfeeding exposes a significant threat of fatalities or harm to you and utility personnel, in addition to jeopardizing the structural integrity of your home.

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