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CMIT Solutions of Southwest

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CMIT Solutions of Southwest

4.00(
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6 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

CMIT Solutions of Southwest has been completing cabling . IT and Networking work for residential and commercial clients for 10 years. We complete a wide range of projects, from a simple ceiling fan repair to a full electrical install on a custom home. We value customer service, professionalism and integrity. We are passionate about exceeding your expectations and would love to hear from you. We offer competitive pricing so give us a call for a free estimate.

"Showed up and spent about 90 minutes looking at the TV (which was already mounted to the wall) and talking to my husband. Said he needed a part and he had to go to Bulverde, Tx for the Home Depot (about 45 minutes away) because getting the part from the hardware store in town might be a liability. He never came back. He called a few hours later and said he had to go to San Antonio, Tx for the part. The company then tried to bill me over $600. When I protested they dropped the bill to just under $400. I have called and left messages but they will not call me back but I am getting multiple emails and text messages asking me to pay them."

Tara D on September 2023

CMIT Solutions of Southwest has been completing cabling . IT and Networking work for residential and commercial clients for 10 years. We complete a wide range of projects, from a simple ceiling fan repair to a full electrical install on a custom home. We value customer service, professionalism and integrity. We are passionate about exceeding your expectations and would love to hear from you. We offer competitive pricing so give us a call for a free estimate.

"Showed up and spent about 90 minutes looking at the TV (which was already mounted to the wall) and talking to my husband. Said he needed a part and he had to go to Bulverde, Tx for the Home Depot (about 45 minutes away) because getting the part from the hardware store in town might be a liability. He never came back. He called a few hours later and said he had to go to San Antonio, Tx for the part. The company then tried to bill me over $600. When I protested they dropped the bill to just under $400. I have called and left messages but they will not call me back but I am getting multiple emails and text messages asking me to pay them."

Tara D on September 2023


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Accent Tel USA

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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


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Neftali Valle Electrician

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Neftali Valle Electrician

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24 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

NEFTALI VALLE ELECTRICIAN is committed to excellence every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and responsibility in all of our jobs. We are a locally owned and operated business with more than 19 years of experience serving Austin and surrounding areas. There is no job too big, or too small for our team. Call today and let us put our experience to work for you!

NEFTALI VALLE ELECTRICIAN is committed to excellence every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and responsibility in all of our jobs. We are a locally owned and operated business with more than 19 years of experience serving Austin and surrounding areas. There is no job too big, or too small for our team. Call today and let us put our experience to work for you!


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FDS Electrical Contractor

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FDS Electrical Contractor

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Recommended by 95% of Angi customers
Recommended by 95% of HomeAdvisor customers
21 years of experience

We offer over 30 years of experience in the electrical industry. We take on a wide range of electrical projects to include full installation for additions and remodels as well as generator installs, wiring and panel upgrades, and a variety of other jobs. We take pride in our quality of work and our commitment to outstanding results. We are committed to providing a personalized service for each individual project we take on. We look forward to building strong, long-term relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction.

"Extremely professional and punctual. We have hired him for multiple jobs and will continue to use him in the future. If you want quality work, at a reasonable price, this is the company to hire!"

Jessica W on December 2021

We offer over 30 years of experience in the electrical industry. We take on a wide range of electrical projects to include full installation for additions and remodels as well as generator installs, wiring and panel upgrades, and a variety of other jobs. We take pride in our quality of work and our commitment to outstanding results. We are committed to providing a personalized service for each individual project we take on. We look forward to building strong, long-term relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction.

"Extremely professional and punctual. We have hired him for multiple jobs and will continue to use him in the future. If you want quality work, at a reasonable price, this is the company to hire!"

Jessica W on December 2021


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Donohue's Lightning Rods

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Donohue's Lightning Rods

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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 96% of Angi customers
Recommended by 96% of HomeAdvisor customers
99 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

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GoGEN

5.00(
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Super Service Award
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 95% of Angi customers
Recommended by 95% of HomeAdvisor customers
574 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


"Very professional, informative, great work"

Manny A on December 2024

Providing Central Texas with electrical services in new construction, remodels, and generators.

"Very professional, informative, great work"

Manny A on December 2024


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
95 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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Storm Guardian Generators

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Storm Guardian Generators

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56 local quotes requested
19 years of experience

Founded in 2006 Storm Guardian Generators is a Power Pro Elite sales, service and installation dealership for GENERAC Power Systems. Storm Guardian Generators is family owned and operated. We are detail oriented, from job permitting to the turnkey installation and long term preventive maintenance, we make the process as smooth as possible. We carry the complete line of portable and fully automatic generators and transfer switches for residential, commercial and industrial applications. Give us a call lets talk. 281-648-2177

Founded in 2006 Storm Guardian Generators is a Power Pro Elite sales, service and installation dealership for GENERAC Power Systems. Storm Guardian Generators is family owned and operated. We are detail oriented, from job permitting to the turnkey installation and long term preventive maintenance, we make the process as smooth as possible. We carry the complete line of portable and fully automatic generators and transfer switches for residential, commercial and industrial applications. Give us a call lets talk. 281-648-2177


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Wiremen Electric LLC

5.00(
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Wiremen Electric LLC

5.00(
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Super Service Award
Customers say: Quick response
72 local quotes requested
9 years of experience

We invite you to experience a tradition of customer satisfaction that will exceed your greatest expectations. Our professionalism and quality workmanship will accurately reflect your taste and lifestyle. From conception to completion, we work with you until the job is done. We are ethical, honest, and easy to communicate with. Call us today you'll be pleased you did. Thank you

"Yes. They did an excellent job!"

Todd H on November 2025

We invite you to experience a tradition of customer satisfaction that will exceed your greatest expectations. Our professionalism and quality workmanship will accurately reflect your taste and lifestyle. From conception to completion, we work with you until the job is done. We are ethical, honest, and easy to communicate with. Call us today you'll be pleased you did. Thank you

"Yes. They did an excellent job!"

Todd H on November 2025

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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. 

No, you cannot plug a generator directly into a wall outlet in your home. Plugging in a generator without an interlocking kit, extension cord, or wall outlet receptacle is incredibly dangerous and can cause back-feeding—power from the generator back-feeds into utility lines. Also, if the main power comes back on while your generator is on, it could damage the generator and cause a house fire.

In most municipalities, you will need a permit to install a permanent home generator, including emergency backup, partial-home, and whole-home generators. A permit for a generator usually costs between $50 and $250, depending on where you live. Your electrician or certified generator installer will usually pull the permit for you—and might be required to do so by your building department—but you’ll be on the hook for the cost of the permit. You should ask your installer before agreeing to any work if they will pull the necessary permits for your project.

A portable generator can supply power to selected appliances and circuits in a home, but it's generally not designed to handle the entire household's electrical needs simultaneously. Portable generators have limited wattage capacity, so they are only designed to power essential devices and electronics temporarily until local power is restored. If your power needs outweigh the capabilities of a portable generator, consider installing a whole-home generator instead.

When choosing the right size generator for your needs, consider a few items to help calculate the wattage you’ll need. Start by determining which household items and appliances you want to power, and then add the wattages together. Check out the wattage of these essential appliances:

  • Refrigerator: 600 watts

  • Large dehumidifier: 700 watts

  • Large window air conditioner: 1,400 watts

  • Water heater: 3,000 watts

Running home appliances like these requires a partial or whole-house generator. A portable generator may be enough to power your home if you only plan to keep a refrigerator and freezer running. 

The Martindale, TX homeowners’ guide to generator installs

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