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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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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


United Lightning Rods

5.00(
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United Lightning Rods

5.00(
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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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Cytech Heating & Cooling L C

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Cytech Heating & Cooling L C

4.91(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 96% of Angi customers
Recommended by 96% of HomeAdvisor customers
109 local quotes requested

Comfort, Quality, and Value ... Every Time! At Cytech Heating & Cooling, your home comfort is our highest concern. That’s why we supply lasting HVAC equipment and do outstanding work in the Rio Grande Valley. Our professionals are educated in a complete range of services, so you can feel confident in the results you have. They’ll offer the assistance you are looking for, whether it’s putting in a new HVAC system or servicing and inspecting your current unit. We’re available to provide support for all of your needs, so ring us at (956) 804-5921 to get an appointment today.

"Professional and answered my questions."

Marilyn R on April 2025

Comfort, Quality, and Value ... Every Time! At Cytech Heating & Cooling, your home comfort is our highest concern. That’s why we supply lasting HVAC equipment and do outstanding work in the Rio Grande Valley. Our professionals are educated in a complete range of services, so you can feel confident in the results you have. They’ll offer the assistance you are looking for, whether it’s putting in a new HVAC system or servicing and inspecting your current unit. We’re available to provide support for all of your needs, so ring us at (956) 804-5921 to get an appointment today.

"Professional and answered my questions."

Marilyn R on April 2025


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AG Electric

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AG Electric

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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
86 local quotes requested

We are providers of electrical services in the McAllen/Brownsville area. Our mission is to maintain the highest quality and professionalism from start to finish. We are confident in our results because all our jobs are custom needs for each home. We strive for the highest degree of quality products and workmanship. During the 40 years in business, AG Electric has satisfied many customers. It is our reputation of quality work, professionalism, and customer service our customers continue to rely on us for their needs. To understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer professionally. We base our reputation on service, safety, and quality. Call us today and find out how we can meet all your electrical needs!

"Very professional! Quickly identified the problem and explained the solution. The work was exceptional! Friendly and easy to work with too! I highly recommend them!"

Mark N on July 2024

We are providers of electrical services in the McAllen/Brownsville area. Our mission is to maintain the highest quality and professionalism from start to finish. We are confident in our results because all our jobs are custom needs for each home. We strive for the highest degree of quality products and workmanship. During the 40 years in business, AG Electric has satisfied many customers. It is our reputation of quality work, professionalism, and customer service our customers continue to rely on us for their needs. To understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer professionally. We base our reputation on service, safety, and quality. Call us today and find out how we can meet all your electrical needs!

"Very professional! Quickly identified the problem and explained the solution. The work was exceptional! Friendly and easy to work with too! I highly recommend them!"

Mark N on July 2024


"Worked amazingly, very prompt, and they were very knowledgeable about what they needed to do. explained the process well, would definitely use them again 💯. Best choice I could’ve made for my project. Thank you 🙏🏾"

Joel M on March 2025

We work closely with each client to understand their unique needs and preferences, and our commitment to customer satisfaction means we won't rest until you are 100% happy with our work.

"Worked amazingly, very prompt, and they were very knowledgeable about what they needed to do. explained the process well, would definitely use them again 💯. Best choice I could’ve made for my project. Thank you 🙏🏾"

Joel M on March 2025


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MG POWER ELECTRIC LLC.

5.00(
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MG POWER ELECTRIC LLC.

5.00(
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26 local quotes requested
13 years of experience

MG Power 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.

"MG Power Electric (Gabriel) and his crew were very professional and fast, completed the project the same day. I didn't receive a bill to put in my files but the job was completed and paid for."

Norma S on November 2025

MG Power 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.

"MG Power Electric (Gabriel) and his crew were very professional and fast, completed the project the same day. I didn't receive a bill to put in my files but the job was completed and paid for."

Norma S on November 2025



Evergreen Energy

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Evergreen Energy

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Here at Evergreen our focus is QUALITY over quantity we want to make sure your needs are set for good. Ive been working for evergreen for two years and have never been shady with any of the work they do. We offer watersystems, generacs, solar pannels, roofing, carports, pools, any job we can get it done. Give me a call and get your free savings quote today 956-832-2006

Here at Evergreen our focus is QUALITY over quantity we want to make sure your needs are set for good. Ive been working for evergreen for two years and have never been shady with any of the work they do. We offer watersystems, generacs, solar pannels, roofing, carports, pools, any job we can get it done. Give me a call and get your free savings quote today 956-832-2006


GS Electric & Remodeling

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GS Electric & Remodeling

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Hello, I've been in the electrician business for a long time now but just recently decided to build my online presence. I'm a licensed master electrician based in San Benito but do jobs anywhere from Mcallen to South Padre. If you need an experienced and licensed electrician don't hesitate to contact me

Hello, I've been in the electrician business for a long time now but just recently decided to build my online presence. I'm a licensed master electrician based in San Benito but do jobs anywhere from Mcallen to South Padre. If you need an experienced and licensed electrician don't hesitate to contact me

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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

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.

As a safety measure, you should always turn off the main breaker while operating your generator’s backup breaker. In addition, you should also switch off all appliance breakers so you don't have a power surge when the main breaker turns back on. And finally, turning off the main breaker prevents back-feeding, which endangers utility workers with the risk of electrocution. Back-feeding could also destroy the electrical circuits of your neighbors if they use the same power network.

If you’re deciding between a solar battery versus a generator for the best backup power solution, you can take a few factors into consideration. Solar batteries are quiet while generators can be quite loud. Generators have a lower up-front cost, but they require fuel and ongoing maintenance while solar batteries are more expensive but don’t have many ongoing costs.

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.

In some situations, yes. Never try to put biofuel into any home generator without checking the specifics first. If a generator has the ability to run on diesel, it can also run pure biofuel (the clear kind made from seed oils, for example). But if you are using biofuel made from animal fats or vegetable oils, the generator will need significant modifications before it can handle a sludgier type of biofuel.

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