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Hurricane Home Solutions, Inc.
4.9(
210
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Serving Fillmore, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Was very impressed with the installation and the installers ..they were knowledgeable polite and great workers..installation looks remarkable all wiring and piping to the house looks neat and professional..so far generator has run 2 tests and all is working..would recommend Hurricane Solutions to anyone looking to install a house generator for piece of mind"
Champion Power Equipment Logo
8.5kW Side Profile
8.5kW Front Profile
Champion Automatic Transfer Switch
Cummins Logo

+9

Response time11 hrs
Response rate94%
84 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Hurricane Home Solutions, Inc.
5.0(
1
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Serving Fillmore, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They were fantastic! They were polite, fast, organized, good clean up, and explained everything. The quality of the generator looks durable, and could last longer. They are the only company who told me that the generator needed to be serviced for every 2 years instead of every year. They also installed it on a stoned pad instead of a concrete which saved me a lot of money. The piping inside of the house was a flexible steel coil. They also do service calls."
Completed installation of a Cummins Home generator.
We do installations all year round, rain, snow or whatever else.
A member of the Hurricane Team wrapping some work on a generator Installation.
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+4

Response time8 hrs
Response rate94%
19 neighbors recently requested a quote
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W B Lightning Rods
4.9(
297
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Serving Fillmore, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"they were nice enough call and state that they do not repair motion lights! I WANT SOMEONE THAT REPAIRS OR REPLACES MOTION LIGHTS1 If homeAdvisor cannot help by having an election rep call me then I will contact ANGIES LIST. I never said that I neededlightning rods"
lightning protection
 Residential LPS
lightning protection
 Residential LPS
lightning protection

+79

Response time1 day
60 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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Martins Handyman Service
4.7(
15
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Serving Fillmore, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Two story house, soffit falling off/rotted, repaired, painted; Radiator leak upstairs soaked through downstairs,,, removed/repaired ceilings, rewired and added new electric panels. Pulled wiring for new lighting at church and reworked/i stalled many light fixtures (antique ones/retrofitted) at home and church. "
North main street
North main street
North main street
North main street
North main street

+17

12 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Twin Tiers Electric
5.0(
7
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Serving Fillmore, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"We’ve had Twin Tiers Electric at our home more than a half dozen times over the last few years. Beyond knowledgeable and skilled workmanship they provide great communication, flexible scheduling, and on time arrival. They minimized the impact their work had in our home and left our home as they found it (maybe better?). They also offered suggestions for alternatives to the work we had asked for safety or to prevent problems in the future. What more could we ask for? But where they really shined was one occasion where we had a so-called lost neutral…a situation in which the voltage at an outlet can be very low to twice the normal 120 volts. We damaged a few appliances before we knew something was wonky. We were lucky we didn’t suffer any injury or cause a fire. The folks from Twin Tiers came out immediately. First they located the source of the problem as the underground cable between our house and the connection with the power company. They arranged for a generator to provide minimal power to our home to keep our refrigerators and water well pump running so we could remain in our home during the repair. So thoughtful! They had to excavate a trench, lay replacement conduit and cable, and backfill. Throughout the work they handled all the communication with the power company to disconnect us from the grid, inspect the work, and reconnect us. Finally they provided the necessary documentation for our insurance claim. They were at our house for over a week from dawn to dusk even through a holiday weekend. What a great work ethic! The service from Twin Tiers is everything we could expect and so much more!"
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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HOME POWER SYSTEMS
5.0(
21
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Serving Fillmore, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Home Power Systems just completed the installation of a whole house backup generator for us and we are both very impressed and pleased. They did a great job for us and I recommend them without reservation. <br /> We previously had a gasoline powered backup generator that was only sufficient for a few circuits (furnace, refrigerator, water pump, etc.). While that was nice to have, it wasn't very convenient. It had to be started and connected manually, and of course we most often lose power in the middle of some nasty weather. I can tell you from experience that hooking up and starting a gasoline powered generator in the dark during a sleet storm isn't particularly fun (although I certainly liked having it once I got it going). <br /> The other issue is having enough fresh gasoline. Even with stabilizer, it's not a great idea to have gasoline sitting in a fuel tank or gasoline can for months at a time. So I kept the tank on the generator empty and a couple of 5 gallon cans in a storage shed. That meant that every couple of months, when I was being conscientious, I had to pour the 5 gallon cans into my car and refill them. <br /> We have natural gas so I decided to look into getting a natural gas powered generator. I did quite a bit of research, beginning with talking to one of my brothers who does facilities management in New Jersey. He has two gasoline powered generators at home and manages buildings that have backup generators as well. He told me that he liked the Generac brand. <br /> He also reinforced the prudence of going with natural gas if you can. He and his family and his clients were without power for over a week after Super Storm Sandy. The gas stations were without power as well so he had to make long trips into Pennsylvania with as many gas cans he could find to keep the generators going. <br /> I then did a lot of searching on the web, called the local gas company and visited the big-box stores. <br /> Generac is a well-respected brand so I decided to focus on them. As with many things, the Internet has made it easy to check out prices on the generator itself. That's very competitive between sources. The question is who's going to do the installation. <br /> Home Power Systems came up when I looked for approved Generac installers. Their website look good and the reviews on Angie's list were positive. I decided to give them a call. <br /> I had a great conversation with Jim on the phone. Everything he told me was consistent with the research I had already done. He was very friendly, very knowledgeable, very helpful and not at all pushy or and quot;salesyand quot;. in our initial conversation, I told him that they had a reputation for doing good work but being a little bit pricey. He gave a very satisfactory response, stating that installing generators was their only business and they focused on quality work and exceeding expectations. He realized that they probably wouldn't have the lowest bid but he could guarantee that they would do a great job. He then went on to detail their way of doing things and the specialized equipment they use. <br /> The next step was to arrange for a site visit for an estimate. We set a date for week out and Phill arrived as scheduled. He was very personable and very professional. We walked around the exterior of our home and he noted where the utilities came in, where the gas meter was and suggested where the generator might be placed. He also checked out our electric service to estimate what our power needs might be. <br /> After the inspection we sat down and talked about the possibilities. He had a very complete presentation on his iPad. He had pictures of the generators themselves, how they went about the installation, installation options, pictures of final results and more. He explained our options and the price of each in a thorough and clear manner. <br /> We decided to go ahead and we were able to develop a very detailed, explicit contract on the spot, again using the iPad. Phill then took pictures of all the appropriate parts of the home so the installation team would know what the site was like before they arrived. <br /> On the scheduled day, Tom, Lou and Tim showed up precisely on time. They were all friendly and easy to work with. We reviewed the planned installation and I confirmed where we wanted the generator to go and they got to work. It took from 8 AM to approximately 3:30. <br /> The finished job was great. Tom went over the generator with us, then showed us exactly what they had done. The gas line and electrical work and transfer switch hook up were all very neat and workmanlike. He tested the installation by switching off the power from the street. As promised, the generator switched on automatically within 10 seconds. He asked use to go through the house and basically turn everything on while he checked power draw. Everything in the house work normally and we were well within the capabilities of the generator. <br /> When the crew left, the only way you knew they were there was the fact that the generator was installed. There was no dust, no dirt, no disruption of the yard around the installation site. <br /> I should also mention that Home Poweer Systems took care of getting a permit, getting the post installation electrical inspection done on the day of installation and contacting the gas company. Obviously, it was very convenient not to have to worry about those details. <br /> In summary, this was a very positive experience. I can't imagine it going any more smoothly. If their price is a little higher than some other contractors I suspect this is a case of getting what you pay for. Given the quality of their work, I feel we got an excellent value. <br /> <br /> <br />"
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Zenner & Ritter Home Services
4.7(
447
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Serving Fillmore, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 1930

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Very professional and courteous company. Recommended a new battery for the generator as ours was 7 years old and the average life is 5 years. Kept the inside of the generator compartment clean. Was very satisfied."
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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FAQs for generator repair projects in Fillmore, NY

There is often some confusion about the type of work these professionals do. They only work on electrical systems such as outlets, lighting fixtures and electrical panels – they aren’t appliance repairmen.

There are three types of electricians: Master, Journeyman and Apprentice. Electrical licensing varies quite a bit by state. Some have licenses for apprentices and some do not. Some have a master’s rank while others stop at journeyman. Despite the differences, they all require a minimum amount of experience and usually classroom time.

  • Apprentice electricians aren’t usually licensed and spend 4 years learning the trade. Throughout that time, they work on a wide range of projects to learn to become a Journeyman. They’ll do basic work like installing fixtures and replacing outlets all the way to assisting in wiring a home. Regardless of the type of project, they must always be supervised by a Journeyman or Master electrician.

  • Journeymen work without supervision. In a few states, this is the highest level available and they can do all levels of work from wiring a new home to installing a light. In some states, they need a separate electrical contractor license to run a business. In places with a master’s level, a journeyman can do all work besides design new electrical systems.

  • Master electricians usually manage a shop, design new electrical systems in new construction and oversee both Journeyman and Apprentices. They typically bid new projects. Though they focus on larger projects, it’s not unheard of for a homeowner to request a Master Electrician for a house call. If you do, expect to spend up to 25% more for the visit.

Generally, you don’t tip electricians, but that’s not to say they don’t appreciate it if you do. You can offer them something to drink or eat, like coffee and donuts. Most will appreciate it if you do.

The education and certifications required to become an electrician vary by state, though they generally follow this list:

  1. Apprentice

    • Does not always require a license depending on the state.

    • Learns on the job under Journeyman and Master Electricians.

    • Usually needs 4 years on-the-job training before they can test for a Journeyman license. Many states also require a technical degree to advance.

    • Always require supervision.

  2. Journeyman

    • Needs between 8,000 to 10,000 hours of on-the-job training and usually 500 to 1,000 hours of classroom experience.

    • Can usually supervise apprentices.

    • They can diagnose and repair electrical problems.

  3. Master

    • Achieved after an additional two years (4,000 hours) working as a Journeyman and taking the Master Electrician Exam.

    • Besides diagnosing and repairing electrical systems, they also design them. In most places they run shops and inspect Journeyman and Apprentice work.

    • Not a recognized rank in all states.

  4. Electrical Contractor License is an optional license in some states for a Master Electrician to run a business. Some states have this instead of the Master license.

Electricians make an average of $26 per hour but it ranges with experience and licensing. An apprentice may make about half that while a Master Electrician may hit closer to $40 per hour. This figure represents how much they make; not how much they bill. Their salary is only one component of their costs. They must also figure in overhead, taxes, equipment, insurance and several other expenses.

Leave electrical work to the professionals. Electrical systems are complex and potentially hazardous when not handled and installed correctly. If it were easy, it wouldn’t take 4 years to become a journeyman or 6 years for a master’s license. If you are determined to forge ahead yourself, understand home electrical safety before beginning any project.Even for simple common electrical projects, a licensed pro is best. Not only is it safer, but contractors guarantee and insure their work. Hire a professional to keep your home’s electrical systems functioning properly and safely.

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The Fillmore, NY homeowners’ guide to generator repair services

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