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Avatar for DB Pipitone Company, LLC
DB Pipitone Company, LLC
5.0(
8
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Serving Smiths Creek, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"I needed some recessed lighting installed in my living room and I was referred to DB Electrical by a friend. It was such a wonderful experience from beginning to end. Not only was the young man professional, he was very knowledgeable and polite. He arrived on time and completed the job in a few hours. I was also impressed with how well he cleaned up after himself when he was finished.I have some other electrical work that I need done and will definitely use him again. I highly recommend this business if you are looking for a nice, dependable company to do work at your home or business. "
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Accent Tel USA
4.9(
9
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Serving Smiths Creek, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Joe, Mark, and Their Team did a Splendid Job for Us on this Business Phone Line Install. There are Very Knowledgeable and provided the Needed Assessment and "Fix" in a Very Timely Manner. I Highly Recommend Accent Tel USA! God Bless You! Philippians 1:3-6! Have a Wonderful Day in the Neighborhood & "Stay on the Nice List"! :)"
Response time3 hrs
Response rate99%
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LARRY'S ELECTRIC
5.0(
7
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Serving Smiths Creek, MI and surrounding areas

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"<p>First let me start with the fact that the work required to do the job ended up over the estimate, and they never haggled or complained about it. They just asked for what was estimated. They used quality materials and everything looked and worked great after the job was done. I have had no electrical problems in the house since they did the work. The fact they handled the permits, scheduling with the electric company and the awful government electrical inspector for our area was a huge relief.<br /> <strong>The Estimate and Work </strong>We have a lot of electrical equipment. The subpanel where most of our important circuits were was hissing and vibrating and making a buzzing sound. Circuits were blowing all the time. After Wayne, the owner, patiently listened to my ideas for what I wanted to have done to fix the problem, he offered a solution that actually would fix my problem lol. Wayne was energetic, VERY knowledgeable and pleasant to talk too. His employee's have impeccable manners and work ethic.<br /> The job required us to be ready to be without power for half the day. Everything went fine. If they had a problem they just worked through it . Our house had a lot of honeydos in the electrical wiring, so they kept running into problems getting it done correctly.</p> <strong>Nitpicks and Complaints </strong>The large, thick cable between the meter and the main panel was changed. It came out the bottom of the meter before, and the new work had it coming out of the side. The old cable was left in place, sticking out of the aluminum siding by around 2-3 inches. This should have had white outdoor caulk around it. It did not, I had to buy some and caulk it up myself to prevent pests from entering the garage. UPDATE 24JUL12 : Larry's Electric was doing more work on our home as a subcontractor to an HVAC install that involved an exterior power line being run from the main panel to the compressor when they saw this part of their old work. They removed the old power line that was left in place and weather proofed it with a sanded exterior finish. They got that done before I could mention it to them before they left. <br /> <strong>Miscellaneous </strong>I had a previous job done by Larry's Electric to fish and install a circuit for a new dishwasher. While there I asked their opinion about a wiring fault error indicator from a line conditioner/battery backup in the basement outlets. I was asking for another estimate. They climbed up on the desks and fixed the two outlets for free on the way out. <br /> When our larger electrical problem started and I called, someone came out and worked on the panel wiring, tightening the connections inside. I was planning on paying for the visit but the guy was in and out in 10 minutes and did not accept payment for the work. I think these two actions speak about the morals and quality of Larry's Electric in a positive way. <br /> The only ugly problem from start to finish was the government electrical inspector. He is the last step of the work, it appears. He was hours late, parked sidways in the driveway with his radio going, and rang our doorbell while having a conversation on his cell. I open the door and here is someone with the manners of a rapper talking on his phone with his back to me. I closed the door while he was acting out. The 'inspection' seemed to involve one sticker on the meter and him pointing out other stuff around the main panel which he was threatening to fail on the inspection. I think it was because I closed the door while he was on his phone. If you get work done, expect something like this from the county representitive."
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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PERFORMANCE HEATING COOLING & ELECTRICAL
5.0(
44
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Serving Smiths Creek, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 1989

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I provided a detailed review on Yelp before I found that I could post a review on the company website. 2nd time using the company and the owner Jim came out both times. In each instance, he found a solution to the problems that could have led to unneeded additional work and cost if he was not honest and professional. The first time was about 10 years ago when he came out and determined all that was needed was some Freon (it's an old unit). Added the Freon, checked out everything else, and only charged a nominal service fee plus the cost of the Freon (when it was about 1/3rd the cost of today). This time the fan motor failed and he gave instructions over the phone for me to test in order to determine what the problem was and how to keep the condensor cooled down so it would still blow cold air (the house was up to 89degrees while it was 94-96 outside. He calculated the cost for the repairs, but I opted instead to go with a new 5-ton unit to replace the 33-year old 4-ton unit I had. He stopped out, measured everything, came up with a full turn-key quote for replacing the coils, the unit, moving the electrical box to put it back to code, new hoses, pad, re-routing the plumbing on the pump used to carry the condensation away from the furnace, fabrication work on the furnace where the new coils would go. That number never changed. No new "discoveries" of additional unforeseen costs. Cleaned everything up afterward. Came out exactly at 8 am with his intern/apprentice and was done and out the driveway exactly at 1:30pm. The work done on the furnace to replace paneling to fit the new coils in looks like it came with the furnace. All clean looking and fits perfectly with the furnace and blower that sits right below it. Would use this company over and over and will recommend him to anyone looking for HVAC or electrical work. I think he has cut back on doing AC units and furnaces - just because of the physical labor involved with moving the units around, fabrication work, hauling units up and down stairs, etc. But, if you want it done right the first time - then this is who you should try to book for the job. You get the story straight from the beginning of what the problem is, what it will take to do the job right, how long until he can get it booked, and a quote that will be right on point and each component of the cost required. I suppose there are times when he runs into surprises when he gets into a job and finds a problem that was hidden behind panels, walls, or duct work - but I never had that issue."
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Alexander Technical Resources
4.7(
1,889
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Serving Smiths Creek, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We found Alexander Technical Resources (ATR) through Angie's List and were a bit skeptical about remote access and remote repairs on our computer, but Thomas at ATR did an outstanding job for us. He went above and beyond the call of duty and got our computer humming like a sewing machine.  It was money well spent and I did not have to lug my computer around town or have strangers in the house for 4 hours. I can definitely recommend ATR to you and I would not hesitate to use them again if it became necessary. <br />"
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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RSC Electrical, Inc.
5.0(
21
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Serving Smiths Creek, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Very well! Despite a couple of technical glitches that were NOT the fault of RSC, they kept at it and even brought in an outside expert to address an issue with the generator itself. (Turned out to be a faulty controller unit in the generator itself. Excellent quality of work!"
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Randazzo Heating & Cooling
4.7(
211
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Serving Smiths Creek, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 1988

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"These guys are top notch and this is the second time I have used them. Randazzo had installed the furnace in my previous house. When I bought a new house and learned that the heat exchanger was cracked, I had them do the installation again. They installed a new furnace and AC and did a great job. Things needed to be installed in a closet so things were tight. A couple of items were flagged by the inspector and Randazzo took care of them immediately."
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FAQs for generator repair projects in Smiths Creek, MI

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 Smiths Creek, MI homeowners’ guide to generator repair services

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