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New Revelation Technology
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Serving Centerville, ID and surrounding areas

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The electrician arrived and I took him to where it was wanted. He looked around and seen a box on the pole next to the house. He opened the box and there was an outlet already there. I thought it was an empty box. He saved me money by taking the time to look before doing anything."
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Resistance Electric
5.0(
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Serving Centerville, ID and surrounding areas

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I had my elderly and failing electrical panel replaced 9 December 2019. Brandon was prompt to respond to my initial contact, quick to put me on his schedule, and did the replacement perfectly. I couldn't be happier with the job and couldn't recommend him more highly."
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Commercial Electric
Ran power for a power opperated gate
Full house rewire

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Response time10 hrs
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Valley West Electric, LLC
New to Angi

Serving Centerville, ID and surrounding areas

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Valley West Electric has been working in the electrical community for 15 years.\nIn that time we have accumulated the experience and knowledge it takes to\nhandle, design and complete the projects that we execute. We are a full service\nelectrical contractor working in new and remodel commercial and residential as\nwell as industrial applications. We offer free estimates and consultations to help\nplan your projects.\nSpending nearly 15 years as an electrician and now I�m putting that background\nto use in my new company; providing reliable, knowledgeable experience. We\nare a customer driven company built on integrity, honesty, craftsmanship,\ndiscipline and hard work. \nWe have the experience and ability to handle your\nproject from adding outlets and lighting to help make your home or building a\nmore comfortable place; to a full ground up building where we will work with you\nto design and build the customers dream.

Generator Install questions, answered by experts

Costs depend on generator type, labor, and additional wiring or transfer switch requirements.

It might seem counterintuitive, but installing a generator transfer switch will save you money in the long run. While you’ll have to pay between $400 and $2,500 to have the transfer switch installed, you’ll recoup that amount later on when you don’t have to pay for expensive repairs to your appliances, devices, and electrical system that may have burned out, overloaded, or stopped working due to a sudden loss of power or an incorrect hook up of a generator to your home

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. 

If you’re wondering whether gas generators produce carbon monoxide, know that natural gas generators do not produce carbon monoxide if they are functioning properly, as natural gas burns cleanly. However, if the generator malfunctions and the gas does not burn completely, there is potential for carbon dioxide to be produced. To prevent malfunctions, it's crucial to perform regular maintenance, including running the generator weekly and scheduling professional inspections every 6 to 12 months. Also, be sure to test your carbon monoxide detectors regularly to ensure they function in the rare case of the generator producing carbon monoxide.

Natural gas generators are designed to run for extended periods of time, such as power outages during a natural disaster. Since there’s no limit to the supply of natural gas, they don’t need to stop for refills. However, generators do need maintenance, including pauses to check and add oil. Constantly running them will also cause a lot more wear and tear, leading to a shorter lifespan.

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