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K&K Electric
4.9(
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Serving Arlington, MD and surrounding areas

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In business since 2007

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"L I put request on Home advisor/Angie's list. Out of all the request this is the only company that responded to my request. Not only did he respond within 30 minutes, he came out the same day, installed my ceiling fan, and finished everything up within one hour. Most kind efficient, professional, and very knowledgeable company. I would definitely use them anytime and every time. Thank you so much, Kevin."
Response time5 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by87%of homeowners
Stiffler's Electric Service
4.8(
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Serving Arlington, MD and surrounding areas

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In business since 2002

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"David Stiffler replaced a thermostat for my heated floor in the master bathroom. Because the old stat was discontinued, he had to research and find an alternative. David found a well priced substitute that worked, but not as efficiently as the original. When I told David Iâ d found a different model to try, he was more than willing to come back and replace the other one. After he installed the second stat, he returned the first and refunded the cost. Aside from doing a professional job, David is just a very pleasant person to be around. His primary concern was my satisfaction and I really appreciated that. I highly recommend Stifflerâ s Electric for its professionalism and for a pleasant customer experience!"
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Mr. Electric of Baltimore
5.0(
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Serving Arlington, MD and surrounding areas

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In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Mr. Electric responded immediately to my request and scheduled the quote visit the next day. They were able to fix the electrical switch during that apointment in a very fast and professional manner. I highly recommend them."
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Clinton Electric Company, Inc.
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Serving Arlington, MD and surrounding areas

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In business since 1969

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"Robin was super nice and easy to work with - she called me to notify me when Bob would be arriving. Bob worked quickly and new his stuff about generators."
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+7

Response time2 hrs
133 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by86%of homeowners
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Horizon Services, LLC (MD)
3.8(
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Serving Arlington, MD and surrounding areas

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In business since 1989

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Horizon Services (MD), LLC, is the regions largest and most well respected plumbing, heating and air conditioning company, with nearly 600 employees serving tens of thousands of homeowners throughout Delaware, Southeastern Pennsylvania, Southern New Jersey and Northeastern Maryland. After a quarter of a century in business, Horizon Services (MD), LLC, remains fully committed to setting the industry standard for customer service, installation and focusing on things that are important to busy homeowners.

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Recommended by89%of homeowners
DC Electric, Inc
5.0(
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Serving Arlington, MD and surrounding areas

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In business since 2008

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

We at DC Electric, 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 workmanship and complete customer satisfaction, from the start to the 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.

Response time3 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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A.E.S. Electrical Company
3.8(
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Serving Arlington, MD and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"He was on time and communicated through the process. The install of the thermostat took longer than expect (no fault of the installer) because the type of digital device. He took his time and saw the project through. I would and will use him again. Very professional, wore booties and followed up days later to ensure the thermostat was working."
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Response time5 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Calvert Generator
New to Angi

Serving Arlington, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Calvert Generator 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.\n

Response time10 hrs
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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.

While diesel is relatively stable, it won’t last nearly as long as propane and you may have to replace it if it sits unused for too long. Diesel can sometimes struggle to work efficiently or start engines during especially cold weather, so it’s not the best choice for every climate. Compared to fuels like propane and natural gas, diesel generators tend to be noisier and create more exhaust, which isn’t always ideal for home use.

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. 

To reduce AC startup power for a whole-house generator, install a soft start kit or hard start capacitor, which lowers the initial surge by gradually ramping up the compressor. Using a smart load manager can also help by staggering startup loads, preventing a system overload and future costly repairs.

It is safe to run a generator continuously, but you must follow safety protocols to ensure personal and home safety. Read the manufacturer’s instructions for specific recommendations, but the general recommendation is to turn generators off overnight or when you’re away from the house. Overworked generators can pose a fire hazard and if your generator is not in a well-ventilated area, running it continuously could lead to carbon monoxide poisoning.

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