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Randolph Electrical Contracting
4.9(
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Serving Oak Ridge, MO and surrounding areas

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In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They gave me a very good bid, showed up when they said they would and completed the job in less then half a day when it was estimated for a full day. We already talked about a future project. Very pleased"
400 amp Ameren meter base
Washer/Dryer Outlets
New Hot water Heater
Main Panel
Meter base and Mast

+2

Response time5 hrs
Response rate91%
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
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VMK Remodeling
4.2(
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Serving Oak Ridge, MO and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Very pleased with the quality of the kitchen cabinet installation. Company we contacted with for counter tops also commented on the quality of their work. Customer service was excellent. They arrived as scheduled and quickly responded to messages. Work was done well and on time."
Response time2 days
Response rate90%
58 neighbors recently requested a quote
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CW Electric
5.0(
2
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Serving Oak Ridge, MO and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Chris was professional and polite. He completed the work quickly and without any mess. He installed multiple outlet boxes in my finished basement and ran underground wiring from my basement main breaker box to my workshop. In the workshop he installed a new breaker box, 2 outlet boxes, an outside outlet, and a LED light fixture with matching wall-switch."
Panel
Panel meter
New Panel
Old panel
Cover

+5

Response time3 hrs
Response rate93%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
B&H Electric
5.0(
1
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Serving Oak Ridge, MO and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We strongly believe in giving our absolute best in all of our projects no matter how big or small. We are experts in our trade and will always keep you educated on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!

Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

A portable generator can supply power to selected appliances and circuits in a home, but it's generally not designed to handle the entire household's electrical needs simultaneously. Portable generators have limited wattage capacity, so they are only designed to power essential devices and electronics temporarily until local power is restored. If your power needs outweigh the capabilities of a portable generator, consider installing a whole-home generator instead.

If you have a transfer switch properly installed, the generator and main electrical power cannot feed the system at the same time. However, you should still shut off the power at your main circuit breaker panel before activating the generator. If you do that, you’ll simply need to shut off the generator and reset your circuit breaker once the local power comes back on.

In many cases, yes. There are models called dual-fuel generators and fuel switches, but only between certain types of fuel. For example, with the right setup you can convert a generator from natural gas to propane. Some allow switching between diesel and gasoline. There are even tri-fuel generators available in some cases, which adds a large layer of security if you are worried about fuel availability in times of crisis. Always check your generator capabilities and manual instructions before trying to switch fuels. Some generators can use another fuel but may need a fuel conversion kit to prep them first.

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

Generators are usually sized by running watts and starting watts. Ideally, you’ll want a generator that can offer both the necessary running watts and starting watts for everything you need to power without going beyond 90% of its capacity. Calculate your home’s electrical load based on the breakers in your home or adding up the appliance and lighting needs of connected rooms.

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