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Whelans Electrical Services
New to Angi

Serving Washington, OK and surrounding areas

Approved

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

Offers commercial services

At Whelan Electrical Services, we are committed to providing safe, reliable, and high-quality electrical solutions for residential and light commercial customers. With years of hands-on experience in electrical construction, maintenance, troubleshooting, and service work, we take pride in delivering honest recommendations, exceptional workmanship, and outstanding customer service.\nWhether you need electrical repairs, panel upgrades, lighting installation, generator connections, EV charger installation, troubleshooting, or new electrical installations, we approach every project with professionalism, attention to detail, and a commitment to safety. Our goal is to complete every job correctly the first time while exceeding customer expectations.\nWhen you choose Whelan Electrical Services, you’re choosing dependable service, transparent communication, and quality work you can trust.

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Active Electric LLC.
5.0(
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Serving Washington, OK and surrounding areas

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"It was completed quickly and professionally just as it should with any licensed electrician at a fair price. Justin and Rob's work was second to none! Owner, Justin at Active Electric will be my first choice for any future electrical needs for the future. If you need a real electrician to do it right call Active Electric you will not be disappointed!"
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Recommended by80%of homeowners
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Passion Electric
5.0(
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Serving Washington, OK and surrounding areas

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I scheduled an appointment with Passion Electric. They were very helpful on the phone and answered all my questions. I had an appointment for an estimate on updating some electrical work in my home. The electrician arrive on time and was very helpful and knowledgeable. He answered all my questions and walked me through what I needed to get fixed now and the things I could get fixed down the road. I needed to get some plugs changed out and update my panel. He set me up with a new appointment and walked me through all what to expect."
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Passion Electric
4.8(
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Serving Washington, OK and surrounding areas

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Lance and David were so kind and knowledgeable! Did everything we requested And made sure it was as cost effective as possible. These two gentleman are the only Electricians I will ever use. I highly recommend!"
Response time1 day
Response rate87%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Airco Service Inc
4.6(
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Serving Washington, OK and surrounding areas

In business since 1961

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They were extremely punctual for both the estimate, and the actual installation, with full explanation of how the machine works including the comparison between the cost of a tankless and a standard heater,. In addition, there has been some vibration noise (that only one member of the family can hear!) and they have been extremely thorough in working to lessen it, while being cheerful through the whole process, despite having to make extra trips to do so."
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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.

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. 

These advanced generators use a key fob or a smartphone app to remotely start, which is ideal for getting power back on immediately without venturing outside. This feature is more common on whole home generators, but you may be able to find it on large portable generators, too.

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.

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. 

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