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Peak Electric Group
5.0(
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Portable Generator - InstallFixed Generator - InstallFixed Generator - Repair+2 more

Serving Birkenfeld, OR and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Scheduling for the bid was backed out a ways - and therefore delayed my project a little... but, as it turns out, I'm glad I waited the extra couple of weeks. Scheduling was otherwise very easy. Once I chose Peak, scheduling the work was a more reasonable wait. Everyone I dealt with was professional and communicated clearly from start to finish... they gladly answered any questions I had (I tend to ask a lot of questions). The work was well done. Electrician wasn't familiar with the particular brand of charger I had purchased, but was able to figure out everything that wasn't immediately obvious by just looking in the installation instructions provided. In hindsight, I probably could have handled the job (knowing what I know now)... but am definitely still glad to have had a licensed electrician do this work - which was required to be eligible for some utility and tax rebates anyway - and have the peace of mind that comes with it. I Received quotes/bids from multiple contractors... only one was potentially less - but it was lacking in details (permit costs, etc.) - and was about the same price for the things that were listed. I like to "shop union" when possible, so I was pleased that Peak was a Union shop... and, as an added benefit, had a $200 coupon through the Union (IBEW) - so it ended up being the least expensive bid overall. The price was reasonable for the work... and I paid exactly what was bid - not a penny more. I would not hesitate to hire Peak again for any electrical work I need done."
Lighting
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Service Install
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Recommended by70%of homeowners
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Rawhide Electric Services, LLC
4.8(
111
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Fixed Generator - InstallGenerator - Install - For BusinessPortable Generator - Install

Serving Birkenfeld, OR and surrounding areas

In business since 1978

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The guys that came out to install the mini split were efficient, tidy and personable."
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Response time1 day
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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JBC Group Solutions Inc
4.0(
4
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Fixed Generator - InstallFixed Generator - RepairGenerator - Install+4 more

Serving Birkenfeld, OR and surrounding areas

In business since 2007

Emergency services offered

1-888-JBC-ON-TIME (888-522-6684). 26 employees in Portland area. No subs used. Payment may be made via PayPal.

Custom Staircases
Custom Exterior Restoration
Custom Bathrooms
Recommended by75%of homeowners
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My Fusion Electric
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Fixed Generator - InstallFixed Generator - RepairPortable Generator - Install+1 more

Serving Birkenfeld, OR and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Fusion Electric 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.

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Beck's Electric & Maintenance
New to Angi
Generator - Install - For BusinessGenerator - Repair - For Business

Serving Birkenfeld, OR and surrounding areas

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Specializing in quality replacement installation of built-in appliances and electric fixtures. Servicing Cowlitz County, Clark County and Lewis County, WA as well as Columbia County, OR since 2000

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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

You can determine what size generator you need for a transfer switch by matching the switch to the largest outlet on your generator. Larger generators can power up to 10 circuits, while most 5,000-watt generators can provide power to six circuits. So, if your generator’s largest outlet is 30 amps, you’ll need a 30-amp transfer switch.

You can expect a diesel generator to last for up to 30,000 hours of use, which works out to 20 to 25 years with the proper maintenance, of course. That depends on how much you use it, so a diesel generator used for emergencies a couple of times a year will last a lot longer than a generator that takes over for a faulty electrical grid every month for a day or two. 

You may need a permit for a portable generator if you’ll be installing a transfer switch for your primary residence or similar work. Otherwise, a permit for other uses may not be necessary. Check your local building codes or ask a local generator installer for more information about your local regulations.

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. 

If you’re wondering if you can use your electric vehicle as a backup battery, it depends on whether your EV is compatible with bidirectional charging. This technology allows energy to flow both ways, enabling vehicle-to-home (V2H) backup power, vehicle-to-load (V2L) for appliances and camping, and vehicle-to-grid (V2G) to support the power grid. Compatible EVs convert stored DC energy into usable AC power, helping reduce energy costs and enhance grid stability while providing emergency backup power.

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