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Woodline Electric
5.0(
55
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Serving Damascus, OR and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2021

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

"I used Woodline Electric to install a generator hookup. They were super prompt, professional and were always on the lookout to make it an economical install. Will be hiring them for future projects again!"
Response time2 days
Response rate93%
82 neighbors recently requested a quote
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One Stop Electric LLC
5.0(
36
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Serving Damascus, OR and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I needed a Tesla charger installed in my garage. They showed up to the house quickly, and were very knowledgeable on what to do and what i needed. They installed it within an hour, with very quality parts, and were very neat and tidy about it too. No issues since install! I definitely would consider them again in the future!"
Kitchen Remodel
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
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John's Waterproofing Co.
4.9(
19
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Serving Damascus, OR and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1974

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Ideal experience with this company! They contacted me and came out to make the bid the same day I contacted them. They were super flexible and worked to accommodate my schedule. I needed to wait until my EV charger arrived from the manufacturer. They came out the day after it arrived, installed the unit in under two hours, and it's been working flawlessly ever since. Don't let their name fool you--John's Waterproofing is expert at electrical work! I will use them again."
Water Puddle
Water Stains on the Walls
Full Perimeter Drainage and wall system
Room for The Home Appliances
Sump Pump and Battery Back up

+36

Response time1 day
347 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by52%of homeowners
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Wind River Electric LLC
5.0(
9
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Serving Damascus, OR and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1996

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Mike was fast, courteous, and explained everything very well in terms I understood. I could tell he definitely cared about his craftsmen ship and quality of work. I received top tier service and will be calling him again for any work I need completed. I would highly recommend Wind River Electric."
Kitchen upgrades
Kitchen upgrades
Kitchen upgrades
Kitchen upgrades
Kitchen upgrades

+1

1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Safety Home Services
5.0(
12
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Serving Damascus, OR and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2009

Warranties offered

Credit card accepted

"did great work, installed all fixtures and fixed my outlets in the house that stop working as well!! very professional, friendly, and 100% would recommend to friends and family. thank you jarrod!!!!!!"
Our great service team at Safety Home Services. Excited to serve you!
We do the most simple to the most complex residential services.  We are excited to serve you!
We are confident that we have what you need to fix your electrical issue!
Look for our trucks out there on their way to serve our customers!
We are excited to serve your electrical needs, whether small or big!

+5

14 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by45%of homeowners
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3 Mountains Plumbing
4.2(
648
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Serving Damascus, OR and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"The whole experience with 3 Mountains Plumbing was outstanding from Nicole at the office to Jon Marc and Peter, the plumbers. They originally scheduled me for an appointment 5 days out, but Nicole watched appointments carefully and moved my appointment to the same day I called. Jon Marc, the plumber, was very knowledgeable and professional. He gave me different options, which allowed me to decide what worked best for me. He even gave me a teacher discount. After installing my water heater at 8:00 p.m. at night, he discovered a manufacturing problem with the water heater. He called another plumber, Peter. Peter was going off shift and was at the office, but got another water heater and brought it to my house so Jon Marc could install it! I think other plumbers would have said that they needed to come back the next day, but Jon Marc stayed until 10:00 p.m. installing the water heater. I will never use another plumbing company because 3 Mountains is the best! Nicole, Peter and Jon Marc... Thank you!"
The 3MP Team (Circa 2017)
Bill Kerrigan
Alex Grabbing a Photo
Rolling Through Lake Oswego
Random Patch Photo

+103

Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Paramount Electric Co.
5.0(
5
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Serving Damascus, OR and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

We are a licensed, bonded, and insured electrical contractor providing residential and commercial electrical services throughout the area. Our team handles everything from troubleshooting and repairs to panel upgrades, lighting, generators, remodels, and new construction wiring. We pride ourselves on clear communication, honest pricing, and high-quality workmanship. Whether it?s a small repair or a larger project, we focus on safe, code-compliant solutions and dependable service our customers can trust.

Exterior Lighting
Stair Lighting
Bathroom Pendants
Stair Lighting
Tesla Charger

+1

12 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

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. 

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.

DIY is possible for basic setups. Professional installation ensures safe and proper electrical connections.

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.

As a safety measure, you should always turn off the main breaker while operating your generator’s backup breaker. In addition, you should also switch off all appliance breakers so you don't have a power surge when the main breaker turns back on. And finally, turning off the main breaker prevents back-feeding, which endangers utility workers with the risk of electrocution. Back-feeding could also destroy the electrical circuits of your neighbors if they use the same power network.

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