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Bohemia Electric, LLC
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Fixed Generator - InstallPortable Generator - Install

Serving Drain, OR and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Austin is fantastic! He communicates well and ensured our project was completed in a timely manner. He was incredibly easy to work with. Before he finished our project I recommended him to others. I will definitely hire him again."
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Response time3 days
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CHECKPOINT ELECTRIC, INC.
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Fixed Generator - InstallGenerator - Install - For BusinessPortable Generator - Install

Serving Drain, OR and surrounding areas

In business since 2023

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

"Both Brandon and Jonathan were excellent to work with. They are true professionals. They've installed a full solar, inverter, and battery backup system for me on two different occasions. They communicate well before, during, and after the project. I would highly recommend them to anybody looking for electrical work. Especially for batteries, solar, and backup power. Also, the second picture is before they were finished. They always leave a very clean and organized job site."
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JBC Group Solutions Inc
4.0(
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Fixed Generator - InstallFixed Generator - RepairGenerator - Install+4 more

Serving Drain, OR and surrounding areas

In business since 2007

Emergency services offered

"They did a real good job. They were real professional. We can now open the garage door from the inside of the house and now it is so smooth that we have to check to see if we hit the button to open it or close it.  Before we used to know when it was opening or closing because it used to make a noise. It helps when you move to a city where you are new. "
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C. E. Manning Electrical Contractor
New to Angi
Fixed Generator - Repair

Serving Drain, OR and surrounding areas

In business since 1987

Free estimates

C. E. Manning Electrical Contractor has been completing electrical work for residential and commercial clients for 40 years. We complete a wide range of projects, from a Underground locating to a full electrical install on a custom home. C. E. Manning Electrical Contractor values customer service, professionalism and integrity. We are passionate about exceeding your expectations and would love to hear from you. We offer competitive pricing so give us a call for a free estimate.

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STEPHENS ELECTRIC COMPANY LLC dba ASE
New to Angi
Generator - Install - For BusinessGenerator - Repair - For Business

Serving Drain, OR and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

We at STEPHENS ELECTRIC COMPANY LLC focus on quality services over quantity. We use our experience and expertise to complete your project with perfection. Customer service and honesty are the most important aspects of our business and your satisfaction is guaranteed. Please call us today for an estimate. We look forward to working with you.

Moonlight Electric and Maintenance
New to Angi
Portable Generator - Repair

Serving Drain, OR and surrounding areas

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Moonlight Electric and Maintenance is a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. Our dedicated team of professionals have over 12 years of hands on experience, to provide innovative ideas and suggestions tailored to your projects. Our services are customized to your individual needs, paying close attention to the details of each project that we are involved with. Please feel free to contact us today!

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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

Generators run on a variety of fuel types, ranging from natural gas to solar power. Keep in mind that fuel costs varying by type:

  • Natural gas: $2,000–$21,000 per year 

  • Liquid propane: $2,000–$21,000 per year

  • Diesel: $3,000–$20,000 per year

  • Gasoline: $500–$3,000 per year

  • Solar generator: $2,000–$25,000 per unit

  • Battery backup: $10,000–$25,000 per unit

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.

A 10,000-watt generator can run a small to mid-sized central AC unit (typically up to 3 tons or 36,000 BTU) along with a few other appliances. However, larger AC units or additional loads will require a bigger generator. Consult a local generator installer to ensure you add the correct size generator to your home.

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. 

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. 

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