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CHECKPOINT ELECTRIC, INC.
4.9(
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Serving Drain, OR and surrounding areas

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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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BCE, Inc.
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Serving Drain, OR and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I have used BCE for many electrical projects. They have done a complete rewire for a complete kitchen remodel, installed additional circuits for hot tubs, garbage disposal. They have done a complete shop working job and installed a generator lock out set up for my whole property. I wouldn’t hesitate to refer BCE for any electrical projects. Their professionalism and punctuality is paramount and what you need when the project needs done on time! Friendly and very knowledgeable about all your electrical needs."
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Safety Home Services
5.0(
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Serving Drain, OR and surrounding areas

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In business since 2009

Warranties offered

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"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!!!!!!"
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We do the most simple to the most complex residential services.  We are excited to serve you!
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Recommended by45%of homeowners
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Bohemia Electric, LLC
5.0(
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Serving Drain, OR and surrounding areas

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In business since 2025

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I had a lot of work that needed done. Bohemia electricians listened to what I needed done, made suggestions and provided written quote for each work item. If I needed electrical work done again, I’d hired them in a heartbeat. They were professional, cleaned up the area each time they worked. Coordinated with other contractors - plumbing, drywall, hvac, etc effectively."
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Response time3 days
Response rate91%
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General Fix-It
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Serving Drain, OR and surrounding areas

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In business since 2006

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I hired General Fix It to clean my clothes dryer ducts. My dryer was not doing a good job on the "sensor" mode. Turns out, that wasn't the problem. Keith found the problem with my clothes dryer and fixed it. Not what I expected, but certainly a very good outcome. I would hire General Fix It again and recommend Keith."
Response time2 days
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
Williams & Burke Construction
5.0(
3
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Serving Drain, OR and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"We needed a new vinyl click lock floor installed throughout our house. Adam and Jack were wonderful. It was a pretty big job, and they did amazing work. Very conscientious about doing a great job, timely and cleaned up every night, as we were living in the house while they worked. Can’t recommend them enough, 5 stars ⭐️ Plus !"
Response time7 hrs
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Handyham The Handyman
5.0(
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Serving Drain, OR and surrounding areas

In business since 2000

Free estimates

"Great company, easy to talk with, very straight forward and up front with what I needed to get my project completed. They were on time and responded to me in a timely manner after my request was made."
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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

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.

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.

Potential benefits of using a natural gas generator include reducing your carbon footprint, lower likelihood of carbon monoxide exposure, budget-friendly operating costs, and low-maintenance, continuous fuel supply. Some possible drawbacks, though, include higher initial installation costs, dependency on a natural gas supply, and installation complexity. Keep in mind that pros and cons will vary based on the type and brand of natural gas generator. 

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.

Yes, natural gas generators can work without electricity. Natural gas generators are a common type of backup or whole-house generator that operates when the electrical grid isn’t working. The trick is using a transfer switch (which usually needs to be installed with the generator) that safely switches the home electrical system from the power grid to generator power when needed.

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