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Avatar for Jco Heating A/C Electrical
Jco Heating A/C Electrical
4.7(
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Serving Marcola, OR and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Todd was the tech on my job, he was friendly and answered all my questions Was varied, though, and did a fantastic job. His attention to detail was evident in how he set up and routed wires, ensuring everything was neat and looking perfect. He was fast and efficient and cleaned up the site when done . he walked me through everything he did and why . Would recommend Jco to everyone, their fair pricing and on-time services are truly a rare thing in this service area. Thank you so much, Jonathan"
Heat Pump Chiller
Historical House
Response time2 days
31 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Safety Home Services
5.0(
12
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Serving Marcola, 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!

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Recommended by45%of homeowners
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Knoll Electric LLC
5.0(
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Serving Marcola, OR and surrounding areas

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In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a variety of Electrical Contractor services that are customizable to each individual project. You will find us to be competitively priced, paying close attention to the details of each and every project that we are involved with. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!

Generac Generator
Transfer Switch
Electrical Service
Old Panel
New Panel

+1

Response time4 hrs
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PIERCE CREEK ELECTRIC LLC
5.0(
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Serving Marcola, OR and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I hired Pierce Creek to wire and install a 240V hot tub disconnect and a home generator transfer switch, and they did an outstanding job. Jacob was fantastic—highly knowledgeable, professional, and extremely reliable. The work was done efficiently and with great attention to detail. I highly recommend them for any residential electrical needs!"
Response time1 day
Response rate87%
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STEPHENS ELECTRIC COMPANY LLC dba ASE
New to Angi

Serving Marcola, 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.

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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

To power a central air system during a power outage, the whole-house generator will need to be at least 5,000 watts, and this number will significantly increase for larger units. Check the specific wattage requirements of your AC unit to choose the right generator size. Consider consulting a generator installer to ensure your whole-house generator meets your electrical load needs.

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.

To reduce AC startup power for a whole-house generator, install a soft start kit or hard start capacitor, which lowers the initial surge by gradually ramping up the compressor. Using a smart load manager can also help by staggering startup loads, preventing a system overload and future costly repairs.

It might seem counterintuitive, but installing a generator transfer switch will save you money in the long run. While you’ll have to pay between $400 and $2,500 to have the transfer switch installed, you’ll recoup that amount later on when you don’t have to pay for expensive repairs to your appliances, devices, and electrical system that may have burned out, overloaded, or stopped working due to a sudden loss of power or an incorrect hook up of a generator to your home. 

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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