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ATR Electric
5.0(
7
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Fixed Generator - InstallFixed Generator - RepairPortable Generator - Repair

Serving Molalla, OR and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Warranties offered

With over 7 years of experience ATR ELECTRIC is your trusted choice for all of your electric needs. Quality is the foundation of every project. As a licensed, independent electrical contractor serving Portland and the surrounding communities, every job is approached with one goal in mind: getting it done right the first time. No shortcuts, no rushed work, and no unnecessary callbacks. Just dependable craftsmanship built to last. Give us a call today for a free estimate!

Kitchen and bath remodel
Kitchen and bath remodel
12 neighbors recently requested a quote
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BFP Electric LLC
5.0(
10
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Fixed Generator - InstallPortable Generator - InstallFixed Generator - Repair+4 more

Serving Molalla, OR and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

We specialize in electrical services. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service. Please see the services we offer below and call -or- click to schedule an estimate today!

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
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John's Waterproofing Co.
4.9(
19
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Fixed Generator - InstallPortable Generator - Install

Serving Molalla, OR and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

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
Response rate85%
193 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Safety Home Services
5.0(
15
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Fixed Generator - InstallGenerator - Install

Serving Molalla, 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

19 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by38%of homeowners
Native Electric, LLC
4.2(
35
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Generator - Install - For Business

Serving Molalla, OR and surrounding areas

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I called Native Electric when I was looking for someone to inspect my ceiling fans. Communications were good. Mike called me an hour before my appointment to reschedule, as the job he had was taking much longer than expected--scope creep by the customer. Mike called me an hour or two before our next appointment to confirm that we were still on. Mike was very patient with my vague descriptions of problems and inspected each fan: three fans are fine, and the motor on one is wearing out. He charged me only $50 instead of the usual $70 because the visit was so short. When that motor goes out, I'll be calling Mike to install the new fan."
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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Distinct Electric Inc
5.0(
7
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Fixed Generator - InstallGenerator - Install - For Business

Serving Molalla, OR and surrounding areas

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"We hired Distinct Electric to do our new construction electrical. They did a fantastic job and helped us with great design ideas as well. The 6 or 7 employees I met during the construction process were all polite and professional. I am having them back out to install Generac generator in a month or so. Highly recommend."
Boardwalk
Boardwalk
Sister community
Generator
Panel changes

+1

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
Recommended by14%of homeowners
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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.

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. 

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.

Setting up utilities on a vacant property usually takes at least a few months, or between 6 weeks to 16 weeks. This process requires working with the local planning and zoning department, hiring a building contractor or engineer to design the utility layout, securing permits, laying the lines, and connecting the utilities.

It’s usually better to repair your generator if it isn’t working properly, as it will typically be much more affordable and should yield similar results. Generator repairs cost around $300 on average, while installing a new whole-house generator costs around $5,000 on average. The only exception is if you know your generator is reaching the end of its useful life, usually between 30 and 40 years. If you have an older generator, you could face multiple repairs in the coming years, which might mean that a full replacement will be more cost-effective over time.

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