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Service Electric Northwest, Inc.
4.6(
132
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Serving Sandy, OR and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1999

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I was called immediately and the person explained my installation options, timeline and costs very clearly. The cost is most agreeable compared to other electricians I spoke with."
Response time4 hrs
63 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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RK Electric Inc
4.7(
622
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Serving Sandy, OR and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1993

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I had a relatively simple job (swapping a light switch for a light timer) that I couldn't do myself due to some "creative" wiring by a past electrician. I called RK and they had Bryan come out a day later. He did an excellent job of reverse-engineering the wiring and installed the light timer for me. He got it all done in an hour. He was very knowledgeable and very pleasant to work with. Be sure to ask for Bryan on your next RK job!"
Electrical Panels
Puck Lights
Custom 800amp service
Response time1 day
Response rate94%
10 neighbors recently requested a quote
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John's Waterproofing Co.
4.9(
17
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Serving Sandy, 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 time6 hrs
Response rate91%
353 neighbors recently requested a quote
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North by Northwest Services, LLC
4.0(
61
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Serving Sandy, OR and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We recently had our home electrical looked at and completed. Troy and Todd were able to locate and fix all our faulty lights, outlets issues and get them working again. This also included our clothes dryer. In the process they installed new circuit breakers to replace the ones that were burnt and damaged. We highly recommend North By Northwest Services to anyone looking for a great contractor for their project. They are on time, efficient, courteous and most of all, provided great customer service. They have earned a 5 Star Review from us. Thank you again Troy and Todd for helping us out. Best Regards. Sincerely, Pete and Lesly Romayor Aloha, Oregon"
Roof Top
New
Wire
Up With
Up

+14

Response time6 hrs
Response rate85%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Darkstar Construction
5.0(
16
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Serving Sandy, OR and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1999

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"My experience with Scott was awesome, he was easy to communicate with and got back to me quickly. He helped me come up with solutions to a few of the lingering unfinished projects I had around my house I just needed help with. Scott just made everything easy and was very conscientious about cleaning up my space before he left. I will definitely hire this handyman again."
Dinning Before 1
Under Desk Install Before
Dinning Before 3
Dog Door Installed Under Desk
Dinning Before 4

+35

Response time3 hrs
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Gold Peak Electric LLC
5.0(
10
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Serving Sandy, OR and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

"Outstanding work by this electrical shop. They showed up on time, were well prepared, and clearly knew what they were doing. The quality of the installation was excellent, and they took the time to explain what was done and why. It’s rare to find a crew that combines skill, professionalism, and pride in their work—this team does all three. I wouldn’t hesitate to hire them again."
Response time3 hrs
Response rate91%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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SYLVANIA ELECTRIC INC
5.0(
7
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Serving Sandy, OR and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I have contacted Stan, and he had come out look at the job. He was very knowledgeable in what he was doing. Told me how long it would take to get done order the parts even knew how long it would take for the parts to arrive. I am very happy he hooked up my new roasting machine at a very affordable cost. Would recommend to anyone."
Response time5 days
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by16%of homeowners
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J's Technical Services
4.9(
19
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Serving Sandy, OR and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Although I did not proceed and did the project myself, Jibril was very professional, punctual, and provided insights for surveillance camera installation. I appreciated his time in writing this review."
UniFi Nano Beam and Vivotek Bullet Camera
Outdoor enclosure with power and network switch
Response time2 hrs
Response rate93%
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

Energy output depends on turbine size, average wind speed at your site, and system efficiency. A 5 kW turbine in a good wind location can generate 8,000 to 12,000 kilowatt-hours per year, which may cover a large portion of an average home’s needs. Accurate output estimates require a professional wind assessment and a review of your household’s energy usage patterns.

Here’s what you can run with different wattages and types of generators:

Portable generator:

  • 2,000 watts can handle a large appliance like a freezer or refrigerator, plus a few smaller items like phones or computer chargers. 

  • 4,000 watts will keep two large appliances operating and a few smaller devices.

  • 8,000 watts should power most essential appliances and other devices, including a sump pump, well pump, or your dishwasher.

Partial to whole-house generator:

  • 20,000 watts and above will make it seem like your home’s power is still on.

Yes, in some locations, it is required by the National Electric Code (NEC) to have a transfer switch installed for electrical emergencies. In addition to following electrical code, generator transfer switches ensure your home is fully protected during a power outage. By switching the power from the main breaker to the generator breaker, you can seamlessly operate your HVAC, lights, appliances, devices, and more during an emergency. 

An undersized whole-house generator has the potential to overheat and shut down when you try to run a central AC system. This scenario can not only damage the whole-house generator, but can also trip your home’s breakers or cause electrical damage. To avoid this situation, hire a local generator installer to correctly size your whole-house generator.

Natural gas and electricity rates vary significantly based on location, and pricing can change over time, too. It’s possible that in locations where natural gas is particularly inexpensive, it will cost less than grid-based electricity will. However, you should also factor in the generator’s initial costs and maintenance needs, as well as its noise level and if it can comfortably power all your home appliances.

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