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One Stop Electric LLC
5.0(
36
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Fixed Generator - InstallPortable Generator - InstallGenerator - Install - For Business

Serving Scappoose, OR and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"As we wanted a ev charger installed, they went out of their way to get us the correct one. They were prompt in installation and courteous in all interactions, fair and reasonable pricing. Would use again for electrical needs."
Kitchen Remodel
Response time10 mins
Response rate100%
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Wilson River Electric
5.0(
32
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Fixed Generator - InstallPortable Generator - Install

Serving Scappoose, OR and surrounding areas

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Mike is the business owner and the electrician so he will be the one doing the work or he may sub out some of the easier work or trenches, etc. He ran a line out from the panel on our house to an out-building and put a new panel and a number of circuits in the building and installed LED lights. He also added some light fixtures inside our house. I thought he did a very nice job and talked me through things that I did not understand. He was willing to work with me if there were things that I wanted to do myself. Communication was good--he kept me up-to-date on how things were going and what his schedule was. He was working on other projects at the same time, so we talked about when it would work for him to be working on my project and when he would be on other projects and what my timeline was. The panel, trench, circuits, and outlets all look great. I will work with him again if I need more work done."
Auto Transfer Switch
20 KW Generator
100 Amp Panel Change
Response time2 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Roth Home
4.6(
237
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Fixed Generator - InstallFixed Generator - RepairGenerator - Install+4 more

Serving Scappoose, OR and surrounding areas

In business since 1976

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"The plumber arrived on time. Assessed the problems , made a bid and then went ahead and fixed the problems that same day. He made the bid , went out to buy the parts and returned to complete the installation . However I ended up paying over $425/ hour!!!! I thought it would be more difficult to fix the [problem but it only took the actual work about 5 hours total. I want to stress that my job was completed adequately. However, now I feel " taken" for the job provided."
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Nexus Electrical Group LLC
New to Angi
Fixed Generator - InstallGenerator - Install - For Business

Serving Scappoose, OR and surrounding areas

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Nexus Electrical Group is licensed and bonded electrical contractor serving Beaverton, Portland Metro, and surrounding areas. We specialize in residential electrical services, electrical panel upgrades, and EV charger installation for homeowners across the Portland metro. Our team is available 24/7 for emergency electrical service and offers free estimates on all projects. Whether you need a panel replaced, a Level 2 EV charger installed, backup generator or whole home surge protection Nexus Electrical Group delivers honest, professional work — on time and on budget. We're proud of our 5-star reputation built on transparency, quality craftsmanship, and treating every customer's home like our own. When you need a trusted electrician in Beaverton or Portland, OR — Nexus Electrical Group is the team to call.\n

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My Fusion Electric
New to Angi
Fixed Generator - InstallFixed Generator - RepairPortable Generator - Install+1 more

Serving Scappoose, OR and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Fusion Electric is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

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. 

Whole-house generators need to be installed on level ground several feet away from walls and other objects. Because they tap into the electrical system directly, they usually need to be close to your home electrical panel for a transfer switch installation. It also helps with installation if they are near to a gas line or propane tank installation.

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

It is safe to run a generator continuously, but you must follow safety protocols to ensure personal and home safety. Read the manufacturer’s instructions for specific recommendations, but the general recommendation is to turn generators off overnight or when you’re away from the house. Overworked generators can pose a fire hazard and if your generator is not in a well-ventilated area, running it continuously could lead to carbon monoxide poisoning.

A home that is 2,500 square feet will likely need a 20kW to 25kW generator. Consult your local generator installer to confirm the generator size needed to power your home before purchasing a new one. Be sure to consider how much power your necessary devices need to run.

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