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BFP Electric LLC
5.0(
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Fixed Generator - InstallPortable Generator - InstallFixed Generator - Repair+4 more

Serving Silverton, OR and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Ben and his crew are fast and fairly priced for all the electrical work that I have ever needed completed. They have wired whole houses, done service changes and chased down various wiring problems in old rental houses."
Response time1 day
Response rate100%
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Connections Electric Group Inc.
5.0(
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Generator - Install - For BusinessGenerator - Repair - For BusinessPortable Generator - Install+1 more

Serving Silverton, OR and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1990

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Since 1990, Connections Electric has been the trusted name for electrical services in Salem, Oregon. As a leading electrical contractor, they specialize in a full spectrum of solutions, catering to the unique needs of residential, commercial, and industrial clients. From routine maintenance and electrical repairs to complex new construction wiring and energy-efficient upgrades, their experienced team is committed to delivering reliable, high-quality results. Connections Electric ensures every project, including low-voltage systems and emergency repairs, is handled with meticulous attention to detail and a dedication to customer satisfaction. "We harness the power of the Gods and make it work for you!

3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Roth Home
4.6(
237
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Fixed Generator - InstallFixed Generator - RepairGenerator - Install+4 more

Serving Silverton, 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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Recommended by86%of homeowners
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Distinct Electric Inc
5.0(
7
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Fixed Generator - InstallGenerator - Install - For Business

Serving Silverton, 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."
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Response time1 day
Response rate100%
Recommended by14%of homeowners
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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

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.

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. 

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.

Costs depend on generator type, labor, and additional wiring or transfer switch requirements.

Costs range from $500 to $2,500, depending on generator type and installation complexity.

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