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BN Electric & Comms
4.7(
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Fixed Generator - InstallFixed Generator - RepairGenerator - Install - For Business+1 more

Serving Whitaker, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"BN Electric was very professional, efficient, timely and conscientious. They came prepared for the job and finished in the time specified. We hardly knew they were here, they were so quiet. We are very happy with their work and will definitely put them on our contact list for electricians."
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Pricelight Electric Company LLC
4.6(
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Serving Whitaker, PA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2012

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The team rewired 2 floors with old knob and tube and added some outlets in my 1929 home. The also installed a new over the range microwave with ventilation to the outside of my home. The crew was punctual and helpful. They communicated with me throughout the job, accommodated extra adds on I requested, and they were very clean. The work was done well and done on time. The price was more than reasonable. I would definitely call pricelight again!"
Response time1 day
Response rate100%
12 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Goodside Electric
4.9(
68
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Serving Whitaker, PA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2004

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"The electrician was professional and on time and readily figured out and repaired the problem which had been going on for several years. I’ve already asked him about installing some outside lights for me. He is likable, trustworthy and did a great job."
Response time8 hrs
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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415 HandyManServices
5.0(
3
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Fixed Generator - RepairPortable Generator - Repair

Serving Whitaker, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Handyman services, we offer 51 years of experience, are a family owned company. Our mission is to bring quality work to our customers. Customer satisfaction is our number one priority. We offer a wide variety of services, from plumbing, to electrical, new or old construction, framing, drywall, doors, windows, siding, roof repairs, gutters, asphalt driveway sealing an pot hole patching.

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The Margroff Company
5.0(
1
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Generator - Install - For Business

Serving Whitaker, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

The Margroff Company is a full service electrical company with over 20 years of experience. We are honest, loyal and provide the best customer satisfaction int own. We pay close attention to detail and owner, Jubal, is always on site to ensue quality work. Call us for a free estimate!

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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

No, you should never plug a generator directly into a wall outlet in your house. This practice is extremely dangerous, often illegal, and can cause "back-feeding," where power from the generator flows back into utility lines, creating a life-threatening hazard for utility workers. It can also damage your home's electrical system, including appliances like pumps and HVAC fans. If the main power is restored while the generator is connected, it can destroy the generator and cause an electrical fire. To safely connect a generator, you must use a professionally installed transfer switch or an interlocking kit, which prevents back-feeding by disconnecting your home from the utility grid before the generator provides power.

In most municipalities, you will need a permit to install a permanent home generator, including emergency backup, partial-home, and whole-home generators. A permit for a generator usually costs between $50 and $250, depending on where you live. Your electrician or certified generator installer will usually pull the permit for you—and might be required to do so by your building department—but you’ll be on the hook for the cost of the permit. You should ask your installer before agreeing to any work if they will pull the necessary permits for your project.

If you have a transfer switch properly installed, the generator and main electrical power cannot feed the system at the same time. However, you should still shut off the power at your main circuit breaker panel before activating the generator. If you do that, you’ll simply need to shut off the generator and reset your circuit breaker once the local power comes back on.

While natural gas generators are costly, they’re a great option for standby power due to the reliability of natural gas as a fuel source. Unlike other fuels, natural gas is delivered through underground pipes, making outages extremely rare and less likely to be affected by the elements. As long as the area isn’t prone to earthquakes, they offer an unlimited supply of natural gas that doesn’t degrade over time or require storage in tanks.

A 1,500 square foot home will likely need a 15kW to 20kW generator. When deciding on whole-house generator size, add up the total wattage of the devices that you’d like to continue running during a power outage. That way, you can ensure you purchase a generator that can power your necessary appliances or medical equipment during an electrical emergency.

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