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Avatar for Freedom Home Services
Freedom Home Services
4.7(
32
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Fixed Generator - InstallPortable Generator - InstallFixed Generator - Repair+3 more

Serving Altavista, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The owner was very knowledgeable and honest and fulfilled everything he promised. The technicians were Respectful and hardworking. We were very pleased with install from start to finish and highly recommend freedom heating and air. The owner also gave us a military discount, which was very helpful."
Heat Pump Cleaning
HVAC Cleaning
Bathroom Lighting
Bathroom Lighting
Vanity Lighting

+4

Response time10 hrs
15 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by73%of homeowners
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Avatar for Holistiq Building Systems and Services LLC
Holistiq Building Systems and Services LLC
5.0(
8
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Fixed Generator - Install

Serving Altavista, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I would like to recommend Joshua Smith as a Tesla installer and overall electrician. He did a great job for my wife and I on the installation of our powerwall 3 and car chargers within our garages as well as trouble shooting some other electrical problems at our new home at Smith Mountain Lake. Additionally, he answers phone calls and shows up on time. Again, we highly recommend Joshua."
Response time5 hrs
12 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Rogers Heating And Cooling
4.6(
16
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Fixed Generator - InstallPortable Generator - Install

Serving Altavista, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1996

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Even though there were several unexpected setbacks, Brandon made sure to leave a job well done! I highly recommend Rogers Heating and Cooling!"
Heat Pump Change Out
The old oil furnace :-(
Heat Pump Change Out
The new gas furnace! :-)
Heat Pump Change Out

+6

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
89 neighbors recently requested a quote
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HotShot Electrical LLC
5.0(
5
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Fixed Generator - InstallPortable Generator - InstallFixed Generator - Repair+3 more

Serving Altavista, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

HotShot Electrical LLC is here to help! We offer professional commercial and residential electrical services. We are based out of the Concord area. Give our team a call today. We're looking forward to working with you!\n

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Red Clay Mechanical LLC
5.0(
3
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Fixed Generator - InstallFixed Generator - RepairGenerator - Install - For Business+3 more

Serving Altavista, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

Credit card accepted

"I had an excellent experience working with this company from start to finish. The team was professional, responsive, and truly cared about providing quality service. They communicated clearly throughout the entire process and made everything stress-free and easy to understand. What stood out most was their attention to detail and dedication to customer satisfaction. It’s hard to find businesses these days that genuinely go above and beyond, but this company absolutely did. The work was completed on time, exceeded my expectations, and the quality was outstanding! I highly recommend this company to anyone looking for reliable, honest, and professional service. I will definitely be using them again in the future!"
Mounted 75" TV
Handyman Projects
Handyman Projects
Handyman Projects
Handyman Projects

+8

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Main Street Solar
5.0(
6
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Fixed Generator - InstallFixed Generator - RepairGenerator - Install+4 more

Serving Altavista, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"It went really well, they did a great job. Service is excellent, real friendly and attentive with issues or questions. Respond really well and clarify everything."
Professional service
Clean Installations!
Built for a life time!
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

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.

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.

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

You can expect a diesel generator to last for up to 30,000 hours of use, which works out to 20 to 25 years with the proper maintenance, of course. That depends on how much you use it, so a diesel generator used for emergencies a couple of times a year will last a lot longer than a generator that takes over for a faulty electrical grid every month for a day or two. 

If you’re deciding between a solar battery versus a generator for the best backup power solution, you can take a few factors into consideration. Solar batteries are quiet while generators can be quite loud. Generators have a lower up-front cost, but they require fuel and ongoing maintenance while solar batteries are more expensive but don’t have many ongoing costs.

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