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Rogers Heating And Cooling
4.9(
15
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Serving Amherst, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1996

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"the people were nice and did not pressure me to purchase. work was done as expected and this company "took all the time in the world" to talk with me on the phone to get set up with financing. so far the products I had installed are doing OK."
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 rate98%
79 neighbors recently requested a quote
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HotShot Electrical LLC
5.0(
5
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Serving Amherst, 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

21 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Livengood Electrical LLC
4.4(
18
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Serving Amherst, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The job went great! Livengood Electric really shined when it came to getting this job done. He went out of his way to make sure we had a beautiful new electrical service that will last for years to come. And also we will be ready next time the power goes out! Thanks again Jake, you did a great job!"
Electrical Project
Vanity lighting, fan, can lights, gfci receptacle and switches.
50 amp breaker panel with surge protector
Electrical Project
Electrical Project

+24

Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Leake Co Services LLC
5.0(
4
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Serving Amherst, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Dillyn was extremely knowledgeable and made us feel at ease with the service here provided. His communication is top notch and kept us in the loop through the entire process. I consider Dillyn a friend at this point and will continue to support his business and refer him to others for any electrical job that needs to be done right. Thank you again!"
Generator, Service & mini split install
Generac and mini
Generac 22kw
Generac 22kw
Rough in 4280sqft

+9

Response time1 day
Recommended by50%of homeowners
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Jordan Home Maintenance
5.0(
2
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Serving Amherst, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 1993

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Jordan Home Maintenance provides free estimates as well as 24-hour on-call services. We are currently running special promotions of 20% off generator installation as well as 20% off residential electrical service changes.

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

While standby generators provide essential backup power, they can fail when you need them most due to lack of maintenance, fuel supply issues, dead batteries, electrical problems, or improper installation. To avoid costly failures, professional installation and regular maintenance are crucial. Licensed technicians ensure safety, uphold warranty requirements, comply with regulations, and provide expert servicing.

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.

Yes, installing a generator usually increases your property value because buyers are getting the added peace of mind knowing they’ll be able to maintain power through blackouts. In most cases, you should see close to a 100% return on investment (ROI). Keep in mind that home generators usually need a permanent foundation, and installing a concrete slab will likely raise your property taxes slightly.

If you’re wondering if you can use your electric vehicle as a backup battery, it depends on whether your EV is compatible with bidirectional charging. This technology allows energy to flow both ways, enabling vehicle-to-home (V2H) backup power, vehicle-to-load (V2L) for appliances and camping, and vehicle-to-grid (V2G) to support the power grid. Compatible EVs convert stored DC energy into usable AC power, helping reduce energy costs and enhance grid stability while providing emergency backup power.

To power a central air system during a power outage, the whole-house generator will need to be at least 5,000 watts, and this number will significantly increase for larger units. Check the specific wattage requirements of your AC unit to choose the right generator size. Consider consulting a generator installer to ensure your whole-house generator meets your electrical load needs.

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