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Avatar for Your Electrical Solution LLC
Your Electrical Solution LLC
5.0(
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Serving Ashland, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Moved my lightbox/vanity light, installed new wiring/outlet for LED mirror, installed a new light and corrected issues with light switches, despite old wiring mess! Knowledgeable, thorough, fast, professional and friendly. Even gave me some advice about how to solve some other issues. Highly reccomend."
balcony lighting
Kitchen Remodel
Chandelier
Response time4 hrs
Response rate94%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Woodfin Heating, Inc.
4.9(
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Serving Ashland, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Since 1977, Woodfin – Your Home Team has made it our goal to faithfully serve Richmond, Virginia and the surrounding areas. We aim to be your trusted partner for all of your home comfort services, maintenance and installation needs so that you may have the peace of mind that your home is operating at optimal capacity. Whether you need heating and cooling, plumbing, electrical, generator, indoor air quality, propane or heating oil assistance, you can trust that Woodfin – Your Home Team will be available whenever you need us. We’re proud to be Your Home Team and Your #1 Faithful Friend.

HVAC Installation
Water Heater Install
Generator Install
Response time10 hrs
Stinnett Electrical Services
5.0(
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Serving Ashland, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Stinnett Electrical Services, 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 your interests and make your concerns the basis of our business.

Response time50 mins
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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M. W. Butler Electrical, LLC
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Serving Ashland, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

M. W. Butler Electrical is proud to be a family owned and locally operated business that has been serving the community since 2006! With years of experience and unmatched expertise, we can help with any and all of your electrical needs. Since opening our doors we have built our business on providing customers with the highest quality products and service at a fair price. Our customers know that they can count on us to be timely, tidy and when the job is done that they will be 100% satisfied with the work completed. Let us show you the M.W. difference, get in touch today!\n-$150 diagnostic fee applied to job when hired

99 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Davis & Green
4.8(
111
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Serving Ashland, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 1985

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They do great work, great service on my generator and electrical, they always come on time and a quick service anytime if I needed any help. They have changed the oil and spark plugs this year."
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Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Puckett Electrical Service
4.8(
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Serving Ashland, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Simply put, Scott does electrical amazing work. Not only was he fast, his work was precise and cleanly executed. Showed exceptional electrical knowledge (as expected) and was very thorough in pricing, in the work. Saved me quite a bit of money for DIY suggestions too. Even went as far to replace a broken switch during a Bathroom lighting install! My wife and I plan on hiring again no questions asked."
Replaced solar lights with real low voltage lights.
Installed some mini recess lights to enhance this customers picture.
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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Automatic Climate Heating & Air Conditioning
4.8(
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Serving Ashland, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 1983

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"Technician came out a few days before the job to assess what was needed. Two days later two technicians came and removed the old system and installed in the new one. Job took about 7 hours. They were neat, efficient and very professional. We have had out annual maintenance agreement with them for the last 5 years. I would definitely recommend them!"
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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

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.

To reduce AC startup power for a whole-house generator, install a soft start kit or hard start capacitor, which lowers the initial surge by gradually ramping up the compressor. Using a smart load manager can also help by staggering startup loads, preventing a system overload and future costly repairs.

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

Setting up utilities on a vacant property usually takes at least a few months, or between 6 weeks to 16 weeks. This process requires working with the local planning and zoning department, hiring a building contractor or engineer to design the utility layout, securing permits, laying the lines, and connecting the utilities.

Generally, you’ll want to keep between 60 and 70 feet between the generator and the transfer switch. There are a few reasons for this, including:

  • The distance reduces the noise coming from the generator into your home.

  • It increases efficiency because you won’t have a voltage drop from this short of a distance.

  • Prevents carbon monoxide poisoning: keep at least 15 feet between your generator and an open window. 

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