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Freedom Home Services
4.7(
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Serving Bedford, VA and surrounding areas

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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."
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+4

Response time10 hrs
14 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by73%of homeowners
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Holistiq Building Systems and Services LLC
5.0(
8
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Serving Bedford, 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
10 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Bobcat Electric LLC
5.0(
5
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Serving Bedford, VA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2022

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

We are dedicated to providing our clients with the very best in service, installation, and repair for all phases of your electrical needs. We specialize in a variety of residential and commercial services and take pride in the attention to detail put into each of the projects we're involved with. We also offer complete Gas Service, including generators, gas stoves & water heaters. We're known for our quality work and the integrity of our business. We look forward to building long-term relationships with our clients, and guarantee your satisfaction.

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Rogers Heating And Cooling
4.6(
16
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Serving Bedford, VA and surrounding areas

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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."
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Heat Pump Change Out

+6

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
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Maxfield Electric, LLC
5.0(
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Serving Bedford, VA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2022

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Maxfield Electric, LLC was found in 2022 on the core principles of integrity, quality, and commitment to excellence. These core principles are visibly in every phase of our company?s operation. We take great pride separating ourselves from competition by delivering a high quality of workmanship and raising the standard of electrical contracting.

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40x60 metal building
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40x60 metal building

+12

8 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Black Horse Electrical, LLC
4.9(
51
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Serving Bedford, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Rob was very good to work with. He did his best to update some old wiring that was installed back in 1961. I would recommend him to any others in need of help with wiring."
Response time5 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Central Virginia Electrical Services, LLC
4.8(
11
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Serving Bedford, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I originally contacted Central Virginia Electrical Services about an issue with an electrical burning smell coming from the crawl space. Mike and James were both very knowledgable and very professional and worked diligently to solve my problem. They went above and beyond to resolve the issue. I highly recommend using their services."
Response time1 hour
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Maxfield Electric, LLC
4.9(
30
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Serving Bedford, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Alex was great to work with. He installed electrical for a portable generator. He was on-time with appointments, provided quality work, clean work areas, and thoroughly explained the operational process of connecting and running the generator. Exception service all around."
Response time1 day
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

You can determine what size generator you need for a transfer switch by matching the switch to the largest outlet on your generator. Larger generators can power up to 10 circuits, while most 5,000-watt generators can provide power to six circuits. So, if your generator’s largest outlet is 30 amps, you’ll need a 30-amp transfer switch.

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.

The amount of time a standby generator can run continuously is around 3,000 hours on average. However, standby generators can generally run indefinitely as long as they have a continuous fuel supply. Generators hooked up to a home’s natural gas supply are the best option for extended usage, as these won’t rely on a finite fuel supply based on how much you have in storage. Generators running on liquid propane or diesel won’t last as long, as these require fuel storage and regular refueling to stay running.

You may need a permit for a portable generator if you’ll be installing a transfer switch for your primary residence or similar work. Otherwise, a permit for other uses may not be necessary. Check your local building codes or ask a local generator installer for more information about your local regulations.

Whole-house generators can run continuously for extended periods, even for weeks at a time (around 400 to 500 hours), as long as they have a sufficient fuel supply. However, this type of extensive use will increase wear and tear and can shorten the generator's overall lifespan. During long periods of operation, it's important to check and refill the engine oil as needed, potentially as frequently as daily depending on the model. If your generator uses a fuel tank, ensure it is kept full to prevent unexpected shutdowns.

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