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Buddy Electric
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Fixed Generator - Install

Serving Blacksburg, VA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2023

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"From the contact call to Ben to the work the done by Awan, the service work call couldn't have gone better. A promised arrival time to do my repair was right on schedule. Awan was professional in every way giving me the confidence that his work would be first rate and it was ***** Buddy Electric will be my go to company for any Electrical Service work that I may need help with in the future."
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Response time10 hrs
Response rate97%
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Bob Garrett Services
New to Angi
Fixed Generator - Install

Serving Blacksburg, VA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Bob Garrett Services is a Class A Contractor specializing in whole-home generators, HVAC, and plumbing. For nearly two decades, we’ve served customers with our hallmark quality in the Roanoke, Lynchburg, and New River Valleys. Whether you need help with standby whole-home generators, tankless or conventional water heaters, HVAC, or plumbing repair, you can count on Bob Garrett Services.

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Vertex Contracting
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Fixed Generator - Install

Serving Blacksburg, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Alex & his crew at Appalachian Property Maintenance did a fantastic job at replacing my basement stairs & drywall after they had to be torn out for foundation repair. They were able to get to the job within a week and completed the job within a few days. They also did quality work and it cost a lot less than I expected."
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Response rate90%
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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

While the rating will tell you how many watts the refrigerator needs at the peak of its cycle, it requires additional wattage to start. At the bare minimum, you’ll need a 1,500-watt generator to get the fridge up and running after a blackout. A 2,000-watt generator should be sufficient for most home refrigerators.

Yes. You can connect your home back-up battery to a generator with its designated charger. Be sure that the output of the generator matches the input requirements for the battery for best results.

Sizing a generator is a careful process that requires calculating the electrical load of your entire house. You have to take into account every device you want to use and their wattage requirements, plus the wattage needed to start them, and look for a generator that can safely run all that at around 80% capacity.

In more practical terms, a small home can run on a 10,000-watt generator (and if you only want to power a few key appliances, much less than that). A mid-sized home may need something between 15,000 and 22,000 watts. Larger homes require 25,000 watts or more. 

While diesel is relatively stable, it won’t last nearly as long as propane and you may have to replace it if it sits unused for too long. Diesel can sometimes struggle to work efficiently or start engines during especially cold weather, so it’s not the best choice for every climate. Compared to fuels like propane and natural gas, diesel generators tend to be noisier and create more exhaust, which isn’t always ideal for home use.

A portable generator can supply power to selected appliances and circuits in a home, but it's generally not designed to handle the entire household's electrical needs simultaneously. Portable generators have limited wattage capacity, so they are only designed to power essential devices and electronics temporarily until local power is restored. If your power needs outweigh the capabilities of a portable generator, consider installing a whole-home generator instead.

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