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Tech Connect Electric LLC
5.0(
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Serving Blacksburg, VA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The customer service was impeccable. They were honeat, fair, and super friendly. Without a doubt I would hire this team again for any electrical needs in the future."
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Response time7 hrs
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Recommended by85%of homeowners
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Buddy Electric
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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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Holistiq Building Systems and Services LLC
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Serving Blacksburg, VA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"He is very knowledgeable and went out of his way to tailor the project to exactly meet our needs. County inspector was pleased with his work."
Response time5 hrs
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Bob Garrett Services
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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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Bobcat Electric LLC
5.0(
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Serving Blacksburg, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Excellent service! Very thorough and very professional! Would recommend them to anyone needing electrical work done right!!!!!!"
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Final Installation

+2

Response time10 hrs
Response rate93%
Recommended by12%of homeowners
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Maxfield Electric, LLC
5.0(
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Serving Blacksburg, VA and surrounding areas

Free estimates

Warranties offered

Credit card accepted

"Excellent. Alex was very professional and did an outstanding job for us. We have used his company and 3 occasions and I highly recommend him for both home and business electrical needs"
Barn meter/panel installation
Warehouse addition lights and power
Heated Floors
Warehouse and Garage
Warehouse addition lights and power

+42

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Vertex Contracting
5.0(
5
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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."
Response time1 day
Response rate90%
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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

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.

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.

If you’re wondering whether gas generators produce carbon monoxide, know that natural gas generators do not produce carbon monoxide if they are functioning properly, as natural gas burns cleanly. However, if the generator malfunctions and the gas does not burn completely, there is potential for carbon dioxide to be produced. To prevent malfunctions, it's crucial to perform regular maintenance, including running the generator weekly and scheduling professional inspections every 6 to 12 months. Also, be sure to test your carbon monoxide detectors regularly to ensure they function in the rare case of the generator producing carbon monoxide.

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.

It’s usually better to repair your generator if it isn’t working properly, as it will typically be much more affordable and should yield similar results. Generator repairs cost around $300 on average, while installing a new whole-house generator costs around $5,000 on average. The only exception is if you know your generator is reaching the end of its useful life, usually between 30 and 40 years. If you have an older generator, you could face multiple repairs in the coming years, which might mean that a full replacement will be more cost-effective over time.

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