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Tech Connect Electric LLC
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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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Buddy Electric
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Serving Blacksburg, VA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2023

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"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

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"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."
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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

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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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Serving Blacksburg, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 2010

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"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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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.

The average cost to install a home generator is $5,200, but total costs can range from $500 to $18,000 or more. The final price depends on several factors, including the generator's size, type, brand, fuel source, and the cost of labor and assembly. The generator's size is the most significant cost factor, as units that can power larger homes with higher energy demands cost more.

Cost breakdowns by generator type are typically as follows:

  • Portable or Emergency Backup Generators (1kW–7.5kW): $500–$2,000

  • Partial-Home Generators (9kW–20kW): $2,000–$6,500

  • Whole-House Generators (22kW–48kW): $5,000–$18,000

To ensure you get the right size unit for your needs without overpaying, consider hiring an electrician to calculate the electrical load of your essential appliances. It is also recommended to get at least three quotes from qualified installers to find the best fit for your budget.

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.

No, you should never plug a generator directly into a wall outlet in your house. This practice is extremely dangerous, often illegal, and can cause "back-feeding," where power from the generator flows back into utility lines, creating a life-threatening hazard for utility workers. It can also damage your home's electrical system, including appliances like pumps and HVAC fans. If the main power is restored while the generator is connected, it can destroy the generator and cause an electrical fire. To safely connect a generator, you must use a professionally installed transfer switch or an interlocking kit, which prevents back-feeding by disconnecting your home from the utility grid before the generator provides power.

If you’re deciding between a solar battery versus a generator for the best backup power solution, you can take a few factors into consideration. Solar batteries are quiet while generators can be quite loud. Generators have a lower up-front cost, but they require fuel and ongoing maintenance while solar batteries are more expensive but don’t have many ongoing costs.

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