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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."
Response time1 day
Response rate90%
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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

Whole-house generators need to be installed on level ground several feet away from walls and other objects. Because they tap into the electrical system directly, they usually need to be close to your home electrical panel for a transfer switch installation. It also helps with installation if they are near to a gas line or propane tank installation.

A 10,000-watt generator can run a small to mid-sized central AC unit (typically up to 3 tons or 36,000 BTU) along with a few other appliances. However, larger AC units or additional loads will require a bigger generator. Consult a local generator installer to ensure you add the correct size generator to your home.

Yes, in some locations, it is required by the National Electric Code (NEC) to have a transfer switch installed for electrical emergencies. In addition to following electrical code, generator transfer switches ensure your home is fully protected during a power outage. By switching the power from the main breaker to the generator breaker, you can seamlessly operate your HVAC, lights, appliances, devices, and more during an emergency. 

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.

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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