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Frank Blankenship Properties & Electrical
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Serving Bluefield, VA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2016

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"Frank and his team was very professional and balanced our old wiring as well as did new wiring in the old bathroom remodel. My only complaint is that he and his team or so good it is hard to get them back to do the second phase of the bathroom remodel."
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Frank Blankenship Properties & Electrical, LLC
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Serving Bluefield, VA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2016

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

Frank Blankenship Properties & Electrical is just what you needed to light up you life, or main focus is Electrical Switches, Outlets & Fixtures, Electrical Wiring or Panel Upgrade, So don't sreach in the dark for a good electrican when you are ready to hire call us.\n

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Serving Bluefield, VA and surrounding areas

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Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

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We and/or I depending on job scale. Try our best any given day work for the customers, you will get a devoted employee when we are on your time and property and have the knowledge and tools to to any job we take on. If any deviation from initial quote or scope of work You the customer will informed and part of the process to fix such event. We will take all protocol into work preformed and the outcome is always a happy customer..

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Serving Bluefield, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

Today, we're proud to be the world's largest home improvement retailer. In 2,300 stores across North America, we aspire to excel in service – to our customers, associates, communities and shareholders. That's what leadership means to us. That's The Home Depot difference.

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AJ&J's Electric & On-Site Welding
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Serving Bluefield, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 1994

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AJ&J's Electric & On-Site Welding is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and responsibility in all of our jobs. We are a locally owned and operated business with more than 25 years of experience serving Mullens, WV and surrounding areas. There is no job too big, or too small for our team. Call today and let us put our experience to work for you!

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Black Arc Electric LLC
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Serving Bluefield, VA and surrounding areas

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

BlackArc Electric is a locally owned and operated electrical contracting company with over 16 years of combined industry experience. As owner-operators, each of us brings approximately 8 years of hands-on electrical expertise, allowing us to provide reliable, high-quality workmanship on every project.\n\nWe specialize in both residential and commercial electrical services, handling everything from small repairs to large-scale installations. Our services include electrical troubleshooting and diagnostics, remodels and renovations, new construction wiring, generator installations, service upgrades, panel replacements, lighting installations, and more.\n\nWe take pride in delivering safe, code-compliant electrical solutions with a strong focus on customer satisfaction, clear communication, and attention to detail. Whether you're building a new home, updating an existing property, or need help diagnosing an electrical issue, we're committed to getting the job done right the first time.\n\n

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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

While standby generators provide essential backup power, they can fail when you need them most due to lack of maintenance, fuel supply issues, dead batteries, electrical problems, or improper installation. To avoid costly failures, professional installation and regular maintenance are crucial. Licensed technicians ensure safety, uphold warranty requirements, comply with regulations, and provide expert servicing.

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.

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.

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.

To determine the right size generator for your house, you should calculate the total wattage of the appliances and devices you want to power during an outage. List all essential items, note their start-up wattages, and add them together.

Here are some typical wattage requirements for common appliances:

  • Refrigerator: 600 watts

  • Large dehumidifier: 700 watts

  • Large window air conditioner: 1,400 watts

  • Water heater: 3,000 to 4,500 watts

  • Electric furnace: 5,000 to 25,000 watts

A 7,500-watt generator might be sufficient for essentials like a refrigerator, freezer, well pump, and lighting circuits. However, for high-demand items like a water heater or furnace, a whole-home generator is a better choice. A portable generator may be enough if you only need to power a few critical items.

While home square footage can offer a rough estimate, it is not always a reliable indicator. For reference, here are some typical generator sizes based on square footage:

  • 1,000 sq ft: 6–9 kW

  • 1,500 sq ft: 7–10 kW

  • 2,000 sq ft: 10–14 kW

  • 2,500 sq ft: 12–16 kW

  • 3,000 sq ft: 16–20 kW+

For the most accurate sizing, consult a professional who can calculate your home's peak and average power consumption and recommend the optimal generator.

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