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Avatar for Cody Malone Services LLC
Cody Malone Services LLC
5.0(
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Fixed Generator - RepairFixed Generator - InstallPortable Generator - Install+1 more

Serving Bristow, VA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2011

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I have been hiring Cody Malone since we purchased our house in July 2012. They have switched out outlets, installed indoor ceiling fans, installed outdoor ceiling fans, ran electrical to my outdoor water feature and switched out my light fixtures. I plan to hire them again when I add electric to my detached garage. They always do a great job and arrive when they say they will. I have never had a single issue and they have been to my house for no less than six different projects!"
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Response time4 hrs
Response rate100%
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Snell Heating & Air Conditioning, LLC
4.6(
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Fixed Generator - InstallFixed Generator - RepairPortable Generator - Install+1 more

Serving Bristow, VA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1972

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I was very impressed with this company from beginning to end. When they gave me an estimate, they spent 90 minutes with me to make sure I selected the right furnace and AC. The crew came two days later and installed the furnace and AC in one day. Great job! Very happy with the whole experience. I highly recommend this company to others."
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Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Appleton Campbell, Inc.
4.3(
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Fixed Generator - Install

Serving Bristow, VA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1976

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Kevin Johnson came by and provided excellent electrical technician service after a GFI outlet failed, was replaced, and still did not function. His calm demeanor, clear communication, and expertise were immensely helpful in successfully resolving the issue and ensuring that the repair was successful after all the outlets were reinstalled."
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We make our own sheet metal!

+9

Response time9 hrs
Response rate94%
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Benfield Electric Co.
4.9(
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Fixed Generator - InstallFixed Generator - RepairGenerator - Install - For Business+1 more

Serving Bristow, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1968

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Benfield Electric Company is an area leader in the Electrical Service field, serving customers throughout Northern Virginia, Maryland, and D.C. We work with residential and commercial clients and pride ourselves on our capability to meet all types of electrical wiring demands and deadlines. Established in 1968, we are a licensed, bonded and insured class “A” Electrical contractor. We are focused on providing a wide array of services to meet all our customer's needs

Air Cooled Backup Generator Install
Air Cooled Backup Generator Install
Air Cooled Backup Generator Install
Liquid Cooled Backup Generator
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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

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.

Generally, you’ll want to keep between 60 and 70 feet between the generator and the transfer switch. There are a few reasons for this, including:

  • The distance reduces the noise coming from the generator into your home.

  • It increases efficiency because you won’t have a voltage drop from this short of a distance.

  • Prevents carbon monoxide poisoning: keep at least 15 feet between your generator and an open window. 

Setting up utilities on a vacant property usually takes at least a few months, or between 6 weeks to 16 weeks. This process requires working with the local planning and zoning department, hiring a building contractor or engineer to design the utility layout, securing permits, laying the lines, and connecting the utilities.

As a safety measure, you should always turn off the main breaker while operating your generator’s backup breaker. In addition, you should also switch off all appliance breakers so you don't have a power surge when the main breaker turns back on. And finally, turning off the main breaker prevents back-feeding, which endangers utility workers with the risk of electrocution. Back-feeding could also destroy the electrical circuits of your neighbors if they use the same power network.

Costs depend on generator type, labor, and additional wiring or transfer switch requirements.

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