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Avatar for Cody Malone Services LLC
Cody Malone Services LLC
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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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Atlas Electrical Solutions LLC
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Serving Bristow, VA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Very professional. Was quick to install my EV charger in my garage at a reasonable price"
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Response time5 hrs
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Recommended by56%of homeowners
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Varco Electric
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Serving Bristow, VA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2003

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They were wonderful. They did a great job. They had some helpful suggestions and more wonderful to work with. I would definitely hire them again."
Response time9 hrs
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Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Elements Of Energy L.L.C.
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Serving Bristow, VA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They installed a chandelier. Did a great job, no issues. Very responsive."
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Response time1 day
Response rate93%
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Snell Heating & Air Conditioning, LLC
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Serving Bristow, VA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1972

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Had a surprise when workmen showed up unannounced the day after I signed the contract. Once we rescheduled the installation date and time, things went very smoothly. The installation of the furnace, AC, and hot water heater took less than a day. I'm very happy with the results."
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Appleton Campbell, Inc.
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Serving Bristow, VA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1976

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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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+9

Response time9 hrs
Response rate94%
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Benfield Electric Co.
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Serving Bristow, VA and surrounding areas

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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

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Home Service Pros
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Serving Bristow, VA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They are sewer and drain specialists and they do it really well. Reasonable prices, responsive service. We had family visiting and they moved schedules to and to us. We're grateful that they did so."
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Response time10 hrs
Response rate89%
Recommended by80%of homeowners
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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

DIY is possible for basic setups. Professional installation ensures safe and proper electrical connections.

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.

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. 

Sizing a generator is a careful process that requires calculating the electrical load of your entire house. You have to take into account every device you want to use and their wattage requirements, plus the wattage needed to start them, and look for a generator that can safely run all that at around 80% capacity.

In more practical terms, a small home can run on a 10,000-watt generator (and if you only want to power a few key appliances, much less than that). A mid-sized home may need something between 15,000 and 22,000 watts. Larger homes require 25,000 watts or more. 

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.

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