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EMERT'S ELECTRIC CO
4.8(
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Serving Buchanan, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1970

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"First of all, Greg Emert answered the phone on January 2nd (New Years Day observed holiday). He was honest about his workload and called back later in the day when he couldn't make it. He showed up early today as promised, and quickly isolated and repaired the problem. He charged me a fair price and didn't try to make it into a large project. Very decent guy, very professional. I'd hire him again."
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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W B Lightning Rods
4.6(
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Serving Buchanan, VA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2001

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"William Burden is the third generation owner of WBLightningRods and his company has been in business since 1950. He is very courteous, professional, was on time, and has a very good crew. William was present for the entire installation. We chose the copper system. We are glad for the peace of mind a lightning rod system will provide."
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+79

Response time1 day
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Recommended by98%of homeowners
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Bobcat Electric LLC
5.0(
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Serving Buchanan, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

We are dedicated to providing our clients with the very best in service, installation, and repair for all phases of your electrical needs. We specialize in a variety of residential and commercial services and take pride in the attention to detail put into each of the projects we're involved with. We also offer complete Gas Service, including generators, gas stoves & water heaters. We're known for our quality work and the integrity of our business. We look forward to building long-term relationships with our clients, and guarantee your satisfaction.

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Accent Tel USA
4.9(
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Serving Buchanan, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Joe, Mark, and Their Team did a Splendid Job for Us on this Business Phone Line Install. There are Very Knowledgeable and provided the Needed Assessment and "Fix" in a Very Timely Manner. I Highly Recommend Accent Tel USA! God Bless You! Philippians 1:3-6! Have a Wonderful Day in the Neighborhood & "Stay on the Nice List"! :)"
Response time3 hrs
Response rate99%
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T G Electrical Services LLC
4.7(
70
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Serving Buchanan, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Wonderful. I was aware that we had a problem and Travis explained how important it was for me to make corrections to my existing wiring to make our home safe. He encouraged me to do my homework and investigate the issue. We have a large home with three levels and a lot of electrical work. I took my quote to an electrical instructor at the college where I am employed and contacted the residential electrical code inspector for the county. Each source agreed with Travis' assessment and told me that his price was very fair. The work was done on schedule. Travis discovered that a portion of the work in a newer section of the house did not need to be updated. This meant that my overall cost was lower than the estimate. I was impressed with his honesty. I have already recommended him to a friend and plan to use his company for all my future electrical work.
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+10

Response time2 days
Recommended by86%of homeowners
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Moser Electric, LLC
4.3(
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Serving Buchanan, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 1992

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

"Prompt and Professional. Kitchen remodeling necessitated an unexpected service upgrade to accommodate new appliances & meet code requirements. Office staff was courteous and coordinated a site survey that enabled Moser to assess the scope of work, provide a cost estimate and schedule a fairly extensive job within 2 weeks. This work was completed on-time and within budget. A second effort involved troubleshooting a wiring issue. Moser's technician identified and corrected the problem quickly at a reasonable cost. The old wires were all removed and the job site was left in good condition."
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 FINANCING
 COMMERCIAL
 INDUSTRIAL

+4

Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Black Horse Electrical, LLC
4.9(
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Serving Buchanan, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Rob was very good to work with. He did his best to update some old wiring that was installed back in 1961. I would recommend him to any others in need of help with wiring."
Response time5 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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FAQs for generator install projects in Buchanan, VA

When maintained properly, a whole-house generator can last up to 20 years. Costs to maintain and repair generators vary by location and type of generator, but you can expect to pay about $150 to $300 per year for annual generator maintenance checks. An experienced generator service technician will inspect your generator’s engine filter, starting mechanism, fuel, lubrication, and coolant levels to keep your generator in good working condition for as long as possible.

Installing a whole-house generator costs about $5,000 on average. Prices range from $1,550 to $8,500, depending on size, brand, fuel type, and assembly. The size of your whole-house generator is the most significant cost factor, with large homes with high energy demands costing the most to power. Types of whole-home generators include:

  • Portable generators with 1kW–7.5kW capacity: $500–$2,000

  • Partial generators with 9kW–20kW capacity: $2,000–$6,300

  • Whole-house generators with 22kW–48kW: $5,000–$18,000

When choosing the right size generator for your needs, consider a few items to help calculate the wattage you’ll need. Start by determining which household items and appliances you want to power, and then add the wattages together. Check out the wattage of these essential appliances:

  • Refrigerator: 600 watts

  • Large dehumidifier: 700 watts

  • Large window air conditioner: 1,400 watts

  • Water heater: 3,000 watts

Running home appliances like these requires a partial or whole-house generator. A portable generator may be enough to power your home if you only plan to keep a refrigerator and freezer running. 

Here’s what you can run with different wattages and types of generators:

Portable generator:

  • 2,000 watts can handle a large appliance like a freezer or refrigerator, plus a few smaller items like phones or computer chargers. 

  • 4,000 watts will keep two large appliances operating and a few smaller devices.

  • 8,000 watts should power most essential appliances and other devices, including a sump pump, well pump, or your dishwasher.

Partial to whole-house generator:

  • 20,000 watts and above will make it seem like your home’s power is still on.

The value of installing a whole-house generator is that your home has guaranteed power, even if the power grid in your area is down. Whether a whole-house generator is worth installing in your home depends on how often you use it, your home’s location, and your lifestyle. For example, installing a whole-house generator is likely worth it if you:

  • Experience frequent or prolonged power outages

  • Work from home

  • Store a lot of cold food

  • Have a sump pump

  • Have a pump for well water

  • Use electronic medical devices

  • Live in a climate requiring heating or cooling

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