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Ahmad Electrical Service

4.93(
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Ahmad Electrical Service

4.93(
45
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Super Service Award
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 93% of Angi customers
Recommended by 93% of HomeAdvisor customers
11 years of experience

Ahmad Electrical Service is your trusted electrical expert in Richmond. With years of experience, we specialize in providing top-notch electrical services for homeowners. Our team of skilled professionals is dedicated to delivering exceptional results, ensuring your home projects are completed safely and efficiently. Contact Ahmad Electrical Service today for all your electrical needs.

"I recently purchased an older home and all of the major MEP systems are 45 years old. So when I ordered all new appliances, I didn't hold much hope that "installation included" would get me far. Sure enough, I quickly found myself with a house full of brand new, functionally useless, machines. Ahmad responded to my call, came immediately and worked 12 hours straight. They ran new cables, installed new outlet boxes and even got all the old appliances out of the house. I'm definitely bringing them back for additional work. I'm thrilled with the results and they have my highest recommendation."

James P on January 2026

Ahmad Electrical Service is your trusted electrical expert in Richmond. With years of experience, we specialize in providing top-notch electrical services for homeowners. Our team of skilled professionals is dedicated to delivering exceptional results, ensuring your home projects are completed safely and efficiently. Contact Ahmad Electrical Service today for all your electrical needs.

"I recently purchased an older home and all of the major MEP systems are 45 years old. So when I ordered all new appliances, I didn't hold much hope that "installation included" would get me far. Sure enough, I quickly found myself with a house full of brand new, functionally useless, machines. Ahmad responded to my call, came immediately and worked 12 hours straight. They ran new cables, installed new outlet boxes and even got all the old appliances out of the house. I'm definitely bringing them back for additional work. I'm thrilled with the results and they have my highest recommendation."

James P on January 2026


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CRH Electric

4.89(
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CRH Electric

4.89(
54
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Super Service Award
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 96% of Angi customers
Recommended by 96% of HomeAdvisor customers
20 years of experience

CRH Electric is a family owned and operated company, proudly located in Richmond, VA. Our fast, friendly customer service has earned us repeat, lifetime customers. Read our reviews on our website, www.crh-electric.com Our Certified Master Electrician has over 26 year of experience. We keep our overhead as low as we can to give you SHOCKING LOW PRICES .

"Thumbs up. Worked us into his schedule. Thank you!"

Edilia B on November 2025

CRH Electric is a family owned and operated company, proudly located in Richmond, VA. Our fast, friendly customer service has earned us repeat, lifetime customers. Read our reviews on our website, www.crh-electric.com Our Certified Master Electrician has over 26 year of experience. We keep our overhead as low as we can to give you SHOCKING LOW PRICES .

"Thumbs up. Worked us into his schedule. Thank you!"

Edilia B on November 2025


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J & M Electrical Services

4.87(
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J & M Electrical Services

4.87(
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Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 96% of Angi customers
Recommended by 96% of HomeAdvisor customers
23 years of experience

J&M Electrical Services is a family-owned and operated business, established in 2003. Our electrical technicians & staff strive to provide the most excellent customer service and personalized assistance specific to your individual application. Our belief and goal for every job is complete customer satisfaction, because we strive to “Do it right the first time”. We provide top notch electrical services for all residential & commercial jobs. NO job is to small for us to handle. Our trained professional technicians when dispatched to your call, will not only give you a price on the spot, but will also be prepared to complete most any task necessary at the time of service. J&M Electrical has built the company around honesty, loyalty and integrity. We guarantee every job we do. Our founder/president Jason Haynie, is a master electrician who strives to provide his clients with the best service & workmanship available on the market today! J&M Electrical Services is a Class “A” Electrical Contracting company fully licensed & insured! This company can handle any electrical, plumbing or gas need. We offer special financing options. We accept cash, check, and/or credit cards. We look forward to working with you. Check us out here: https://www.jmwired.com.

"Did an excellent job. Very smooth and excellent service."

Gregory B on April 2025

J&M Electrical Services is a family-owned and operated business, established in 2003. Our electrical technicians & staff strive to provide the most excellent customer service and personalized assistance specific to your individual application. Our belief and goal for every job is complete customer satisfaction, because we strive to “Do it right the first time”. We provide top notch electrical services for all residential & commercial jobs. NO job is to small for us to handle. Our trained professional technicians when dispatched to your call, will not only give you a price on the spot, but will also be prepared to complete most any task necessary at the time of service. J&M Electrical has built the company around honesty, loyalty and integrity. We guarantee every job we do. Our founder/president Jason Haynie, is a master electrician who strives to provide his clients with the best service & workmanship available on the market today! J&M Electrical Services is a Class “A” Electrical Contracting company fully licensed & insured! This company can handle any electrical, plumbing or gas need. We offer special financing options. We accept cash, check, and/or credit cards. We look forward to working with you. Check us out here: https://www.jmwired.com.

"Did an excellent job. Very smooth and excellent service."

Gregory B on April 2025


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Woodfin Heating, Inc.

4.90(
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Woodfin Heating, Inc.

4.90(
41
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26 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Since 1977, Woodfin – Your Home Team has made it our goal to faithfully serve Richmond, Virginia and the surrounding areas. We aim to be your trusted partner for all of your home comfort services, maintenance and installation needs so that you may have the peace of mind that your home is operating at optimal capacity. Whether you need heating and cooling, plumbing, electrical, generator, indoor air quality, propane or heating oil assistance, you can trust that Woodfin – Your Home Team will be available whenever you need us. We’re proud to be Your Home Team and Your #1 Faithful Friend.

"Purchased new Carrier High efficiency heat pump 3-years ago. Since install, there have been over 15-service calls with several parts replaced Dec 3rd, they supposedly order a replacement part that would take 5-7 days to get. Now 13-days later, no one returns my calls or emails. You can only leave a message with an operator who promises someone will get right back to you. "

DAVID G on December 2025

Since 1977, Woodfin – Your Home Team has made it our goal to faithfully serve Richmond, Virginia and the surrounding areas. We aim to be your trusted partner for all of your home comfort services, maintenance and installation needs so that you may have the peace of mind that your home is operating at optimal capacity. Whether you need heating and cooling, plumbing, electrical, generator, indoor air quality, propane or heating oil assistance, you can trust that Woodfin – Your Home Team will be available whenever you need us. We’re proud to be Your Home Team and Your #1 Faithful Friend.

"Purchased new Carrier High efficiency heat pump 3-years ago. Since install, there have been over 15-service calls with several parts replaced Dec 3rd, they supposedly order a replacement part that would take 5-7 days to get. Now 13-days later, no one returns my calls or emails. You can only leave a message with an operator who promises someone will get right back to you. "

DAVID G on December 2025


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W B Lightning Rods

4.93(
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W B Lightning Rods

4.93(
297
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 98% of Angi customers
Recommended by 98% of HomeAdvisor customers
25 years of experience

WB Lightning Rods is a third-generation lightning protection contractor. Family Owned and operated for over 60 years. installing U.L. Listed Lightning protection systems, All Over the East coast, Midwest south east and south west regions of the U.S. Installations on Residential Homes, Estate Properties, Agricultural and Equestrian Properties. Lightning Protection for trees is also available. No job to big or small References upon Request. Contact us today for a no cost or obligation estimate. We look forward to working with you on your Lightning Protection Project. Thank you. **WE ARE NOT ELECTRICIANS** **WE ONLY INSTALL LIGHTNING PROTECTION SYSTEMS **

"Great company, they were fast, friendly, & accommodating. I would definitely use them again."

Jennifer B on October 2024

WB Lightning Rods is a third-generation lightning protection contractor. Family Owned and operated for over 60 years. installing U.L. Listed Lightning protection systems, All Over the East coast, Midwest south east and south west regions of the U.S. Installations on Residential Homes, Estate Properties, Agricultural and Equestrian Properties. Lightning Protection for trees is also available. No job to big or small References upon Request. Contact us today for a no cost or obligation estimate. We look forward to working with you on your Lightning Protection Project. Thank you. **WE ARE NOT ELECTRICIANS** **WE ONLY INSTALL LIGHTNING PROTECTION SYSTEMS **

"Great company, they were fast, friendly, & accommodating. I would definitely use them again."

Jennifer B on October 2024


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Virginia Power Solutions

4.79(
71
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Virginia Power Solutions

4.79(
71
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 94% of Angi customers
Recommended by 94% of HomeAdvisor customers
23 years of experience

Virginia Power Solutions (VPS) provides you peace of mind for when it matters. We are local and family-owned and operated, and specialize in automatic backup generator systems and have been serving Central Virginia's back up power generator needs since 2004. Virginia Power Solutions is centrally located in Ashland, Virginia. Our knowledgeable staff of standby generator professionals can help you make an informed decision, whether purchasing a new back up generator system or how to properly maintain or repair an existing generator system. We have dedicated Electricians, Gas Plumbers and Service technicians to assure that your system is installed correctly and that it is maintained correctly for years to come. Virginia Power Solutions is honored to have achieved Generac Power Systems most prestigious award for 2 years in a row in 2022 and 2023 of Premier Dealer Status. We look forward to serving you and welcoming you to the VPS family.

"Superb experience! Greg provided an education along with the estimate and each team that has come out to place the generator, wire the generator, and complete the install (after the propane gas hook up) has been terrific -- professional, courteous, wearing masks per CDC and Virginia guidelines. The installation, (generator, transfer switch, panel and status lights) are all finished to a T and look great, too!"

David W on July 2020

Virginia Power Solutions (VPS) provides you peace of mind for when it matters. We are local and family-owned and operated, and specialize in automatic backup generator systems and have been serving Central Virginia's back up power generator needs since 2004. Virginia Power Solutions is centrally located in Ashland, Virginia. Our knowledgeable staff of standby generator professionals can help you make an informed decision, whether purchasing a new back up generator system or how to properly maintain or repair an existing generator system. We have dedicated Electricians, Gas Plumbers and Service technicians to assure that your system is installed correctly and that it is maintained correctly for years to come. Virginia Power Solutions is honored to have achieved Generac Power Systems most prestigious award for 2 years in a row in 2022 and 2023 of Premier Dealer Status. We look forward to serving you and welcoming you to the VPS family.

"Superb experience! Greg provided an education along with the estimate and each team that has come out to place the generator, wire the generator, and complete the install (after the propane gas hook up) has been terrific -- professional, courteous, wearing masks per CDC and Virginia guidelines. The installation, (generator, transfer switch, panel and status lights) are all finished to a T and look great, too!"

David W on July 2020


CRH Electric, LLC

4.57(
444
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CRH Electric, LLC

4.57(
444
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Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 90% of Angi customers
Recommended by 90% of HomeAdvisor customers
17 years of experience

CRH Electric, specializes in residential and commercial services. You will love our customer service and our prices. We have built a reputation in our community as fast, honest and reliable. Our SHOCKINGLY LOW PRICES come from our low overhead.

"What I originally thought was going to be a "simple" project turned out to be a little more complicated. CRH actually was able to come early for its appointment which worked out well. They added an outlet in the middle of a wall which they had to access from the attic (and my attic isn't fully floored so extra care had to be taken). Instead of studs being 18" apart, there were multiple studs in this wall (which when the house was built would accommodate putting cabinets on these walls). After careful probing and only one small "extra" hole, they were able to cut the sheetrock for the outlet. The installation of my chandelier over the jacuzzi tub proved again to be a little more complicated than I had anticipated. The recessed light fixture couldn't be removed to accommodate this new hanging light because it wasn't on a stud which the weight of the hanging light required. So, again through the attic, they found the stud and reviewed with me what my options would be. I made the choice and the installation went smoothly. The communication throughout this project was great, explanations on everything that transpired. Cleanup after was done and CRH reminded me that its work was guaranteed. If something didn't work right, call them to return. This company really strives to provide excellent service and a quality job ---which they did! CRH wants to be your electrician for life for anything you may need. I will without a doubt call them again!!!"

Susan G on April 2016

CRH Electric, specializes in residential and commercial services. You will love our customer service and our prices. We have built a reputation in our community as fast, honest and reliable. Our SHOCKINGLY LOW PRICES come from our low overhead.

"What I originally thought was going to be a "simple" project turned out to be a little more complicated. CRH actually was able to come early for its appointment which worked out well. They added an outlet in the middle of a wall which they had to access from the attic (and my attic isn't fully floored so extra care had to be taken). Instead of studs being 18" apart, there were multiple studs in this wall (which when the house was built would accommodate putting cabinets on these walls). After careful probing and only one small "extra" hole, they were able to cut the sheetrock for the outlet. The installation of my chandelier over the jacuzzi tub proved again to be a little more complicated than I had anticipated. The recessed light fixture couldn't be removed to accommodate this new hanging light because it wasn't on a stud which the weight of the hanging light required. So, again through the attic, they found the stud and reviewed with me what my options would be. I made the choice and the installation went smoothly. The communication throughout this project was great, explanations on everything that transpired. Cleanup after was done and CRH reminded me that its work was guaranteed. If something didn't work right, call them to return. This company really strives to provide excellent service and a quality job ---which they did! CRH wants to be your electrician for life for anything you may need. I will without a doubt call them again!!!"

Susan G on April 2016


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Star Servco, Inc.

4.68(
402
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Star Servco, Inc.

4.68(
402
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 91% of Angi customers
Recommended by 91% of HomeAdvisor customers
50 years of experience

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!

"Done quickly and accurately. "

Tom H on December 2025

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!

"Done quickly and accurately. "

Tom H on December 2025


LT Electric

4.57(
123
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LT Electric

4.57(
123
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
23 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

LT Electric has been handling the electrical needs of residential and commercial customers in central Virginia since 2003. We can handle any of your electrical problems and installs with fast and friendly service. We are available 24/7 for any emergency that might arise. Thinking of installing a generator before the next bad weather, call us and we can get you prepared to keep your power on.

"3/5 was not what I expected but got the job done. "

wilbert B on July 2025

LT Electric has been handling the electrical needs of residential and commercial customers in central Virginia since 2003. We can handle any of your electrical problems and installs with fast and friendly service. We are available 24/7 for any emergency that might arise. Thinking of installing a generator before the next bad weather, call us and we can get you prepared to keep your power on.

"3/5 was not what I expected but got the job done. "

wilbert B on July 2025


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SD Electrical services

4.77(
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SD Electrical services

4.77(
26
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
4 years of experience
Emergency services offered

Finding a reputable contractor doesn't have to be complicated. SD Electrical Services offers residential work you need for an efficient home. We're trusted throughout the community because we: Rely on years of experience Give veteran discounts Price our services fairly Do the job right the first time Provide friendly, reliable service Don't just take our word for it. Visit our Reviews page to see what previous customers say about our work.

"Danny was wonderful to work with. He showed up on time, very professional and reasonable. I highly recommend him. "

Mary D on January 2026

Finding a reputable contractor doesn't have to be complicated. SD Electrical Services offers residential work you need for an efficient home. We're trusted throughout the community because we: Rely on years of experience Give veteran discounts Price our services fairly Do the job right the first time Provide friendly, reliable service Don't just take our word for it. Visit our Reviews page to see what previous customers say about our work.

"Danny was wonderful to work with. He showed up on time, very professional and reasonable. I highly recommend him. "

Mary D on January 2026

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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

No, you cannot plug a generator directly into a wall outlet in your home. Plugging in a generator without an interlocking kit, extension cord, or wall outlet receptacle is incredibly dangerous and can cause back-feeding—power from the generator back-feeds into utility lines. Also, if the main power comes back on while your generator is on, it could damage the generator and cause a house fire.

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.

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. 

It is safe to run a generator continuously, but you must follow safety protocols to ensure personal and home safety. Read the manufacturer’s instructions for specific recommendations, but the general recommendation is to turn generators off overnight or when you’re away from the house. Overworked generators can pose a fire hazard and if your generator is not in a well-ventilated area, running it continuously could lead to carbon monoxide poisoning.

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.

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