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Bowie Power Services LLC DBA Eagle Bay Electric
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Serving Colonial Beach, VA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2014

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"Eagle Bay came out and installed my fan promptly (next day). Everything went smoothly and professionally."
Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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M. W. Butler Electrical, LLC
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Serving Colonial Beach, VA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2006

Free estimates

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M. W. Butler Electrical is proud to be a family owned and locally operated business that has been serving the community since 2006! With years of experience and unmatched expertise, we can help with any and all of your electrical needs. Since opening our doors we have built our business on providing customers with the highest quality products and service at a fair price. Our customers know that they can count on us to be timely, tidy and when the job is done that they will be 100% satisfied with the work completed. Let us show you the M.W. difference, get in touch today!\n-$150 diagnostic fee applied to job when hired

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AC/DC Electric LLC
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Serving Colonial Beach, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 2023

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Emergency services offered

"The team was punctual and did exceptional work. In addition, I got three quotes and they were the best quote that I received. The guys were knowledgeable, and worked diligently to complete the job in one day. Very impressed. Would highly recommend."
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The Home Depot - Generators
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Serving Colonial Beach, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 2003

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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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Colatos Electric
New to Angi

Serving Colonial Beach, VA and surrounding areas

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

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At Colatos Electric, we provide professional and reliable residential electrical services throughout Stafford and surrounding areas. With over 6 years of hands-on experience in commercial and residential electrical work, we specialize in panel upgrades, generator installations, EV chargers, lighting, troubleshooting, and service upgrades.\n\nWe take pride in clean, code-compliant installations and clear communication from start to finish. Our goal is to provide safe, high-quality work that homeowners can trust.

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Surge Electric Design Consultants
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Serving Colonial Beach, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Surge Electric Design Consultants has a single mission: Complete Customer Satisfaction! We strongly believe in giving our customers the most for their money. So, we work with only the highest quality materials, experienced and professional craftsmen. We have consistently focused on the needs of our customers, providing personalized attention and a stress-free experience. This approach has set us apart and made us one of the leading Electrical companies in Sterling, VA.

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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

The cost to install a whole-house generator averages $5,200, with a typical price range of $1,500 to $8,900. However, total costs can vary from $400 for a small portable unit to over $18,000 for a large-capacity system. The most significant cost factor is the generator's size and capacity, but other variables include the brand, fuel type, and labor for assembly and installation.

Generator costs can be broken down by type:

  • Portable or Emergency Backup Generators (1kW–7.5kW): $500 to $2,000

  • Partial-Home Generators (9kW–20kW): $2,000 to $6,500

  • Whole-House Generators (22kW–48kW): $5,000 to $18,000

To avoid paying for more power than you need, consider hiring an electrician to calculate the electrical load for your essential appliances. It is also recommended to get at least three quotes to find the best deal for your specific needs and budget.

It’s usually better to repair your generator if it isn’t working properly, as it will typically be much more affordable and should yield similar results. Generator repairs cost around $300 on average, while installing a new whole-house generator costs around $5,000 on average. The only exception is if you know your generator is reaching the end of its useful life, usually between 30 and 40 years. If you have an older generator, you could face multiple repairs in the coming years, which might mean that a full replacement will be more cost-effective over time.

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.

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. 

You may need a permit for a portable generator if you’ll be installing a transfer switch for your primary residence or similar work. Otherwise, a permit for other uses may not be necessary. Check your local building codes or ask a local generator installer for more information about your local regulations.

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