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Accent Tel USA

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Accent Tel USA

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Customers say: Quick response
16 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Our Company provides a one-stop solution for all of your voice, internet, and telecom needs. Leveraging the Cloud we provide your Office state-of-the-art telephones for little or no upfront cost striving to keep your monthly costs the same. Sound too good to be true? Give us a call and we will show you how.

"Telephone System - Install or Upgrade - For Business "

Anthony O on September 2025

Our Company provides a one-stop solution for all of your voice, internet, and telecom needs. Leveraging the Cloud we provide your Office state-of-the-art telephones for little or no upfront cost striving to keep your monthly costs the same. Sound too good to be true? Give us a call and we will show you how.

"Telephone System - Install or Upgrade - For Business "

Anthony O on September 2025


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W B Lightning Rods

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W B Lightning Rods

4.93(
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Super Service Award
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 98% of Angi customers
Recommended by 98% of HomeAdvisor customers
208 local quotes requested

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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Rogers Heating And Cooling

4.82(
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Rogers Heating And Cooling

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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 90% of Angi customers
Recommended by 90% of HomeAdvisor customers
250 local quotes requested

At Rogers Heating & Cooling, our mission is simple — to make every home comfortable by doing the job the right way, the first time, every time. We’re a family-owned company proudly serving South Boston, Lynchburg, and the surrounding communities with dependable HVAC, plumbing, and electrical services. When you call Rogers, you’re not just getting a contractor — you’re getting a neighbor who cares. From quick repairs to full system replacements, we take pride in honest work, fair pricing, and lasting results. Services include: Heating & air conditioning repair, replacement, and maintenance Indoor air quality and zoning solutions Plumbing repairs and installations Electrical troubleshooting and upgrades Rogers Heating & Cooling — the name you know, the service you trust.

"It was completed in less than a day. Site was left clean and in order, the technicians were prompt, excellent communicators, and efficient. Good communications by the office staff as well. It was a pleasure to work with these people!"

Carol H on May 2025

At Rogers Heating & Cooling, our mission is simple — to make every home comfortable by doing the job the right way, the first time, every time. We’re a family-owned company proudly serving South Boston, Lynchburg, and the surrounding communities with dependable HVAC, plumbing, and electrical services. When you call Rogers, you’re not just getting a contractor — you’re getting a neighbor who cares. From quick repairs to full system replacements, we take pride in honest work, fair pricing, and lasting results. Services include: Heating & air conditioning repair, replacement, and maintenance Indoor air quality and zoning solutions Plumbing repairs and installations Electrical troubleshooting and upgrades Rogers Heating & Cooling — the name you know, the service you trust.

"It was completed in less than a day. Site was left clean and in order, the technicians were prompt, excellent communicators, and efficient. Good communications by the office staff as well. It was a pleasure to work with these people!"

Carol H on May 2025


Southernwoods Woodworking

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Southernwoods Woodworking

4.33(
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Super Service Award
Customers say: Quick response
385 local quotes requested
16 years of experience

Owner operated. We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. Our team has quality experience in this industry, and we make sure our customers are happy before we leave. Call or click to schedule an estimate today!

"Demar stole my people's money, stripped the house, and disappeared. He's unreliable and appears to not have the credentials that he talked so highly of. My folks reached out to another contractor recently to try and get the house done... While assessing this mess, the contractor mentioned a guy who did a really bad job on his cabinets. Come to find out, that guy was actually Demar! I do not recommend this business AT ALL. Save yourself the headache and go with a REAL professional."

Erica S on November 2025

Owner operated. We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. Our team has quality experience in this industry, and we make sure our customers are happy before we leave. Call or click to schedule an estimate today!

"Demar stole my people's money, stripped the house, and disappeared. He's unreliable and appears to not have the credentials that he talked so highly of. My folks reached out to another contractor recently to try and get the house done... While assessing this mess, the contractor mentioned a guy who did a really bad job on his cabinets. Come to find out, that guy was actually Demar! I do not recommend this business AT ALL. Save yourself the headache and go with a REAL professional."

Erica S on November 2025


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Managed Generator Services

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Managed Generator Services

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Free onsite estimate

Expert generator repair and maintenance with over 25 years of residential, commercial and industrial expertise on all major brands. Our techs are all listened and reliable giving making us proud to be the industry-leader in response times. We also provide power solution consultations for home and commercial with a special focus on nursing home consultations.

Expert generator repair and maintenance with over 25 years of residential, commercial and industrial expertise on all major brands. Our techs are all listened and reliable giving making us proud to be the industry-leader in response times. We also provide power solution consultations for home and commercial with a special focus on nursing home consultations.



Buckleys Electric

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Buckleys Electric

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14 years of experience

We are a family owned and operated company since 2011. Our owner, served in the United States Marine Corps and toured to Iraq as a Avionics Technician or Aircraft Electrician. Mr. Buckley has worked with historical restorations as well as new construction. We also offer drafting, home renderings, design and decorating, as well as remodels, light plumbing, drywall, painting, cleaning, organizing, and clutter removal services.

We are a family owned and operated company since 2011. Our owner, served in the United States Marine Corps and toured to Iraq as a Avionics Technician or Aircraft Electrician. Mr. Buckley has worked with historical restorations as well as new construction. We also offer drafting, home renderings, design and decorating, as well as remodels, light plumbing, drywall, painting, cleaning, organizing, and clutter removal services.


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Deltaville Yachting Center

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Deltaville Yachting Center

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47 years of experience

Full service family owned marina providing factory trained and certified services for CUMMINS, ONAN, YANMAR, DOMETIC, SELDEN, FORSPAR, SIDEPOWER, and others, full fiberglass, rigging, mechanical, painting and electronics.

Full service family owned marina providing factory trained and certified services for CUMMINS, ONAN, YANMAR, DOMETIC, SELDEN, FORSPAR, SIDEPOWER, and others, full fiberglass, rigging, mechanical, painting and electronics.



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Southers Electrical Services

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Southers Electrical Services

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17 years of experience

Journeyman Wireman D.A. Southers Jr -804-882-0696 Skilled Licensed Electrician with 12 years experience and training available to install, troubleshoot, and repair any domestic residential/commercial/industrial applications and projects. new or old work. large or small sized project able and willing to complete in the fastest, safest, most cost effective way possible. I am able to charge much less than any contractor because of no overhead and lower cost of material and other added fees. I will save you a great deal of money on everything from just a new outlet or ceiling fan to an entire business renovation and rebuild. Give me a call anytime to discuss and details on your project and i can give u an estimate of cost. Just me and my truck working in central virginia for many years with many great references. SOUTHERS ELECTRICAL SERVICES Andy Southers. Journeyman Electrician mobile# 804-882-0696 home# 434-394-2177 [email protected]

Journeyman Wireman D.A. Southers Jr -804-882-0696 Skilled Licensed Electrician with 12 years experience and training available to install, troubleshoot, and repair any domestic residential/commercial/industrial applications and projects. new or old work. large or small sized project able and willing to complete in the fastest, safest, most cost effective way possible. I am able to charge much less than any contractor because of no overhead and lower cost of material and other added fees. I will save you a great deal of money on everything from just a new outlet or ceiling fan to an entire business renovation and rebuild. Give me a call anytime to discuss and details on your project and i can give u an estimate of cost. Just me and my truck working in central virginia for many years with many great references. SOUTHERS ELECTRICAL SERVICES Andy Southers. Journeyman Electrician mobile# 804-882-0696 home# 434-394-2177 [email protected]

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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

As long as they have enough fuel, whole-house generators can run for weeks at a time (400 to 500 hours) without suffering too much wear and tear. However, this type of extensive use isn’t ideal if you want to extend the life of your generator.

Two important points. First, some generators may need you to periodically check oil levels every day or so and refill as necessary for safe operation. Second, if your generator uses a fuel tank, keep it regularly full so it doesn’t suddenly shut off. Many backup generators can run through a full tank in a day when they are powering large portions of a home.

You can determine what size generator you need by listing the various appliances it will power during an outage. Write down the start-up watt usage, and then add them all together. 

A 7,500-watt generator will run your refrigerator, freezer, well pump, and lighting circuits without a problem. However, you’ll need an extra 3,000 to 4,500 watts to run your water heater and another 5,000 to 25,000 watts to run your electric furnace. In these instances, a whole-home generator is your best bet for running your critical equipment.

While the rating will tell you how many watts the refrigerator needs at the peak of its cycle, it requires additional wattage to start. At the bare minimum, you’ll need a 1,500-watt generator to get the fridge up and running after a blackout. A 2,000-watt generator should be sufficient for most home refrigerators.

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.

Yes, in some locations, it is required by the National Electric Code (NEC) to have a transfer switch installed for electrical emergencies. In addition to following electrical code, generator transfer switches ensure your home is fully protected during a power outage. By switching the power from the main breaker to the generator breaker, you can seamlessly operate your HVAC, lights, appliances, devices, and more during an emergency. 

The Danville, VA homeowners’ guide to generator installs

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