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*The Angi rating for Generator Install companies in Fairlawn, VA is a rating based on verified reviews from our community of homeowners who have used these pros to meet their Generator Install needs.

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Last update on November 25, 2025

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South River Contracting Of Roanoke

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South River Contracting Of Roanoke

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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

All employees must pass a background check and are subject to random drug testing. Perform installation services for Lowes. Provide home warranty repairs for several national companies. Represent York, American Standard, and Mitsubishi HVAC equipment, Easy Water water conditioning systems, Generac Generators (sales, installations, service), KVAR energy controllers.

All employees must pass a background check and are subject to random drug testing. Perform installation services for Lowes. Provide home warranty repairs for several national companies. Represent York, American Standard, and Mitsubishi HVAC equipment, Easy Water water conditioning systems, Generac Generators (sales, installations, service), KVAR energy controllers.

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McGRADY-PERDUE HEATING and Cooling

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McGRADY-PERDUE HEATING and Cooling

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Customers say: Super punctual
2001 years of experience

We employ 20 people in our Christiansburg office and have been serving the New River Valley for over ten years.

"Amazing company. Every employee I have met have been so kind and just amazing. 1000% recommend them to anyone I can!"

Amanda S on June 2025

We employ 20 people in our Christiansburg office and have been serving the New River Valley for over ten years.

"Amazing company. Every employee I have met have been so kind and just amazing. 1000% recommend them to anyone I can!"

Amanda S on June 2025

Shively Paul R Inc

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Shively Paul R Inc

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1974 years of experience

Paul R. Shively Inc. has been providing quality escavating, gas & oil tank removals and demolition service service in the Rocky Mount area for over 20 years. We specialize in: * Demolition * Commercial Site Work & * Utilities We are fully insured and bonded and have an excellent reputation for quality work done right. Hoe-Rams for Rock and Concrete. Long Reach Excavators available. Call today for all of your excavating needs.

Paul R. Shively Inc. has been providing quality escavating, gas & oil tank removals and demolition service service in the Rocky Mount area for over 20 years. We specialize in: * Demolition * Commercial Site Work & * Utilities We are fully insured and bonded and have an excellent reputation for quality work done right. Hoe-Rams for Rock and Concrete. Long Reach Excavators available. Call today for all of your excavating needs.

Cline Electrical Service

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Cline Electrical Service

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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Our electricians know what it takes to have your home looking its best, from new construction to remodeling, we are your choice for prompt, first class workmanship, each and every time.

Our electricians know what it takes to have your home looking its best, from new construction to remodeling, we are your choice for prompt, first class workmanship, each and every time.

Pitman Service Group (PSG)

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Pitman Service Group (PSG)

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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
"Top notch work! These guys really want the customer to be happy with the job. I had 200 Amp Service installed plus a 50 Amp sub-panel on a new garage. Brad Basham came out to do the estimate and he was one step ahead of me the whole way knowing exactly what was needed for a quality job exceeding my expectations. He suggested a surge suppressor on the panel for my needs before I did after describing my requirements and use of the electric service. I wanted a particular sub-panel for a 50A RV hook-up and he understood why and went out of his way to get the proper equipment. The guys showed up and did a better job than I could. They would even ask for my input on multiple ways to run the service and sub-panel to make sure the customer was happy. Unbelievable top notch work from start to finish."

Timothy E on April 2018

"Top notch work! These guys really want the customer to be happy with the job. I had 200 Amp Service installed plus a 50 Amp sub-panel on a new garage. Brad Basham came out to do the estimate and he was one step ahead of me the whole way knowing exactly what was needed for a quality job exceeding my expectations. He suggested a surge suppressor on the panel for my needs before I did after describing my requirements and use of the electric service. I wanted a particular sub-panel for a 50A RV hook-up and he understood why and went out of his way to get the proper equipment. The guys showed up and did a better job than I could. They would even ask for my input on multiple ways to run the service and sub-panel to make sure the customer was happy. Unbelievable top notch work from start to finish."

Timothy E on April 2018

My Classic Car Trader LLC

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My Classic Car Trader LLC

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1972 years of experience

Sales, Service & Rebuilding of Antique and Classic Car Components such as, Carburetors, Starters, Generators, Fuel Pumps, Double & Single Action Fuel Pump Rebuilding, Water Pumps, Hydraulic Top Pumps, Distributors, and DELCO Knee Action Shocks, We also carry a complete line of NOS and NORS parts. We offer FREE Technical advice for any YEAR Classic Car 609-462-7412

"Beware. They charged me double shipping even after I told them I would wait so I wouldn’t have to pay two shipping fees. The last item was a fuel pump that I had a problem with. I have made 4 calls to ask for help with no return call. Poor"

Frank H on July 2020

Sales, Service & Rebuilding of Antique and Classic Car Components such as, Carburetors, Starters, Generators, Fuel Pumps, Double & Single Action Fuel Pump Rebuilding, Water Pumps, Hydraulic Top Pumps, Distributors, and DELCO Knee Action Shocks, We also carry a complete line of NOS and NORS parts. We offer FREE Technical advice for any YEAR Classic Car 609-462-7412

"Beware. They charged me double shipping even after I told them I would wait so I wouldn’t have to pay two shipping fees. The last item was a fuel pump that I had a problem with. I have made 4 calls to ask for help with no return call. Poor"

Frank H on July 2020

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Managed Generator Services

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Managed Generator Services

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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.

Generator Install questions, answered by experts

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. 

Energy output depends on turbine size, average wind speed at your site, and system efficiency. A 5 kW turbine in a good wind location can generate 8,000 to 12,000 kilowatt-hours per year, which may cover a large portion of an average home’s needs. Accurate output estimates require a professional wind assessment and a review of your household’s energy usage patterns.

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.

No, this is extremely dangerous, often illegal, and you should never attempt it. If you connect your generator to your home without a transfer switch, the generated power can backfeed, essentially flowing back into the utility lines. Backfeeding exposes a significant threat of fatalities or harm to you and utility personnel, in addition to jeopardizing the structural integrity of your home.

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.

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