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Raufi Services LLC
5.0(
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Fixed Generator - Install

Serving Great Falls, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"You cannot find a better contractor than Raufi Services. We hired Raufi Services to install 240V/50A wiring for a hot tub. They were extremely efficient, polite, and timely. The quality of their work was outstanding--I couldn't even tell they ran the wiring in the house after they were done. They were also very competitive in their cost estimate."
Response time1 day
Response rate100%
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M.E. Flow
5.0(
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Fixed Generator - InstallFixed Generator - Repair

Serving Great Falls, VA and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 1951

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

M.E. Flow offers FREE in-home consultations for replacement HVAC systems and we are an authorized dealer of most major brands. Established in 1951 by Millard Edward Flow we remain family owned. Replacing your HVAC system and water heater is a big investment. When you go with M.E. Flow your satisfaction is guaranteed. We do not install customer supplied equipment, do new construction, or give quotes over the phone. We send a professional home comfort advisor to your home--even meet you after hours. During your home visit we will design you the perfect system, answer all your questions, and get your system in the family budget. Financing and/or rebates are typically available. Qualified Staff: You get a team of professionals, NATE certification means your getting the best. Company employees are required to pass a background investigation which include a criminal records check and drug testing. We also offer the best guarantees.

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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

A portable generator can supply power to selected appliances and circuits in a home, but it's generally not designed to handle the entire household's electrical needs simultaneously. Portable generators have limited wattage capacity, so they are only designed to power essential devices and electronics temporarily until local power is restored. If your power needs outweigh the capabilities of a portable generator, consider installing a whole-home generator instead.

Yes. You can connect your home back-up battery to a generator with its designated charger. Be sure that the output of the generator matches the input requirements for the battery for best results.

While natural gas generators are costly, they’re a great option for standby power due to the reliability of natural gas as a fuel source. Unlike other fuels, natural gas is delivered through underground pipes, making outages extremely rare and less likely to be affected by the elements. As long as the area isn’t prone to earthquakes, they offer an unlimited supply of natural gas that doesn’t degrade over time or require storage in tanks.

These advanced generators use a key fob or a smartphone app to remotely start, which is ideal for getting power back on immediately without venturing outside. This feature is more common on whole home generators, but you may be able to find it on large portable generators, too.

Generally, you’ll want to keep between 60 and 70 feet between the generator and the transfer switch. There are a few reasons for this, including:

  • The distance reduces the noise coming from the generator into your home.

  • It increases efficiency because you won’t have a voltage drop from this short of a distance.

  • Prevents carbon monoxide poisoning: keep at least 15 feet between your generator and an open window. 

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