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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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Asbury Electric, LLC

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Asbury Electric, LLC

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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 94% of Angi customers
Recommended by 94% of HomeAdvisor customers
16 years of experience

Asbury Electric, LLC, is all about excellent service. Our mission is to exceed your expectations, while creating marvelous lifelong relationships. All it takes is a phone call or just send us a message and we will be at your service. Our phone runs 24/7, so do not wait if you have an emergency on your hands! We are electricians who care.

"Good guys"

HAROLD A on January 2025

Asbury Electric, LLC, is all about excellent service. Our mission is to exceed your expectations, while creating marvelous lifelong relationships. All it takes is a phone call or just send us a message and we will be at your service. Our phone runs 24/7, so do not wait if you have an emergency on your hands! We are electricians who care.

"Good guys"

HAROLD A on January 2025


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W B Lightning Rods

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W B Lightning Rods

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Super Service Award
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 98% of Angi customers
Recommended by 98% of HomeAdvisor customers
205 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


Russell's American Mechanical

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Russell's American Mechanical

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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 95% of Angi customers
Recommended by 95% of HomeAdvisor customers
230 local quotes requested

Welcome to Russell's and American Mechanical where WE CAN FIX THAT! We offer residential plumbing, HVAC, electrical, generator, and gas line service throughout Virginia Beach, Norfolk, Chesapeake and the surrounding cities in Hampton Roads. Same day emergency services, priority membership service and the best customer service! Our mission is to provide the highest quality workmanship from professionals you can trust, and our motto is if you have a problem: "We can fix that for you!" Popular Services: - Heating Repair/Installs - A/C Repair/Installs - Drain Unclogging (Clearing) - Water Heater Repairs/Installation - Electrician Repair/Install - Generator Installs

"We have always used American Mechanical to install and service our HVAC and tankless systems. Today we had them inspect and service our HVAC in advance of winter. Our tech Korey did a great job providing the service. He was very thorough, knowledgeable on our unit and answered all of my questions and made good recommendations without the “sales” push that other companies I have used the past have done. I was very satisfied "

RJ L on November 2025

Welcome to Russell's and American Mechanical where WE CAN FIX THAT! We offer residential plumbing, HVAC, electrical, generator, and gas line service throughout Virginia Beach, Norfolk, Chesapeake and the surrounding cities in Hampton Roads. Same day emergency services, priority membership service and the best customer service! Our mission is to provide the highest quality workmanship from professionals you can trust, and our motto is if you have a problem: "We can fix that for you!" Popular Services: - Heating Repair/Installs - A/C Repair/Installs - Drain Unclogging (Clearing) - Water Heater Repairs/Installation - Electrician Repair/Install - Generator Installs

"We have always used American Mechanical to install and service our HVAC and tankless systems. Today we had them inspect and service our HVAC in advance of winter. Our tech Korey did a great job providing the service. He was very thorough, knowledgeable on our unit and answered all of my questions and made good recommendations without the “sales” push that other companies I have used the past have done. I was very satisfied "

RJ L on November 2025


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Ahmad Electrical Service

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Ahmad Electrical Service

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Super Service Award
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 97% of Angi customers
Recommended by 97% of HomeAdvisor customers
122 local quotes requested

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.

"Professional, on time"

Katherine K on November 2025

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.

"Professional, on time"

Katherine K on November 2025


"They are very good, helpful and did everything. I'm satisfied."

Olivia on November 2022

Established in 2013 MFC Electric is build on the integrity of our professional services provided to our clients. Offering Residential and Commercial services we strive to leave lasting impressions.

"They are very good, helpful and did everything. I'm satisfied."

Olivia on November 2022


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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.


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D T Electric LLC

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D T Electric LLC

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

D T Electric is an electric company specializing in residential and commercial electrical services, generators, new construction, we are dedicated to our customers. Whether you need a simple troubleshoot or the installation of modern, ahead of its time "smart home", we can get the job done right!

"Provided exceptional service. Highly recommend."

Raymond M on August 2024

D T Electric is an electric company specializing in residential and commercial electrical services, generators, new construction, we are dedicated to our customers. Whether you need a simple troubleshoot or the installation of modern, ahead of its time "smart home", we can get the job done right!

"Provided exceptional service. Highly recommend."

Raymond M on August 2024


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.


JTs Electrical Services, LLC.

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JTs Electrical Services, LLC.

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

We are a licensed and insured electrical contractor service the Hampton roads area. We are happy to help you with any and all of your electrical needs from simple repair work to large electrical system re-wiring. All work has a one year warranty on labor. Call today for a free estimate

We are a licensed and insured electrical contractor service the Hampton roads area. We are happy to help you with any and all of your electrical needs from simple repair work to large electrical system re-wiring. All work has a one year warranty on labor. Call today for a free estimate

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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

If you have a transfer switch properly installed, the generator and main electrical power cannot feed the system at the same time. However, you should still shut off the power at your main circuit breaker panel before activating the generator. If you do that, you’ll simply need to shut off the generator and reset your circuit breaker once the local power comes back on.

Carbon monoxide emissions aren’t only dangerous to human life, but they also harm our planet. While natural gas generators emit lower levels of CO than other fuel sources, there are still ways to reduce emission levels. For example, shop around for an eco-friendly generator that complies with current emission standards. Also, make sure your generator is serviced regularly to avoid CO buildup. 

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.

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. 

To reduce AC startup power for a whole-house generator, install a soft start kit or hard start capacitor, which lowers the initial surge by gradually ramping up the compressor. Using a smart load manager can also help by staggering startup loads, preventing a system overload and future costly repairs.

The Hayes, VA homeowners’ guide to generator installs

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