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Avatar for Cody Malone Services LLC
Cody Malone Services LLC
5.0(
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Serving Lakeside, VA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2011

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I have been hiring Cody Malone since we purchased our house in July 2012. They have switched out outlets, installed indoor ceiling fans, installed outdoor ceiling fans, ran electrical to my outdoor water feature and switched out my light fixtures. I plan to hire them again when I add electric to my detached garage. They always do a great job and arrive when they say they will. I have never had a single issue and they have been to my house for no less than six different projects!"
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Response time4 hrs
Response rate100%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Virginia Power Solutions
4.7(
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Serving Lakeside, VA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2003

Free estimates

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"They were exceptional from estimate to final inspection after installation , can t say enough about Greg the guy who did the estimate and his wife who is in office , Mark also was very helpful , great team , they handled financing everything , would highly recommend them for your generator needs, the install grew was very professional , didn t leave a scrap of debri behind spotless and effeciant , it was ready to roll in two days , excellent !!!!!"
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Generac 26kW

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Response time1 day
61 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Ahmad Electrical Service
4.9(
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Serving Lakeside, VA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2015

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"I had 5 ceiling fans installed. His installation process was extremely quick and efficient. He also fixed an outlet issue that I had in my living room on the spot. Would definitely use him again for any other future electrical projects."
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Response time1 day
Response rate97%
14 neighbors recently requested a quote
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J & M Electrical Services
4.9(
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Serving Lakeside, VA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2003

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"James came out to price install of a box to plug in my portable generator. After we started talking and me asking questions James was able to give me an outstanding price on a whole house Generac generator with panel upgrade and included a whole house surge protector. They ran into additional costs with running the gas line but James kept to his word and honored the original price! The crew were professional and proficient in their work! Marcie was outstanding with communication and explaining any questions I had! I would definitely recommend this company and would use J&M for any future electrical needs!"
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Response time1 day
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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Woodfin Heating, Inc.
4.9(
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Serving Lakeside, VA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2000

Free estimates

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Since 1977, Woodfin – Your Home Team has made it our goal to faithfully serve Richmond, Virginia and the surrounding areas. We aim to be your trusted partner for all of your home comfort services, maintenance and installation needs so that you may have the peace of mind that your home is operating at optimal capacity. Whether you need heating and cooling, plumbing, electrical, generator, indoor air quality, propane or heating oil assistance, you can trust that Woodfin – Your Home Team will be available whenever you need us. We’re proud to be Your Home Team and Your #1 Faithful Friend.

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Response time10 hrs
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Electric Solutions Of Richmond LLC
4.6(
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Serving Lakeside, VA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1990

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"It went great. I have used Electric Solutions of Richmond three times thus far. I could not be any more pleased with the company. Joe (the electrician) is so easygoing and amazing to work with. It is great to be able to upgrade fixtures, fans, plugs, etc. in my older home knowing the work will be done right and at a cost that is more than fair. They are fast, efficient, and very affordable. I highly recommend this company for any electrical needs a homeowner might require. Cathy K"
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Response time1 day
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Smith Co. Electric
5.0(
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Serving Lakeside, VA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Great job by Smith Electric coordinating and taking care of my repair and new installation job! Definitely will use Smith Electric again."
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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

You can expect a diesel generator to last for up to 30,000 hours of use, which works out to 20 to 25 years with the proper maintenance, of course. That depends on how much you use it, so a diesel generator used for emergencies a couple of times a year will last a lot longer than a generator that takes over for a faulty electrical grid every month for a day or two. 

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.

Generators are usually sized by running watts and starting watts. Ideally, you’ll want a generator that can offer both the necessary running watts and starting watts for everything you need to power without going beyond 90% of its capacity. Calculate your home’s electrical load based on the breakers in your home or adding up the appliance and lighting needs of connected rooms.

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.

You can determine what size generator you need for a transfer switch by matching the switch to the largest outlet on your generator. Larger generators can power up to 10 circuits, while most 5,000-watt generators can provide power to six circuits. So, if your generator’s largest outlet is 30 amps, you’ll need a 30-amp transfer switch.

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