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American Electrical Solutions, Inc.
4.7(
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Serving Louisa, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Seriously a great guy and did exactly what I needed. Also made it look clean and like it was supposed to be on the house. I know for sure we will be using him again for any projects we end up wanting done. Thank you for everything!"
Conduit
Examples of our Quality
Office
Panel Upgrade
Examples of our Quality

+7

Response time1 day
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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M. W. Butler Electrical, LLC
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Serving Louisa, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

M. W. Butler Electrical is proud to be a family owned and locally operated business that has been serving the community since 2006! With years of experience and unmatched expertise, we can help with any and all of your electrical needs. Since opening our doors we have built our business on providing customers with the highest quality products and service at a fair price. Our customers know that they can count on us to be timely, tidy and when the job is done that they will be 100% satisfied with the work completed. Let us show you the M.W. difference, get in touch today!\n-$150 diagnostic fee applied to job when hired

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Recommended by100%of homeowners
Robertson Electric
New to Angi

Serving Louisa, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1968

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

At Robertson Electric, we're proud to serve our community, and we look forward to keeping you comfortable for many years. With a dedication to excellence and customer satisfaction, our professional team provides award-winning service in heating, air conditioning, electrical, plumbing, and indoor air quality in Charlottesville, Virginia, and surrounding areas.\n\nOur founder, Bill Robertson's vision of delivering exceptional service at a reasonable rate has guided us for over 50 years. As one of the largest full-service companies in the area, we take pride in serving long-standing customers, ensuring their homes are comfortable year-round.\n\nWe believe in customer service, guaranteed satisfaction, and a commitment to quality. Our expert technicians handle every job with precision and care to ensure the best service and customer experience possible.\n

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Charlottesville Generators
4.8(
9
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Serving Louisa, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 2004

Free estimates

"Gave a thorough description of the product and description of installation. Received generator much earlier than expected. Just installed yesterday and expect total hook up shortly. Looking forward to having the annual maintenance plan with this company. They were very responsive and I feel fairly priced. I have recommended them to many of my friends."
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Evergreen Electric LLC
4.9(
36
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Serving Louisa, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We wanted to try a local contractor and came across Evergreen by chance.  It was an excellent experience.  Thad was knowledgeable and professional and easy to work with.  The crew was exactly the same.  Nice, respectful, competent.  The worked around my crazy schedule as we had other improvements going on.  They had a slight delay in getting the generator as there was a back order, but called and let us know and we worked around it.  Laurie in the office was equally good and kept us in communication on details or things to do and schedule etc.  I could not be more happy with the experience on such a big purchase.  They were always accommodating and helpful.  The Generator and switch were high quality and I think the price was fair.  They even did some easy side things for us for no charge.  We will definitely use them again soon to install an attic fan."
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Livengood Electrical LLC
4.4(
18
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Serving Louisa, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The job went great! Livengood Electric went over and above my expectations for this project. This wasn’t the easiest project out there on sure but with Jake’s expertise he was able to make short work of the project. We have a new service panel do you provide us years ofTrouble free electrical service, and a new generator but when the power goes out! We couldn’t be happier! Thanks again Jake!"
Electrical Project
Vanity lighting, fan, can lights, gfci receptacle and switches.
50 amp breaker panel with surge protector
Electrical Project
Electrical Project

+24

Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Mikutin's Enterprise
5.0(
10
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Serving Louisa, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Mikutin Enterprise exceeded my expections. The electrician, who happened to be the owner, arrived several minutes early. He immediately installed 30A service for my camper and wired my circuit box to accommodate my generator. Also all of my wiring for my television were neatly redirected behind the television. I could not believe the competitive pricing of Mikutin Enterprise. I would recommend Mikutin Enterprise to anyone seeking quality, reasonably priced electrical services."
Fan and lights install
Wiring Bed Room
Troubleshooting
Response time3 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

No, you should never plug a generator directly into a wall outlet in your house. This practice is extremely dangerous, often illegal, and can cause "back-feeding," where power from the generator flows back into utility lines, creating a life-threatening hazard for utility workers. It can also damage your home's electrical system, including appliances like pumps and HVAC fans. If the main power is restored while the generator is connected, it can destroy the generator and cause an electrical fire. To safely connect a generator, you must use a professionally installed transfer switch or an interlocking kit, which prevents back-feeding by disconnecting your home from the utility grid before the generator provides power.

An undersized whole-house generator has the potential to overheat and shut down when you try to run a central AC system. This scenario can not only damage the whole-house generator, but can also trip your home’s breakers or cause electrical damage. To avoid this situation, hire a local generator installer to correctly size your whole-house generator.

Here’s what you can run with different wattages and types of generators:

Portable generator:

  • 2,000 watts can handle a large appliance like a freezer or refrigerator, plus a few smaller items like phones or computer chargers. 

  • 4,000 watts will keep two large appliances operating and a few smaller devices.

  • 8,000 watts should power most essential appliances and other devices, including a sump pump, well pump, or your dishwasher.

Partial to whole-house generator:

  • 20,000 watts and above will make it seem like your home’s power is still on.

Yes, in most municipalities, you will need a permit to install a permanent home generator, including emergency backup, partial-home, and whole-home models. Because these installations involve significant alterations to your home's electrical system and produce exhaust fumes, local governments often require a permit or inspection for safety purposes. A generator permit typically costs between $50 and $250, depending on your location. Your electrician or certified installer can usually handle the permitting process for you, but you will be responsible for the cost. It's a good practice to confirm with your installer that they will pull all necessary permits before work begins.

Portable generators provide backup power for essential appliances during outages and are easy to relocate.

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