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Frank Blankenship Properties & Electrical, LLC
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Serving Richlands, VA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2016

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

Frank Blankenship Properties & Electrical is just what you needed to light up you life, or main focus is Electrical Switches, Outlets & Fixtures, Electrical Wiring or Panel Upgrade, So don't sreach in the dark for a good electrican when you are ready to hire call us.\n

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Serving Richlands, VA and surrounding areas

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Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

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We and/or I depending on job scale. Try our best any given day work for the customers, you will get a devoted employee when we are on your time and property and have the knowledge and tools to to any job we take on. If any deviation from initial quote or scope of work You the customer will informed and part of the process to fix such event. We will take all protocol into work preformed and the outcome is always a happy customer..

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Fixed Generator - Install

Serving Richlands, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

Today, we're proud to be the world's largest home improvement retailer. In 2,300 stores across North America, we aspire to excel in service – to our customers, associates, communities and shareholders. That's what leadership means to us. That's The Home Depot difference.

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AJ&J's Electric & On-Site Welding
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Fixed Generator - RepairGenerator - Repair - For BusinessPortable Generator - Repair

Serving Richlands, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 1994

Free estimates

AJ&J's Electric & On-Site Welding is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and responsibility in all of our jobs. We are a locally owned and operated business with more than 25 years of experience serving Mullens, WV and surrounding areas. There is no job too big, or too small for our team. Call today and let us put our experience to work for you!

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Black Arc Electric LLC
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Portable Generator - Repair

Serving Richlands, VA and surrounding areas

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

BlackArc Electric is a locally owned and operated electrical contracting company with over 16 years of combined industry experience. As owner-operators, each of us brings approximately 8 years of hands-on electrical expertise, allowing us to provide reliable, high-quality workmanship on every project.\n\nWe specialize in both residential and commercial electrical services, handling everything from small repairs to large-scale installations. Our services include electrical troubleshooting and diagnostics, remodels and renovations, new construction wiring, generator installations, service upgrades, panel replacements, lighting installations, and more.\n\nWe take pride in delivering safe, code-compliant electrical solutions with a strong focus on customer satisfaction, clear communication, and attention to detail. Whether you're building a new home, updating an existing property, or need help diagnosing an electrical issue, we're committed to getting the job done right the first time.\n\n

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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

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. 

If you’re wondering if you can use your electric vehicle as a backup battery, it depends on whether your EV is compatible with bidirectional charging. This technology allows energy to flow both ways, enabling vehicle-to-home (V2H) backup power, vehicle-to-load (V2L) for appliances and camping, and vehicle-to-grid (V2G) to support the power grid. Compatible EVs convert stored DC energy into usable AC power, helping reduce energy costs and enhance grid stability while providing emergency backup power.

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.

It’s usually better to repair your generator if it isn’t working properly, as it will typically be much more affordable and should yield similar results. Generator repairs cost around $300 on average, while installing a new whole-house generator costs around $5,000 on average. The only exception is if you know your generator is reaching the end of its useful life, usually between 30 and 40 years. If you have an older generator, you could face multiple repairs in the coming years, which might mean that a full replacement will be more cost-effective over time.

Natural gas and electricity rates vary significantly based on location, and pricing can change over time, too. It’s possible that in locations where natural gas is particularly inexpensive, it will cost less than grid-based electricity will. However, you should also factor in the generator’s initial costs and maintenance needs, as well as its noise level and if it can comfortably power all your home appliances.

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