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Avatar for RS Andrews of Tidewater
RS Andrews of Tidewater
4.2(
205
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Fixed Generator - Install

Serving Surry, VA and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 1979

Warranties offered

Credit card accepted

ARS is a trusted service provider in heating, air conditioning, and indoor air quality. Our courteous HVAC technicians are available 24/7 to provide you with expert service and repair. Our Comfort Advisors are ready to help you make the most effective installation or replacement decisions based on your home comfort needs. We are licensed and insured Estimates provided before work begins Major credit cards accepted. 100% financing with approved credit Residential and Commercial.

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Recommended by85%of homeowners
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M. W. Butler Electrical, LLC
5.0(
3
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Fixed Generator - InstallPortable Generator - InstallFixed Generator - Repair

Serving Surry, 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 by66%of homeowners
RONALD D SMITH JR
5.0(
3
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Fixed Generator - Install

Serving Surry, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

Warranties offered

Small jobs welcome

"Used Ron Smith electrical for several projects over past 6 months. Each was done as scheduled, totally satisfied with quality of workmanship, price and clean-up. Communications were timely and greatly appreciated. During one of the installs, Ron suggested several electrical type projects for our consideration (nothing hard sell, but honest, reasonable recommendations that should have been suggested to us when we were in construction phase with our builder). We went with Ron's suggestions and came out with a better electrical set-up than we had before. Highly recommended. 5 STARS overall."
Response time9 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Nelson's Power Up & Home Services
4.5(
15
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Portable Generator - Repair

Serving Surry, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"He did a good job but with some homeowners they would expect every crack crevice they would expect every crack and crevice filled and sanded to perfection CARiD I am not a perfectionist. Good job for the very reasonable price I paid him"
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Response time12 hrs
Recommended by92%of homeowners
Pinner Electric
5.0(
3
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Fixed Generator - Install

Serving Surry, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Warranties offered

We are committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business. \n

Response time7 hrs
Response rate87%
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The Home Depot - Generators
2.5(
1
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Fixed Generator - Install

Serving Surry, 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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Michael Washington
5.0(
1
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Portable Generator - Repair

Serving Surry, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We strongly believe in giving our absolute best in all of our projects no matter how big or small. We are experts in our trade and will always keep you educated on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!

Response time10 mins
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Generator Install FAQs, answered by experts

A home that is 2,500 square feet will likely need a 20kW to 25kW generator. Consult your local generator installer to confirm the generator size needed to power your home before purchasing a new one. Be sure to consider how much power your necessary devices need to run.

In most municipalities, you will need a permit to install a permanent home generator, including emergency backup, partial-home, and whole-home generators. A permit for a generator usually costs between $50 and $250, depending on where you live. Your electrician or certified generator installer will usually pull the permit for you—and might be required to do so by your building department—but you’ll be on the hook for the cost of the permit. You should ask your installer before agreeing to any work if they will pull the necessary permits for your project.

Potential benefits of using a natural gas generator include reducing your carbon footprint, lower likelihood of carbon monoxide exposure, budget-friendly operating costs, and low-maintenance, continuous fuel supply. Some possible drawbacks, though, include higher initial installation costs, dependency on a natural gas supply, and installation complexity. Keep in mind that pros and cons will vary based on the type and brand of natural gas generator. 

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.

In many cases, yes. There are models called dual-fuel generators and fuel switches, but only between certain types of fuel. For example, with the right setup you can convert a generator from natural gas to propane. Some allow switching between diesel and gasoline. There are even tri-fuel generators available in some cases, which adds a large layer of security if you are worried about fuel availability in times of crisis. Always check your generator capabilities and manual instructions before trying to switch fuels. Some generators can use another fuel but may need a fuel conversion kit to prep them first.

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