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Worley's Home Services
4.6(
154
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Fixed Generator - Install

Serving Yorktown, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Salesman and installers were friendly, professional, and knowledgeable. Price was fantastic. Installation was quick. They’ll be my go-to company for all my homeowner needs!"
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+21

Response time1 day
Response rate92%
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
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RS Andrews of Tidewater
4.2(
205
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Fixed Generator - Install

Serving Yorktown, 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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Shoreline Electric
4.3(
38
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Portable Generator - Install

Serving Yorktown, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I have hired Shoreline Electric twice now in the past two weeks for projects. Each time Brian was upfront with Labor Cost and Parts, no frills, excuses, get right two it. I will hire Shore line electric for a 3rd project (New Attic fan Motor install). Very competitive labor price, Work is top notch."
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+1

Response time10 hrs
Response rate96%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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M. W. Butler Electrical, LLC
5.0(
3
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Fixed Generator - InstallPortable Generator - InstallFixed Generator - Repair

Serving Yorktown, 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
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Asbury Electric LLC
4.9(
65
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Fixed Generator - InstallFixed Generator - RepairGenerator - Install+4 more

Serving Yorktown, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The project was extremely challenging. The hidden wiring under the floor would not budge, so the new wiring had to be routed a new way. Daniel did a great job figuring out how to do it so it looked good. Nice! They even worked during a tropical storm, in a houseboat. We discovered there were no GFI's at the last minute, and they installed them immediately. Throughout the project, Daniel understood the complex schematics instantly, and was not flustered as obstacles kept popping up. He re-wired the new panel like he had been doing those same boat panels every day! Great attitude and work ethic and professionalism."
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Electrical Side-Work, LLC
5.0(
7
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Fixed Generator - InstallFixed Generator - RepairGenerator - Install+4 more

Serving Yorktown, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Jay did an outstanding job! He showed up right on time and was very professional. He installed a new GFCI breaker and ran a new outlet about 50ft through my crawl space to allow me to run my dehumidifier on a dedicated source. His work was fast and of very professional quality. He will be my first call the next time I need any electrical work done!"
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Generator Install FAQs, 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.

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.

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.

In most cases, there are no tax credits available for home generators. However, that’s a general statement that applies to federal tax credits, so you might have access to state or local tax incentives. You can check the Database of State Incentives for Renewables & Efficiency (DSIRE) for more information about your area. If you hire a reliable home generator installer, they should also know if there are any state or local perks you can use to reduce your installation costs, including tax breaks and rebates.

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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