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Coleson Electric LLC

3860 NE BEAR CREEK DEWATTO RD
5.00(
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Coleson Electric LLC

3860 NE BEAR CREEK DEWATTO RD
5.00(
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Approved Pro
70 local quotes requested
5 years of experience

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a variety of General Contractor services that are customizable to each individual project. You will find us to be competitively priced, paying close attention to the details of each and every project that we are involved with. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!

"He was prompt and efficient when doing the work. Polite and cheerful. A pleasure to have him work on my problem. I would hire him again if the need arises,"

Janet W on October 2025

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a variety of General Contractor services that are customizable to each individual project. You will find us to be competitively priced, paying close attention to the details of each and every project that we are involved with. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!

"He was prompt and efficient when doing the work. Polite and cheerful. A pleasure to have him work on my problem. I would hire him again if the need arises,"

Janet W on October 2025


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Cummings, Inc.

6824 19th Street West Unit 174
4.56(
232
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Cummings, Inc.

6824 19th Street West Unit 174
4.56(
232
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 91% of Angi customers
Recommended by 91% of HomeAdvisor customers
428 local quotes requested

Cummings, Inc. has proudly served the Tacoma community for over 30 years, specializing in comprehensive HVAC solutions tailored to meet your needs. Our commitment to exceptional customer service and a job done right the first time—at a fair budget—sets us apart. When you choose Cummings, Inc., you're choosing reliability, punctuality, and a trusted partner in comfort. We look forward to serving you.

"Cummings did great work. Will use them again."

Mark R on August 2025

Cummings, Inc. has proudly served the Tacoma community for over 30 years, specializing in comprehensive HVAC solutions tailored to meet your needs. Our commitment to exceptional customer service and a job done right the first time—at a fair budget—sets us apart. When you choose Cummings, Inc., you're choosing reliability, punctuality, and a trusted partner in comfort. We look forward to serving you.

"Cummings did great work. Will use them again."

Mark R on August 2025


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Elemental Electric

16105 14th Ave East
5.00(
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Elemental Electric

16105 14th Ave East
5.00(
8
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
19 local quotes requested
8 years of experience

Elemental Electric is 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.

"Called Elemental Electric for complete electrical panel replacement and Jesse showed the next morning. He gave me a thorough estimate that was half the cost of another company estimate. I wanted a 30 amp generator hookup installed and he gave me a great deal and added it to the job. I also needed an outdoor electrical outlet added due to a tankless water heater I was having installed and Elemental Electric installed it while they were replacing the panel. The job was done quickly, professionally and at a reasonable price. The electricians who performed the work were professional and cordial and worked quickly. I have more electrical work to get done in the near future and I won't hesitate to use Elemental Electric for that work!"

Larry D on January 2025

Elemental Electric is 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.

"Called Elemental Electric for complete electrical panel replacement and Jesse showed the next morning. He gave me a thorough estimate that was half the cost of another company estimate. I wanted a 30 amp generator hookup installed and he gave me a great deal and added it to the job. I also needed an outdoor electrical outlet added due to a tankless water heater I was having installed and Elemental Electric installed it while they were replacing the panel. The job was done quickly, professionally and at a reasonable price. The electricians who performed the work were professional and cordial and worked quickly. I have more electrical work to get done in the near future and I won't hesitate to use Elemental Electric for that work!"

Larry D on January 2025


Ohm Electrical Contracting, LLC

1522 17th Ave S
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Ohm Electrical Contracting, LLC

1522 17th Ave S
No reviews yet
8 years of experience

I am a new small electrical contracting business. I offer all electrical services to the greater Seattle area. I will personally be the one in communication with you, and I will be the one performing the work. Did I also mention that I am a licensed 01-Master Electrician!? This means you get the value, experience and master electrical craftsmanship. I have been in the electrical trade for roughly 15 years. There is nothing I haven't done electrically, and I am still in love with my trade. If you would like to know more about me and my business, visit my webpage and look me up; I am bonded and insured. Thanks for your time and good luck! www.ohmelectricalcontracting.com

I am a new small electrical contracting business. I offer all electrical services to the greater Seattle area. I will personally be the one in communication with you, and I will be the one performing the work. Did I also mention that I am a licensed 01-Master Electrician!? This means you get the value, experience and master electrical craftsmanship. I have been in the electrical trade for roughly 15 years. There is nothing I haven't done electrically, and I am still in love with my trade. If you would like to know more about me and my business, visit my webpage and look me up; I am bonded and insured. Thanks for your time and good luck! www.ohmelectricalcontracting.com




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Custom Electrical Contractors Inc

21324 18th Street East
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Custom Electrical Contractors Inc

21324 18th Street East
No reviews yet
22 years of experience

Specializing in residential electrical in Washington State. The owners have over 30 years of experience and were born and raised in Covington, Wa. We are now well known for our customer service and professional knowledge in the electrical field. We provide services to some of the biggest builders in the NW and still look out for our next door neighbor. We will never sell or provide a service that is not needed...that we guarantee! Any electrical that is installed in a residential home, apartment, multi-family or condos. We even offer stand by generators- which we have been installing for over 15 years. There is no project to small or to big, we believe in taking care of our customers.We are a very clean and organized company. We are on time, honest, and look out for our customers best interest...we are here for you.

Specializing in residential electrical in Washington State. The owners have over 30 years of experience and were born and raised in Covington, Wa. We are now well known for our customer service and professional knowledge in the electrical field. We provide services to some of the biggest builders in the NW and still look out for our next door neighbor. We will never sell or provide a service that is not needed...that we guarantee! Any electrical that is installed in a residential home, apartment, multi-family or condos. We even offer stand by generators- which we have been installing for over 15 years. There is no project to small or to big, we believe in taking care of our customers.We are a very clean and organized company. We are on time, honest, and look out for our customers best interest...we are here for you.


Lane Electric LLC

P.O. Box 602
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Lane Electric LLC

P.O. Box 602
5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Founded in 2004, Lane Electric serves the Puget Sound area, specializing in both Residential and light Commercial service. With more than two decades of experience working in the industry, owner Dan Lane leads a solid team of reliable licensed professionals who share his commitment to providing quality service, every time. We are here to meet your electrical needs. It’s our privilege to help. So don’t wait—contact us today and we promise to get back to you quickly. We will be happy to come to your home or business and provide you with a free estimate. Just call us at (253) 310-2791 to set up an appointment. We accept Visa, MasterCard and Discover.

Founded in 2004, Lane Electric serves the Puget Sound area, specializing in both Residential and light Commercial service. With more than two decades of experience working in the industry, owner Dan Lane leads a solid team of reliable licensed professionals who share his commitment to providing quality service, every time. We are here to meet your electrical needs. It’s our privilege to help. So don’t wait—contact us today and we promise to get back to you quickly. We will be happy to come to your home or business and provide you with a free estimate. Just call us at (253) 310-2791 to set up an appointment. We accept Visa, MasterCard and Discover.


Legacy Power Systems

PO Box 360
5.00(
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Legacy Power Systems

PO Box 360
5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Legacy Power has earned a reputation for reliability in one of the most difficult climates for standby power services. Because we are independent, we specialize in the service aspects of the business. We would prefer to keep your generator in terrific shape rather than just sell you a new one. Cross training our commercial electricians and mechanical technicians also helps us to keep you up and running with whatever weather is thrown at us in the Pacific North West. Compliant work can be rare in the power industry. Not with Legacy Power. We know you rely on us for keeping current within your jurisdictional regulations. Whether it is mechanical work, electrical work or general construction you can rest assured that Legacy plays by the rules. Legacy is a group of talented and dedicated individuals and teams that take care of the small details. We have found, over time, that attention to detail is rewarded with a reputation for exemplary performance. We hope you’ll agree!

Legacy Power has earned a reputation for reliability in one of the most difficult climates for standby power services. Because we are independent, we specialize in the service aspects of the business. We would prefer to keep your generator in terrific shape rather than just sell you a new one. Cross training our commercial electricians and mechanical technicians also helps us to keep you up and running with whatever weather is thrown at us in the Pacific North West. Compliant work can be rare in the power industry. Not with Legacy Power. We know you rely on us for keeping current within your jurisdictional regulations. Whether it is mechanical work, electrical work or general construction you can rest assured that Legacy plays by the rules. Legacy is a group of talented and dedicated individuals and teams that take care of the small details. We have found, over time, that attention to detail is rewarded with a reputation for exemplary performance. We hope you’ll agree!


O'NEILL'S Mobile Marine & RV Service

4914 Pacific Highway E
No reviews yet

O'NEILL'S Mobile Marine & RV Service

4914 Pacific Highway E
No reviews yet
16 years of experience

Our team at Summit Marine Service Center is happy to help you with all of your boat repair and maintenance needs. We don't discriminate when it comes to boats, we work on them all! Our experienced staff and wide range of services make us your one stop shop for all marine repair.

Our team at Summit Marine Service Center is happy to help you with all of your boat repair and maintenance needs. We don't discriminate when it comes to boats, we work on them all! Our experienced staff and wide range of services make us your one stop shop for all marine repair.

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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

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.

If you have a transfer switch properly installed, the generator and main electrical power cannot feed the system at the same time. However, you should still shut off the power at your main circuit breaker panel before activating the generator. If you do that, you’ll simply need to shut off the generator and reset your circuit breaker once the local power comes back on.

Energy output depends on turbine size, average wind speed at your site, and system efficiency. A 5 kW turbine in a good wind location can generate 8,000 to 12,000 kilowatt-hours per year, which may cover a large portion of an average home’s needs. Accurate output estimates require a professional wind assessment and a review of your household’s energy usage patterns.

The cost to install a whole-house generator averages at $5,200, but costs can range from $1,500 to $8,900, depending on the type and size of the generator, and the labor required to install it. To find the best deal while still ensuring the unit meets all the needs of your household, hire an electrician to calculate the electrical load of your must-have appliances and electronics beforehand so you don’t pay for more power than you need. As always, be sure to get at least three quotes to find the ideal fit for your needs and budget.

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. 

The Bainbridge Island, WA homeowners’ guide to generator installs

From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.