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Thompson Electric
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Fixed Generator - InstallFixed Generator - RepairGenerator - Install+4 more

Serving Brinnon, WA and surrounding areas

In business since 2008

Free estimates

"After we had completed some remodeling in the downstairs of our home . . . to make more room for guest quarters and general family use . . . we noticed that whenever we had guests stay with us . . . we were tripping a fuse . . . it just seemed that if the wrong combination of things were plugged it . . . pow . . . darkness in odd places throughout the house.  We'd simply re-trip the fuse box and life would go on BUT OVER TIME it became EMBARRASSING.  It would happen more often (especially with added electrical decorations) during the holidays.  We finally told ourselves ?there MUST BE a way to FIX this problem.  Lets get this taken care of before the next wave of friends, family and holidays come.?
We went to Angies list for an electrician recommendation and we really appreciated the reviews given for Thompson Electric.  The comments were the kind I would hope to be able to make for whoever we chose to come.   So I called Tom of Thompson Electric.  Tom first came by to get a first-hand feel for the work that we were wanting him to get done.  He was prompt, professional, walked with me through the house as he made an itemized list of what needed to be tackled.  He actually solved a fixture problem in one of our bathrooms (in 90 seconds) . . . and smiled.  I shared our list of electrical stuff that we wanted some professional attention; a couple of lighting fixtures that didn't work; a bathroom fan that made a horrible noise; some sockets that had burn marks around the openings; etc. and the BIG BLOW THE FUSE "Something's wrong with our downstairs wiring?? problem.
Tom was EXTREMELY GREAT about being available and flexible to our personal schedules.  One time I had to do an "oops" cancel of a day and it wasn't a problem.
On the day that Tom was to commence his work . . . he was GREAT about keeping in telephone contact on his actual arrival time in the morning (he needed to finish up a small task before coming our way) . . . he went right to work . . . very methodical, professional, with a all the tools and equipment needed for each task.  He brought in his assistant (a little later that day) to help him with some of the extensive troubleshooting, rewiring, running line [for the BIG problem] . . . and VIOLA the big problem and challenges were ALL fixed . . . basically in ONE visit.  [there was one small part that he had to come back to install a day later . . . took all of 10 minutes].
Tom was pushy . . . always recommended the most economical direct fix . . . shared my options as to how this or that could be best solved before proceeding. 
They CLEANED UP after themselves as they went . . . Tom found and fixed a couple of "other" small socket problems that he discovered along the way (and I had forgotten about).  I was VERY PLEASED with his work; his service; and final bill . . . which was MORE than FAIR considering the amount of work that needed to be done!!
It was a FIRST CLASS POSITIVE experience from beginning to end . . . AND I told a colleague of mine that I now have "an electrician" ....someone I know I can call when and if there's ever an electrical problem!!
 
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American Building Solution LLC
New to Angi
Fixed Generator - InstallFixed Generator - RepairGenerator - Install - For Business+3 more

Serving Brinnon, WA and surrounding areas

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Professional handyman services as well as Residential and Commercial property maintenance.\n\nWe specialize in room additions and full home remodels along with residential and commercial property electrical, plumbing, carpentry, and interior and exterior tenant improvements, re-keying, painting, landscaping, and all other property maintenance and construction services.\n\nProperty managers: we specialize in local handyman work and property maintenance needs.\n\nhttp://www.handymanintacoma.com/

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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

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.

It is safe to run a generator continuously, but you must follow safety protocols to ensure personal and home safety. Read the manufacturer’s instructions for specific recommendations, but the general recommendation is to turn generators off overnight or when you’re away from the house. Overworked generators can pose a fire hazard and if your generator is not in a well-ventilated area, running it continuously could lead to carbon monoxide poisoning.

A 10,000-watt generator can run a small to mid-sized central AC unit (typically up to 3 tons or 36,000 BTU) along with a few other appliances. However, larger AC units or additional loads will require a bigger generator. Consult a local generator installer to ensure you add the correct size generator to your home.

While the rating will tell you how many watts the refrigerator needs at the peak of its cycle, it requires additional wattage to start. At the bare minimum, you’ll need a 1,500-watt generator to get the fridge up and running after a blackout. A 2,000-watt generator should be sufficient for most home refrigerators.

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.

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