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Greener Futures Electric, Inc.
4.8(
53
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Fixed Generator - InstallPortable Generator - Install

Serving Cathlamet, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1996

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"John and Brian were prompt, professional, and had the work done in good time. They obviously work well together and enjoy their work. They gave me exactly what I wanted and didn't try to hard sell me something I didn't need. I would recommend definitely them, in fact I already have! Next time I need electrical work done, I am probably not going to even get bids, I will just call Greener Futures."
800 amp service
800 Amp 480 volt Service Panel
Response time8 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Emerge Electrical, LLC
4.6(
7
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Fixed Generator - InstallPortable Generator - Install

Serving Cathlamet, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"It's tough to find an electrician. They were prompt, told me exactly what they were going to do, showed me the work after they were done, and did a great job cleaning up all the dust and insulation."
Response time1 day
Response rate88%
Recommended by66%of homeowners
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Truworx electric llc
5.0(
1
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Fixed Generator - Install

Serving Cathlamet, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"The installation was excellent, Kaden. He demonstrated a comprehensive understanding of his work and applied himself diligently. He even completed the task ahead of schedule. We were thoroughly satisfied with his service and wholeheartedly recommend him to anyone in need of electrical work."
New build
New build
New build
Low volt lighting
Low volt lighting

+2

11 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Elite Electrical Contracting
5.0(
5
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Fixed Generator - InstallGenerator - Install - For Business

Serving Cathlamet, WA and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Located in Longview, WA, Elite Electrical Contracting was started with the goal of providing quality, efficient, and reliable service for Southwest Washington. Since then, the company has grown exponentially, bringing on more electricians as well as support staff. But the goal has remained the same. Elite takes great pride in our ability to take care of our clients. We specialize in the commercial, industrial, residential, public sector, petroleum, and green energy fields. This includes services such as panel upgrades, parking lot lighting, interior electrical, building lighting, EV chargers, and much more. We are also known for our mobility. Our policy is to deploy quickly and with the least interruption to service for our clients. Whether it be in our hometown of Longview, or the far reaches of Washington State, you can count on us to be there right when you need us.

Panel Upgrade
Panel Change Before
Panel Change After
Generator Install
Response time9 hrs
Response rate97%
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JBC Group Solutions Inc
4.0(
4
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Fixed Generator - InstallFixed Generator - RepairGenerator - Install+4 more

Serving Cathlamet, WA and surrounding areas

In business since 2007

Emergency services offered

"They did a real good job. They were real professional. We can now open the garage door from the inside of the house and now it is so smooth that we have to check to see if we hit the button to open it or close it.  Before we used to know when it was opening or closing because it used to make a noise. It helps when you move to a city where you are new. "
Custom Staircases
Custom Exterior Restoration
Custom Bathrooms
Recommended by75%of homeowners
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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. 

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.

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.

As a safety measure, you should always turn off the main breaker while operating your generator’s backup breaker. In addition, you should also switch off all appliance breakers so you don't have a power surge when the main breaker turns back on. And finally, turning off the main breaker prevents back-feeding, which endangers utility workers with the risk of electrocution. Back-feeding could also destroy the electrical circuits of your neighbors if they use the same power network.

If you’re wondering whether gas generators produce carbon monoxide, know that natural gas generators do not produce carbon monoxide if they are functioning properly, as natural gas burns cleanly. However, if the generator malfunctions and the gas does not burn completely, there is potential for carbon dioxide to be produced. To prevent malfunctions, it's crucial to perform regular maintenance, including running the generator weekly and scheduling professional inspections every 6 to 12 months. Also, be sure to test your carbon monoxide detectors regularly to ensure they function in the rare case of the generator producing carbon monoxide.

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