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WATTZU ELECTRIC INC
5.0(
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Serving Cheney, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

"Trey is our go to guy for anything electrical in our house/garage. We’ve used him for everything from a panel swap to installing new wafer lights throughout the house to changing fixtures and switches. Not only is he friendly and a pleasure to have around, he’s also incredibly honest with his work. I will for sure continue to use him for all electrical needs, as well as 10/10 recommend to all my friends and family. Thanks for making all our electrical issues as low stress as possible!"
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THUNDERBIRD POWER LLC
5.0(
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Serving Cheney, WA and surrounding areas

In business since 2025

Small jobs welcome

Credit card accepted

"Great electrician. Knows his stuff, easy to work with, very reasonable rates. High quality work, and able to pivot when curveballs came up during the project."
Response time30 mins
Response rate87%
Recommended by11%of homeowners
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Gaffaney Electric, Inc.
4.9(
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Serving Cheney, WA and surrounding areas

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

We work with a multitude of local general contractors on new and remodel construction. Gaffaney Electric prides ourself on making sure your house is lighted and wired with pristine detail and quality. We also want to make sure your house is safe for you and your family. We follow federal, state, and local electrical guidelines to ensure the job we do keeps you safe. Not looking to add on - no worries - we do service repairs as well. There is no job too small.

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Response time1 day
Response rate95%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Evergreen Electric PNW Inc
5.0(
5
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Serving Cheney, WA and surrounding areas

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

At Evergreen Electric, we’re committed to providing safe, reliable, and high-quality electrical services for homeowners and businesses. Our mission is simple: deliver expert workmanship with honesty, transparency, and care. Whether it’s a small repair or a major upgrade, we approach every job with precision, professionalism, and respect for your home.\n

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Hurst Electric LLC
5.0(
5
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Serving Cheney, WA and surrounding areas

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction, from the start to the completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job\n

Response time4 hrs
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ACI Northwest Inc
4.0(
35
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Serving Cheney, WA and surrounding areas

In business since 1992

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

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Job was well-planned by the estimator and the guys showed up well-informed as to the layout and modifications that we needed. Estimate was competitive with other companies that we approached. Work was performed efficiently and only delay was a result of a part on the system which was incorrectly positioned by original installer and he to be re-ordered. Jim & Rob were punctual, professional and hard-working and didn't inconvenience us at all.


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Recommended by78%of homeowners
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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

Sizing a generator is a careful process that requires calculating the electrical load of your entire house. You have to take into account every device you want to use and their wattage requirements, plus the wattage needed to start them, and look for a generator that can safely run all that at around 80% capacity.

In more practical terms, a small home can run on a 10,000-watt generator (and if you only want to power a few key appliances, much less than that). A mid-sized home may need something between 15,000 and 22,000 watts. Larger homes require 25,000 watts or more. 

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.

Yes. You can connect your home back-up battery to a generator with its designated charger. Be sure that the output of the generator matches the input requirements for the battery for best results.

Whole-house generators can run continuously for extended periods, even for weeks at a time (around 400 to 500 hours), as long as they have a sufficient fuel supply. However, this type of extensive use will increase wear and tear and can shorten the generator's overall lifespan. During long periods of operation, it's important to check and refill the engine oil as needed, potentially as frequently as daily depending on the model. If your generator uses a fuel tank, ensure it is kept full to prevent unexpected shutdowns.

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.

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