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Rock Solid Electric LLC
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Fixed Generator - InstallFixed Generator - RepairGenerator - Install - For Business+1 more

Serving Clarkston, WA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

Small jobs welcome

Offers commercial services

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!

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Recommended by79%of homeowners
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Aftershock Electrical LLC
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Fixed Generator - InstallFixed Generator - RepairGenerator - Install+4 more

Serving Clarkston, WA and surrounding areas

In business since 2016

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

Residential, and Commercial Electricians available 24/7 for assistance. We have industry experience since the early 2000's. We are licensed and bonded in the state of Washington. We specialize in electrical services, repairs, installs, troubleshooting, lighting, panel upgrades, ceiling fans, EV/Electric Charging Stations, and more! We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Check out all the services we offer below and call -or- click to schedule a free estimate today!

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Recommended by100%of homeowners
Caddell's Electric Inc.
New to Angi
Generator - Install - For Business

Serving Clarkston, WA and surrounding areas

In business since 1989

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Caddell�s Electric has been a family owned and operated business since 1989. This year marks our 22nd year in the electrical Industry. We have our main office located in Lewiston, Idaho. We service the residents of Lewiston and Clarkston and the surrounding areas with integrity, which is a testament of our reputation of outstanding customer service and quality workmanship. We have a diverse group of highly efficient and capable journeyman and apprentice electricians that are diligent and knowledgeable in all phases of electrical work. Three years ago we started our residential and commercial installations in and around the Lewiston/ Clarkston Valley. We welcome the opportunity to serve you, our customer.

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Cheetah Electric
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Fixed Generator - InstallFixed Generator - RepairGenerator - Install - For Business+3 more

Serving Clarkston, WA and surrounding areas

Warranties offered

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

Cheetah Electric is the go-to choice for homeowners and businesses who care as much about the experience as the safety, quality, and reliability of the work. Our licensed, insured residential and commercial electricians serve Moscow, Pullman, and our neighbors across the Palouse, showing up when promised in clean uniforms and fully stocked trucks so you feel taken care of from the moment we arrive. From troubleshooting and electrical panel upgrades to lighting installation, EV charger installation, and remodel wiring, you get clear options, true upfront pricing, and a calm, confident path forward instead of stress and guesswork. With a reputation built on trust, consistency, and more 5-star electrical reviews than any other local contractor, Cheetah Electric is known for turning “I hope this goes well” into “I’ll never call anyone else.”

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Omega Electric, LLC
1.5(
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Fixed Generator - InstallFixed Generator - RepairGenerator - Install - For Business+3 more

Serving Clarkston, WA and surrounding areas

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Omega Electric, LLC has been completing electrical work for residential and commercial clients for 10 years. We complete a wide range of projects, from a simple ceiling fan repair to a full electrical install on a custom home. Omega Electric values customer service, professionalism and integrity. We are passionate about exceeding your expectations and would love to hear from you. We offer competitive pricing so give us a call for a free estimate.

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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

If you’re wondering if you can use your electric vehicle as a backup battery, it depends on whether your EV is compatible with bidirectional charging. This technology allows energy to flow both ways, enabling vehicle-to-home (V2H) backup power, vehicle-to-load (V2L) for appliances and camping, and vehicle-to-grid (V2G) to support the power grid. Compatible EVs convert stored DC energy into usable AC power, helping reduce energy costs and enhance grid stability while providing emergency backup power.

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.

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.

Whole-house generators need to be installed on level ground several feet away from walls and other objects. Because they tap into the electrical system directly, they usually need to be close to your home electrical panel for a transfer switch installation. It also helps with installation if they are near to a gas line or propane tank installation.

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.

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