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Triple Tree Electric
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Serving Cosmopolis, WA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2010

Warranties offered

Customers say: True professional

"Travis from Triple Tree Electric was awesome! He gave us excellent advice and helped us through every step of adding electrical to my daughter's land. We will definitely be calling him when she is ready to add electricity to her next project."
Response time1 day
Response rate100%
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Varsity Electric, LLC
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Fixed Generator - InstallFixed Generator - RepairGenerator - Install+4 more

Serving Cosmopolis, WA and surrounding areas

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"They are my go to electricians. I have had others out in the past but stopped doing that once Varsity Electric completed our first of multiple electric projects. I have had them do light fixture replacements, troubleshooting and repairs, adding outdoor electrical and replace all outlet receptacles in the house and bringing them up to code. They have always been prompt, courteous, professional and knowledgeable. I would not hesitate to recommend them to anyone looking to have electrical work done."
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Fusion Electrical Services LLC
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Serving Cosmopolis, WA and surrounding areas

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We discovered a strange odor and went to investigate. We found smoke coming from a breaker in our breaker box. I called Fusion Electrical Services right away. Parker was here in two hours. He located the cause of the problem quickly, checked for any other problems, and made the the repairs. Everyone from the person who took my call to the electrician were very polite and went the extra mile to get our repair completed in a timely manner. Service was great, the price was very reasonable. I have called on Fusion Electrical Services to do the necessary wiring to install a lift in my garage and was very happy with the work. I highly recommend this company."
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Recommended by25%of homeowners
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JBC Group Solutions Inc
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Fixed Generator - InstallFixed Generator - RepairGenerator - Install+4 more

Serving Cosmopolis, WA and surrounding areas

In business since 2007

Emergency services offered

"I have been using them for 3 years for multiple projects and would not go to somebody else. They also built a cabin in the woods. It was built 10 miles from the road so it was like carrying all the stuff up the path. They also did the garage and remodeling of the house, mostly kitchen and a little bit of plumbing work in the bathroom. I am still using them and I would be using them for the next thing that will be coming up too."
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Recommended by75%of homeowners
Vivid Electric, LLC
New to Angi
Generator - Install - For BusinessGenerator - Repair - For Business

Serving Cosmopolis, WA and surrounding areas

In business since 2011

Free estimates

We have much experience in the business. Here at Vivid Electric, LLC, we take great pride in our reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in electricity and will do our best to keep you as educated on all the important aspects of your task or project. We look forward to earning your business!\n\n

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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

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.

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. 

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. 

Natural gas and electricity rates vary significantly based on location, and pricing can change over time, too. It’s possible that in locations where natural gas is particularly inexpensive, it will cost less than grid-based electricity will. However, you should also factor in the generator’s initial costs and maintenance needs, as well as its noise level and if it can comfortably power all your home appliances.

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.

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