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Swiftwater Electric & Solar, Inc.
5.0(
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Serving Eastsound, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"David was very professional and very knowledgeable regarding all aspects of installing our solar system. Saved us a lot of money and was a pleasure to work with."
Pre upgrade
New panel
New panel interior
Additional Photos
Additional Photos

+41

Response time2 days
17 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by80%of homeowners
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EMC Electric, Inc.
4.9(
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Serving Eastsound, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1996

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Company did a yearly maintenance on our whole house generator. They were quick and seemed to do a good job. They charged over $600 for an hour and a half?s work"
Breaker Service
Our Team
EV Charger
Our Team
Outlet

+8

Response time9 hrs
Response rate93%
16 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Barron Heating and Air Conditioning, Inc.
4.5(
1
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Serving Eastsound, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1972

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Barron is a four-generation family business that has been serving the home comfort needs of Northwest Washington since 1972. While HVAC has been the heart of our company, today we are so much more. Barron Heating, AC Electrical and Plumbing has evolved into a WholeHome service company, taking a beyond-the-box approach to your home or business's most important systems. Our leading home and building performance experts provide the expertise for everything related to HVAC, plumbing, electrical, solar, fireplaces, indoor air quality, and more as we stand by our Mission: Improving Lives

Bellingham, WA
Lake Samish Generator Installation
Generac 20 kW
Honeywell Generator
Ferndale, WA WholeHome Generator Installation

+1

Response time1 day
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Electrical Innovations LLC
5.0(
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Serving Eastsound, WA and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I hired this company to build and install a generator for my home. The owner, Jeremy, was knowledgeable, helpful, friendly, professional, and responsive. What I appreciated most was that he didnâ t try to sell me the most expensive generator. He listened and delivered under budget. I highly recommend this company and Iâ ll definitely use them again."
Automatic transfer switch
Automatic transfer switch
Automatic transfer switch
26 kw Generator
50A portable generator receptacle

+9

Response time3 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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L.N.S Electric LLC
5.0(
2
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Serving Eastsound, WA and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Exceptional work!!. Awesome guy showed up on time, was friendly and professional!! I could tell right away this company is committed to great service!! I highly recommend LNS Electric for any of your electrical needs!!!"
Response time6 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
FJord Electric LLC
New to Angi

Serving Eastsound, WA and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

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 start to 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.

Generator Install questions, answered by experts

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.

The average cost to install a home generator is $5,200, but total costs can range from $500 to $18,000 or more. The final price depends on several factors, including the generator's size, type, brand, fuel source, and the cost of labor and assembly. The generator's size is the most significant cost factor, as units that can power larger homes with higher energy demands cost more.

Cost breakdowns by generator type are typically as follows:

  • Portable or Emergency Backup Generators (1kW–7.5kW): $500–$2,000

  • Partial-Home Generators (9kW–20kW): $2,000–$6,500

  • Whole-House Generators (22kW–48kW): $5,000–$18,000

To ensure you get the right size unit for your needs without overpaying, consider hiring an electrician to calculate the electrical load of your essential appliances. It is also recommended to get at least three quotes from qualified installers to find the best fit for your budget.

Generators are safe to use as long as they are installed and operated correctly according to the manufacturer's recommendations. The most critical safety tips are to never use a portable or fuel-powered generator inside an enclosed space due to the risk of lethal carbon monoxide poisoning; always operate it outdoors where fumes can dissipate away from your home. Additionally, never attempt to connect a generator to your home’s electrical panel yourself—hire a professional to ensure the setup meets safety standards. Finally, avoid overloading the generator by not connecting more appliances than it is rated for, as this can damage your equipment or cause a fire.

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. 

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.

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