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Avatar for Miller's Electrical
Miller's Electrical
4.8(
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Fixed Generator - InstallFixed Generator - RepairPortable Generator - Install

Serving Frederickson, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"My contractor from Miller Electric was Taylor. I highly recommend him for electrical needs (removed old fixtures; rewired, installed canned lighting and dimmer switches). He was punctual, experienced; answered all of my questions cheerfully; provided fast, friendly, efficient service; cleaned the work at the end of each work day-an absolute joy to work with! The experience exceeded my expectations. I will definitely hire Miller for any future electrical needs."
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+1

Response time1 day
26 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Dedicated Electrical Services, LLC
4.9(
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Fixed Generator - InstallPortable Generator - Install

Serving Frederickson, WA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"DES installed 2 new electrical outlets, 2 new electrical panels, 3 wall heaters with dedicated circuits, and other miscellaneous electrical work. They explained options and what they would need to do to get the job done correctly. They arrived at the scheduled times, worked around our dog, explained the work they were doing, were friendly and easy to work with, and explained color and size options. When a light malfunctioned, they quickly scheduled an appointment for the waranty work which I am very satisfied with. I would hire them again."
Remodel Lighting
Kitchen Remodel
Lakewood Electrical
Bathroom remodel
Bathroom Vanity

+6

Response time1 day
Response rate85%
90 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Skipper and Sons Electric, LLC
4.8(
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Portable Generator - InstallFixed Generator - Repair

Serving Frederickson, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Skipper & Sons installed a entryway chandelier in high ceiling 18' tall. They installed a new light and switch in an unfinished closet, and 3 new canned lights and new switch in my master bedroom. They also fixed the wiring in an existing switch in the downstairs hallway. They did professional electrical work."
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lighting install
lighting install

+151

Response time6 hrs
Response rate91%
108 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Pacific Home Electric, LLC
4.9(
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Fixed Generator - InstallPortable Generator - Install

Serving Frederickson, WA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2006

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Three electricians worked on the job & completed it in 3 1/2 hours! I was expecting it to be done in 5-6 hours. They even hooked their generator up to my big freezer! The City inspector just checked their work, said it was a job well done! I would definitely hire them again."
Response time1 day
43 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by84%of homeowners
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First Choice Electrical, LLC
4.6(
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Fixed Generator - InstallPortable Generator - Install

Serving Frederickson, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Nick went above and beyond to install my home car charger. He had to get through concrete in my crawlspace and installed the charger on the wall which I did not expect him to complete. The price was reasonable when compared to two other estimates. I would highly recommend First Choice."
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Lead Installer Jordan Prepping layout with Jeff
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Solar with Energy Storage
Solar with Energy Storage

+19

Response time2 days
Response rate96%
78 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Prairie View Electric LLC
5.0(
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Fixed Generator - InstallPortable Generator - Install

Serving Frederickson, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Prairie View Electric is an A+ business. I did a major remodel and addition which required dealing with old electrical wires going/coming from who knows where, installing electrical both inside and outside the home and added an RV hook up. Dustin was quick, he's a clear communicator and took the time to understand my needs and explain when something needed adjusted instead of just making assumptions. I highly recommend his company and will definitely use them again in the future!"
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Response time2 days
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Recommended by87%of homeowners
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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

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.

The amount of time a standby generator can run continuously is around 3,000 hours on average. However, standby generators can generally run indefinitely as long as they have a continuous fuel supply. Generators hooked up to a home’s natural gas supply are the best option for extended usage, as these won’t rely on a finite fuel supply based on how much you have in storage. Generators running on liquid propane or diesel won’t last as long, as these require fuel storage and regular refueling to stay running.

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. 

In many cases, yes. There are models called dual-fuel generators and fuel switches, but only between certain types of fuel. For example, with the right setup you can convert a generator from natural gas to propane. Some allow switching between diesel and gasoline. There are even tri-fuel generators available in some cases, which adds a large layer of security if you are worried about fuel availability in times of crisis. Always check your generator capabilities and manual instructions before trying to switch fuels. Some generators can use another fuel but may need a fuel conversion kit to prep them first.

You can determine what size generator you need for a transfer switch by matching the switch to the largest outlet on your generator. Larger generators can power up to 10 circuits, while most 5,000-watt generators can provide power to six circuits. So, if your generator’s largest outlet is 30 amps, you’ll need a 30-amp transfer switch.

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