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"Great, fast, and friendly service by Wyatt! I appreciate your help with installing our 3 new outdoor lights. They look so much better! Thanks to Troy too, for booking the appointment. Fair pricing. I would hire them again."

Katrina N on March 2025

Top Electrical Technicians, Licensed Bonded Insured. Five-year warranty, serving Oregon and Washington with A+ Service..

"Great, fast, and friendly service by Wyatt! I appreciate your help with installing our 3 new outdoor lights. They look so much better! Thanks to Troy too, for booking the appointment. Fair pricing. I would hire them again."

Katrina N on March 2025


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Cummings, Inc.

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Cummings, Inc.

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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 91% of Angi customers
Recommended by 91% of HomeAdvisor customers
437 local quotes requested

Cummings, Inc. has proudly served the Tacoma community for over 30 years, specializing in comprehensive HVAC solutions tailored to meet your needs. Our commitment to exceptional customer service and a job done right the first time—at a fair budget—sets us apart. When you choose Cummings, Inc., you're choosing reliability, punctuality, and a trusted partner in comfort. We look forward to serving you.

"Cummings did great work. Will use them again."

Mark R on August 2025

Cummings, Inc. has proudly served the Tacoma community for over 30 years, specializing in comprehensive HVAC solutions tailored to meet your needs. Our commitment to exceptional customer service and a job done right the first time—at a fair budget—sets us apart. When you choose Cummings, Inc., you're choosing reliability, punctuality, and a trusted partner in comfort. We look forward to serving you.

"Cummings did great work. Will use them again."

Mark R on August 2025


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Emerge Electrical, LLC

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Emerge Electrical, LLC

4.50(
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Customers say: Quality work
15 local quotes requested
9 years of experience

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. Our major focus is on the quality our work and producing outstanding results. We are committed to creating a level of value unmatched by any of our competitors. We look forward to building lasting relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction!

"After having ur system assessed and some minor repairs and getting a quote from Isaiah, we had him replace/update all our switches and plugs. It was affordable with Emerge's financing and he did a fantastic job. He even chose white to match our recently painted walls and modern switches to make the house more up to date. He cleaned up the work areas and was a pleasure to communicate with. The experience couldn't have been better, thank you Emerge and thank you Isaiah! If anyone asks us to recommend an electrician it is Emerge :)"

Susie R on June 2025

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. Our major focus is on the quality our work and producing outstanding results. We are committed to creating a level of value unmatched by any of our competitors. We look forward to building lasting relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction!

"After having ur system assessed and some minor repairs and getting a quote from Isaiah, we had him replace/update all our switches and plugs. It was affordable with Emerge's financing and he did a fantastic job. He even chose white to match our recently painted walls and modern switches to make the house more up to date. He cleaned up the work areas and was a pleasure to communicate with. The experience couldn't have been better, thank you Emerge and thank you Isaiah! If anyone asks us to recommend an electrician it is Emerge :)"

Susie R on June 2025


Ocean Shores Windmills

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Ocean Shores Windmills

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13 years of experience

We are the Washington State Certified Distributer for the award winning Neoulis 3-D Wind Generator. We also manufacture wind mill towers. All of our associates from site selection, soil analysis, engineering, electrical, construction and legal are all licenses professionals.

We are the Washington State Certified Distributer for the award winning Neoulis 3-D Wind Generator. We also manufacture wind mill towers. All of our associates from site selection, soil analysis, engineering, electrical, construction and legal are all licenses professionals.


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Hull Electric and Service

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Hull Electric and Service

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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Welcome to Hull Electric and Service. We are a company with 20yrs of experience in the electrical industry. From the smallest service call to large commercial projects. The most important aspect is a completely satisfied customer. We offer a wide variety of services as well as design build installations. With Hull Electric and Service your project no matter what the size will be completed on time and on budget.

"It was great! They're professional and friendly."

Mark S on September 2019

Welcome to Hull Electric and Service. We are a company with 20yrs of experience in the electrical industry. From the smallest service call to large commercial projects. The most important aspect is a completely satisfied customer. We offer a wide variety of services as well as design build installations. With Hull Electric and Service your project no matter what the size will be completed on time and on budget.

"It was great! They're professional and friendly."

Mark S on September 2019


1-888-JBC-ON-TIME (888-522-6684). 26 employees in Portland area. No subs used. Payment may be made via PayPal.


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Northwest Power Services INC

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Northwest Power Services INC

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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Northwest Power Services Inc. We are one of the few Generac's GO-TO dealers for Industrial, Commercial and Residential generator installations. Generac refers us for help with all customer needs regarding issues related to generator Sales, Installations and Maintenance. Due to the high demand of our Electrical Service we are not currently accepting new electrical work at this time unless it is Generator Related... We are accepting ALL Generator work... We are an active dealer for the following Brand Name Generators: GENERAC, Balder, Magnum, Briggs & Stratton, Cummins/Onan, Kohler, Champion, Honda, MQ-Power, Northern Lights, MTU, Detroit Diesel, Volvo-Penta, SDMO, Marelli, Mecc Alte, Taylor, Winco and others...

Northwest Power Services Inc. We are one of the few Generac's GO-TO dealers for Industrial, Commercial and Residential generator installations. Generac refers us for help with all customer needs regarding issues related to generator Sales, Installations and Maintenance. Due to the high demand of our Electrical Service we are not currently accepting new electrical work at this time unless it is Generator Related... We are accepting ALL Generator work... We are an active dealer for the following Brand Name Generators: GENERAC, Balder, Magnum, Briggs & Stratton, Cummins/Onan, Kohler, Champion, Honda, MQ-Power, Northern Lights, MTU, Detroit Diesel, Volvo-Penta, SDMO, Marelli, Mecc Alte, Taylor, Winco and others...


My Classic Car Trader LLC

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My Classic Car Trader LLC

2.00(
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53 years of experience

Sales, Service & Rebuilding of Antique and Classic Car Components such as, Carburetors, Starters, Generators, Fuel Pumps, Double & Single Action Fuel Pump Rebuilding, Water Pumps, Hydraulic Top Pumps, Distributors, and DELCO Knee Action Shocks, We also carry a complete line of NOS and NORS parts. We offer FREE Technical advice for any YEAR Classic Car 609-462-7412

"Beware. They charged me double shipping even after I told them I would wait so I wouldn’t have to pay two shipping fees. The last item was a fuel pump that I had a problem with. I have made 4 calls to ask for help with no return call. Poor"

Frank H on July 2020

Sales, Service & Rebuilding of Antique and Classic Car Components such as, Carburetors, Starters, Generators, Fuel Pumps, Double & Single Action Fuel Pump Rebuilding, Water Pumps, Hydraulic Top Pumps, Distributors, and DELCO Knee Action Shocks, We also carry a complete line of NOS and NORS parts. We offer FREE Technical advice for any YEAR Classic Car 609-462-7412

"Beware. They charged me double shipping even after I told them I would wait so I wouldn’t have to pay two shipping fees. The last item was a fuel pump that I had a problem with. I have made 4 calls to ask for help with no return call. Poor"

Frank H on July 2020

Generator Install questions, answered by experts

Natural gas generators are designed to run for extended periods of time, such as power outages during a natural disaster. Since there’s no limit to the supply of natural gas, they don’t need to stop for refills. However, generators do need maintenance, including pauses to check and add oil. Constantly running them will also cause a lot more wear and tear, leading to a shorter lifespan.

As long as they have enough fuel, whole-house generators can run for weeks at a time (400 to 500 hours) without suffering too much wear and tear. However, this type of extensive use isn’t ideal if you want to extend the life of your generator.

Two important points. First, some generators may need you to periodically check oil levels every day or so and refill as necessary for safe operation. Second, if your generator uses a fuel tank, keep it regularly full so it doesn’t suddenly shut off. Many backup generators can run through a full tank in a day when they are powering large portions of a home.

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.

While diesel is relatively stable, it won’t last nearly as long as propane and you may have to replace it if it sits unused for too long. Diesel can sometimes struggle to work efficiently or start engines during especially cold weather, so it’s not the best choice for every climate. Compared to fuels like propane and natural gas, diesel generators tend to be noisier and create more exhaust, which isn’t always ideal for home use.

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. 

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