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3PE, LLC

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3PE, LLC

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

We can take on a wide range of residential and commercial electrical projects to include full installation for additions and remodels as well as wiring/panel upgrades, and a variety of other projects. We take pride in the quality of our work and our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building strong, long-term relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction.

"Great people, great service, and excellent quality."

Pete C on March 2023

We can take on a wide range of residential and commercial electrical projects to include full installation for additions and remodels as well as wiring/panel upgrades, and a variety of other projects. We take pride in the quality of our work and our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building strong, long-term relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction.

"Great people, great service, and excellent quality."

Pete C on March 2023


Triple Tree Electric

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Triple Tree Electric

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
82 local quotes requested

We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service. Check out our services offered and call or click to schedule an estimate today!

"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."

Christine C on October 2025

We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service. Check out our services offered and call or click to schedule an estimate today!

"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."

Christine C on October 2025


Inline Electric, Inc.

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Inline Electric, Inc.

4.70(
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Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 93% of Angi customers
Recommended by 93% of HomeAdvisor customers
52 local quotes requested

Inline Electric, Inc. is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customer's interests and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"Jeremy just can't keep promises. Nothing is done when he says it will be, sloppy work with zero cleanup, poor to no communication. After discovering a switched outlet his guys installed didn't work, I asked him to fix it. Three different times he promised to do so and no-showed. Finally after several months of this he simply stopped responding. Cost me $630 to have Shocking Difference fix the shoddy work but at least they did it right. Don't be like me, check this guy out at https://secure.lni.wa.gov/verify/ before hiring him for anything. You can see any contractor's violations there. I wish I had checked first."

Ryan B on December 2024

Inline Electric, Inc. is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customer's interests and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"Jeremy just can't keep promises. Nothing is done when he says it will be, sloppy work with zero cleanup, poor to no communication. After discovering a switched outlet his guys installed didn't work, I asked him to fix it. Three different times he promised to do so and no-showed. Finally after several months of this he simply stopped responding. Cost me $630 to have Shocking Difference fix the shoddy work but at least they did it right. Don't be like me, check this guy out at https://secure.lni.wa.gov/verify/ before hiring him for anything. You can see any contractor's violations there. I wish I had checked first."

Ryan B on December 2024


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Emerge Home Services

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Emerge Home Services

5.00(
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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
45 local quotes requested

Emerge Electrical is your trusted partner for all your home electrical needs. We are committed to delivering excellence in electrical systems, HVAC solutions, home lighting, backup power options, and comprehensive annual maintenance plans to homeowners throughout Olympia, Tumwater, Longview, and surrounding Washington areas.

"Excellent and friendly service. We will contact them again as we remodel other rooms in our home."

Stephanie B on November 2024

Emerge Electrical is your trusted partner for all your home electrical needs. We are committed to delivering excellence in electrical systems, HVAC solutions, home lighting, backup power options, and comprehensive annual maintenance plans to homeowners throughout Olympia, Tumwater, Longview, and surrounding Washington areas.

"Excellent and friendly service. We will contact them again as we remodel other rooms in our home."

Stephanie B on November 2024


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Cummings, Inc.

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Cummings, Inc.

4.56(
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 91% of Angi customers
Recommended by 91% of HomeAdvisor customers
445 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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CRU Electric LLC

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CRU Electric LLC

5.00(
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Super Service Award
39 local quotes requested
Free onsite estimate

CRU Electric is your trusted electrician in Toledo, WA, delivering reliable solutions backed by 12 years of certified expertise. Licensed, bonded, and deeply committed to safety, we take pride in addressing all your electrical needs with a focus on quality and reliability. From essential electrical repair services to enhancing your space with expert lighting installation, we offer a full range of impeccable electrical services to keep your home or business running smoothly. Tackling complex tasks such as electrical panel upgrade services is second nature to us, ensuring your system is not only functional but future-ready. For replacements, our electrical replacement service guarantees seamless and efficient upgrades whenever needed - Call today!

"He was professional time of project done and completed on time very personal and his helper was also a sweet heart great guys to work with Thank you very pleased"

Patricia F on October 2025

CRU Electric is your trusted electrician in Toledo, WA, delivering reliable solutions backed by 12 years of certified expertise. Licensed, bonded, and deeply committed to safety, we take pride in addressing all your electrical needs with a focus on quality and reliability. From essential electrical repair services to enhancing your space with expert lighting installation, we offer a full range of impeccable electrical services to keep your home or business running smoothly. Tackling complex tasks such as electrical panel upgrade services is second nature to us, ensuring your system is not only functional but future-ready. For replacements, our electrical replacement service guarantees seamless and efficient upgrades whenever needed - Call today!

"He was professional time of project done and completed on time very personal and his helper was also a sweet heart great guys to work with Thank you very pleased"

Patricia F on October 2025


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Miller's Electrical

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Miller's Electrical

4.92(
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 96% of Angi customers
Recommended by 96% of HomeAdvisor customers
23 local quotes requested

We take on a wide range of electrical projects to include full installation for additions and remodels as well as wiring and panel upgrades and a variety of other jobs. We are committed to providing a personalized service for each individual project we take on and look forward to building strong, long-term relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction. We offer friendly, reliable service, at an affordable price. We are family owned and operated.

"They installed the new fan and removed the old one without any issues. Very quick and cleaned up afterwards. Would hire again. "

Arun R on May 2025

We take on a wide range of electrical projects to include full installation for additions and remodels as well as wiring and panel upgrades and a variety of other jobs. We are committed to providing a personalized service for each individual project we take on and look forward to building strong, long-term relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction. We offer friendly, reliable service, at an affordable price. We are family owned and operated.

"They installed the new fan and removed the old one without any issues. Very quick and cleaned up afterwards. Would hire again. "

Arun R on May 2025


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Brennan Electric

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Brennan Electric

4.78(
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 93% of Angi customers
Recommended by 93% of HomeAdvisor customers
123 local quotes requested

Our experienced and highly trained electricians, along with our support staff, can take care of all your residential electrical needs – from bad outlets to panel upgrades. Our goal is to meet the electrical needs of our community by supplying services distinguished by quality and value in a way that demonstrates our professionalism and dedication to excellence. As a result, our customers are consistently satisfied and our reputation is held in high esteem.

"Both electricians/contractors were very professional and friendly. I showed them the room (aka a nursery with a vaulted ceiling) as well as the ceiling light replacement, and they immediately got to work. They finished in less than 30 minutes instead of the 1 hour I was told over the phone. They were honest and charged for half-hour."

Evan D on June 2023

Our experienced and highly trained electricians, along with our support staff, can take care of all your residential electrical needs – from bad outlets to panel upgrades. Our goal is to meet the electrical needs of our community by supplying services distinguished by quality and value in a way that demonstrates our professionalism and dedication to excellence. As a result, our customers are consistently satisfied and our reputation is held in high esteem.

"Both electricians/contractors were very professional and friendly. I showed them the room (aka a nursery with a vaulted ceiling) as well as the ceiling light replacement, and they immediately got to work. They finished in less than 30 minutes instead of the 1 hour I was told over the phone. They were honest and charged for half-hour."

Evan D on June 2023


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Skipper & Son's Electric LLC

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Skipper & Son's Electric LLC

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
107 local quotes requested

We specialize in electrical services, repairs, installs, lighting, panel upgrades, ceiling fans, 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!

"Dan was on time and very professional."

Rosanna H on February 2025

We specialize in electrical services, repairs, installs, lighting, panel upgrades, ceiling fans, 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!

"Dan was on time and very professional."

Rosanna H on February 2025


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Haagen Electric Services LLC

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Haagen Electric Services LLC

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 90% of Angi customers
Recommended by 90% of HomeAdvisor customers
70 local quotes requested

I am a local, veteran owned and operated small business owner that offers a wide range of residential electrical services in the area. I have over 15 years of experience in the field and am passionate about what I do. I offer services such as (but not limited to): Recess Lighting, Light Fixture Installation, Panel Replacement/Upgrade, Outlet Installation, Ground Wire Installation, Switch Relocation, Outlet Relocation, Smart Outlet Installation, Circuit Breaker Installation, Switch Installation, Hot Tub/Spa Electrical. I offer fair pricing and flexible hours. I would be happy to assist you with all future residential electrical needs. Contact me today!

"Outstanding!! Work was done quickly, efficiently and professionally. I will definitely call next time I need electrical work done!"

Michell T on December 2024

I am a local, veteran owned and operated small business owner that offers a wide range of residential electrical services in the area. I have over 15 years of experience in the field and am passionate about what I do. I offer services such as (but not limited to): Recess Lighting, Light Fixture Installation, Panel Replacement/Upgrade, Outlet Installation, Ground Wire Installation, Switch Relocation, Outlet Relocation, Smart Outlet Installation, Circuit Breaker Installation, Switch Installation, Hot Tub/Spa Electrical. I offer fair pricing and flexible hours. I would be happy to assist you with all future residential electrical needs. Contact me today!

"Outstanding!! Work was done quickly, efficiently and professionally. I will definitely call next time I need electrical work done!"

Michell T on December 2024

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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

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. 

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.

The cost to install a whole-house generator averages at $5,200, but costs can range from $1,500 to $8,900, depending on the type and size of the generator, and the labor required to install it. To find the best deal while still ensuring the unit meets all the needs of your household, hire an electrician to calculate the electrical load of your must-have appliances and electronics beforehand so you don’t pay for more power than you need. As always, be sure to get at least three quotes to find the ideal fit for your needs and budget.

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.

You can determine what size generator you need by listing the various appliances it will power during an outage. Write down the start-up watt usage, and then add them all together. 

A 7,500-watt generator will run your refrigerator, freezer, well pump, and lighting circuits without a problem. However, you’ll need an extra 3,000 to 4,500 watts to run your water heater and another 5,000 to 25,000 watts to run your electric furnace. In these instances, a whole-home generator is your best bet for running your critical equipment.

The Rainier, WA homeowners’ guide to generator installs

From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.