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Frank Blankenship Properties & Electrical, LLC
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Fixed Generator - InstallGenerator - Install - For BusinessPortable Generator - Install

Serving Bluefield, WV and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

Frank Blankenship Properties & Electrical is just what you needed to light up you life, or main focus is Electrical Switches, Outlets & Fixtures, Electrical Wiring or Panel Upgrade, So don't sreach in the dark for a good electrican when you are ready to hire call us.\n

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Frank Blankenship Properties & Electrical
4.4(
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Fixed Generator - InstallGenerator - Install - For BusinessPortable Generator - Install

Serving Bluefield, WV and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

"Quick to answer the phone unlike many electricians out there. When he says he will be there on certain date and time his crew will be there. His crew work hard. Affordable electrician."
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Response time6 hrs
Response rate95%
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Portable Generator - Repair

Serving Bluefield, WV and surrounding areas

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Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

Offers commercial services

We and/or I depending on job scale. Try our best any given day work for the customers, you will get a devoted employee when we are on your time and property and have the knowledge and tools to to any job we take on. If any deviation from initial quote or scope of work You the customer will informed and part of the process to fix such event. We will take all protocol into work preformed and the outcome is always a happy customer..

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RDP Electrical Services Plus, LLC
5.0(
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Fixed Generator - InstallFixed Generator - RepairGenerator - Install+4 more

Serving Bluefield, WV and surrounding areas

In business since 2009

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"Great, Roger came in a blinding snowstorm and fixed the generator!"
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Mister Sparky of Southern West Virginia
5.0(
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Portable Generator - Install

Serving Bluefield, WV and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Monica and Harley treated us like family. The company is fantastic. Lee and his wife made sure we were happy with the work. They went above and beyond. May God bless them and the company with great success."
Response time8 hrs
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Henry Electric
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Fixed Generator - InstallGenerator - Install - For BusinessPortable Generator - Install+1 more

Serving Bluefield, WV and surrounding areas

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

I’m Henry, a master tradesman with 10 years of experience serving PA and WV. I trained at Parkway West, PTC, and Rosedale Technical College, NCCER Certified, Member of IAEI and I take pride in delivering reliable, high‑quality work on every job. If you want someone skilled, dependable, and committed to doing things right, I’m ready to help.

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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

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.

Yes, in some locations, it is required by the National Electric Code (NEC) to have a transfer switch installed for electrical emergencies. In addition to following electrical code, generator transfer switches ensure your home is fully protected during a power outage. By switching the power from the main breaker to the generator breaker, you can seamlessly operate your HVAC, lights, appliances, devices, and more during an emergency. 

Whole-house generators can run continuously for extended periods, even for weeks at a time (around 400 to 500 hours), as long as they have a sufficient fuel supply. However, this type of extensive use will increase wear and tear and can shorten the generator's overall lifespan. During long periods of operation, it's important to check and refill the engine oil as needed, potentially as frequently as daily depending on the model. If your generator uses a fuel tank, ensure it is kept full to prevent unexpected shutdowns.

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.

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. 

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