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Montani Mechanical Group, LLC

132 Harris Drive
4.88(
29
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Approved Pro

Montani Mechanical Group, LLC

132 Harris Drive
4.88(
29
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 93% of Angi customers
Recommended by 93% of HomeAdvisor customers
20 local quotes requested

Montani Mechanical Group, LLC is committed to providing the highest quality work at the most cost effective price. We are locally owned and operated and our fully licensed and insured service technicians, plumbers and installers are some of the very best in West Virginia. We make customer satisfaction our highest priority. With a combined 40 years of experience in heating, cooling, plumbing, electric and refrigeration, our company strives to provide both our residential and commercial customers the best experience in what can be very stressful times. We offer 24/7 emergency service and are only ever a phone call away. Montani Mechanical Group is now a proud Ruud Pro Partner. When homeowners need an independent heating and cooling contractor they can trust, they turn to the pros— Ruud®️ Pro Partners. No other contractor supplies, installs and services more Ruud residential solutions.

"Great job"

Francis S on September 2023

Montani Mechanical Group, LLC is committed to providing the highest quality work at the most cost effective price. We are locally owned and operated and our fully licensed and insured service technicians, plumbers and installers are some of the very best in West Virginia. We make customer satisfaction our highest priority. With a combined 40 years of experience in heating, cooling, plumbing, electric and refrigeration, our company strives to provide both our residential and commercial customers the best experience in what can be very stressful times. We offer 24/7 emergency service and are only ever a phone call away. Montani Mechanical Group is now a proud Ruud Pro Partner. When homeowners need an independent heating and cooling contractor they can trust, they turn to the pros— Ruud®️ Pro Partners. No other contractor supplies, installs and services more Ruud residential solutions.

"Great job"

Francis S on September 2023


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Managed Generator Services

8942 Quioccasin Rd
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Managed Generator Services

8942 Quioccasin Rd
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Free onsite estimate

Expert generator repair and maintenance with over 25 years of residential, commercial and industrial expertise on all major brands. Our techs are all listened and reliable giving making us proud to be the industry-leader in response times. We also provide power solution consultations for home and commercial with a special focus on nursing home consultations.

Expert generator repair and maintenance with over 25 years of residential, commercial and industrial expertise on all major brands. Our techs are all listened and reliable giving making us proud to be the industry-leader in response times. We also provide power solution consultations for home and commercial with a special focus on nursing home consultations.



Maynard's Auto World

17070 Rt. 152
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Maynard's Auto World

17070 Rt. 152
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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Maynard's Auto World is a 4th generation business that started specializing in automotive enthusiasts here at Maynard's Auto World. When we are not dealing with cars here at our business, we are involved in automotives hobbies, through events, keeping up current trends, and driving our own special interests in automobiles.

Maynard's Auto World is a 4th generation business that started specializing in automotive enthusiasts here at Maynard's Auto World. When we are not dealing with cars here at our business, we are involved in automotives hobbies, through events, keeping up current trends, and driving our own special interests in automobiles.



Total Comfort Heating

179 Main Street
3.00(
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Total Comfort Heating

179 Main Street
3.00(
1
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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

We are a full service, family owned and orerated heating & cooling company that offers 24/7 service and we empoloyee 4-5 employees. Service calls start at $49.95 - 69.95 depending on location

We are a full service, family owned and orerated heating & cooling company that offers 24/7 service and we empoloyee 4-5 employees. Service calls start at $49.95 - 69.95 depending on location


Digitech Security Controls

65 Bon Ami Dr.
4.00(
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Digitech Security Controls

65 Bon Ami Dr.
4.00(
1
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Customers say: True professional
43 years of experience

Digitech provides complete electrical services to service your needs. We guarantee your complete satisfaction. Large jobs require deposits and drawls. Small jobs are billed when completed.

Digitech provides complete electrical services to service your needs. We guarantee your complete satisfaction. Large jobs require deposits and drawls. Small jobs are billed when completed.



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Big Bend Generators

34741 Long Hollow Rd
4.75(
4
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Big Bend Generators

34741 Long Hollow Rd
4.75(
4
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Big Bend Generators sells all new. Briggs & Stratton and General Electric Home and Business automatic standby generator systems, all made in the USA. we do the ordering, deliver the system, installation done by my licensed, certified electrian sub contractor, after the sale we do all of the 24 - 7 warranty service includes weekends, holidays.

Big Bend Generators sells all new. Briggs & Stratton and General Electric Home and Business automatic standby generator systems, all made in the USA. we do the ordering, deliver the system, installation done by my licensed, certified electrian sub contractor, after the sale we do all of the 24 - 7 warranty service includes weekends, holidays.


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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

As a safety measure, you should always turn off the main breaker while operating your generator’s backup breaker. In addition, you should also switch off all appliance breakers so you don't have a power surge when the main breaker turns back on. And finally, turning off the main breaker prevents back-feeding, which endangers utility workers with the risk of electrocution. Back-feeding could also destroy the electrical circuits of your neighbors if they use the same power network.

Yes, natural gas generators can work without electricity. Natural gas generators are a common type of backup or whole-house generator that operates when the electrical grid isn’t working. The trick is using a transfer switch (which usually needs to be installed with the generator) that safely switches the home electrical system from the power grid to generator power when needed.

A 1,500 square foot home will likely need a 15kW to 20kW generator. When deciding on whole-house generator size, add up the total wattage of the devices that you’d like to continue running during a power outage. That way, you can ensure you purchase a generator that can power your necessary appliances or medical equipment during an electrical emergency.

When choosing the right size generator for your needs, consider a few items to help calculate the wattage you’ll need. Start by determining which household items and appliances you want to power, and then add the wattages together. Check out the wattage of these essential appliances:

  • Refrigerator: 600 watts

  • Large dehumidifier: 700 watts

  • Large window air conditioner: 1,400 watts

  • Water heater: 3,000 watts

Running home appliances like these requires a partial or whole-house generator. A portable generator may be enough to power your home if you only plan to keep a refrigerator and freezer running. 

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.

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