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Morgantown Electrical Contracting, LLC
4.5(
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Fixed Generator - InstallGenerator - Install - For Business

Serving Enterprise, WV and surrounding areas

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Kent Snider owner of Morgantown Electrical Contracting LLC and his two employees that installed our Generac generator were true professionals. They were very thoughtful,polite and did excellent work. Also, Kent was very good at communicating and letting us know step by step the operation of the installation. We would highly recommend this company."
Response time1 day
Recommended by96%of homeowners
Alpha Electrical Services
4.7(
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Fixed Generator - InstallFixed Generator - RepairGenerator - Install - For Business+2 more

Serving Enterprise, WV and surrounding areas

In business since 2016

Free estimates

"Jason and his helper established power to a garage and installed outlets and lights that I supplied. The work was of high quality and to applicable standards. He did not skimp on materials — they were from electrical supply house. I would have liked more communications, but he did what he said he would do."
Response time8 hrs
Response rate90%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
A. Minor Electrical Contracting, LLC
4.9(
15
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Fixed Generator - InstallGenerator - Install - For BusinessPortable Generator - Install

Serving Enterprise, WV and surrounding areas

In business since 2017

Free estimates

"AJ took very good care of our project. Quick response and excellent timing for installation of new fan in a LR with no electrical fixture in the ceiling. Also replaced a tired bathroom exhaust fan. Really wish we would have done this project a long time ago, the living room ceiling fan is a game changer. Would recommend you check AJ out for your project."
Response time11 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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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. 

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.

No, you should never plug a generator directly into a wall outlet in your house. This practice is extremely dangerous, often illegal, and can cause "back-feeding," where power from the generator flows back into utility lines, creating a life-threatening hazard for utility workers. It can also damage your home's electrical system, including appliances like pumps and HVAC fans. If the main power is restored while the generator is connected, it can destroy the generator and cause an electrical fire. To safely connect a generator, you must use a professionally installed transfer switch or an interlocking kit, which prevents back-feeding by disconnecting your home from the utility grid before the generator provides power.

It’s usually better to repair your generator if it isn’t working properly, as it will typically be much more affordable and should yield similar results. Generator repairs cost around $300 on average, while installing a new whole-house generator costs around $5,000 on average. The only exception is if you know your generator is reaching the end of its useful life, usually between 30 and 40 years. If you have an older generator, you could face multiple repairs in the coming years, which might mean that a full replacement will be more cost-effective over time.

These advanced generators use a key fob or a smartphone app to remotely start, which is ideal for getting power back on immediately without venturing outside. This feature is more common on whole home generators, but you may be able to find it on large portable generators, too.

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