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Gleason's Home Repair
New to Angi
Portable Generator - Repair

Serving Lavalette, WV and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

I’m a reliable, detail-oriented contractor dedicated to delivering quality work that lasts. I take pride in doing the job right the first time, whether it’s a small repair or a full project. I believe in honest communication, fair pricing, and showing up when I say I will. My goal is simple: leave every customer satisfied and confident in the work done on their home.

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Stone Enterprises, Inc.
4.5(
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Fixed Generator - Install

Serving Lavalette, WV and surrounding areas

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Get all your electrical needs met with Steve and his team of highly trained electricians. He will get the job done right the first time and ready to pass inspection. Stone Enterprises, Inc. does it all from new installs to upgrades and is #1 when it comes to generator installs. Give Steve a call today; you will be happy that you did!

Response time4 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Empire Home Solutions LLC
5.0(
5
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Generator - Install - For BusinessPortable Generator - Repair

Serving Lavalette, WV and surrounding areas

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

📣 Hey there, West Virginia community! 🏡 We are Empire Home Solutions, your go-to experts for all things electrical services and basement/crawlspace waterproofing. 🌧️💡With a passion for serving our wonderful community, we work tirelessly to provide top-notch solutions to keep your homes safe and dry. 🛠️ Let's build a better, more secure home together! 💪🏼🌟

Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

Setting up utilities on a vacant property usually takes at least a few months, or between 6 weeks to 16 weeks. This process requires working with the local planning and zoning department, hiring a building contractor or engineer to design the utility layout, securing permits, laying the lines, and connecting the utilities.

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. 

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. 

A 10,000-watt generator can run a small to mid-sized central AC unit (typically up to 3 tons or 36,000 BTU) along with a few other appliances. However, larger AC units or additional loads will require a bigger generator. Consult a local generator installer to ensure you add the correct size generator to your home.

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.

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