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Frank Blankenship Properties & Electrical
4.5(
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Serving Peterstown, 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 rate92%
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Frank Blankenship Properties & Electrical, LLC
4.5(
27
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Serving Peterstown, 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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Fox Fire Electric, LLC
New to Angi

Serving Peterstown, WV and surrounding areas

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

Here at Foxfire Electric we take pride in our work! We are ready to complete your projects with over 30 years of work experience, a specialization in electrical application, and knowledge across all facets of construction. Customer satisfaction is the cornerstone of the way we conduct business, and we strive to give quality service. Give us a call for a free estimate and competitive pricing!

Response time1 day
C&D electrical LLC Scrap metal and Trash Hauling
New to Angi

Serving Peterstown, WV and surrounding areas

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

We have 17 years of experience. C&D Electrical LLC Scrap metal and Trash Hauling. We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!

AJ&J's Electric & On-Site Welding
New to Angi

Serving Peterstown, WV and surrounding areas

In business since 1994

Free estimates

AJ&J's Electric & On-Site Welding is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and responsibility in all of our jobs. We are a locally owned and operated business with more than 25 years of experience serving Mullens, WV and surrounding areas. There is no job too big, or too small for our team. Call today and let us put our experience to work for you!

Response time10 mins
Response rate100%
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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

While standby generators provide essential backup power, they can fail when you need them most due to lack of maintenance, fuel supply issues, dead batteries, electrical problems, or improper installation. To avoid costly failures, professional installation and regular maintenance are crucial. Licensed technicians ensure safety, uphold warranty requirements, comply with regulations, and provide expert servicing.

If your home already has a grinder pump and you’re still noticing issues (like frequently clogged toilets and sinks), it could be time to upgrade your grinder pump. Start by checking your existing horsepower. If there are four or fewer people living in your home, using a 1/2-horsepower grinder pump should be sufficient. Larger households should consider investing in a 1-horsepower grinder pump to maximize wastewater removal efforts.

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.

Generators are usually sized by running watts and starting watts. Ideally, you’ll want a generator that can offer both the necessary running watts and starting watts for everything you need to power without going beyond 90% of its capacity. Calculate your home’s electrical load based on the breakers in your home or adding up the appliance and lighting needs of connected rooms.

Portable generators provide backup power for essential appliances during outages and are easy to relocate.

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