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John Templeton
4.8(
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Serving Philippi, WV and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"John came when he said he would come and did what he said he would do. This in itself is amazing. He was courteous and worked extremely hard to finish the job on time. The price was very fair. I would highly recommend John Templeton for your electrical work."
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Response time5 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Morgantown Electrical Contracting, LLC
4.5(
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Serving Philippi, 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
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Worry Free Electric, LLC
4.9(
18
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Serving Philippi, WV and surrounding areas

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"I had used Worry Free Electric in the past and had very good service. I called James Costello again for some outlet relocations, new outlets, and new light fixtures installation/replacement. I was supplying these new light fixtures. I told James what I wanted to achieve, and where I wanted the new outlets and ceiling lighting fixtures located. He made some recommendations and suggestions, did exactly what I wanted and beyond with the addition of some three way switches for the lighting circuits. The whole experience was above my expectations. James Costello will be my first call for any future licensed Electrician project!"
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Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Fishers of Men Generator Repair
5.0(
2
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Serving Philippi, WV and surrounding areas

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I am more than pleased with the service I received from this company. Nathan is by far a caring human being. When the big companies couldnâ t help me out, he was there to service My Generac and he has been there ever since whenever I need him. Iâ ve been using this company for at least the last four years. And will continue to gladly call him when needed."
Response time5 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Graham-Simon Plumbing, Co.
4.5(
10
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Serving Philippi, WV and surrounding areas

In business since 1979

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

"Mike, the tech, had been doing this for 26 years and really knew what he was doing. I was worried about what I was going to get, never having heard of the company, but they were great."
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Response time2 days
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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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.

If you’re deciding between a solar battery versus a generator for the best backup power solution, you can take a few factors into consideration. Solar batteries are quiet while generators can be quite loud. Generators have a lower up-front cost, but they require fuel and ongoing maintenance while solar batteries are more expensive but don’t have many ongoing costs.

To power a central air system during a power outage, the whole-house generator will need to be at least 5,000 watts, and this number will significantly increase for larger units. Check the specific wattage requirements of your AC unit to choose the right generator size. Consider consulting a generator installer to ensure your whole-house generator meets your electrical load needs.

In most municipalities, you will need a permit to install a permanent home generator, including emergency backup, partial-home, and whole-home generators. A permit for a generator usually costs between $50 and $250, depending on where you live. Your electrician or certified generator installer will usually pull the permit for you—and might be required to do so by your building department—but you’ll be on the hook for the cost of the permit. You should ask your installer before agreeing to any work if they will pull the necessary permits for your project.

In most cases, there are no tax credits available for home generators. However, that’s a general statement that applies to federal tax credits, so you might have access to state or local tax incentives. You can check the Database of State Incentives for Renewables & Efficiency (DSIRE) for more information about your area. If you hire a reliable home generator installer, they should also know if there are any state or local perks you can use to reduce your installation costs, including tax breaks and rebates.

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