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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(
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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 time2 days
Response rate96%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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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(
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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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OMGS Handyman Service - Home Facebook
5.0(
1
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Serving Philippi, WV and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I had an emergency service project and I was able to get in touch with Jamie quickly and he came out right away and fixed the problem in no time!"
Response time2 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

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.

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. 

Here’s what you can run with different wattages and types of generators:

Portable generator:

  • 2,000 watts can handle a large appliance like a freezer or refrigerator, plus a few smaller items like phones or computer chargers. 

  • 4,000 watts will keep two large appliances operating and a few smaller devices.

  • 8,000 watts should power most essential appliances and other devices, including a sump pump, well pump, or your dishwasher.

Partial to whole-house generator:

  • 20,000 watts and above will make it seem like your home’s power is still on.

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.

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.

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