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FS Electric

232 Pike Street
4.96(
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Approved Pro

FS Electric

232 Pike Street
4.96(
12
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
11 local quotes requested

FS Electric is a leader in providing our customers with the highest quality service in an honest, efficient, and professional way. Our pledge is to create successful relationships with our customers, employees and community by building trust, treating every project with the utmost integrity and exceeding expectations. We look forward to working with you!

"Excellent workmanship. Good price. Goes out of the way to make sure it is satisfactory."

David B on April 2024

FS Electric is a leader in providing our customers with the highest quality service in an honest, efficient, and professional way. Our pledge is to create successful relationships with our customers, employees and community by building trust, treating every project with the utmost integrity and exceeding expectations. We look forward to working with you!

"Excellent workmanship. Good price. Goes out of the way to make sure it is satisfactory."

David B on April 2024



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Smallridge Electric

318 S Florida St
No reviews yet

Smallridge Electric

318 S Florida St
No reviews yet
33 years of experience

Smallridge Electric has been serving the Buckhannon, WV area since 1992. Our team of seasoned professionals will handle your issue in a prompt manner at a competitive rate because we’re fully dedicated to your satisfaction. Due to our long-time experience in this field and the knowledge of our technicians, our services are the most recommended throughout our region. Our company policy has led us to development and growth. We have always followed the demands of the advancing electrical world.

Smallridge Electric has been serving the Buckhannon, WV area since 1992. Our team of seasoned professionals will handle your issue in a prompt manner at a competitive rate because we’re fully dedicated to your satisfaction. Due to our long-time experience in this field and the knowledge of our technicians, our services are the most recommended throughout our region. Our company policy has led us to development and growth. We have always followed the demands of the advancing electrical world.


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Big Bend Generators

34741 Long Hollow Rd
4.75(
4
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Big Bend Generators

34741 Long Hollow Rd
4.75(
4
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Big Bend Generators sells all new. Briggs & Stratton and General Electric Home and Business automatic standby generator systems, all made in the USA. we do the ordering, deliver the system, installation done by my licensed, certified electrian sub contractor, after the sale we do all of the 24 - 7 warranty service includes weekends, holidays.

Big Bend Generators sells all new. Briggs & Stratton and General Electric Home and Business automatic standby generator systems, all made in the USA. we do the ordering, deliver the system, installation done by my licensed, certified electrian sub contractor, after the sale we do all of the 24 - 7 warranty service includes weekends, holidays.


Genteck Repair LLC

195 Winding Woods Ln
5.00(
2
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Genteck Repair LLC

195 Winding Woods Ln
5.00(
2
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Genteck Power Solutions is more than a one brand company. We are a power generator company. This allows customers one place of contact for purchase, installation or service their emergency power system. We want to be the generator company you turn to for all your emergency power needs.

Genteck Power Solutions is more than a one brand company. We are a power generator company. This allows customers one place of contact for purchase, installation or service their emergency power system. We want to be the generator company you turn to for all your emergency power needs.


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Childers Enterprises Inc

501 Ragland Rd
4.63(
51
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Childers Enterprises Inc

501 Ragland Rd
4.63(
51
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 90% of Angi customers
Recommended by 90% of HomeAdvisor customers

With our over 62 years experience, you'll be able to count on Childers Enterprises Inc for all your heating, air, and generator needs at an affordable price. Call us today for a FREE at home or business installation estimate, and ask about our 100% financing (with approved credit). We have been in business since 1951. We have financing available to qualified customers. Otherwise, we are COD. Additional service areas: Summers, Webster, Wyoming & portions of Bland & Giles Counties

"My home has two HVAC systems and I needed the upstairs unit replaced. I waited for over a year to leave the review to see how everything went. Everything is still working great. They did so much of a better professional installation than the original unit I had. Everything was installed perfect and neat. Not one thing I'm not happy with. They even sent out a foreman about half way through the installation to confirm the technicians were installing it in accordance with their standards. Very professional! Highly recommended."

Eugene J on January 2020

With our over 62 years experience, you'll be able to count on Childers Enterprises Inc for all your heating, air, and generator needs at an affordable price. Call us today for a FREE at home or business installation estimate, and ask about our 100% financing (with approved credit). We have been in business since 1951. We have financing available to qualified customers. Otherwise, we are COD. Additional service areas: Summers, Webster, Wyoming & portions of Bland & Giles Counties

"My home has two HVAC systems and I needed the upstairs unit replaced. I waited for over a year to leave the review to see how everything went. Everything is still working great. They did so much of a better professional installation than the original unit I had. Everything was installed perfect and neat. Not one thing I'm not happy with. They even sent out a foreman about half way through the installation to confirm the technicians were installing it in accordance with their standards. Very professional! Highly recommended."

Eugene J on January 2020


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David White Services Inc

5315 Hebbardsville Rd
4.67(
21
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David White Services Inc

5315 Hebbardsville Rd
4.67(
21
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Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 95% of Angi customers
Recommended by 95% of HomeAdvisor customers

We are the largest heating and cooling dealer in southeastern Ohio. Proudly serving Athens and Lancaster and other amazing communities. Specializing in furnaces, air conditioners, fireplaces, gas and wood stoves, geothermal, and generators. We've been your choice for excellent service since 1977. Many heating and cooling companies in Athens and Lancaster Ohio are owned and operated by one man. Though he may have a few helpers to help him install new systems, the servicing of broken down furnaces and air conditioners falls on his shoulders. You can imagine that in the heat of the summer and the coldest days of winter this would be a burden on him. We here at David White Services have 6 experienced, full time dedicated service technicians. That is in addition to our 12 installation technicians.

We are the largest heating and cooling dealer in southeastern Ohio. Proudly serving Athens and Lancaster and other amazing communities. Specializing in furnaces, air conditioners, fireplaces, gas and wood stoves, geothermal, and generators. We've been your choice for excellent service since 1977. Many heating and cooling companies in Athens and Lancaster Ohio are owned and operated by one man. Though he may have a few helpers to help him install new systems, the servicing of broken down furnaces and air conditioners falls on his shoulders. You can imagine that in the heat of the summer and the coldest days of winter this would be a burden on him. We here at David White Services have 6 experienced, full time dedicated service technicians. That is in addition to our 12 installation technicians.


My Classic Car Trader LLC

312 Prospect Ave
2.00(
1
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My Classic Car Trader LLC

312 Prospect Ave
2.00(
1
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53 years of experience

Sales, Service & Rebuilding of Antique and Classic Car Components such as, Carburetors, Starters, Generators, Fuel Pumps, Double & Single Action Fuel Pump Rebuilding, Water Pumps, Hydraulic Top Pumps, Distributors, and DELCO Knee Action Shocks, We also carry a complete line of NOS and NORS parts. We offer FREE Technical advice for any YEAR Classic Car 609-462-7412

"Beware. They charged me double shipping even after I told them I would wait so I wouldn’t have to pay two shipping fees. The last item was a fuel pump that I had a problem with. I have made 4 calls to ask for help with no return call. Poor"

Frank H on July 2020

Sales, Service & Rebuilding of Antique and Classic Car Components such as, Carburetors, Starters, Generators, Fuel Pumps, Double & Single Action Fuel Pump Rebuilding, Water Pumps, Hydraulic Top Pumps, Distributors, and DELCO Knee Action Shocks, We also carry a complete line of NOS and NORS parts. We offer FREE Technical advice for any YEAR Classic Car 609-462-7412

"Beware. They charged me double shipping even after I told them I would wait so I wouldn’t have to pay two shipping fees. The last item was a fuel pump that I had a problem with. I have made 4 calls to ask for help with no return call. Poor"

Frank H on July 2020


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Henderson Electric Motors, Inc

2003 Chestnut St.
5.00(
1
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Henderson Electric Motors, Inc

2003 Chestnut St.
5.00(
1
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Since 1984, Henderson Electric Motors has been providing superior parts, service, and repair for electric motors, generators, welders, and pumps to Huntington, WV and the Tri-State Area. We can service a wider variety of products than any other shop in the area. We offer authorized sales, service, and parts for most brands, makes, and models, including rewinding and repairs of electric motors and pumps. Learn More About Henderson Electric Motors: Electric Motors - AC and DC motors, inverter duty, severe duty, washdown motors, permanent magnet, and more Generators and Welders - service for all makes and models of portable and standby generators, service for most makes of welding machines Pumps - service for sewage, vertical, submersible, boiler feed, booster, centrifugal, water circulation, aerator motor/pump and more.

Since 1984, Henderson Electric Motors has been providing superior parts, service, and repair for electric motors, generators, welders, and pumps to Huntington, WV and the Tri-State Area. We can service a wider variety of products than any other shop in the area. We offer authorized sales, service, and parts for most brands, makes, and models, including rewinding and repairs of electric motors and pumps. Learn More About Henderson Electric Motors: Electric Motors - AC and DC motors, inverter duty, severe duty, washdown motors, permanent magnet, and more Generators and Welders - service for all makes and models of portable and standby generators, service for most makes of welding machines Pumps - service for sewage, vertical, submersible, boiler feed, booster, centrifugal, water circulation, aerator motor/pump and more.

Generator Install questions, answered by experts

No, this is extremely dangerous, often illegal, and you should never attempt it. If you connect your generator to your home without a transfer switch, the generated power can backfeed, essentially flowing back into the utility lines. Backfeeding exposes a significant threat of fatalities or harm to you and utility personnel, in addition to jeopardizing the structural integrity of your home.

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. 

You can determine what size generator you need by listing the various appliances it will power during an outage. Write down the start-up watt usage, and then add them all together. 

A 7,500-watt generator will run your refrigerator, freezer, well pump, and lighting circuits without a problem. However, you’ll need an extra 3,000 to 4,500 watts to run your water heater and another 5,000 to 25,000 watts to run your electric furnace. In these instances, a whole-home generator is your best bet for running your critical equipment.

When maintained properly, a whole-house generator can last up to 20 years. Costs to maintain and repair generators vary by location and type of generator, but you can expect to pay about $150 to $300 per year for annual generator maintenance checks. An experienced generator service technician will inspect your generator’s engine filter, starting mechanism, fuel, lubrication, and coolant levels to keep your generator in good working condition for as long as possible.

The typical cost of a home generator is around $5,000, but prices range from $400 up to $13,000, depending on a few factors. The most significant cost factor is the generator size, as larger generators that can support more square footage usually cost more. You can install an emergency backup generator for between $500 and $2,000 or a partial-home generator for between $2,000 and $6,500. Whole-home generators usually total between $5,000 and $13,000, with some models climbing as high as $18,000.

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