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SON LIGHT ELECTRIC LLC
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Serving Washington, WV and surrounding areas

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In business since 2022

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"Very friendly. Came when they said they would be here. Very knowledgeable, kind and considerate. Would highly recommend this Christian company."
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Response time6 hrs
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Kennylectric
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Serving Washington, WV and surrounding areas

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Licensed electrician with 10 years of hands-on experience offering reliable, high-quality electrical services for residential, small commercial and industrial projects. Whether you need a quick fix or a full installation, I bring professional expertise and attention to detail to every job.\n\n✔ 10 years of licensed experience\n✔ Troubleshooting & repairs\n✔ Lighting installation & upgrades\n✔ Outlet, switch, and panel work\n✔ Clean, safe, and code-compliant service\n\nDependable, honest, and committed to getting the job done right the first time. Flexible availability for evenings and weekends.\n \nPlease reach out to schedule your next project.

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John Templeton
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Serving Washington, WV and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

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"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
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Fishers of Men Generator Repair
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Serving Washington, WV and surrounding areas

In business since 2018

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"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
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Buckalew Handyman Services -
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Serving Washington, WV and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

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"Professional service. On time and work was done correctly. Pleasant experience. Would and will use again if needed."
Response time7 hrs
Response rate93%
Recommended by75%of homeowners
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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

It’s usually better to repair your generator if it isn’t working properly, as it will typically be much more affordable and should yield similar results. Generator repairs cost around $300 on average, while installing a new whole-house generator costs around $5,000 on average. The only exception is if you know your generator is reaching the end of its useful life, usually between 30 and 40 years. If you have an older generator, you could face multiple repairs in the coming years, which might mean that a full replacement will be more cost-effective over time.

If you have a transfer switch properly installed, the generator and main electrical power cannot feed the system at the same time. However, you should still shut off the power at your main circuit breaker panel before activating the generator. If you do that, you’ll simply need to shut off the generator and reset your circuit breaker once the local power comes back on.

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.

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.

You can expect a diesel generator to last for up to 30,000 hours of use, which works out to 20 to 25 years with the proper maintenance, of course. That depends on how much you use it, so a diesel generator used for emergencies a couple of times a year will last a lot longer than a generator that takes over for a faulty electrical grid every month for a day or two. 

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