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Maynard's Auto World

17070 Rt. 152
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Maynard's Auto World

17070 Rt. 152
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68 years of experience

Maynard's Auto World is a 4th generation business that started specializing in automotive enthusiasts here at Maynard's Auto World. When we are not dealing with cars here at our business, we are involved in automotives hobbies, through events, keeping up current trends, and driving our own special interests in automobiles.

Maynard's Auto World is a 4th generation business that started specializing in automotive enthusiasts here at Maynard's Auto World. When we are not dealing with cars here at our business, we are involved in automotives hobbies, through events, keeping up current trends, and driving our own special interests in automobiles.



Total Comfort Heating

179 Main Street
3.00(
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Total Comfort Heating

179 Main Street
3.00(
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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

We are a full service, family owned and orerated heating & cooling company that offers 24/7 service and we empoloyee 4-5 employees. Service calls start at $49.95 - 69.95 depending on location

We are a full service, family owned and orerated heating & cooling company that offers 24/7 service and we empoloyee 4-5 employees. Service calls start at $49.95 - 69.95 depending on location


Digitech Security Controls

65 Bon Ami Dr.
4.00(
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Digitech Security Controls

65 Bon Ami Dr.
4.00(
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Customers say: True professional
43 years of experience

Digitech provides complete electrical services to service your needs. We guarantee your complete satisfaction. Large jobs require deposits and drawls. Small jobs are billed when completed.

Digitech provides complete electrical services to service your needs. We guarantee your complete satisfaction. Large jobs require deposits and drawls. Small jobs are billed when completed.



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Big Bend Generators

34741 Long Hollow Rd
4.75(
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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(
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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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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

No, you shouldn’t use an extension cord to plug a generator directly into your home without using a transfer switch. That’s because systems like pumps and HVAC fans need a steady power source that might not be available directly from your generator alone. If you bypass the circuit breaker box, you risk damaging your electrical system, creating a risk of electrical fire or electrical shock to you or any workers repairing lines on your local electrical grid.

Setting up utilities on a vacant property usually takes at least a few months, or between 6 weeks to 16 weeks. This process requires working with the local planning and zoning department, hiring a building contractor or engineer to design the utility layout, securing permits, laying the lines, and connecting the utilities.

The amount of time a standby generator can run continuously is around 3,000 hours on average. However, standby generators can generally run indefinitely as long as they have a continuous fuel supply. Generators hooked up to a home’s natural gas supply are the best option for extended usage, as these won’t rely on a finite fuel supply based on how much you have in storage. Generators running on liquid propane or diesel won’t last as long, as these require fuel storage and regular refueling to stay running.

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. 

Yes, natural gas generators can work without electricity. Natural gas generators are a common type of backup or whole-house generator that operates when the electrical grid isn’t working. The trick is using a transfer switch (which usually needs to be installed with the generator) that safely switches the home electrical system from the power grid to generator power when needed.

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