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Last update on April 25, 2025
At Safety Home Services, we’re more than just electricians—we’re your partners in creating a safer, smarter, and more sustainable home. Our team of certified experts specializes in everything from essential wiring updates to cutting-edge smart home integrations and renewable energy solutions. We bring professionalism, care, and a deep understanding of the latest technologies to every project, ensuring that your home not only meets the highest safety standards but also aligns with your values of innovation and sustainability. What sets us apart is our unwavering commitment to quality and transparency. From start to finish, we offer clear communication, competitive pricing, and a seamless experience that minimizes disruption to your daily life. When you choose Safety Home Services, you’re choosing a brighter, more efficient future for your home. Let us help you transform your living space into a place where safety, comfort, and innovation come together effortlessly. Engage with us today and experience the difference that true expertise and dedication can make.
"They were very through and walk me thru every step. I was very impressed with their work ethics."
Kathy T on April 2025
At Safety Home Services, we’re more than just electricians—we’re your partners in creating a safer, smarter, and more sustainable home. Our team of certified experts specializes in everything from essential wiring updates to cutting-edge smart home integrations and renewable energy solutions. We bring professionalism, care, and a deep understanding of the latest technologies to every project, ensuring that your home not only meets the highest safety standards but also aligns with your values of innovation and sustainability. What sets us apart is our unwavering commitment to quality and transparency. From start to finish, we offer clear communication, competitive pricing, and a seamless experience that minimizes disruption to your daily life. When you choose Safety Home Services, you’re choosing a brighter, more efficient future for your home. Let us help you transform your living space into a place where safety, comfort, and innovation come together effortlessly. Engage with us today and experience the difference that true expertise and dedication can make.
"They were very through and walk me thru every step. I was very impressed with their work ethics."
Kathy T on April 2025
Since 1976, Roth Home has been committed to one thing: providing the very best heating, cooling, plumbing, electrical, and drain services in the greater Portland area, coupled with truly outstanding customer care. Throughout the decades, we’ve been helping residential and commercial customers throughout the region achieve the comfort and safety they need. The Roth team goes above and beyond for every customer, offering custom solutions and fast, honest repairs when you need them most. We’re even available for 24/7 emergency services! As a full-service heating, cooling, plumbing, and electrical company in Portland and serving the entire region, Roth Home has what it takes to tackle any home service problem. From new water heater installation to furnace repairs to AC replacement, drain cleaning, whole home repiping, electrical panel upgrades, new lighting installation, and more, we can help ensure that your home or business is in tip-top shape. With Roth, one call does it all! Find out more about our comprehensive range of services, or request your appointment today when you call our friendly and professional team!
"They were excellent! They came out quick and fixed it the same day!"
Heather H on April 2025
Since 1976, Roth Home has been committed to one thing: providing the very best heating, cooling, plumbing, electrical, and drain services in the greater Portland area, coupled with truly outstanding customer care. Throughout the decades, we’ve been helping residential and commercial customers throughout the region achieve the comfort and safety they need. The Roth team goes above and beyond for every customer, offering custom solutions and fast, honest repairs when you need them most. We’re even available for 24/7 emergency services! As a full-service heating, cooling, plumbing, and electrical company in Portland and serving the entire region, Roth Home has what it takes to tackle any home service problem. From new water heater installation to furnace repairs to AC replacement, drain cleaning, whole home repiping, electrical panel upgrades, new lighting installation, and more, we can help ensure that your home or business is in tip-top shape. With Roth, one call does it all! Find out more about our comprehensive range of services, or request your appointment today when you call our friendly and professional team!
"They were excellent! They came out quick and fixed it the same day!"
Heather H on April 2025
Electrical service calls and projects are my specialty. From troubleshooting a circuit to installing a generator, no job is too small or large. Contact me to discuss your electrical needs. Customer satisfaction is my priority; if you're not happy, my company doesn't succeed.
"Hired for bathroom remodel, was able to quote over the phone, great communication, finished the job and affordable. Thanks Flow!"
Paul D on April 2025
Electrical service calls and projects are my specialty. From troubleshooting a circuit to installing a generator, no job is too small or large. Contact me to discuss your electrical needs. Customer satisfaction is my priority; if you're not happy, my company doesn't succeed.
"Hired for bathroom remodel, was able to quote over the phone, great communication, finished the job and affordable. Thanks Flow!"
Paul D on April 2025
We specialize in electrical services. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service. Please see the services we offer below and call -or- click to schedule an estimate today!
"It went well, we are pleased with the results."
Fred M on May 2024
We specialize in electrical services. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service. Please see the services we offer below and call -or- click to schedule an estimate today!
"It went well, we are pleased with the results."
Fred M on May 2024
We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!
"We recently moved into a home wired with Ethernet cables and needed help getting everything working as it should. There wasnâ t proper labeling in place from original install and wall jacks werenâ t functional so we decided to give Fish Cat a call based on a referral. We work from home and on the computer all day so having everything hard wired is of major benefit. Fish Cat was able to fix the infrastructure issues with cabling and wall jacks and went above and beyond to make sure our specific workstations were up and running cleanly with new cable to wall. We had a great experience and found Fish Cat to be easy to work with."
Cameron R on April 2024
We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!
"We recently moved into a home wired with Ethernet cables and needed help getting everything working as it should. There wasnâ t proper labeling in place from original install and wall jacks werenâ t functional so we decided to give Fish Cat a call based on a referral. We work from home and on the computer all day so having everything hard wired is of major benefit. Fish Cat was able to fix the infrastructure issues with cabling and wall jacks and went above and beyond to make sure our specific workstations were up and running cleanly with new cable to wall. We had a great experience and found Fish Cat to be easy to work with."
Cameron R on April 2024
Bright Electric S Corporation is dedicated to providing our customers with the best quality and craftsmanship. We are here to build relationships with our customers and communities and to provide our employees with a great place to work. Roman Kalachik our owner is a leader in providing our customers with the highest quality products and craftsmanship 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!
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Addison W on October 2024
Bright Electric S Corporation is dedicated to providing our customers with the best quality and craftsmanship. We are here to build relationships with our customers and communities and to provide our employees with a great place to work. Roman Kalachik our owner is a leader in providing our customers with the highest quality products and craftsmanship 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!
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Addison W on October 2024
Andersen Electric, Inc., can take on a wide range of residential and commercial electrical projects to include full installation for additions and remodels as well as wiring/panel upgrades, and a variety of other projects. We take pride in the quality of our work and our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building strong, long-term relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction
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Judy D on March 2019
Andersen Electric, Inc., can take on a wide range of residential and commercial electrical projects to include full installation for additions and remodels as well as wiring/panel upgrades, and a variety of other projects. We take pride in the quality of our work and our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building strong, long-term relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction
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Judy D on March 2019
At our Empyre Electric, our mission is simple: to power our clients’ dreams one wire at a time. We’re dedicated to improving lives by providing top-notch service tailored to each client’s goals. Using industry-proven methods, we ensure timely completion of every project. Our goal is to make a positive impact on everyone we serve. We do this by providing exceptional service, understanding our clients’ goals, and using trusted industry methods to get the job done right and on time.
"They were quick and super friendly. Would use them again in a heartbeat"
Korrie H on October 2024
At our Empyre Electric, our mission is simple: to power our clients’ dreams one wire at a time. We’re dedicated to improving lives by providing top-notch service tailored to each client’s goals. Using industry-proven methods, we ensure timely completion of every project. Our goal is to make a positive impact on everyone we serve. We do this by providing exceptional service, understanding our clients’ goals, and using trusted industry methods to get the job done right and on time.
"They were quick and super friendly. Would use them again in a heartbeat"
Korrie H on October 2024
We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumers needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job. Call us today!
"Extremely quick response, very thorough and knowledgeable. addressed all non functional landscape lighting, replaced 2 outlets, replaced an outdoor outlet box, and then dealt with an interior outlet that had been badly damaged the evening before.... even though it had not been part of the original job. Alex was the perfect choice for our project and he will be out first call for any future projects"
Tracy M on November 2023
We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumers needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job. Call us today!
"Extremely quick response, very thorough and knowledgeable. addressed all non functional landscape lighting, replaced 2 outlets, replaced an outdoor outlet box, and then dealt with an interior outlet that had been badly damaged the evening before.... even though it had not been part of the original job. Alex was the perfect choice for our project and he will be out first call for any future projects"
Tracy M on November 2023
Portland's premier handyman service for 20+ years, Kaminskiy Care and Repair, delivers exceptional home repairs and improvements with licensed, insured professionals. Our meticulous technicians handle everything from minor fixes to complete renovations, tackling your entire to-do list with precision and reliability. Our expertise includes: Drywall repair and interior/exterior painting Seasonal gutter cleaning and maintenance Professional tub/shower re-caulking Custom cabinet work, refinishing, and hardware installation Door/window repair and energy-efficient replacements Tile repair, installation, and grout restoration Electrical troubleshooting and fixture upgrades Plumbing repairs and fixture installation Deck/patio repairs and weatherproofing Smart home technology integration From minor repairs to comprehensive home improvements, our award-winning service guarantees quality craftsmanship, transparent pricing, and timely completion. Schedule your free estimate today and experience
"It was a pleasure to find a company and tradesmen who took pride in their work, listened to our desires and concerns, and produced just what we wanted. It required not only expertise but also coordination with a contractor. We recommend them highly and will use them again. "
Don W on April 2025
Portland's premier handyman service for 20+ years, Kaminskiy Care and Repair, delivers exceptional home repairs and improvements with licensed, insured professionals. Our meticulous technicians handle everything from minor fixes to complete renovations, tackling your entire to-do list with precision and reliability. Our expertise includes: Drywall repair and interior/exterior painting Seasonal gutter cleaning and maintenance Professional tub/shower re-caulking Custom cabinet work, refinishing, and hardware installation Door/window repair and energy-efficient replacements Tile repair, installation, and grout restoration Electrical troubleshooting and fixture upgrades Plumbing repairs and fixture installation Deck/patio repairs and weatherproofing Smart home technology integration From minor repairs to comprehensive home improvements, our award-winning service guarantees quality craftsmanship, transparent pricing, and timely completion. Schedule your free estimate today and experience
"It was a pleasure to find a company and tradesmen who took pride in their work, listened to our desires and concerns, and produced just what we wanted. It required not only expertise but also coordination with a contractor. We recommend them highly and will use them again. "
Don W on April 2025
Installing a whole-house generator costs about $5,000 on average. Prices range from $1,550 to $8,500, depending on size, brand, fuel type, and assembly. The size of your whole-house generator is the most significant cost factor, with large homes with high energy demands costing the most to power. Types of whole-home generators include:
Portable generators with 1kW–7.5kW capacity: $500–$2,000
Partial generators with 9kW–20kW capacity: $2,000–$6,300
Whole-house generators with 22kW–48kW: $5,000–$18,000
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.
When choosing the right size generator for your needs, consider a few items to help calculate the wattage you’ll need. Start by determining which household items and appliances you want to power, and then add the wattages together. Check out the wattage of these essential appliances:
Refrigerator: 600 watts
Large dehumidifier: 700 watts
Large window air conditioner: 1,400 watts
Water heater: 3,000 watts
Running home appliances like these requires a partial or whole-house generator. A portable generator may be enough to power your home if you only plan to keep a refrigerator and freezer running.
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.
The value of installing a whole-house generator is that your home has guaranteed power, even if the power grid in your area is down. Whether a whole-house generator is worth installing in your home depends on how often you use it, your home’s location, and your lifestyle. For example, installing a whole-house generator is likely worth it if you:
Experience frequent or prolonged power outages
Work from home
Store a lot of cold food
Have a sump pump
Have a pump for well water
Use electronic medical devices
Live in a climate requiring heating or cooling