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Mr. Electric of Columbus
4.4(
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Serving Columbus, OH and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They have done things right. Removed the siling fan and installed a light fixture. The price was quite high. I got $56 discount for the angies list, and paid $142, which was ok. But, the original price was $198. They came the same day I called, which was great! But, I don't think I will pay for $200 for a light fixture installation next time."
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Recommended by87%of homeowners
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Powers Electric
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Serving Columbus, OH and surrounding areas

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In business since 2002

Credit card accepted

Customers say: True professional

"Mike Powers responded to my query within seconds. I hadn't even had a chance to create my Angi password yet. Unlike other contractors, he gave me a quote within a week. (One contractor came out twice, then never gave me a quote or answered my follow-up emails. Guess he didn't want my business.) The biggest delay was obtaining the generator I wanted, a Kohler instead of a Generac. But everything was great on Mike's end. His electrical crew was thorough and efficient, as were the sub-contracted plumbers. Now, I just hope I have no need to use it, although I am confident it will work."
Response time2 days
20 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Safe Electric and Plumbing
4.6(
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Serving Columbus, OH and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1994

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Guys showed up on time and quickly diagnosed and fixed problem. While here we discussed she and load on house panel and had them install a whole-house surge protector. I had a post house get toasted by a lightning strike so seemed prudent given electronics in house."
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Response time1 day
Response rate87%
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KAP Electric
4.6(
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Serving Columbus, OH and surrounding areas

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In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I hired KAP for several projects from installing a whole house generator, house rewiring to installing light fixtures. Either a large or small job they were professional. I highly recommend them for any electrical work."
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Recommended by87%of homeowners
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Survivor Electric, LLC
4.7(
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Serving Columbus, OH and surrounding areas

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In business since 2009

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"They were very professional and made sure throughout the installation of new fixtures I was satisfied or wish to make a change. Would hire them in the future."
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Response time1 day
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Columbus Breeze Electric, LLC
5.0(
10
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Serving Columbus, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Scheduling with Breeze was super simple and they were able to accommodate my busy schedule. My technician was polite and was able to trouble shoot errors that a previous electrician made. I wish I had used them to begin with. The Generator was Installed in one afternoon too! As for pricing I thought they were average. You get what you pay for though, they do quality work so I donâ t mind paying a little more. Less headaches in the long run!!!"
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Response time5 hrs
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Recommended by60%of homeowners
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Electric Medic
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Serving Columbus, OH and surrounding areas

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In business since 2000

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

"Everything went in. They missed a few things that I needed for the job however they were quick to remediate the situation to bring back the electricity in my house."
Response time2 days
Response rate94%
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My Electric Works
5.0(
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Serving Columbus, OH and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 2024

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

With years of experience in the electrical industry, we are the experts you need to take care of your home or business. We handle all of your electrical needs with great care. We will treat your home as we would treat our own.

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Generator Install FAQs

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.

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 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

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