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ALCO Electric, LLC
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Portable Generator - InstallGenerator - Install - For Business

Serving Elrod, AL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2011

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

We at ALCO Electric are a local family owned business providing service for Tuscaloosa and surrounding areas. Our licensed technicians are highly recommended and will solve your electrical issues at competitive pricing. ALCO prides our company on reliability, great communication, integrity and quality work. While specializing in on site service repair, we also offer electrical home inspection, remodel, residential, and commercial services. We are experts in the electrical trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to working with you and keeping you as a life long customer. Thank you for choosing ALCO Electric for all of your electrical needs!

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+8

Response time1 day
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Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Rescom Electric, Inc.
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Fixed Generator - InstallGenerator - Install - For BusinessGenerator - Repair - For Business

Serving Elrod, AL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

Established in 2005, Rescom Electric, Inc., is your full service and fully licensed residential electrician. We are here to help with all of your home electrical needs, from repairs to complete new home wiring and installation. Please feel free to reach out to us for any service you may need!

Response time3 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Coolray Heating, Cooling, Plumbing and Electrical
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Fixed Generator - InstallFixed Generator - RepairGenerator - Install+4 more

Serving Elrod, AL and surrounding areas

In business since 1966

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"My installer Samuel was top notch, very detailed, pleasant, answered all my questions. Excellent representative. The only problem I had was miscommunication on their end as I was told available payment options and Samuel was told another. Did not affect installation or quality of work at all."
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Stellar Electrical Services LLC
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Fixed Generator - RepairPortable Generator - Repair

Serving Elrod, AL and surrounding areas

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

We provide quick and affordable electrical services from basic lighting/receptacle installation to whole home generators. You name it! We offer excellent customer service and provide quality electrical work in the Birmingham and surrounding areas. We look forward to helping you with your electrical project today!

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Blanchard Electrical Service
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Fixed Generator - InstallFixed Generator - RepairGenerator - Install - For Business+3 more

Serving Elrod, AL and surrounding areas

In business since 1995

Free estimates

Blanchard Electrical Service, is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests and make their concerns the basis of our business.\n

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Response time1 day
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The Home Depot - Generators
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Fixed Generator - Install

Serving Elrod, AL and surrounding areas

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

Today, we're proud to be the world's largest home improvement retailer. In 2,300 stores across North America, we aspire to excel in service – to our customers, associates, communities and shareholders. That's what leadership means to us. That's The Home Depot difference.

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Atchenson Electric
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Serving Elrod, AL and surrounding areas

In business since 2013

We 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\n

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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

Portable generators provide backup power for essential appliances during outages and are easy to relocate.

Sizing a generator is a careful process that requires calculating the electrical load of your entire house. You have to take into account every device you want to use and their wattage requirements, plus the wattage needed to start them, and look for a generator that can safely run all that at around 80% capacity.

In more practical terms, a small home can run on a 10,000-watt generator (and if you only want to power a few key appliances, much less than that). A mid-sized home may need something between 15,000 and 22,000 watts. Larger homes require 25,000 watts or more. 

If you’re wondering if you can use your electric vehicle as a backup battery, it depends on whether your EV is compatible with bidirectional charging. This technology allows energy to flow both ways, enabling vehicle-to-home (V2H) backup power, vehicle-to-load (V2L) for appliances and camping, and vehicle-to-grid (V2G) to support the power grid. Compatible EVs convert stored DC energy into usable AC power, helping reduce energy costs and enhance grid stability while providing emergency backup power.

To determine the right size generator for your house, you should calculate the total wattage of the appliances and devices you want to power during an outage. List all essential items, note their start-up wattages, and add them together.

Here are some typical wattage requirements for common appliances:

  • Refrigerator: 600 watts

  • Large dehumidifier: 700 watts

  • Large window air conditioner: 1,400 watts

  • Water heater: 3,000 to 4,500 watts

  • Electric furnace: 5,000 to 25,000 watts

A 7,500-watt generator might be sufficient for essentials like a refrigerator, freezer, well pump, and lighting circuits. However, for high-demand items like a water heater or furnace, a whole-home generator is a better choice. A portable generator may be enough if you only need to power a few critical items.

While home square footage can offer a rough estimate, it is not always a reliable indicator. For reference, here are some typical generator sizes based on square footage:

  • 1,000 sq ft: 6–9 kW

  • 1,500 sq ft: 7–10 kW

  • 2,000 sq ft: 10–14 kW

  • 2,500 sq ft: 12–16 kW

  • 3,000 sq ft: 16–20 kW+

For the most accurate sizing, consult a professional who can calculate your home's peak and average power consumption and recommend the optimal generator.

Yes, in most municipalities, you will need a permit to install a permanent home generator, including emergency backup, partial-home, and whole-home models. Because these installations involve significant alterations to your home's electrical system and produce exhaust fumes, local governments often require a permit or inspection for safety purposes. A generator permit typically costs between $50 and $250, depending on your location. Your electrician or certified installer can usually handle the permitting process for you, but you will be responsible for the cost. It's a good practice to confirm with your installer that they will pull all necessary permits before work begins.

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