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Mr. Electric of Montgomery
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Fixed Generator - InstallFixed Generator - Repair

Serving Jacksons Gap, AL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Mr. Electric of Montgomery is your local and trusted electrician, owned and operated in the heart of our community. We pride ourselves in serving our customers with honesty and integrity; backed by the Neighborly Done Right Promise™, we offer transparent pricing and exceptional workmanship. From safety inspections, panel upgrades, generator installation, generator repairs, installations, repairs or any other electrical needs you have; our licensed electricians are committed to making your home or business safe while delivering exceptional service with up-front pricing. Choose Mr. Electric of Montgomery for a service you can trust and a team who cares about our customers.\n

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PSC LLC
4.8(
23
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Portable Generator - Install

Serving Jacksons Gap, AL and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Lance Parker and his team did an excellent job. Lance contacted us the same day we entered the request and came to provide estimate on the date/time we agreed. We had some extenuating circumstances with a sick family member and Lance and his team did everything they could to maintain power in their room with a generator while they worked to remove a power pole and update the home’s power with a new box and physically move the power from a pole to attaching to the home. He coordinated with the power company and inspectors. He also repaired a power issue to the oven inside the home. Evidently it had always been on the incorrect switch. He troubleshot and determined it needed to move from a 40 to 50 switch. Everything looks great and is working beautifully. Thank you!"
Response time7 hrs
Response rate97%
Recommended by57%of homeowners
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Specialized Solutions, LLC
5.0(
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Fixed Generator - InstallFixed Generator - RepairGenerator - Install - For Business+3 more

Serving Jacksons Gap, AL and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Small jobs welcome

"Called with an emergency at a commercial business and he was there within an hour and tackled the problem. He was on time and did all the repairs. Took pride in his work and cleaned up after he finished. This was a 3 phase repair and he was very confident in the work he did."
Response time3 days
Response rate100%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Parker Service Company
5.0(
2
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Fixed Generator - InstallGenerator - InstallGenerator - Install - For Business+1 more

Serving Jacksons Gap, AL and surrounding areas

Emergency services offered

"From the estimate to the end of the job we were pleased with Parker Service Company. Bud was the technician that came for the estimate. He was very knowledgeable about what we needed as well as giving us options of how things could be done. The estimate was half of what another company quoted. The following week Bud and two others came to do the work. They were professional and polite from start to finish. We will be doing a few things in the future using PSC again as well as requesting Bud and the same crew. Thanks for a job well done."
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The Home Depot - Generators
2.5(
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Fixed Generator - Install

Serving Jacksons Gap, 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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Calvin Garrett Electric
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Fixed Generator - RepairGenerator - Repair - For BusinessPortable Generator - Repair

Serving Jacksons Gap, AL and surrounding areas

In business since 2013

Free estimates

At Calvin Garrett Electric, we pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We strongly believe in giving our absolute best in all of our projects no matter how big or small. We are experts in our trade and will always keep you educated on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!

Response time10 mins
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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

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. 

The cost to install a whole-house generator averages $5,200, with a typical price range of $1,500 to $8,900. However, total costs can vary from $400 for a small portable unit to over $18,000 for a large-capacity system. The most significant cost factor is the generator's size and capacity, but other variables include the brand, fuel type, and labor for assembly and installation.

Generator costs can be broken down by type:

  • Portable or Emergency Backup Generators (1kW–7.5kW): $500 to $2,000

  • Partial-Home Generators (9kW–20kW): $2,000 to $6,500

  • Whole-House Generators (22kW–48kW): $5,000 to $18,000

To avoid paying for more power than you need, consider hiring an electrician to calculate the electrical load for your essential appliances. It is also recommended to get at least three quotes to find the best deal for your specific needs and budget.

As a safety measure, you should always turn off the main breaker while operating your generator’s backup breaker. In addition, you should also switch off all appliance breakers so you don't have a power surge when the main breaker turns back on. And finally, turning off the main breaker prevents back-feeding, which endangers utility workers with the risk of electrocution. Back-feeding could also destroy the electrical circuits of your neighbors if they use the same power network.

While natural gas generators are costly, they’re a great option for standby power due to the reliability of natural gas as a fuel source. Unlike other fuels, natural gas is delivered through underground pipes, making outages extremely rare and less likely to be affected by the elements. As long as the area isn’t prone to earthquakes, they offer an unlimited supply of natural gas that doesn’t degrade over time or require storage in tanks.

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.

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