Does installing a generator increase home value?

• <div><p>Yes,<a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/generator-installation-avoid-electrical-disasters.htm"> installing a generator</a> usually increases your property value because buyers are getting the added peace of mind knowing they’ll be able to maintain power through blackouts. In most cases, you should see close to a 100% return on investment (ROI). Keep in mind that home generators usually need a permanent foundation, and installing a concrete slab will likely raise your property taxes slightly. </p></div>

How do I know what size of whole house generator to choose?

• <div><p>Generators are usually sized by running watts and starting watts. Ideally, you’ll want a generator that can offer both the necessary running watts and starting watts for everything you need to power without going beyond 90% of its capacity. <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/electrical-load-calculation.htm">Calculate your home’s electrical load</a> based on the breakers in your home or adding up the appliance and lighting needs of connected rooms.</p></div>

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Q: What size generator does my house need?

• <div><p>You can determine what size generator you need by listing the various appliances it will power during an outage. Write down the start-up watt usage, and then add them all together. </p><p>A 7,500-watt generator will run your refrigerator, freezer, well pump, and lighting circuits without a problem. However, you&rsquo;ll need an extra 3,000 to 4,500 watts to run your water heater and another 5,000 to 25,000 watts to run your electric furnace. In these instances, a whole-home generator is your best bet for running your critical equipment.</p></div>

Q: What is a remote start generator?

• <div><p>These advanced generators use a key fob or a smartphone app to remotely start, which is ideal for getting power back on immediately without venturing outside. This feature is more common on whole home generators, but you may be able to find it on large portable generators, too.</p></div>

Q: What size of diesel generator do you need to run a house?

• <div><p>Sizing a generator is a careful process that requires calculating the <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/electrical-load-calculation.htm">electrical load</a> 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.</p><p>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. </p></div>

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Last update on November 16, 2025

Reviewed in May 2024
Great installation
Tri - State Remodeling LLC
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Reviewed in December 2022
As a retired general contractor who is fairly new to this area I feel fortunate to have found Alan. The contract price to strip and install a new roof on a 900s.f. un attached garage was very competitive and the quality of the work was excellent. Alan and his crew showed up exactly when he said...
New Horizons Roofing LLC
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Reviewed in January 2018
They were very puctual and on time. The instalation was faster than i expected. Upgraded the electrical panel with top notch equipment. Patch up work was great too! They trenched the conduit from my detached garage in a day. Probably took 2 weeks and i was already hooked to edison and...
All Guard Roofing, Inc.
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Reviewed in March 2017
Very well. He does what he says he'll do. In this day & age that's hard to find. Someone trust worthy. I had hired one company to do yard work for, pulling weeds & just general yard work me. He mowed my weeds down. Not Larry, he came out with a crew had it looking amazing.
LTD Management & Maintenance
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Reviewed in July 2013
They were a little late for the appointment.When they arrived,Jamie was very professional and did the installation in a timely manner.Unfortunately the RO system was defective and I returned it to Lowes.Mike with A C Plumbing came back out on his own time and did the re-installation at no...
A&C PLumbing Concepts, Inc
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Reviewed in February 2013
Overall, everything was great. We needed a water softener installed.
Swell Plumbing
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Morgan Electric

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Morgan Electric

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21 years of experience

Morgan Electric consist of 3 full time employees. The owner of Morgan Electric has over 30 years of sole experience. Morgan Electric prides itself on great customer service. Our employees are clean, courteous and very respectful. Our workmanship shows great pride in the job we do. We bill after the the job is complete and require full payment due on receipt. We guarantee all service call work for 90 days and new construction or remodel jobs for 2 years. We accept master card, visa, check and cash. We offer a 10% discount, see website for coupon. Licensed, Bonded and Insured.

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Tnt Auto Center LLC

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Service: TNT Auto Center LLC provides superior service to all makes and models. Specializing in European and general auto repair, TNT Auto Center LLC has provided service in Kingman, Arizona and surrounding areas since 1981. We offer local pickup and delivery of your vehicle, as well as a full-service repair facility. We pride ourselves on being efficient and making your car repair as convenient as possible. Parts: TNT Auto Center LLC has a large auto parts department. We pride ourselves in providing only the highest quality of parts, with an emphasis on efficiency and accuracy when working with our busy customers. We import auto parts, specializing primarily in European parts. Our team can also provide used, vintage and restoration Volkswagen parts. Machine Shop: TNT Auto Center LLC offers a complete automotive machine shop. We offer a wide selection of machine repair and tuning. In addition, we have custom VW machining and an inventory of engine parts. Our services include, but are not limited to: • Welding • Engine balancing • Boring and Honing • Surfacing • Valve grinding • Pressure testing • Head straightening: cylinder heads in overhead cam engine before they are surfaced. • Magnifluxing • Align honing of engine blocks • Connecting rod re-building • Flywheel grinding • Painting • Mill and lathe work • Pressing operations, bearing presses, etc • Engine Assembly • Custom VW Engines and Transmissions

My Classic Car Trader LLC

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My Classic Car Trader LLC

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Sales, Service & Rebuilding of Antique and Classic Car Components such as, Carburetors, Starters, Generators, Fuel Pumps, Double & Single Action Fuel Pump Rebuilding, Water Pumps, Hydraulic Top Pumps, Distributors, and DELCO Knee Action Shocks, We also carry a complete line of NOS and NORS parts. We offer FREE Technical advice for any YEAR Classic Car 609-462-7412

"Beware. They charged me double shipping even after I told them I would wait so I wouldn’t have to pay two shipping fees. The last item was a fuel pump that I had a problem with. I have made 4 calls to ask for help with no return call. Poor"

Frank H on July 2020

"Beware. They charged me double shipping even after I told them I would wait so I wouldn’t have to pay two shipping fees. The last item was a fuel pump that I had a problem with. I have made 4 calls to ask for help with no return call. Poor"

Frank H on July 2020

Generator Install questions, answered by experts

You can determine what size generator you need by listing the various appliances it will power during an outage. Write down the start-up watt usage, and then add them all together.

A 7,500-watt generator will run your refrigerator, freezer, well pump, and lighting circuits without a problem. However, you’ll need an extra 3,000 to 4,500 watts to run your water heater and another 5,000 to 25,000 watts to run your electric furnace. In these instances, a whole-home generator is your best bet for running your critical equipment.

These advanced generators use a key fob or a smartphone app to remotely start, which is ideal for getting power back on immediately without venturing outside. This feature is more common on whole home generators, but you may be able to find it on large portable generators, too.

Yes, installing a generator usually increases your property value because buyers are getting the added peace of mind knowing they’ll be able to maintain power through blackouts. In most cases, you should see close to a 100% return on investment (ROI). Keep in mind that home generators usually need a permanent foundation, and installing a concrete slab will likely raise your property taxes slightly.

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.

Generators are usually sized by running watts and starting watts. Ideally, you’ll want a generator that can offer both the necessary running watts and starting watts for everything you need to power without going beyond 90% of its capacity. Calculate your home’s electrical load based on the breakers in your home or adding up the appliance and lighting needs of connected rooms.

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