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Avatar for Ross Electrical Contracting, LLC
Ross Electrical Contracting, LLC
4.8(
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Portable Generator - Install

Serving Brighton, CO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Customers say: Quick response

"I own a commercial print company in Denver and I have been using Cameron for a number of years now"
Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Absolute Electrical, Heating & Cooling, LLC
4.3(
328
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Fixed Generator - Install

Serving Brighton, CO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Installed one 40-amp circuit breaker. No difficulty with the installation, but the price was rather expensive."
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Response time1 day
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Recommended by91%of homeowners
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Just In Time Electrical Services
4.9(
32
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Fixed Generator - InstallPortable Generator - Install

Serving Brighton, CO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Fast reliable Service. Affordable, professional and explanatory. I give them a 5ð ð ð ð ð rating"
Response time6 hrs
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Recommended by86%of homeowners
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Tipping Hat Plumbing Heating & Electric, LLC
4.0(
418
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Fixed Generator - InstallPortable Generator - Install

Serving Brighton, CO and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Excellent work installing my dimmer switches in my new home . Daniel was very professional and great to work with . Thank you !"
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Response time11 hrs
Response rate100%
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Blue Sky Plumbing & Heating Inc.
5.0(
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Fixed Generator - Install

Serving Brighton, CO and surrounding areas

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In business since 1989

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

Blue Sky Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electric is a fourth-generation, family-owned home service company proudly serving the Denver Metro area since 1916. For over 100 years, our team has delivered trusted plumbing, HVAC, sewer, drain, electrical, and indoor air quality solutions with a commitment to honest service and long-term customer relationships.\n\nAs a locally owned company, we combine modern expertise with generations of hands-on experience to provide reliable repairs, installations, maintenance, and emergency services for homeowners across Colorado. Customers choose Blue Sky for our highly trained technicians, transparent communication, same-day availability, and dedication to doing the job right the first time.\n\nFrom routine plumbing repairs to complete heating, cooling, and electrical upgrades, Blue Sky is committed to delivering comfort, safety, and peace of mind to every home we serve.

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Redrocks Roof and Solar LLC
4.1(
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Fixed Generator - InstallGenerator - Install - For Business

Serving Brighton, CO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"First-rate service with a personal touch! Itâ s hard to find this kind of care and attention anymore when looking for home repairs. We needed our roof redone and a bunch of electrical repairs. Redrocks Roof and Solar worked with us every step of the way to make sure we were completely satisfied while respecting our budget. They also worked diligently with our insurance company to make sure that nothing was left out of our estimate. Robert and Brooke definitely go the extra mile on everything!"
Response time1 day
Response rate89%
Recommended by75%of homeowners
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Bright Spark Electrical Services LLC
New to Angi
Portable Generator - Repair

Serving Brighton, CO and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

Residential electrician with 7 years of experience handling thousands of projects, including panel upgrades, troubleshooting, and generator installation. Provides full-service residential electrical solutions.

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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

No, you should never plug a generator directly into a wall outlet in your house. This practice is extremely dangerous, often illegal, and can cause "back-feeding," where power from the generator flows back into utility lines, creating a life-threatening hazard for utility workers. It can also damage your home's electrical system, including appliances like pumps and HVAC fans. If the main power is restored while the generator is connected, it can destroy the generator and cause an electrical fire. To safely connect a generator, you must use a professionally installed transfer switch or an interlocking kit, which prevents back-feeding by disconnecting your home from the utility grid before the generator provides 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.

A 1,500 square foot home will likely need a 15kW to 20kW generator. When deciding on whole-house generator size, add up the total wattage of the devices that you’d like to continue running during a power outage. That way, you can ensure you purchase a generator that can power your necessary appliances or medical equipment during an electrical emergency.

It’s usually better to repair your generator if it isn’t working properly, as it will typically be much more affordable and should yield similar results. Generator repairs cost around $300 on average, while installing a new whole-house generator costs around $5,000 on average. The only exception is if you know your generator is reaching the end of its useful life, usually between 30 and 40 years. If you have an older generator, you could face multiple repairs in the coming years, which might mean that a full replacement will be more cost-effective over time.

If you’re deciding between a solar battery versus a generator for the best backup power solution, you can take a few factors into consideration. Solar batteries are quiet while generators can be quite loud. Generators have a lower up-front cost, but they require fuel and ongoing maintenance while solar batteries are more expensive but don’t have many ongoing costs.

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