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Current Source Electric, LLC
5.0(
16
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Fixed Generator - InstallFixed Generator - Repair

Serving Durango, CO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Highly recommended. He rescued me after a different electrician totally screwed up the rough-in then disappeared. He dealt with all the problems he found for a very reasonable price, then finished the job completely."
Response time10 hrs
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by57%of homeowners
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Hackett Electric Company, LLC
4.2(
36
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Fixed Generator - Install

Serving Durango, CO and surrounding areas

In business since 2007

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"I called Hackett Electric to have an outlet installed on my roof for heat tape. Scott showed up that same day and did an excellent job on a very challenging project, which involved climbing a tall ladder and wiring a new outlet in a tight space. He also installed a new switch from the inside of the house and did a neat and careful job. I was very pleased with his work and would not hesitate to work with him and Hackett Electric again."
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Response time1 day
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Smithfield Electrical Services
New to Angi
Fixed Generator - InstallPortable Generator - Install

Serving Durango, CO and surrounding areas

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Your Personal Electrician. You have a personal doctor, dentist, and hairdresser or \nbarber. We want to be your personal electrician that you trust with your electrical \nneeds. Serving the Ignacio, Durango, Bayfield and Pagosa Springs areas! There is one thing we cant do and that is new construction on Log Homes.

Response time4 hrs
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New to Angi
Portable Generator - Repair

Serving Durango, CO and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

At Breeze Electrical Solutions, LLC, our company is based on the belief that our customers' needs are of the utmost importance. Our team is committed to meeting those needs. We welcome the opportunity to earn your trust and deliver you the best service. No job is too big or too small for our experienced team. Call today for a quote. \n \n

Sorrell's Electric
New to Angi
Fixed Generator - InstallFixed Generator - RepairGenerator - Install - For Business+3 more

Serving Durango, CO and surrounding areas

In business since 1998

Free estimates

At Sparky S Electric, we take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

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Generator Install FAQs, answered by experts

You can expect a diesel generator to last for up to 30,000 hours of use, which works out to 20 to 25 years with the proper maintenance, of course. That depends on how much you use it, so a diesel generator used for emergencies a couple of times a year will last a lot longer than a generator that takes over for a faulty electrical grid every month for a day or two. 

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.

Most homeowners won't be able to claim a home generator as a tax write-off. However, a whole-house generator may be tax-deductible in certain situations depending on its purpose. For instance, if it's needed to power essential medical equipment, it may qualify as a medical expense deduction. Also, in some cases, businesses can deduct a generator as a business expense if it supports operations. Always consult a tax professional to determine eligibility based on your specific circumstances and the applicable IRS regulations.

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.

In some situations, yes. Never try to put biofuel into any home generator without checking the specifics first. If a generator has the ability to run on diesel, it can also run pure biofuel (the clear kind made from seed oils, for example). But if you are using biofuel made from animal fats or vegetable oils, the generator will need significant modifications before it can handle a sludgier type of biofuel.

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