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Avatar for Ross Electrical Contracting, LLC
Ross Electrical Contracting, LLC
4.8(
24
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Serving Mead, CO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Customers say: Quick response

"I don't usually write reviews because it's time consuming and I often don't find providers to be exceptionally good or bad - but I definitely read them - so consider this worth double weight: I thought Mr. Ross did a wonderful job explaining the full extent of the project, and how he would handle the details. Super knowledgeable! He got all the permits, fixed the roof patch that was needed, and cleaned up the mess. His crew was clean cut and on-time, and he stuck by his quoted price. I will hire him again for a shed electric project I have coming up. Great work, Ross stands by his name."
Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Absolute Electrical, Heating & Cooling, LLC
4.3(
328
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Serving Mead, CO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Absolute Electrical did a great job of installing our QuietCool fan. They were very professional, thoughtful (quietly closed front door as they went in and out) and cleanly (thoroughly cleaned work area). I would recommend them to any of our neighbors and friends."
Mini Split
Heated driveway
Furnace Inspection
Laying conduit for exterior electrical work
Electrical Panel Replacement

+34

Response time1 day
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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Precision Service Electric, Inc.
5.0(
10
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Serving Mead, CO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1994

Warranties offered

Small jobs welcome

"I hired them to install can lights in my family room. They did an amazing job! Everything I could have asked for, expertise, customer service, and an amazing result!"
Pop up countertop outlets
Pop up countertop outlets
Downtown Restaurant
Downtown Restaurant
New Kitchen Island

+12

Response time1 day
53 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by70%of homeowners
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Just In Time Electrical Services
4.9(
32
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Serving Mead, CO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Excellent experience, highly satisfied! Based on the 5 star reviews on Nextdoor, I called Just In Time Electrical to have some electrical issues fixed and new lighting added. Michael came out within a couple days to do an estimate and returned a couple days later to do the work. My home presented a few special challenges, but Michael and another technician, John, worked through them with patience and expertise, and they successfully completed all 3 projects with professionalism and to my specs. I am thrilled with the new living room recessed lighting, remote wall switch solution in another room, as well as the corrections made to my bathroom 3-way lighting. Thanks guys!"
Response time8 hrs
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by86%of homeowners
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True Bloom Energy Solutions LLC
5.0(
6
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Serving Mead, CO and surrounding areas

Approved

Credit card accepted

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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Rapid Energy Solutions, LLC
4.7(
12
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Serving Mead, CO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Woman who called me to give me more info and schedule was excellent and very friendly, great communication with her. The owner, I believe, who came to look at the job and give me a bid was professional and efficient as were the 3 guys who did the work. There was a 2 hour minimum work window which meant a $200 starting base price. They were done with my two projects (installing the outlet and fixing a hallway light) in less than an hour, so I guess I should have had more projects to get my full money's worth. They did a great job, though."
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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OtM ELECTRIC LLC
5.0(
3
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Serving Mead, CO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

We take pride in delivering expert workmanship, reliable service, and clear communication on every project. From start to finish, our mission is to provide high‑quality results and complete customer satisfaction. We listen carefully to our customers’ needs and maintain a professional, respectful approach throughout the entire process. Our reputation is built on safety, quality, and dependable service—no matter the size of the job.

Response time2 days
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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King Electric LLC
4.8(
4
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Serving Mead, CO and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Warranties offered

King Electric LLC 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

Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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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. 

You can determine what size generator you need for a transfer switch by matching the switch to the largest outlet on your generator. Larger generators can power up to 10 circuits, while most 5,000-watt generators can provide power to six circuits. So, if your generator’s largest outlet is 30 amps, you’ll need a 30-amp transfer switch.

Whole-house generators can run continuously for extended periods, even for weeks at a time (around 400 to 500 hours), as long as they have a sufficient fuel supply. However, this type of extensive use will increase wear and tear and can shorten the generator's overall lifespan. During long periods of operation, it's important to check and refill the engine oil as needed, potentially as frequently as daily depending on the model. If your generator uses a fuel tank, ensure it is kept full to prevent unexpected shutdowns.

It might seem counterintuitive, but installing a generator transfer switch will save you money in the long run. While you’ll have to pay between $400 and $2,500 to have the transfer switch installed, you’ll recoup that amount later on when you don’t have to pay for expensive repairs to your appliances, devices, and electrical system that may have burned out, overloaded, or stopped working due to a sudden loss of power or an incorrect hook up of a generator to your home

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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