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New Phase Electric, LLC
5.0(
7
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Fixed Generator - InstallPortable Generator - Install

Serving Meridian, CO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Installed a 12 circuit generator cutover panel. Works great. Would have preferred the cables to be behind the drywall. But a solid job that passed Jeffco and Xcel inspections easily."
Brent's house
custom house
Custom light's
custom lights
Govee lights

+1

Response time2 days
Response rate100%
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Productive Electric, LLC
4.9(
14
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Generator - Install - For Business

Serving Meridian, CO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1992

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"The electrician, Tom, and the Service Manager, Bill, were exceptionally friendly and worked hard to figure out how to accomplish everything we wanted and needed. They also have amazing value for the work."
Response time1 day
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Absolute Electrical, Heating & Cooling, LLC
4.3(
328
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Fixed Generator - Install

Serving Meridian, 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
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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TORQ Electricians
4.8(
19
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Portable Generator - Install

Serving Meridian, CO and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I’m extremely pleased with the work Jon from TORQ Electricians recently completed in my home. This project was much larger than his visit the week before, and once again he delivered outstanding results. He replaced switches and outlets throughout the house, many of which had begun to fail due to age, and the upgrades have given us real peace of mind when it comes to safety. Jon also made several thoughtful recommendations—installing dimmer switches in the kitchen and study, and suggesting a different dimmer style for our living room ceiling fan. These changes have noticeably improved both the functionality and the atmosphere of those rooms. He even identified and replaced a GFCI breaker in the panel that wasn’t up to code, ensuring everything is now safe and compliant. The work has refreshed the look of our interior, and we couldn’t be happier with the results. We’re very glad we chose TORQ Electricians and highly recommend Jon to anyone needing professional, reliable electrical work"
20 Amp Circuit
Circuit
Electrical Panel
Outlet
Power Stake

+9

6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by42%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. 

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.

If you have a transfer switch properly installed, the generator and main electrical power cannot feed the system at the same time. However, you should still shut off the power at your main circuit breaker panel before activating the generator. If you do that, you’ll simply need to shut off the generator and reset your circuit breaker once the local power comes back on.

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.

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. 

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