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L.J.I Electric
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Portable Generator - Install

Serving Walsenburg, CO and surrounding areas

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In business since 2017

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Mr. Martinez (Danny) extremely knowledgeable with anything electrical. I had Generator on the side installed, looked very complex to me, Danny just move right along and was still have a conversation with me. He plans on expanding this business and i know he will be successful. Good Job Danny, Thank You, Dan"
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Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Electrical Innovations LLC
New to Angi
Portable Generator - Repair

Serving Walsenburg, CO and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

Electrical innovations provides electrical safety for families homes, and peoples businesses. We are a fully licensed and insured company who’s been in business since 2010. We are a family owned and operated business who strives for making families happy and satisfied returning customers.

Jetco Electric
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Fixed Generator - InstallFixed Generator - RepairGenerator - Install+4 more

Serving Walsenburg, CO and surrounding areas

In business since 1998

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

We are a new company comprised of local electricians who have been servicing the Durango area for many years. Are rates are competitive, our service is exceptional! We are experienced in all forms of residential, commercial, and industrial construction, and maintenance. We put our customers first, no hassles, or waiting, your deadline is our deadline.

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New to Angi
Portable Generator - Repair

Serving Walsenburg, 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

Russell Swallow
New to Angi
Portable Generator - Repair

Serving Walsenburg, CO and surrounding areas

Small jobs welcome

Electrician with Extensive Experience Since 2015\n\nI have been a professional electrician since 2015, with comprehensive experience spanning residential, commercial, and industrial electrical work. Over the years, I have developed strong expertise in installing, maintaining, and troubleshooting electrical systems across various settings. Whether it's wiring a new home, upgrading commercial electrical panels, or handling complex industrial machinery, I know how to do it all with precision, safety, and efficiency.\n\nMy background includes working with electrical codes and standards, ensuring compliance and quality on every job. I am confident in my ability to deliver reliable electrical solutions tailored to the needs of each project.\n\n

Generator Install questions, 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. 

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.

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. 

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.

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.

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