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All American Electric Services, LLC
5.0(
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Serving Ellendale, DE and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I found Trevor to be professional, punctual, knowledgeable, helpful, and reasonable. He came out to troubleshoot an issue with our generator. I was very pleased with the service and would recommend this company to others."
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Guardian Generator Home Application
Guardian Generator with Transfer Switch
Protector Series Home Application
22 - 60 kW Protector Series

+10

Response time1 day
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Fleming's Electrical Service
4.9(
97
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Serving Ellendale, DE and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Great service and both Brandon and his coworker were professional, prompt and courteous. I rated customer 4.5 only because for the generator install he had forgotten to tell me I would need gas lines run, which increased the price 450$."
Bryan new home
Bryan new home
Bryan new home
Bryan new home
Old "pushmatic" panel

+31

Response time1 day
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Resolute Electric
4.9(
32
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Serving Ellendale, DE and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Klaus and Ray are polite, professional and experienced. They replaced/upgraded the failing electric solution on our pier. Communication was easy. I'm a happy customer."
Braemar Towers remodel
Salvation Army
Reoccurring customer
Outdoor lighting
Braemar Towers remodel

+19

Response time11 hrs
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
Flippin' Breakers Electrical Services, LLC
4.4(
17
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Serving Ellendale, DE and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

"Tony was great! He was able to give a reasonable estimate and actually installed 4 outdoor lights the same day. Very informative, friendly and professional. Arrived on time, finished quick and answered any questions I had. I will definitely recommend Flippin' Breakers!"
Response time2 days
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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Chesapeake Power Solutions LLC
5.0(
1
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Serving Ellendale, DE and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Warranties offered

We have the experience and dedication to get the job done right! Specializing in Electrical services; We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won't leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! \n\nCall or click for your FREE estimate today!

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+1

Response time3 days
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Horizon Services, LLC (DES)
New to Angi

Serving Ellendale, DE and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1989

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Experience The Horizon Difference.\n\nOn-Time Service. Up-Front Pricing. And The Job Done Right and Clean the First Time. GUARANTEED!\n\nHorizon Services is the region's largest and most well respected plumbing, heating and air conditioning company, with nearly 600 employees serving tens of thousands of homeowners throughout Delaware, Southeastern Pennsylvania, Southern New Jersey, and Northeastern Maryland. After a quarter of a century in business, Horizons Services remains fully committed to setting the industry standard for customer service, installation, and focusing on things that are important to busy homeowners: respect for their time, their home and their property; up-front pricing, and an unconditional 100% money back guarantee.\n

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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

A 10,000-watt generator can run a small to mid-sized central AC unit (typically up to 3 tons or 36,000 BTU) along with a few other appliances. However, larger AC units or additional loads will require a bigger generator. Consult a local generator installer to ensure you add the correct size generator to your home.

The average cost to install a home generator is $5,200, but total costs can range from $500 to $18,000 or more. The final price depends on several factors, including the generator's size, type, brand, fuel source, and the cost of labor and assembly. The generator's size is the most significant cost factor, as units that can power larger homes with higher energy demands cost more.

Cost breakdowns by generator type are typically as follows:

  • Portable or Emergency Backup Generators (1kW–7.5kW): $500–$2,000

  • Partial-Home Generators (9kW–20kW): $2,000–$6,500

  • Whole-House Generators (22kW–48kW): $5,000–$18,000

To ensure you get the right size unit for your needs without overpaying, consider hiring an electrician to calculate the electrical load of your essential appliances. It is also recommended to get at least three quotes from qualified installers to find the best fit for your budget.

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.

In most municipalities, you will need a permit to install a permanent home generator, including emergency backup, partial-home, and whole-home generators. A permit for a generator usually costs between $50 and $250, depending on where you live. Your electrician or certified generator installer will usually pull the permit for you—and might be required to do so by your building department—but you’ll be on the hook for the cost of the permit. You should ask your installer before agreeing to any work if they will pull the necessary permits for your project.

Energy output depends on turbine size, average wind speed at your site, and system efficiency. A 5 kW turbine in a good wind location can generate 8,000 to 12,000 kilowatt-hours per year, which may cover a large portion of an average home’s needs. Accurate output estimates require a professional wind assessment and a review of your household’s energy usage patterns.

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