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Fleming's Electrical Service
4.9(
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Serving Millville, DE and surrounding areas

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In business since 2014

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Brandon and his associate, Billy, did an outstanding job in installing some fans and lights for us. They were punctual, courteous, informative and made everything perfect. Would definitely recommend them. Their pricing was also very reasonable!"
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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Galloway Electrical
4.6(
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Serving Millville, DE and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Customers say: Super punctual

"Excellent. Needed whole new fixture and Chris went to Lowes and purchased it, came back and installed it. He and partner were on time, polite, and knowledgeable."
Electrical Project
Electrical Project
Receptacles
Electrical Project
Electrical Project

+76

Response time10 hrs
Response rate91%
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Crest Electric
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Serving Millville, DE and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2019

Emergency services offered

Customers say: True professional

"Installation of my ceiling fan was tougher than expected due to the replacement of a fan mounted on a 20' ceiling. Dale, and his helper, D'Jere, did an excellent job replacing my old ceiling fan with a new one I purchased. Installation required removing the old fan and its 8' droprod, and installing the new fan with a different droprod. The job required assembling a two-tier scaffold with the use of an additional stepladder to get to the ceiling. Dale and his partner worked meticulously to get the job done, and the result was perfection. After the installation was completed, and the scaffolding was removed, Dale and his partner walked around the living room picking up any wire insulation clippings and other small pieces left over on the floor. They left the place pretty much spotless. Dale and his partner did a fantastic job, and I would definitely hire them again."
Response time1 day
11 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by78%of homeowners
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ZB Electrical LLC
5.0(
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Serving Millville, DE and surrounding areas

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In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Since moving to Delaware 4 years ago I have been looking for contractors to do different jobs around our house. Zach was the most professional, reasonably priced and did what he said he was going to do when he said he was goin to do. His work was clean and accurate. I highly recommend ZB Electrical LLC ."
mirror
Christmas Lighting
Sub Panel
bath light and vent fan
Response time5 hrs
Response rate95%
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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W B Lightning Rods
4.6(
367
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Serving Millville, DE and surrounding areas

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In business since 2001

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"William Burden is the third generation owner of WBLightningRods and his company has been in business since 1950. He is very courteous, professional, was on time, and has a very good crew. William was present for the entire installation. We chose the copper system. We are glad for the peace of mind a lightning rod system will provide."
lightning protection
 Residential LPS
lightning protection
 Residential LPS
lightning protection

+79

Response time1 day
64 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

It’s usually better to repair your generator if it isn’t working properly, as it will typically be much more affordable and should yield similar results. Generator repairs cost around $300 on average, while installing a new whole-house generator costs around $5,000 on average. The only exception is if you know your generator is reaching the end of its useful life, usually between 30 and 40 years. If you have an older generator, you could face multiple repairs in the coming years, which might mean that a full replacement will be more cost-effective over time.

Many services include assembling the unit and securing it in the window. Confirm with your provider.

To determine the right size generator for your house, you should calculate the total wattage of the appliances and devices you want to power during an outage. List all essential items, note their start-up wattages, and add them together.

Here are some typical wattage requirements for common appliances:

  • Refrigerator: 600 watts

  • Large dehumidifier: 700 watts

  • Large window air conditioner: 1,400 watts

  • Water heater: 3,000 to 4,500 watts

  • Electric furnace: 5,000 to 25,000 watts

A 7,500-watt generator might be sufficient for essentials like a refrigerator, freezer, well pump, and lighting circuits. However, for high-demand items like a water heater or furnace, a whole-home generator is a better choice. A portable generator may be enough if you only need to power a few critical items.

While home square footage can offer a rough estimate, it is not always a reliable indicator. For reference, here are some typical generator sizes based on square footage:

  • 1,000 sq ft: 6–9 kW

  • 1,500 sq ft: 7–10 kW

  • 2,000 sq ft: 10–14 kW

  • 2,500 sq ft: 12–16 kW

  • 3,000 sq ft: 16–20 kW+

For the most accurate sizing, consult a professional who can calculate your home's peak and average power consumption and recommend the optimal generator.

An undersized whole-house generator has the potential to overheat and shut down when you try to run a central AC system. This scenario can not only damage the whole-house generator, but can also trip your home’s breakers or cause electrical damage. To avoid this situation, hire a local generator installer to correctly size your whole-house generator.

To reduce AC startup power for a whole-house generator, install a soft start kit or hard start capacitor, which lowers the initial surge by gradually ramping up the compressor. Using a smart load manager can also help by staggering startup loads, preventing a system overload and future costly repairs.

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