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Avatar for Source Electric Services, LLC
Source Electric Services, LLC
4.9(
172
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Electrical Switches, Outlets & Fixtures - Install or RepairFixed Generator - InstallElectrical Wiring or Panel Upgrade+3 more

Serving Altamonte Springs, FL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Forrest is a professional all the way. I would trust and hire him for any job he can do, and maybe some he cannot. Honestly decent from the heart and concerned about his clients. He took time to guide me through a hands-on start-up of the generator he installed. Forrest made sure to clean the area he worked in and was extremely polite."
Exterior water home
Deflecting light onto home
High quality Interior components
Glamorous home with 40 foot Royal Palms.
Glamorous home

+9

Response time8 hrs
85 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by89%of homeowners
Avatar for In Phaze Electric, Inc.
In Phaze Electric, Inc.
4.6(
1,167
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Fixed Generator - InstallElectrical Wiring or Panel UpgradeElectric Vehicle Charging Station Installation - Materials Not Provided+11 more

Serving Altamonte Springs, FL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"In Phaze Electric did a phenomenal job at our house. It was a pleasant experience from sales with Keylin, Jessica with Permitting, Chris and Tony in the Backoffice, and the electricians that came onsite Joe Brancaccio and John Sarden. Our job was to replace a 200 AMP panel, meter base, and install a generator interlock. Each person took great care and was nice to work with. Joe specifically has a great way with people and will go out of his way to make sure things are done right! We can sleep soundly knowing that we were taken care of by In Phaze and that their work will last for years to come."
Illuminating the Senses
EV charger installation.
Panel replacement
Hanging lights
Lighting installation

+14

Response time1 day
43 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by91%of homeowners
Avatar for A National Electric Service, Inc
A National Electric Service, Inc
5.0(
26
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Electric Vehicle Charging Station Installation - For Business - Materials Not ProvidedElectric Vehicle Charging Station Installation - Materials Provided by ConsumerElectric Vehicle Charging Station Installation - For Business - Materials Provided by Consumer

Serving Altamonte Springs, FL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They have been fantastic. Put a complete solar system with backup batteries that link with our home generator. I have called them for electric help many times since. They work tirelessly and flawlessly. Their work is most reliable and professional solar work Iâ ve seen. Moving forward with a commercial job with them in the future"
South Side Array
Tesla Powerwall
Tesla Powerwall Install
Response time1 day
Response rate88%
10 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Smartron Electric, LLC
5.0(
37
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Fixed Generator - InstallElectrical Switches, Outlets & Fixtures - Install or RepairElectrical Wiring or Panel Upgrade+3 more

Serving Altamonte Springs, FL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Ryan is pleasant, knowledgeable, took time to explain the process fully and did a great job. He gave me an estimate over the phone, called back to say he had a cancelation for the next morning and we scheduled. He was prompt, approachable and there were no surprises. He did a great job installing a grounded outlet for my garage door opener, cleaned up after himself and asked if I needed help returning boxes to their shelves in my garage. I will definitely call Ryan/Smartron Electric again if I need electricall services."
Chandelier installation
Chandelier installation
200A Transfer Switch
Generator installation
Generac Generator

+95

Response time6 hrs
Response rate95%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Energy Today
3.9(
513
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Electrical Switches, Outlets & Fixtures - Install or RepairElectrical Switches, Outlets & Fixtures - Install or Repair - For BusinessElectrical Wiring or Panel Upgrade+3 more

Serving Altamonte Springs, FL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1963

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Joe, the estimator was also the installer so there was no gap in communications between multiple people with the company and myself. Also the customer service follow up was great. Nikki was very polite and helpful in Energy Today winning the bid for all our electrical needs."
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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James Townsley Construction
4.7(
271
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Lightning Protection - Install or Repair

Serving Altamonte Springs, FL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"After contacting the 3 companies provided by Home Advisor I chose to go with James Townsley and I'm very glad I did. He is very professional and did a great job. There were a few things that needed to be added to the installation, even so my cost remained the same as quoted. He was quick to respond to my emails and phone calls and did the installation on a day that should have been a day off for him to accommodate my strange work schedule. He is very knowledgeable and answered all my questions during the installation. I would and already have recommend him for lightning rod installations."
Response time8 hrs
Response rate93%
200 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Generator Installation 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. 

While the rating will tell you how many watts the refrigerator needs at the peak of its cycle, it requires additional wattage to start. At the bare minimum, you’ll need a 1,500-watt generator to get the fridge up and running after a blackout. A 2,000-watt generator should be sufficient for most home refrigerators.

Yes, natural gas generators can work without electricity. Natural gas generators are a common type of backup or whole-house generator that operates when the electrical grid isn’t working. The trick is using a transfer switch (which usually needs to be installed with the generator) that safely switches the home electrical system from the power grid to generator power when needed.

In some situations, yes. Never try to put biofuel into any home generator without checking the specifics first. If a generator has the ability to run on diesel, it can also run pure biofuel (the clear kind made from seed oils, for example). But if you are using biofuel made from animal fats or vegetable oils, the generator will need significant modifications before it can handle a sludgier type of biofuel.

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.

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