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Bolt Electric
4.4(
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Serving Arcadia, FL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2012

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Emergency services offered

"The Electrician, Jeremy, did a great job installing our level 2 EV charger. He was very knowledgeable on all aspects of the installation and completed the work in an efficient and professional manner. Would highly recommend for other electrical jobs."
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Scioletti Electric Inc.
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Serving Arcadia, FL and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2012

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"Very happy with the work Neil did with the new generator outlet he installed. We now have whole home generator capabilities when needed. He showed us how the setup works with our generator. Everything works as it should. His pricing was by far the best we were quoted. Will contact him again should we need any other electrical work done. Recommended!!"
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Southern Electric and Construction, LLC
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Serving Arcadia, FL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2010

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"Excellent job, called back within the day and finished the job very promptly. Had a ceiling fan installed and they assembled it and installed it. It looks great and I have no complaints. I would definitely recommend JD and Southern Electric"
Response time5 hrs
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Caliber Electric, LLC
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Serving Arcadia, FL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2015

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"Chris from caliber electric showed up on time and was extremely professional and polite. He gave us several options to install a home generator. He was able to install it efficiently and walked us through how everything operated and any maintenance as we needed to do"
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Response time10 hrs
Response rate91%
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FIT ELECTRICAL CONTRACTING
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Serving Arcadia, FL and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

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"Fit is a small energetic electrical contractor. They are very knowledgeable and they care about doing quality work. I highly recommend them for your electrical needs."
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Mister Sparky of Sarasota
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Serving Arcadia, FL and surrounding areas

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In business since 1996

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"He spent a lot of time looking at the electrical box and where the generator is to be installed, and asked a lot of relevant questions, but I haven’t heard anything from him since he was here a couple weeks ago."
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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

Generally, you’ll want to keep between 60 and 70 feet between the generator and the transfer switch. There are a few reasons for this, including:

  • The distance reduces the noise coming from the generator into your home.

  • It increases efficiency because you won’t have a voltage drop from this short of a distance.

  • Prevents carbon monoxide poisoning: keep at least 15 feet between your generator and an open window. 

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.

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.

A portable generator can supply power to selected appliances and circuits in a home, but it's generally not designed to handle the entire household's electrical needs simultaneously. Portable generators have limited wattage capacity, so they are only designed to power essential devices and electronics temporarily until local power is restored. If your power needs outweigh the capabilities of a portable generator, consider installing a whole-home generator instead.

Generators run on a variety of fuel types, ranging from natural gas to solar power. Keep in mind that fuel costs varying by type:

  • Natural gas: $2,000–$21,000 per year 

  • Liquid propane: $2,000–$21,000 per year

  • Diesel: $3,000–$20,000 per year

  • Gasoline: $500–$3,000 per year

  • Solar generator: $2,000–$25,000 per unit

  • Battery backup: $10,000–$25,000 per unit

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