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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
5.0(
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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
3.9(
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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

As a safety measure, you should always turn off the main breaker while operating your generator’s backup breaker. In addition, you should also switch off all appliance breakers so you don't have a power surge when the main breaker turns back on. And finally, turning off the main breaker prevents back-feeding, which endangers utility workers with the risk of electrocution. Back-feeding could also destroy the electrical circuits of your neighbors if they use the same power network.

No, you should never plug a generator directly into a wall outlet in your house. This practice is extremely dangerous, often illegal, and can cause "back-feeding," where power from the generator flows back into utility lines, creating a life-threatening hazard for utility workers. It can also damage your home's electrical system, including appliances like pumps and HVAC fans. If the main power is restored while the generator is connected, it can destroy the generator and cause an electrical fire. To safely connect a generator, you must use a professionally installed transfer switch or an interlocking kit, which prevents back-feeding by disconnecting your home from the utility grid before the generator provides power.

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.

Costs range from $500 to $2,500, depending on generator type and installation complexity.

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.

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