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Avatar for COURTESY ELECTRIC INC.
COURTESY ELECTRIC INC.
4.5(
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Fixed Generator - InstallGenerator - Install - For BusinessGenerator - Repair - For Business+2 more

Serving Dunedin, FL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Brad came out promptly after I called. After looking at the panel he found that one of the breakers had been popped. He didn't even charge me for he call. It doesn't get any better than that. The trouble was that there was a piece of red tape over the breaker and I thought it was one that was not being used. when the panel was installed at the time we bought the house, the electrician taped over one of the breakers that was not working. He told me not to mess with it. unfortunately the tape had slipped down over the breaker that was tripped, hiding its status. on top of that it was mislabeled as bathroom instead of bedroom. Brad said that the panel was not installed properly 20 years ago. I wish I had known about Brad back then."
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Tru-Line Electric
4.5(
166
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Portable Generator - Install

Serving Dunedin, FL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2005

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"My project involved installing new track lighting on a 14 ft sloped ceiling in my living room. Gabriel came to my home to quote the project. He was very thorough and knowledgeable about what needed to be done, as far as, establishing a power source for the new lighting, the connections to the light switch, even how the joists ran in the ceiling in order to thread new wiring. The quote seemed fair, so we scheduled the project. The day of the install Gabriel arrived with an associate and a 12 ft ladder in hand. They were able to thread the new wiring needed and installed the new track lighting. Once it was secured to the ceiling Gabriel worked with me to get the 6 individual lights pointing in the desired directions to achieve the best effect. They also were both very careful in re-installing an existing ceiling chandelier that they had taken down in order to connect the power source for the new track lighting. They did a great job, and I am very pleased with the results!"
 New Construction(South Tampa)
New 200 AMP  Main Panel Boards
Cylinder drum light fixture
KItchen Lighting  & Renovation
COMMERCIAL CONSTRUCTION

+20

Response time7 hrs
65 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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VOLTRIX ELECTRIC LLC
5.0(
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Portable Generator - Install

Serving Dunedin, FL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We needed an outlet and switch installed for our new garbage disposal. Ilya showed up the same day I requested a quote, worked with me on the price and did an excellent job with the installation . We would definitely use him again!"
VOLTRIX ELECTRIC
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MR. ELECTRIC OF TAMPA BAY
5.0(
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Fixed Generator - InstallFixed Generator - RepairGenerator - Install - For Business+2 more

Serving Dunedin, FL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Licensed, insured Tampa electrician (FL EC13015799) serving South Tampa, Hyde Park, Palma Ceia, Davis Islands, Westchase, Carrollwood, Tampa Palms, Lutz, Odessa, Keystone, Dunedin, Safety Harbor, Brandon, St. Petersburg, and Clearwater. 1,000+ Google reviews, 4.9 stars. Backed by the Neighborly Done Right Promise.\n\nWe fix breakers that keep tripping, lights that flicker when the AC starts, warm or burning-smell outlets, partial power loss, humming panels, aluminum wiring, Federal Pacific and Zinsco panels, and 4-point inspection repairs.\n\nServices: panel upgrades and replacements, whole-home surge protection, rewiring, outlets, switches and GFCIs, ceiling fans, recessed and landscape lighting, dedicated circuits, Level 2 EV chargers, standby generators and transfer switches, battery backup, hot tub, pool and dock wiring, smart home wiring, safety inspections, light commercial.\n\nUpfront written pricing. Monthly payment options. We pull permits in Hillsborough & Pinellas.

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Light Switches

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Response time7 hrs
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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

DIY is possible for basic setups. Professional installation ensures safe and proper electrical connections.

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.

If you’re deciding between a solar battery versus a generator for the best backup power solution, you can take a few factors into consideration. Solar batteries are quiet while generators can be quite loud. Generators have a lower up-front cost, but they require fuel and ongoing maintenance while solar batteries are more expensive but don’t have many ongoing costs.

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.

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. 

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