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Florida Standby Power Systems
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Generator - Repair - For Business

Serving Fort Pierce, FL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Florida Standby Power Systems is A great company to work with. They are professional and have very high standards. The work they do is done correctly, on time, and professionally. I would recommend them for anyone who has industrial generators that need to be serviced or repaired."
Radiator install
Damaged transfer
Repaired switch
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Response time6 hrs
Response rate100%
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Bo's Generators
New to Angi
Fixed Generator - RepairGenerator - Repair - For Business

Serving Fort Pierce, FL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1973

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

For over 50 years, Bo's Electric has been the local generator experts of South Florida. Committed to delivering the utmost customer satisfaction, we offer cutting-edge security and safety solutions at highly competitive prices. We install and maintain generators so that our customers always have the power they need.\n\nOur team is not just trained, but also seasoned with rich experience, having catered to numerous local clients over the years. By choosing Bo's Electric, you're opting for unparalleled expertise, timely service, and the assurance that all your generator needs will be addressed with meticulous care. Florida generators are our specialty.

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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

The cost to install a whole-house generator averages $5,200, with a typical price range of $1,500 to $8,900. However, total costs can vary from $400 for a small portable unit to over $18,000 for a large-capacity system. The most significant cost factor is the generator's size and capacity, but other variables include the brand, fuel type, and labor for assembly and installation.

Generator costs can be broken down by type:

  • Portable or Emergency Backup Generators (1kW–7.5kW): $500 to $2,000

  • Partial-Home Generators (9kW–20kW): $2,000 to $6,500

  • Whole-House Generators (22kW–48kW): $5,000 to $18,000

To avoid paying for more power than you need, consider hiring an electrician to calculate the electrical load for your essential appliances. It is also recommended to get at least three quotes to find the best deal for your specific needs and budget.

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. 

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.

Natural gas generators are designed to run for extended periods of time, such as power outages during a natural disaster. Since there’s no limit to the supply of natural gas, they don’t need to stop for refills. However, generators do need maintenance, including pauses to check and add oil. Constantly running them will also cause a lot more wear and tear, leading to a shorter lifespan.

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.

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