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Luminous Electric
4.7(
668
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Serving Holiday, FL and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Ben, the electrician who installed the fan was professional and efficient. He even wore cloth booties over his shoes and placed a drop cloth on the floor while he worked. Luminous had Ben return free of charge to inspect the noise issue when I complained the fan motor was louder than I expected. I am very pleased with their install and customer service. I would use Luminous again."
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Response time1 day
Response rate98%
56 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Tru-Line Electric
4.5(
166
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Serving Holiday, 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
34 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Farrell Power Company
4.5(
88
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Serving Holiday, FL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1997

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Great company. Me and my son had Generac generators installed on our properties. Met with Matt the owner and his crew. They were friendly and answered all our questions. Will definitely use for future projects."
Commercial
Home
Response time8 hrs
21 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Tampa Backup Generators
5.0(
3
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Serving Holiday, FL and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Warranties offered

Small jobs welcome

"Fantastic crew that installed a brand new generator on our property. They handled the permitting, laid out a clear plan of execution and delivered on every level. Tampa Backup Generators is the best option in Tampa, hands down."
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Court Electrical Service, Inc.
4.8(
13
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Serving Holiday, FL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"The technician, Marvin, arrived on time. It was a major ordeal for me but not to Marvin. He worked steadily and answered questions I had. The drywall had to be altered which was reattached expertly for patching. Very impressed that he used a level after installing new wall plate covers. He also went beyond and above ensuring the new kitchen LED was securely attached to the ceiling as well as correcting two other devices that I had failed to mention. The cost was very reasonable, especially with thr three-year parts and labor warranty included. I would definitely recommend this company. Thank you Mr. Marvin for making my home modern and in line with NEC regulations."
Response time12 hrs
Response rate95%
30 neighbors recently requested a quote
Fazenda Electrical Services LLC
5.0(
3
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Serving Holiday, FL and surrounding areas

Approved

Warranties offered

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

Fazenda Electrical Services LLC is a trusted electrical contractor dedicated to providing safe, reliable, and high-quality electrical solutions for residential and commercial clients. We specialize in electrical installations, panel upgrades, lighting, troubleshooting, repairs, maintenance, and new construction projects. Our team is committed to professionalism, honesty, and attention to detail in every job we complete. We take pride in delivering excellent customer service, efficient work, and dependable results that our clients can trust. At Fazenda Electrical Services LLC, our goal is to build lasting relationships by exceeding expectations and ensuring every project is completed safely, on time, and with the highest standards of quality.

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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 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.

Generators are usually sized by running watts and starting watts. Ideally, you’ll want a generator that can offer both the necessary running watts and starting watts for everything you need to power without going beyond 90% of its capacity. Calculate your home’s electrical load based on the breakers in your home or adding up the appliance and lighting needs of connected rooms.

You can expect a diesel generator to last for up to 30,000 hours of use, which works out to 20 to 25 years with the proper maintenance, of course. That depends on how much you use it, so a diesel generator used for emergencies a couple of times a year will last a lot longer than a generator that takes over for a faulty electrical grid every month for a day or two. 

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.

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