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A-1 Florida Electric Contractor Corp.
4.6(
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Serving Lamont, FL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2014

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"I would like to highly recommend A1 Florida electric for all your electrical needs Diosberto is very courteous,professional and punctual. They upgrade my home electrical panels and Roddy his electrician, and Francisco his helper were A1+ they were meticulous with quality workmanship,affordability,and punctual I am very appreciative and highly satisfied. I wish I could give 10 stars. This is the company you can trust with all your electrical needs in your home or business.Will use them for all my future electrical needs and repairs."
Meter Installation
Rv 50 Amp Hookup
Commercial Electrical Panel and Gutter
Commercial Job
Electrical Desconective 600 amp

+7

Response time2 days
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Big Bend Design, LLC
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Serving Lamont, FL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2022

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Emergency services offered

Big Bend Design LLC is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

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Naples, Florida
Naples, Florida
Tallahassee, Florida
Tallahassee, Florida

+235

Response time2 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Jennings Lightning Protection
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Serving Lamont, FL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2015

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We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality and customer service, that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship, and complete customer satisfaction, from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate, with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety and quality, regardless of how large, or small the job. Call us today!

Response time9 hrs
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WESTON TRAWICK INC
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Serving Lamont, FL and surrounding areas

In business since 1983

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Was very pleased with the initial visit to determine my needs. Installation went as planned, and they were responsive to my needs."
Response time3 days
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

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.

While diesel is relatively stable, it won’t last nearly as long as propane and you may have to replace it if it sits unused for too long. Diesel can sometimes struggle to work efficiently or start engines during especially cold weather, so it’s not the best choice for every climate. Compared to fuels like propane and natural gas, diesel generators tend to be noisier and create more exhaust, which isn’t always ideal for home use.

You may need a permit for a portable generator if you’ll be installing a transfer switch for your primary residence or similar work. Otherwise, a permit for other uses may not be necessary. Check your local building codes or ask a local generator installer for more information about your local regulations.

If you have a transfer switch properly installed, the generator and main electrical power cannot feed the system at the same time. However, you should still shut off the power at your main circuit breaker panel before activating the generator. If you do that, you’ll simply need to shut off the generator and reset your circuit breaker once the local power comes back on.

If you’re wondering if you can use your electric vehicle as a backup battery, it depends on whether your EV is compatible with bidirectional charging. This technology allows energy to flow both ways, enabling vehicle-to-home (V2H) backup power, vehicle-to-load (V2L) for appliances and camping, and vehicle-to-grid (V2G) to support the power grid. Compatible EVs convert stored DC energy into usable AC power, helping reduce energy costs and enhance grid stability while providing emergency backup power.

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