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Source Electric Services, LLC
4.9(
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Serving Melbourne Beach, FL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Forrest is a professional all the way. I would trust and hire him for any job he can do, and maybe some he cannot. Honestly decent from the heart and concerned about his clients. He took time to guide me through a hands-on start-up of the generator he installed. Forrest made sure to clean the area he worked in and was extremely polite."
Exterior water home
Deflecting light onto home
High quality Interior components
Glamorous home with 40 foot Royal Palms.
Glamorous home

+9

Response time8 hrs
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Recommended by91%of homeowners
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Ellington Air Conditioning & Heat
4.9(
1,660
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Serving Melbourne Beach, FL and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Keep it cool with the help of our factory certified HVAC technicians in Merritt Island, Viera, and all other areas in Brevard County. At Ellington A/C & Heat, we provide quality residential and commercial cooling and heating services throughout Brevard County, including Titusville, Port St. John, Cocoa, Rockledge, Merritt Island, Cape Canaveral, Cocoa Beach, Viera, Suntree, Melbourne and surrounding areas. Multiple Angie's List Service Awards. Award winning.

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Recommended by98%of homeowners
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Florida Standby Power Systems
5.0(
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Serving Melbourne Beach, FL and surrounding areas

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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
Maintenance
Response time6 hrs
Response rate100%
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IRONCLAD CONTRACTING AND ELECTRICAL LLC
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Serving Melbourne Beach, FL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I had an excellent experience with this electrician for our electrical panel replacement. From start to finish, he was professional, friendly, and extremely knowledgeable. He took the time to explain everything clearly, answered all of our questions, and made sure we were comfortable with the work being done. The panel change was completed efficiently, and the quality of the workmanship was outstanding. On top of that, his pricing was very fair, especially considering the level of service and expertise he provided. I will absolutely be calling him for future electrical projects!"
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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

Yes, installing a generator usually increases your property value because buyers are getting the added peace of mind knowing they’ll be able to maintain power through blackouts. In most cases, you should see close to a 100% return on investment (ROI). Keep in mind that home generators usually need a permanent foundation, and installing a concrete slab will likely raise your property taxes slightly.

An undersized whole-house generator has the potential to overheat and shut down when you try to run a central AC system. This scenario can not only damage the whole-house generator, but can also trip your home’s breakers or cause electrical damage. To avoid this situation, hire a local generator installer to correctly size your whole-house generator.

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.

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. 

While the rating will tell you how many watts the refrigerator needs at the peak of its cycle, it requires additional wattage to start. At the bare minimum, you’ll need a 1,500-watt generator to get the fridge up and running after a blackout. A 2,000-watt generator should be sufficient for most home refrigerators.

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