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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
77 neighbors recently requested a quote
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

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
Maintenance
Response time6 hrs
Response rate100%
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American Pride Capital Investment, LLC
New to Angi

Serving Melbourne Beach, FL and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

I’m a53 year old electrician,just went on my own 2 years ago and blessed by the good lord I’m steady. I have been in the industry for 25 years and enjoy the service work and making customers feel safe and comfortable with my work I have experience in residential commercial and healthcare facilities as well

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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

Generators run on a variety of fuel types, ranging from natural gas to solar power. Keep in mind that fuel costs varying by type:

  • Natural gas: $2,000–$21,000 per year 

  • Liquid propane: $2,000–$21,000 per year

  • Diesel: $3,000–$20,000 per year

  • Gasoline: $500–$3,000 per year

  • Solar generator: $2,000–$25,000 per unit

  • Battery backup: $10,000–$25,000 per unit

While standby generators provide essential backup power, they can fail when you need them most due to lack of maintenance, fuel supply issues, dead batteries, electrical problems, or improper installation. To avoid costly failures, professional installation and regular maintenance are crucial. Licensed technicians ensure safety, uphold warranty requirements, comply with regulations, and provide expert servicing.

Portable generators provide backup power for essential appliances during outages and are easy to relocate.

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.

A portable generator can supply power to selected appliances and circuits in a home, but it's generally not designed to handle the entire household's electrical needs simultaneously. Portable generators have limited wattage capacity, so they are only designed to power essential devices and electronics temporarily until local power is restored. If your power needs outweigh the capabilities of a portable generator, consider installing a whole-home generator instead.

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