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Benj Electric
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Portable Generator - Install

Serving Osteen, FL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2024

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"Very friendly good communication, quality and quick install Celine fan works great no wobble. I would recommend Benj Electric and use myself again"
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Generator - Repair - For BusinessPortable Generator - InstallPortable Generator - Repair

Serving Osteen, FL and surrounding areas

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In business since 1999

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We offer over 20 years of experience in the electrical industry. We take on a wide range of electrical projects to include full installation for additions and remodels as well as wiring and panel upgrades and a variety of other jobs. We're committed to providing a personalized service for each individual project we take on & look forward to building strong, long-term relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction.

Corey Barbarossa
New to Angi
Portable Generator - Install

Serving Osteen, FL and surrounding areas

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I have been working in the electrical field for almost six years. I have experience in commercial, multi family and mainly residential applications. I've worked for companies such as Tri city electrical, Strada (residential service technician), Frank Gay (residential service technician) and Mister Sparky (residential service technician). I also attended the FEAT program at Orlando technical college.

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Voltedge Solutions, LLC
New to Angi
Portable Generator - Install

Serving Osteen, FL and surrounding areas

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Hello my name is Nestor Lopez and I been doing electrical works for about 13 years, I also speak spanish. I work with panel upgrades, house renovations, ceiling fan installation, lighting upgrades, installations for car charging stations, power inlet and interlock installation for proper connection for generator, troubleshooting and diagnostic electrical problems. Se habla ESPAÑOL.

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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.

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.

It is safe to run a generator continuously, but you must follow safety protocols to ensure personal and home safety. Read the manufacturer’s instructions for specific recommendations, but the general recommendation is to turn generators off overnight or when you’re away from the house. Overworked generators can pose a fire hazard and if your generator is not in a well-ventilated area, running it continuously could lead to carbon monoxide poisoning.

As a safety measure, you should always turn off the main breaker while operating your generator’s backup breaker. In addition, you should also switch off all appliance breakers so you don't have a power surge when the main breaker turns back on. And finally, turning off the main breaker prevents back-feeding, which endangers utility workers with the risk of electrocution. Back-feeding could also destroy the electrical circuits of your neighbors if they use the same power network.

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.

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