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Power Moves Electric LLC
5.0(
11
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Fixed Generator - Install

Serving Palmetto, FL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Whenever you're in the market for a reputable electrician in Sarasota, FL, to provide electrical installation, repair, or replacement work at your home, Power Moves Electric is the only name to know. Our trained and licensed crew is available to serve you. Rest assured that we'll deliver fast responses and top-notch workmanship to keep your electrical wiring and fixtures in good working order.

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22 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by40%of homeowners
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Richard's Plumbing & Electric
4.3(
192
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Fixed Generator - InstallFixed Generator - RepairGenerator - Install - For Business+1 more

Serving Palmetto, FL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1980

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"I wanted a small update / remodel of my kitchen , new sink,faucet,garbage disposal and dishwasher .The dishwasher needed electrical and all new plumbing. I called Richards and immediately spoke to Renee. Renee told me they could meet all my need and they proceeded to help and guide me on what I needed regarding the garbage disposal. She told me to make sure I measured correctly . As I shopped for these items I touched base with her several times to make sure I had the right things like a faucet that would fit the sink and the holes that came with it. Renee was invaluable, always patient and very knowledgeable.She certainly made my comfort level literally a lot more â comfortableâ . She told me the costs up front and about how long the job would take considering new electric and some new plumbing would need to be run. On my big day Michael the plumber and Caden and Charlie the electricians arrived on time. They all got right to work. When the project was finished the new wall socket matched my others and during this project install the grout around my counters was broken and Michael regrouped all around the counter top , looked better than the original. All the lctrical line and the new place in the electric panel looked very nice. Michael also â educatedâ me for which I was grateful like since I am a snowbird put a little olive oil in the disposal when I leave to cut down on possible rust. He showed me the disposal warranty told me it was free and crawled underneath the sink to take a picture of the numbers so I could do the free registration for the warranty. When they all finished they brought in their shop vac and proceeded to sweep up their mess. These three men were professional, knowledgeable ,showed great respect for myself and my home. I asked Caden to look over my electrical panel to make sure it was all up to â snuffâ which he said. This whole project started with Renee and the comfort I felt in talking to her, she was never hurried always answered all my questions and was so knowledgeable. She just plain understood what I was trying to do when I told her everything I wanted was just plumbing and electrical. My job is wonderful I walk around my new kitchen and just canâ t stop smiling. Richard you have quite a staff and I would recommend them to anyone that wants a top notch job done at a fair price. These men charge by the hour and not one minute was spent not being productive and with this pandemic they were all masked. Thank you Renee, Michael, Caden and Charlie."
Drain Replacement
Drain Replacement
Response time1 day
22 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Florida Standby Power Systems
5.0(
2
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Generator - Repair - For Business

Serving Palmetto, 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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Elite Heating & Air
4.7(
10
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Fixed Generator - InstallFixed Generator - Repair

Serving Palmetto, FL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1999

Free estimates

Warranties offered

Since 1999, Elite Heating & Air has been serving Bradenton, Sarasota and Manatee counties with top-quality HVAC and plumbing services. With more than 30 years of experience, our licensed and insured team provides quality work and great customer service every time. There's no job too big or too small for us. We guarantee same-day services and estimates, and offer a 100% money back guarantee on new installations. Give us a call at (941) 377-6962 to request an appointment or to receive a FREE estimate!

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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

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 whether gas generators produce carbon monoxide, know that natural gas generators do not produce carbon monoxide if they are functioning properly, as natural gas burns cleanly. However, if the generator malfunctions and the gas does not burn completely, there is potential for carbon dioxide to be produced. To prevent malfunctions, it's crucial to perform regular maintenance, including running the generator weekly and scheduling professional inspections every 6 to 12 months. Also, be sure to test your carbon monoxide detectors regularly to ensure they function in the rare case of the generator producing carbon monoxide.

Potential benefits of using a natural gas generator include reducing your carbon footprint, lower likelihood of carbon monoxide exposure, budget-friendly operating costs, and low-maintenance, continuous fuel supply. Some possible drawbacks, though, include higher initial installation costs, dependency on a natural gas supply, and installation complexity. Keep in mind that pros and cons will vary based on the type and brand of natural gas generator. 

Sizing a generator is a careful process that requires calculating the electrical load of your entire house. You have to take into account every device you want to use and their wattage requirements, plus the wattage needed to start them, and look for a generator that can safely run all that at around 80% capacity.

In more practical terms, a small home can run on a 10,000-watt generator (and if you only want to power a few key appliances, much less than that). A mid-sized home may need something between 15,000 and 22,000 watts. Larger homes require 25,000 watts or more. 

A 10,000-watt generator can run a small to mid-sized central AC unit (typically up to 3 tons or 36,000 BTU) along with a few other appliances. However, larger AC units or additional loads will require a bigger generator. Consult a local generator installer to ensure you add the correct size generator to your home.

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