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Avatar for ABC Plumbing, Air, Heat & Electric
ABC Plumbing, Air, Heat & Electric
4.9(
654
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Fixed Generator - InstallFixed Generator - Repair

Serving Palmetto, FL and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 1948

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Thankful for a prompt, thorough, well-coordinated, and pleasant completed install. Mike is a patient, professional, knowledgeable, productively collaborative, efficient consultant. A home safety/comfort concern averted with install. Thanks again Mike and ABC, for your expertise and guidance."
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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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+5

17 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by40%of homeowners
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A-1 Florida Electric Contractor Corp.
4.6(
50
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Fixed Generator - InstallGenerator - Install - For BusinessPortable Generator - Install

Serving Palmetto, FL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Technicians did an excellent job. They cleaned up after each visit. Prompt service, large job that was completed within 2 days. I highly recommended this Company. Customer Service was also excellent. Want the job done right....call A1 Electrical Service."
Meter Installation
Rv 50 Amp Hookup
Commercial Electrical Panel and Gutter
Commercial Job
Electrical Desconective 600 amp

+7

Response time2 days
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by85%of homeowners
Avatar for Richard's Plumbing & Electric
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

"Thank you. Called in the morning through circumstances had the water heater installed by afternoon in mobile home. Technicians were outstanding, did a great job of getting old out new one in. Thank you"
Drain Replacement
Drain Replacement
Response time1 day
23 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Sergeant's Electric, Air Conditioning and Plumbing
5.0(
5
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Fixed Generator - Install

Serving Palmetto, FL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

For more than 30 years, Sergeant's has served homeowners throughout Fort Myers, Naples, and Southwest Florida with dependable electrical services. Built on integrity, professionalism, and community involvement, the company has earned the trust of generations of homeowners. Sergeant's provides electrical repairs, panel upgrades, whole-home rewiring, EV charger installations, generator services, surge protection, lighting, ceiling fans, and preventative maintenance that keeps homes safe and efficient. Their team helps homeowners protect one of their home's most important systems while avoiding costly repairs and disruptions. When issues arise, customers count on responsive same-day service whenever possible. Every interaction is guided by legendary customer service, clear communication, and quality workmanship. Today, Sergeant's continues building on its reputation by delivering reliable electrical solutions that protect the safety, comfort, and efficiency of Southwest Florida homes.

Landscape Lighting
Landscape Lighting
Landscape Lighting
Putting Green Lights
Putting Green

+2

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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

"Brian from Florida Standby Power did a great job repairing my generator. He did what he said he would. He was was on time and very professional. I'll always call them for my generator needs."
Radiator install
Damaged transfer
Repaired switch
Maintenance
Response time6 hrs
Response rate100%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Florida Solar Contracting, LLC
5.0(
5
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Fixed Generator - InstallFixed Generator - RepairGenerator - Install - For Business+2 more

Serving Palmetto, FL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Warranties offered

Florida Solar Contracting 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

Response time11 hrs
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
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!

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

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. 

No, you should never plug a generator directly into a wall outlet in your house. This practice is extremely dangerous, often illegal, and can cause "back-feeding," where power from the generator flows back into utility lines, creating a life-threatening hazard for utility workers. It can also damage your home's electrical system, including appliances like pumps and HVAC fans. If the main power is restored while the generator is connected, it can destroy the generator and cause an electrical fire. To safely connect a generator, you must use a professionally installed transfer switch or an interlocking kit, which prevents back-feeding by disconnecting your home from the utility grid before the generator provides power.

Whole-house generators need to be installed on level ground several feet away from walls and other objects. Because they tap into the electrical system directly, they usually need to be close to your home electrical panel for a transfer switch installation. It also helps with installation if they are near to a gas line or propane tank installation.

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.

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.

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