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Mr. Electric of Middle Georgia
4.7(
81
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Serving Forsyth, GA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1984

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The installs went very well.  We have an older home and any upgrade is always a challenge which is why I rather hire someone to do this type of work rather than spend a day trying to do it myself.  
The technician was very knowledgeable and has done several installs at our home.  
I will continue to use this company for our electrical work.
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Mr Electric Team
Chris is working hard!
Reggie is Ready to go!
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Energy Elite Power Systems, Inc
5.0(
6
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Serving Forsyth, GA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!

Generac 40KW Gen
Generac 24 KW
Generac 26 KW
Generator Installations
Interlock Kit

+1

Response time1 day
Response rate96%
26 neighbors recently requested a quote
Empower Electric GA
4.9(
17
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Serving Forsyth, GA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2014

Warranties offered

Small jobs welcome

"I hired Jeremy and Justin to remove and install security lighting and added additional lights. They also had to wire and run electricity from the house to the pool having to go through 2 retaining walls. They were very prompt in responding to my request for quote and came out the same day. The quote was very reasonable and less than I anticipated. They were very prompt, professional and courteous. They found problems in our electrical system and repaired it at no additional cost. They went above and beyond the initial quote. They definitely know what they are doing and even made suggestions and pointed out things we didn't think about. I will use them for all my electrical needs."
Panel Change
Panel Change
Service upgrade
Service upgrade
Kitchen lighting

+6

Response time8 hrs
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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W B Lightning Rods
4.6(
367
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Serving Forsyth, GA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"William Burden is the third generation owner of WBLightningRods and his company has been in business since 1950. He is very courteous, professional, was on time, and has a very good crew. William was present for the entire installation. We chose the copper system. We are glad for the peace of mind a lightning rod system will provide."
lightning protection
 Residential LPS
lightning protection
 Residential LPS
lightning protection

+79

Response time1 day
62 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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Hamilton LP Lightning Rods
5.0(
11
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Serving Forsyth, GA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1964

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Bart was Johnny on the spot with competitive pricing. He came out same day to look at the job and had estimate to me next day! His team came to the house and had everything installed in a day and half."
Chimney rod and conductor cable
Front of home,system is barely noticeable
Hiding the cables best we can
Rear of home
Work trailer

+4

Response time1 day
31 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Starr Electrical Contractors, LLC
5.0(
1
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Serving Forsyth, GA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1946

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"They did a very good job. They did a wonderful job. It was much less stressful than it could have been. I think the price was good. I don't think they were unreasonable for the work they did. I think it was well within the price range. I am a homeowner, I don't want to pay anything. I needed an upgrade and they were able to do that for me. They did well."
Defective Cooler - Interior Lights - Replaced
Retrofitted 2X4 Ballasts
Repair/ Replace Zaxby's Dining Lights
Response time3 days
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

It’s usually better to repair your generator if it isn’t working properly, as it will typically be much more affordable and should yield similar results. Generator repairs cost around $300 on average, while installing a new whole-house generator costs around $5,000 on average. The only exception is if you know your generator is reaching the end of its useful life, usually between 30 and 40 years. If you have an older generator, you could face multiple repairs in the coming years, which might mean that a full replacement will be more cost-effective over time.

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.

DIY is possible for basic setups. Professional installation ensures safe and proper electrical connections.

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. 

Energy output depends on turbine size, average wind speed at your site, and system efficiency. A 5 kW turbine in a good wind location can generate 8,000 to 12,000 kilowatt-hours per year, which may cover a large portion of an average home’s needs. Accurate output estimates require a professional wind assessment and a review of your household’s energy usage patterns.

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