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Highmark Electric of SEI, LLC
5.0(
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Fixed Generator - InstallFixed Generator - RepairGenerator - Install - For Business

Serving Arbon Valley, ID and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Brady did a great job installing electric componets and wiring."
Can lights for increased lighting
Above and under cabinet lighting
EV charging station
Clean and organized breaker box
Can lights for increased lighting and ambiance

+3

Response time2 days
Response rate87%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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JT Electric
4.5(
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Fixed Generator - InstallPortable Generator - Install

Serving Arbon Valley, ID and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Wonderful experience. Was very professional and did exactly what we wanted and needed. Highly recommend"
Response time6 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Abacore Electric
5.0(
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Fixed Generator - InstallFixed Generator - RepairGenerator - Install+4 more

Serving Arbon Valley, ID and surrounding areas

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"John happened to be in town when I placed my request. He was at my house in less than 10 minutes and in under an hour had my electrical outlets fixed. John is super personable and knew exactly what the issue was. I am so excited to put out my deck lights now! I will be contacting you for any future needs!"
Eve lighting
High eve lighting
Placement is key to great lighting
Garage lights
Side porch lighting

+7

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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D & T Electric Heating, & Cooling
1.0(
3
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Fixed Generator - InstallFixed Generator - RepairGenerator - Install - For Business+3 more

Serving Arbon Valley, ID and surrounding areas

In business since 1986

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

D & T Electric Heating, & Cooling, Inc., is Idaho and Utah's premier electric, heating and cooling company. Our expertise makes us the best in the business. We provide the highest quality service for all our residential and commercial customers. Call today and speak with the owner directly

Recommended by66%of homeowners
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Dagger Electric LLC
New to Angi
Fixed Generator - InstallFixed Generator - RepairGenerator - Install - For Business+3 more

Serving Arbon Valley, ID and surrounding areas

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Dagger Electric is a new company that focuses on pride in their work and offering a great installation for a great price!\nWe specialize in many different types of work and are very confident in our ability to make our customers happy!\nRemodels, New Construction, New Homes, Troubleshooting, Commercial and residential Maintenance, Access Controls, Electrical Panel Upgrades, LED lighting upgrades are just a few examples of the work we offer! If its Electrical, we can fix it!\nWe offer emergency 24-hour services and Free Estimates. We are happy to assist in any of your electrical needs!\n

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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

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.

Yes, in some locations, it is required by the National Electric Code (NEC) to have a transfer switch installed for electrical emergencies. In addition to following electrical code, generator transfer switches ensure your home is fully protected during a power outage. By switching the power from the main breaker to the generator breaker, you can seamlessly operate your HVAC, lights, appliances, devices, and more during an emergency. 

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

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.

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. 

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