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Resistance Electric
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Portable Generator - Repair

Serving Centerville, ID and surrounding areas

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I had my elderly and failing electrical panel replaced 9 December 2019. Brandon was prompt to respond to my initial contact, quick to put me on his schedule, and did the replacement perfectly. I couldn't be happier with the job and couldn't recommend him more highly."
Additional security lighting for HOA
Commercial Electric
Commercial Electric
Ran power for a power opperated gate
Full house rewire

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Response time10 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Volt Electric LLC
New to Angi
Fixed Generator - InstallFixed Generator - RepairPortable Generator - Install+1 more

Serving Centerville, ID and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

We at Volt Electric LLC focus on quality services over quantity. We use our experience and expertise to complete your project with perfection. Customer service and honesty are the most important aspects of our business and your satisfaction is guaranteed. Please call us today for an estimate. We look forward to working with you.

Response time2 days
Valley West Electric, LLC
New to Angi
Generator - Install - For Business

Serving Centerville, ID and surrounding areas

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Valley West Electric has been working in the electrical community for 15 years.\nIn that time we have accumulated the experience and knowledge it takes to\nhandle, design and complete the projects that we execute. We are a full service\nelectrical contractor working in new and remodel commercial and residential as\nwell as industrial applications. We offer free estimates and consultations to help\nplan your projects.\nSpending nearly 15 years as an electrician and now I�m putting that background\nto use in my new company; providing reliable, knowledgeable experience. We\nare a customer driven company built on integrity, honesty, craftsmanship,\ndiscipline and hard work. \nWe have the experience and ability to handle your\nproject from adding outlets and lighting to help make your home or building a\nmore comfortable place; to a full ground up building where we will work with you\nto design and build the customers dream.

Generator Install questions, answered by experts

Homeowners can often access federal tax credits, such as the Investment Tax Credit (ITC), which covers a percentage of installation costs. Many states and utilities offer additional rebates, grants, or performance-based incentives. These programs can significantly lower your upfront investment. Check the Database of State Incentives for Renewables and Efficiency (DSIRE) or contact your local energy office for current offers.

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.

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. 

Whole-house generators can run continuously for extended periods, even for weeks at a time (around 400 to 500 hours), as long as they have a sufficient fuel supply. However, this type of extensive use will increase wear and tear and can shorten the generator's overall lifespan. During long periods of operation, it's important to check and refill the engine oil as needed, potentially as frequently as daily depending on the model. If your generator uses a fuel tank, ensure it is kept full to prevent unexpected shutdowns.

Costs range from $500 to $2,500, depending on generator type and installation complexity.

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