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Hemmert Electric

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Hemmert Electric

4.47(
19
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 94% of Angi customers
Recommended by 94% of HomeAdvisor customers
9 years of experience

Hemmert Electric is the premier source for all of your electrical needs. Locally owned and locally operated, Hemmert Electric, will treat your home as if it were our own. There is no job too big or too small for Hemmert Electric. Call today for your free estimate!

"Very professional."

Clifford S on September 2024

Hemmert Electric is the premier source for all of your electrical needs. Locally owned and locally operated, Hemmert Electric, will treat your home as if it were our own. There is no job too big or too small for Hemmert Electric. Call today for your free estimate!

"Very professional."

Clifford S on September 2024


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Clemens Electric

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Clemens Electric

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
19 local quotes requested

We are an owner/ operator electrical company covering all of south east Idaho. We can do anything from new construction to remodels, restoration, service calls and electrical updates. We value honesty and do the best we can to keep the pricing fair and affordable.

"Riley came out a few days after I called for a free quote I got him scheduled and he was there for two days fixing up a house I purchased. Updated the fuse box to a breaker box as well as adding outlets and lights and fixing old lights and outlets he did a dang good job quickly and for a super fair price!"

Barret B on December 2024

We are an owner/ operator electrical company covering all of south east Idaho. We can do anything from new construction to remodels, restoration, service calls and electrical updates. We value honesty and do the best we can to keep the pricing fair and affordable.

"Riley came out a few days after I called for a free quote I got him scheduled and he was there for two days fixing up a house I purchased. Updated the fuse box to a breaker box as well as adding outlets and lights and fixing old lights and outlets he did a dang good job quickly and for a super fair price!"

Barret B on December 2024


My Classic Car Trader LLC

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My Classic Car Trader LLC

2.00(
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53 years of experience

Sales, Service & Rebuilding of Antique and Classic Car Components such as, Carburetors, Starters, Generators, Fuel Pumps, Double & Single Action Fuel Pump Rebuilding, Water Pumps, Hydraulic Top Pumps, Distributors, and DELCO Knee Action Shocks, We also carry a complete line of NOS and NORS parts. We offer FREE Technical advice for any YEAR Classic Car 609-462-7412

"Beware. They charged me double shipping even after I told them I would wait so I wouldn’t have to pay two shipping fees. The last item was a fuel pump that I had a problem with. I have made 4 calls to ask for help with no return call. Poor"

Frank H on July 2020

Sales, Service & Rebuilding of Antique and Classic Car Components such as, Carburetors, Starters, Generators, Fuel Pumps, Double & Single Action Fuel Pump Rebuilding, Water Pumps, Hydraulic Top Pumps, Distributors, and DELCO Knee Action Shocks, We also carry a complete line of NOS and NORS parts. We offer FREE Technical advice for any YEAR Classic Car 609-462-7412

"Beware. They charged me double shipping even after I told them I would wait so I wouldn’t have to pay two shipping fees. The last item was a fuel pump that I had a problem with. I have made 4 calls to ask for help with no return call. Poor"

Frank H on July 2020

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.

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. 

An undersized whole-house generator has the potential to overheat and shut down when you try to run a central AC system. This scenario can not only damage the whole-house generator, but can also trip your home’s breakers or cause electrical damage. To avoid this situation, hire a local generator installer to correctly size your whole-house generator.

A home that is 2,500 square feet will likely need a 20kW to 25kW generator. Consult your local generator installer to confirm the generator size needed to power your home before purchasing a new one. Be sure to consider how much power your necessary devices need to run.

Natural gas generators are designed to run for extended periods of time, such as power outages during a natural disaster. Since there’s no limit to the supply of natural gas, they don’t need to stop for refills. However, generators do need maintenance, including pauses to check and add oil. Constantly running them will also cause a lot more wear and tear, leading to a shorter lifespan.

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