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Copperhead Electric
4.6(
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Serving Greenleaf, ID and surrounding areas

In business since 2016

Free estimates

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"I was not expecting phone calls at 10 p.m. You should have options on your form to set hours for phone calls. It took me off guard, so I went with the first phone call without getting a chance to get other bids. The electrician was very nice, had to do some detective work to try to figure out why a breaker kept blowing when we turned on the water feature. He replaced the breaker with a higher "commercial" breaker and also installed a new outlet for us. As it turns out, the breaker continued to "blow" and we ended up replacing the pump on the water feature. Things are working well now. Boxes/doors were left open after he left, so that would be why I did not rate at a 5."
Response time7 hrs
Recommended by84%of homeowners
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3 Phase Electric, LLC
5.0(
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Serving Greenleaf, ID and surrounding areas

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Sean added two circuits in our garage, one for our garage refrigerator and freezer and one for our AprilAire humidifier. His work was consumately professional and very timely. I recommend 3 Phase Electric without reservation and will use Sean again."
Response time10 hrs
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Victory drain service LLC
4.9(
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Serving Greenleaf, ID and surrounding areas

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Very professional, prompt, diligent, with an excellent attitude!! Honestly, I can't say enough about how happy we are with the services they have provided, from flooring to general handy man services!!"
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Dust barrier

+21

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Resistance Electric
5.0(
3
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Serving Greenleaf, ID and surrounding areas

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Warranties offered

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We strongly believe in giving our absolute best in all of our projects no matter how big or small. We are experts in our trade and will always keep you educated on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!\n

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Commercial Electric
Commercial Electric
Ran power for a power opperated gate
Full house rewire

+7

Response time10 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

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.

Yes. You can connect your home back-up battery to a generator with its designated charger. Be sure that the output of the generator matches the input requirements for the battery for best results.

A 10,000-watt generator can run a small to mid-sized central AC unit (typically up to 3 tons or 36,000 BTU) along with a few other appliances. However, larger AC units or additional loads will require a bigger generator. Consult a local generator installer to ensure you add the correct size generator to your home.

To determine the right size generator for your house, you should calculate the total wattage of the appliances and devices you want to power during an outage. List all essential items, note their start-up wattages, and add them together.

Here are some typical wattage requirements for common appliances:

  • Refrigerator: 600 watts

  • Large dehumidifier: 700 watts

  • Large window air conditioner: 1,400 watts

  • Water heater: 3,000 to 4,500 watts

  • Electric furnace: 5,000 to 25,000 watts

A 7,500-watt generator might be sufficient for essentials like a refrigerator, freezer, well pump, and lighting circuits. However, for high-demand items like a water heater or furnace, a whole-home generator is a better choice. A portable generator may be enough if you only need to power a few critical items.

While home square footage can offer a rough estimate, it is not always a reliable indicator. For reference, here are some typical generator sizes based on square footage:

  • 1,000 sq ft: 6–9 kW

  • 1,500 sq ft: 7–10 kW

  • 2,000 sq ft: 10–14 kW

  • 2,500 sq ft: 12–16 kW

  • 3,000 sq ft: 16–20 kW+

For the most accurate sizing, consult a professional who can calculate your home's peak and average power consumption and recommend the optimal generator.

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.

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