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Mr. Electric of Meridian
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Serving Middleton, ID and surrounding areas

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In business since 1994

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Mr. Electric of Meridian is a locally owned and operated business. Since 1994 our licensed electricians have handled any home or any commercial electrical repairs, installations and upgrades. We are known for our world-class customer service and our expert workmanship. We care about getting the job done right the first time. Our service professionals will arrive at your door on time and complete your projects on time. Before our electricians start work, you will receive a detailed, complete estimate. We want to make sure all of your questions are answered and your concerns are addressed. You can trust the professionals at Mr. Electric because our technicians are subject to background checks and license registrations. Don't trust your home or business to a fly-by-night handyman. When you have an electrical emergency, you can call us 24/7 to keep your family and employees safe no matter where you are in the Meridian area.

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Response time4 hrs
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Todd's Electrical & Technology Services, LLC
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Serving Middleton, ID and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2023

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"Todd has installed several lighting fixtures and ceiling fans His work was excellent. He showed up on time and completed his work quickly. I’m very happy with all of his work and I will definitely continue to use him in the future."
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Local Wire Nutz, LLC
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Serving Middleton, ID and surrounding areas

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"We thought our problem was a dead outlet, however Lee and Dave determined it was a GFI outlet that somehow got tripped. Lee and Dave checked all the GFI outlets and found the one that was the cause of our problem. They easily could have lied to us and said to change all the GFI outlets but they didn't. This exhibit of honesty and true professional is not lost on us. We will definitely recommend them and use them in the future."
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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

While the rating will tell you how many watts the refrigerator needs at the peak of its cycle, it requires additional wattage to start. At the bare minimum, you’ll need a 1,500-watt generator to get the fridge up and running after a blackout. A 2,000-watt generator should be sufficient for most home refrigerators.

It might seem counterintuitive, but installing a generator transfer switch will save you money in the long run. While you’ll have to pay between $400 and $2,500 to have the transfer switch installed, you’ll recoup that amount later on when you don’t have to pay for expensive repairs to your appliances, devices, and electrical system that may have burned out, overloaded, or stopped working due to a sudden loss of power or an incorrect hook up of a generator to your home

While natural gas generators are costly, they’re a great option for standby power due to the reliability of natural gas as a fuel source. Unlike other fuels, natural gas is delivered through underground pipes, making outages extremely rare and less likely to be affected by the elements. As long as the area isn’t prone to earthquakes, they offer an unlimited supply of natural gas that doesn’t degrade over time or require storage in tanks.

To reduce AC startup power for a whole-house generator, install a soft start kit or hard start capacitor, which lowers the initial surge by gradually ramping up the compressor. Using a smart load manager can also help by staggering startup loads, preventing a system overload and future costly repairs.

Here’s what you can run with different wattages and types of generators:

Portable generator:

  • 2,000 watts can handle a large appliance like a freezer or refrigerator, plus a few smaller items like phones or computer chargers. 

  • 4,000 watts will keep two large appliances operating and a few smaller devices.

  • 8,000 watts should power most essential appliances and other devices, including a sump pump, well pump, or your dishwasher.

Partial to whole-house generator:

  • 20,000 watts and above will make it seem like your home’s power is still on.

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