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Mr. Electric of Meridian
5.0(
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Serving Middleton, ID and surrounding areas

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In business since 1994

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

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
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by45%of homeowners
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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

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"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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+9

Response time6 hrs
Response rate95%
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Local Wire Nutz, LLC
4.9(
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Serving Middleton, ID and surrounding areas

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Excellent customer service. Great value for the cost. Very happy with the work. Always on time and worked efficiently. I have worked with a lot of pros and he is definitely one of the best. Lee was able to work with the City and ensure that all the work was done to code (and beyond). I have an older home and it was not an easy task to re-wire the entire home to include fire protection and alarms. Lee is professional and a pleasure to work with. I strongly recommend as this is a true professional."
Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

In most cases, there are no tax credits available for home generators. However, that’s a general statement that applies to federal tax credits, so you might have access to state or local tax incentives. You can check the Database of State Incentives for Renewables & Efficiency (DSIRE) for more information about your area. If you hire a reliable home generator installer, they should also know if there are any state or local perks you can use to reduce your installation costs, including tax breaks and rebates.

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. 

If you have a transfer switch properly installed, the generator and main electrical power cannot feed the system at the same time. However, you should still shut off the power at your main circuit breaker panel before activating the generator. If you do that, you’ll simply need to shut off the generator and reset your circuit breaker once the local power comes back on.

If you’re deciding between a solar battery versus a generator for the best backup power solution, you can take a few factors into consideration. Solar batteries are quiet while generators can be quite loud. Generators have a lower up-front cost, but they require fuel and ongoing maintenance while solar batteries are more expensive but don’t have many ongoing costs.

To power a central air system during a power outage, the whole-house generator will need to be at least 5,000 watts, and this number will significantly increase for larger units. Check the specific wattage requirements of your AC unit to choose the right generator size. Consider consulting a generator installer to ensure your whole-house generator meets your electrical load needs.

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