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Avatar for Comfort Heating, Cooling and Electrical
Comfort Heating, Cooling and Electrical
5.0(
6
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Serving Sandpoint, ID and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1993

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Locally owned and locally trusted for over 30 years, Comfort Heating, Cooling & Electrical has provided the highest quality equipment and customer service to Post Falls, Idaho, Coeur d'Alene, Spokane and the surrounding areas.\n\nFirst and foremost, we promise to treat our customers fairly with integrity and complete honesty. We will always provide our customers with quality service and installations at a fair price. Finally we will do everything in our power to ensure that you are 100% satisfied with our work and customer service. That is a total comfort promise!\n

Generator Install
Comfort Trucks at Night
Electrical Work
Fixing a tankless water heater
One of our plumber's on the job

+9

Response time1 day
Response rate92%
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National Electric & Construction Inc
New to Angi

Serving Sandpoint, ID and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

With 25 years of experience, National Electric & Construction Inc is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests and make their concerns the basis of our business.

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JA Bertsch Heating and Cooling LLC
New to Angi

Serving Sandpoint, ID and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

J.A. Bertsch Heating & Cooling is a family-owned HVAC and electrical services company based in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho. Founded in 2005 by owner Joel Bertsch, the company specializes in residential heating, air conditioning, heat pumps, indoor air quality, water heaters, electrical services, generators, and preventative maintenance programs. Serving communities throughout North Idaho, including Coeur d'Alene, Post Falls, Hayden, Rathdrum, Sandpoint, and surrounding areas, the company has built a strong reputation for customer service, technical expertise, and community involvement.

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Honest Electric LLC
5.0(
52
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Serving Sandpoint, ID and surrounding areas

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I do not think I have ever posted a review ever, but I am going to make an exception for Honest Electrical. A few weeks ago I was trying to figure out who the installers were who installed the solar system on my house. I bought the house last year and the system had not worked since. I guess I should have had someone inspect the system before buying the house. I do not even know how I stumbled onto the guys at Honest Electric, but I am sure glad I did. It was pure luck on my part, but once they contacted me I could not believe how exceptional they were. Their customer service was beyond anything I have ever experienced and having been a customer service representative I know a few things about this. Their main concern was that I knew from start to finish exactly what was going on and that I was completely satisfied. There is not enough space here to explain my gratitude so I will just close by saying AWESOME!!!!!"
Generac Generator
Re-device
After New Fixture
Re-device
Re-device

+15

Response time5 hrs
Response rate95%
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Origin Electric, LLC
4.7(
13
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Serving Sandpoint, ID and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Clay took the time to research and come up with the best solution for our somewhat particular need, and to educate us on generators along the way. He had great response time, answered all of our many questions, and did quality work at a reasonable price. He was a pleasure to work with and we will be giving him referrals every chance we get!"
Response time2 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Interstate electrical contractors
4.5(
8
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Serving Sandpoint, ID and surrounding areas

In business since 1982

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer’s needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.\n\n

Response time20 mins
Recommended by12%of homeowners
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New Frontiers Innovations, LLC
5.0(
5
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Serving Sandpoint, ID and surrounding areas

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

We are extremely passionate about the work that we do. You can depend on us to provide a high quality service at a fair and honest price. We understand that the future of our business depends upon our reputation and that is why customer service is by far our highest priority. If you are looking for a professional you can trust, please call today to schedule a no-obligation estimate!

Response time3 hrs
Response rate96%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Panhandle Power LLC
5.0(
7
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Serving Sandpoint, ID and surrounding areas

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Warranties offered

Panhandle Power LLC is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

New construction
Response time2 days
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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

It is safe to run a generator continuously, but you must follow safety protocols to ensure personal and home safety. Read the manufacturer’s instructions for specific recommendations, but the general recommendation is to turn generators off overnight or when you’re away from the house. Overworked generators can pose a fire hazard and if your generator is not in a well-ventilated area, running it continuously could lead to carbon monoxide poisoning.

No, you should never plug a generator directly into a wall outlet in your house. This practice is extremely dangerous, often illegal, and can cause "back-feeding," where power from the generator flows back into utility lines, creating a life-threatening hazard for utility workers. It can also damage your home's electrical system, including appliances like pumps and HVAC fans. If the main power is restored while the generator is connected, it can destroy the generator and cause an electrical fire. To safely connect a generator, you must use a professionally installed transfer switch or an interlocking kit, which prevents back-feeding by disconnecting your home from the utility grid before the generator provides power.

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.

While diesel is relatively stable, it won’t last nearly as long as propane and you may have to replace it if it sits unused for too long. Diesel can sometimes struggle to work efficiently or start engines during especially cold weather, so it’s not the best choice for every climate. Compared to fuels like propane and natural gas, diesel generators tend to be noisier and create more exhaust, which isn’t always ideal for home use.

A portable generator can supply power to selected appliances and circuits in a home, but it's generally not designed to handle the entire household's electrical needs simultaneously. Portable generators have limited wattage capacity, so they are only designed to power essential devices and electronics temporarily until local power is restored. If your power needs outweigh the capabilities of a portable generator, consider installing a whole-home generator instead.

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