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Horak Electric Inc
4.9(
24
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Fixed Generator - InstallGenerator - Install - For Business

Serving Shelley, ID and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"My pro jon horak did a professional and fantastic job. Would hire him again in a heart beat."
Response time5 hrs
Response rate100%
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Joshua Ashley LLC
5.0(
4
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Fixed Generator - InstallFixed Generator - RepairGenerator - Install - For Business+1 more

Serving Shelley, ID and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"J A Electric was on time, did the job faster than expected, and beyond my expectations. I would highly recommend them for any of your electrical needs. Five stars all the way. Clayton Brunson"
Response time1 day
Response rate89%
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Jaxten Blackburn
New to Angi
Portable Generator - Repair

Serving Shelley, ID and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Warranties offered

Small jobs welcome

Good quality work at a good price. Punctual and hard working till the job is finished. Honest and straight forward with customers.\n

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Abacore Electric
5.0(
3
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Fixed Generator - InstallFixed Generator - RepairGenerator - Install+4 more

Serving Shelley, ID and surrounding areas

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"John happened to be in town when I placed my request. He was at my house in less than 10 minutes and in under an hour had my electrical outlets fixed. John is super personable and knew exactly what the issue was. I am so excited to put out my deck lights now! I will be contacting you for any future needs!"
Eve lighting
High eve lighting
Placement is key to great lighting
Garage lights
Side porch lighting

+7

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Inrush Electric, LLC
4.4(
9
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Portable Generator - Install

Serving Shelley, ID and surrounding areas

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We got Inrush Electric from HomeAdvisor and were very impressed. They were clear on pricing, effort, and timing to fix our lights in our garage. We ended up asking them to install 3 new outlets in our basement. The price was very fair and the work was clean and professional. They are friendly and easy to work with via texting. I would easily go through them again for more electrical work!"
Response time3 hrs
Response rate90%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

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.

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.

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. 

The cost to install a whole-house generator averages $5,200, with a typical price range of $1,500 to $8,900. However, total costs can vary from $400 for a small portable unit to over $18,000 for a large-capacity system. The most significant cost factor is the generator's size and capacity, but other variables include the brand, fuel type, and labor for assembly and installation.

Generator costs can be broken down by type:

  • Portable or Emergency Backup Generators (1kW–7.5kW): $500 to $2,000

  • Partial-Home Generators (9kW–20kW): $2,000 to $6,500

  • Whole-House Generators (22kW–48kW): $5,000 to $18,000

To avoid paying for more power than you need, consider hiring an electrician to calculate the electrical load for your essential appliances. It is also recommended to get at least three quotes to find the best deal for your specific needs and budget.

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.

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