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Charlton Electrical Services
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Serving Star, ID and surrounding areas

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In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"CES has helped me in several HVAC systems with installing electrical circuits as needed. Quality detailed work."
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Response time4 hrs
Response rate89%
Recommended by62%of homeowners
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Todd's Electrical & Technology Services, LLC
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Serving Star, 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 Star, 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."
Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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All 4 You Electrical
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Serving Star, ID and surrounding areas

In business since 2019

Free estimates

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"I recently had the pleasure of working with Jez, and I canâ t recommend him enough. From start to finish, his professionalism and expertise were evident. Jez arrived on time, assessed the issue quickly, and provided a clear and fair estimate. His workmanship was top-notch, and he completed the job efficiently without any hassle. Beyond his technical skills, Jez was friendly, approachable, and willing to answer all of my questions. If you need a reliable and skilled electrician, Jez is the one to call."
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Response time5 hrs
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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

If your home already has a grinder pump and you’re still noticing issues (like frequently clogged toilets and sinks), it could be time to upgrade your grinder pump. Start by checking your existing horsepower. If there are four or fewer people living in your home, using a 1/2-horsepower grinder pump should be sufficient. Larger households should consider investing in a 1-horsepower grinder pump to maximize wastewater removal efforts.

As a safety measure, you should always turn off the main breaker while operating your generator’s backup breaker. In addition, you should also switch off all appliance breakers so you don't have a power surge when the main breaker turns back on. And finally, turning off the main breaker prevents back-feeding, which endangers utility workers with the risk of electrocution. Back-feeding could also destroy the electrical circuits of your neighbors if they use the same power network.

While standby generators provide essential backup power, they can fail when you need them most due to lack of maintenance, fuel supply issues, dead batteries, electrical problems, or improper installation. To avoid costly failures, professional installation and regular maintenance are crucial. Licensed technicians ensure safety, uphold warranty requirements, comply with regulations, and provide expert servicing.

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.

You can expect a diesel generator to last for up to 30,000 hours of use, which works out to 20 to 25 years with the proper maintenance, of course. That depends on how much you use it, so a diesel generator used for emergencies a couple of times a year will last a lot longer than a generator that takes over for a faulty electrical grid every month for a day or two. 

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