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Imperial electric
5.0(
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Fixed Generator - InstallFixed Generator - RepairPortable Generator - Install

Serving River Grove, IL and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Daniel from Imperial Electric did an excellent job for us. We had a relatively small issue that he rectified for us very quickly and then did a very thorough inspection of our entire house at our request. He made a number of recommendations to upgrade our old electrical system that were practical, reasonable and in line with current codes."
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AGE Electric
5.0(
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Fixed Generator - InstallGenerator - Install - For BusinessPortable Generator - Install

Serving River Grove, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2004

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Ariel installed 50 amp inlet to my breaker box for portable generator. He completely cleaned up the breaker box. Separated rooms to different breakers so I can turn off rooms i don't use. He was extremely thorough in his work. Upon finishing installation, Ariel stayed on his own time and explained everything i needed to know about using generator and which breakers to use if i have a power outage. He was very knowledgeable and made sure i understood before he would leave. I highly recommend ACG based on my experience with his work ethic. Thank you Ariel!"
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by30%of homeowners
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Onix Electric Services LLC
5.0(
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Fixed Generator - RepairPortable Generator - InstallPortable Generator - Repair

Serving River Grove, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2018

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Credit card accepted

"Fabian is a true professional. His communication during the walk-through and paperwork laying out the job was fabulous. Even better was his workmanship and clean up upon completion. Would recommend him to anyone looking for an electrician! Worth every penny!"
Response time12 hrs
Response rate95%
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
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M.T. Kelley Electric LLC
5.0(
4
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Generator - Install - For Business

Serving River Grove, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 1994

Warranties offered

Credit card accepted

"Hello, MTK electric was fantastic to deal with, their communication was top notch, they were very transparent about the entire process and the overall price was fair. Would definitely look for their assistance in the future."
Response time8 hrs
Response rate99%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Forza Electric, Inc.
4.4(
5
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Fixed Generator - InstallFixed Generator - RepairPortable Generator - Install+1 more

Serving River Grove, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2004

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"This team is great!! We had new electrical outlets installed, some changes made to our electrical panel. . Nino and his team came out the next day. Excellent service, friendly and knowledgeable. Very affordable! Would highly recommend!!"
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

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. 

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.

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. 

An undersized whole-house generator has the potential to overheat and shut down when you try to run a central AC system. This scenario can not only damage the whole-house generator, but can also trip your home’s breakers or cause electrical damage. To avoid this situation, hire a local generator installer to correctly size your whole-house generator.

Yes. You can connect your home back-up battery to a generator with its designated charger. Be sure that the output of the generator matches the input requirements for the battery for best results.

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