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Mister Sparky Evansville
New to Angi
Fixed Generator - InstallPortable Generator - Install

Serving Chandler, IN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Warranties offered

Mister Sparky of Evansville provides reliable residential electrical services, including lighting installation, electrical panel upgrades, outlet repair, wiring, EV charger installation, and more. As a locally owned and operated business with over 50 years of residential electrical experience, we proudly serve homeowners with licensed, fully bonded and insured, and drug-screened electricians who show up on time and get the job done right.\nWith a strong commitment to safety, quality workmanship, and customer satisfaction, we deliver code-compliant electrical solutions backed by a third-party satisfaction guarantee.\nFor trusted home electrical services in southwestern Indiana, call Mister Sparky. We're On Time, You'll See, Or The Repair Is Free!®

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Daniel Wallace
New to Angi
Portable Generator - Repair

Serving Chandler, IN and surrounding areas

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I’m a hardworking person who doesn’t like to leave projects half finished or looking sloppy, I can be a bit of a perfectionist. I’ve always fixed and built almost everything I needed myself and I take pride in being self sufficient. I’ve been an electrician for a year and half now and before that I was fabricating aerators for private residences. I have a wife and two children, so I can handle the chaos of a whole house remodel even if you decide to alter any details halfway through.

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Oxbow Electric, LLC
4.9(
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Portable Generator - Install

Serving Chandler, IN and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Today Oxbow came out and replaced my Electrical Panel. Cody and Andrew did a fantastic job. They were on time actually a little early. The new panel and wiring is neat and they installed it just as I wanted. Both were polite and worked till completion. Oxbow's prices were very reasonable and they actually installed 2 additional GFCI breakers for safety that were not originally quoted. I would definitely use them again. Completely satisficed customer. Very professional company."
Response time6 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Premier Electric, Inc.
3.9(
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Generator - Install - For Business

Serving Chandler, IN and surrounding areas

In business since 1989

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Did a very good job, electrician was friendly and answered all my questions and it was finished much sooner than I thought it would. Will definitely use next time I have electrical work to be done at my home"
Response time4 days
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Safe Spec LLC
5.0(
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Portable Generator - Repair

Serving Chandler, IN and surrounding areas

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Bill has done several remodel projects for us including installing new bay window bench seats, an electrical outlet & associated wiring in our garage apartment kitchen for a small stove addition, installing new support posts for our front porch, new shutters. He does a great job, cleans up after his work is completed, and will always provide good advice on your projects."
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Toolbox Titans
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Fixed Generator - RepairPortable Generator - Repair

Serving Chandler, IN and surrounding areas

In business since 2025

Free estimates

"Ross was great. He replied to my request right away and got me on schedule really quickly. He arrived on time and got right to work. After the project was done he cleaned up really good, even all the little styrofoam pieces that get everywhere and then he even helped me reposition the rug and rearrange some furniture. He was awesome and I highly recommend him. Thanks Ross!"
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Response time4 hrs
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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

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.

These advanced generators use a key fob or a smartphone app to remotely start, which is ideal for getting power back on immediately without venturing outside. This feature is more common on whole home generators, but you may be able to find it on large portable generators, too.

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.

Yes, in some locations, it is required by the National Electric Code (NEC) to have a transfer switch installed for electrical emergencies. In addition to following electrical code, generator transfer switches ensure your home is fully protected during a power outage. By switching the power from the main breaker to the generator breaker, you can seamlessly operate your HVAC, lights, appliances, devices, and more during an emergency. 

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.

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