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Avatar for Mister Sparky Electric - Indianapolis
Mister Sparky Electric - Indianapolis
4.0(
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Fixed Generator - Install

Serving Roachdale, IN and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2008

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Installed lights and outlets in a timely and efficient manner. Cleaned up and left work area neat and orderly fashion. However after he left I noticed one circuit was not working. I called the next day and they sent out another electrician who worked diligently to find the problem. Once found it took only a little while to repair."
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Recommended by85%of homeowners
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Certified Electric LLC
4.9(
9
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Portable Generator - Install

Serving Roachdale, IN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Billy and Brian were professional, punctual, and very reasonably priced. They installed a 240V/20 amp outlet in less than an hour. Bravo! I highly recommend them. Thanks again, and I look forward to working with you in the future."
Clean work space
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Family Room
Foyer/Hallway
Response time10 hrs
Recommended by75%of homeowners
BMSD LLC
2.0(
1
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Fixed Generator - InstallFixed Generator - Repair

Serving Roachdale, IN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

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 custom 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.

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Hood Electrical Contracting LCC
5.0(
3
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Fixed Generator - InstallFixed Generator - RepairGenerator - Install+4 more

Serving Roachdale, IN and surrounding areas

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Hood Electrical Contracting is a premier electrical contract or that can meet any costumers needs. \nA list of some of our services include:\n1.)Service repair, relocate, and upgrade\n2.)Wiring/trouble shooting complete house\n3.)Installing lighting (inside and outside)\n4.)Underground Piping/power supplies\n5.)New construction \n6.)Remodel construction\n7.)Solar and Wind (aka green energy)\n8.) Commercial and Industrial projects also\n\nOur team at Hood Electrical Contracting is highly trained to meet a verity of electrical issues. We over a decade of experience in the field tackling some of our industries most difficult challenges. \n

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Recommended by100%of homeowners
Kings Elite Energy, LLC
5.0(
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Fixed Generator - InstallFixed Generator - RepairGenerator - Install - For Business+1 more

Serving Roachdale, IN and surrounding areas

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Kings Elite Energy, 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.

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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

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.

Costs depend on generator type, labor, and additional wiring or transfer switch requirements.

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 may need a permit for a portable generator if you’ll be installing a transfer switch for your primary residence or similar work. Otherwise, a permit for other uses may not be necessary. Check your local building codes or ask a local generator installer for more information about your local regulations.

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.

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