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Electricmasters, Inc.
4.4(
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Fixed Generator - InstallFixed Generator - RepairGenerator - Install - For Business

Serving Melbourne, KY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1992

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Did a quick and efficient job installing a generator."
Generator Installation
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Response time1 day
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Recommended by95%of homeowners
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ElectricMasters
4.6(
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Fixed Generator - InstallPortable Generator - InstallPortable Generator - Repair+4 more

Serving Melbourne, KY and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1992

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The installers were timely and early to install and did a good job placing equipment."
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Without yearly inspections of your electrical services in your home this could happen to you. This is the panel that failed and we upgraded.

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Kennylectric
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Portable Generator - Repair

Serving Melbourne, KY and surrounding areas

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Licensed electrician with 10 years of hands-on experience offering reliable, high-quality electrical services for residential, small commercial and industrial projects. Whether you need a quick fix or a full installation, I bring professional expertise and attention to detail to every job.\n\n✔ 10 years of licensed experience\n✔ Troubleshooting & repairs\n✔ Lighting installation & upgrades\n✔ Outlet, switch, and panel work\n✔ Clean, safe, and code-compliant service\n\nDependable, honest, and committed to getting the job done right the first time. Flexible availability for evenings and weekends.\n \nPlease reach out to schedule your next project.

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Villa Hills Electric LLC
4.8(
29
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Portable Generator - Install

Serving Melbourne, KY and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Worked me into schedule quickly and made the repairs with no issues... explained everything and they were great to deal with!"
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+6

Response time8 hrs
Response rate89%
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Own Power
5.0(
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Fixed Generator - InstallFixed Generator - RepairGenerator - Install+4 more

Serving Melbourne, KY and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Very well. Efficient, worked ethic is strong. Cleaned up area and removed wrapping, etc."
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Bell Electric, LLC
5.0(
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Generator - Install - For Business

Serving Melbourne, KY and surrounding areas

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I renovated my kitchen and had to upgrade the electric to accommodate the dishwasher and upgraded appliances. Andrew rewired the kitchen, moved several outlets, and made upgrades in the electrical box. He priced it fairly and completed the work on time and to code. He was also polite, friendly, and cleaned up after himself. His work was excellent."
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Response time3 days
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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.

To power a central air system during a power outage, the whole-house generator will need to be at least 5,000 watts, and this number will significantly increase for larger units. Check the specific wattage requirements of your AC unit to choose the right generator size. Consider consulting a generator installer to ensure your whole-house generator meets your electrical load needs.

Whole-house generators need to be installed on level ground several feet away from walls and other objects. Because they tap into the electrical system directly, they usually need to be close to your home electrical panel for a transfer switch installation. It also helps with installation if they are near to a gas line or propane tank installation.

The amount of time a standby generator can run continuously is around 3,000 hours on average. However, standby generators can generally run indefinitely as long as they have a continuous fuel supply. Generators hooked up to a home’s natural gas supply are the best option for extended usage, as these won’t rely on a finite fuel supply based on how much you have in storage. Generators running on liquid propane or diesel won’t last as long, as these require fuel storage and regular refueling to stay running.

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.

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