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Avatar for Tom Drexler Plumbing Air & Electric
Tom Drexler Plumbing Air & Electric
4.2(
523
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Fixed Generator - InstallFixed Generator - Repair

Serving Richmond, KY and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 1982

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"The installation today by Cory could not have gone better. He called before arrival, gave me a fair estimate before starting work, completed the work in no time flat (less than 2 hours) and was a complete pleasure to work with. Very knowledgeable electrician who I easily conferred with about other electrical issues and I would gladly work with Cory in the future. Highly recommended!"
Bathroom Remodeling
Acrylic Liner Systems
Kitchen Remodeling
104 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by76%of homeowners
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LEXINGTON ELECTRIC, LLC
5.0(
6
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Fixed Generator - Install

Serving Richmond, KY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Since 1994, our network of locally owned and operated Mr. Electric franchises have delivered electrical services according to our Customer and Safety-First Service Philosophy. This approach has made Mr. Electric one of the country's largest and fastest-growing electrical services companies. Each day, we serve the electrical needs of millions of residential and commercial customers to ensure their systems continue to operate safely and efficiently.

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Lightning Rod LLC
5.0(
2
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Fixed Generator - Install

Serving Richmond, KY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Small jobs welcome

Credit card accepted

"If you're looking for someone who is honest, dependable, and does quality work, I highly recommend Rodney! He has completed several projects around my home, including replacing all of my electrical outlets, installing light fixtures, and putting up ceiling fans. Rodney takes pride in his work, pays attention to detail, and knows what he's doing when it comes to electrical work and home improvement projects. If you want the job done right the first time, give Rodney a call. Whether it's a project inside your home or outside, I wouldn't hesitate to recommend him. Thank you, Rodney, for always doing such a great job!"
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Gooch Electric Incorporated
New to Angi
Generator - Install - For BusinessGenerator - Repair - For Business

Serving Richmond, KY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer’s 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. Call us today. \n

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Advanced Generator Install, LLC
5.0(
3
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Fixed Generator - InstallFixed Generator - RepairGenerator - Install - For Business+1 more

Serving Richmond, KY and surrounding areas

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Keith Hughes and crew exceeded expectations with their install of our Generac whole house generator. Their attention to detail was exemplary and Keith spent as much time in the planning of the size, location, wiring, etc of the unit as he and his crew did with the actual install...which turned out to be perfect. He is knowledgeable about the product and made certain we were thoroughly educated about how it worked and how to take care of it. He also approached the job as a partnership between Advanced Generator and the homeowner - he was punctual and would always contact us in advance if there was any unexpected change in the schedule. We received other estimates that included some "big-name" companies, but they didn't seem to care whether or not they got our business. Advanced Generator's price was very fair in comparison, but we were also made to feel valued as customers. Would highly recommend him to anyone considering a backup generator or, for that matter, other household electrical work (which we had him do once we saw the good quality of his work)."
Response time2 days
Response rate89%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Generator Install FAQs, 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.

While the rating will tell you how many watts the refrigerator needs at the peak of its cycle, it requires additional wattage to start. At the bare minimum, you’ll need a 1,500-watt generator to get the fridge up and running after a blackout. A 2,000-watt generator should be sufficient for most home refrigerators.

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.

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.

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. 

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