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Southern Air of New Orleans
4.2(
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Serving Barataria, LA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1964

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Art came out to give us an estimate.... he was very knowledgeable and helpful and gave a competitive bid (we had other bids). The installation was done by Mario and Chad...very professional and excellent quality. The unit they replaced was in a very difficult location and they were not phased at all by this. We were very impressed with Surgi's."
A/C tune up
Pipe repairs under house
Generator install
Water jetter to clean drain lines.
Transfer switch generator install

+9

Response time4 days
34 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
James Conway
New to Angi
Fixed Generator - InstallFixed Generator - RepairGenerator - Install - For Business+3 more

Serving Barataria, LA and surrounding areas

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In the construction business for 35 years and I have talents in every field in construction.\nBuilt my first house at the age of 49 and learned everything I know for being hands on type of person. I’m an engineer at a hotel so I take care of the maintenance and equipment for the building and guest rooms.\nI’m a person that will not tell that I can fix something if I can’t I’m honest and always truthful to my word.

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Pops Handyman Service
New to Angi
Fixed Generator - InstallFixed Generator - RepairPortable Generator - Install+1 more

Serving Barataria, LA and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

Hi im Jesse former Husband and Father for 30+years. I have seen and fixed just about everything that can possibly break or fail inside and outside a home. From installing Floors to making ceilings repairs. Framing and sheetrock installation, replacing doors external and internal. I can haul anything from Vehicles to trash and furniture. I'm a mobile Mechanic also from brake jobs to tune ups and other repairs. Cutting grass, weed eating, Thanks God Bess.

Finished master Bedroom
Master Bathroom
Master closet
(Mechanic) Lori Brakes
(Mechanic) Lori Brakes

+8

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Deltone Electric & A/C
4.5(
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Serving Barataria, LA and surrounding areas

In business since 1967

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"Very well.  They arrived ahead of time, did the job quickly, and left no mess.  We had a new central air and heating system installed by them in September of 2012, which is how we have the service contract with them.  That big job was also done in a timely manner by polite technicians who left our house as they found it."
Recommended by94%of homeowners
Generator Supercenter
4.0(
4
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Fixed Generator - InstallGenerator - Install - For Business

Serving Barataria, LA and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

We are 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. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business. As a leader in whole house generators, our top-of-the-line Generac generators, along with our skilled technicians and electricians, effectively ensure that you’re never left in the dark. We service all of Louisiana, Alabama, Mississippi and Southern Arkansas through our network of brick and mortar stores. Please stop by the nearest one to you to speak with a generator expert.\n\nThe community of standby power consumers is conscientious about the safety and security of their families and businesses. At the same time, they appreciate the investment a whole house generator system brings to their property.

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Response time2 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.

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.

Energy output depends on turbine size, average wind speed at your site, and system efficiency. A 5 kW turbine in a good wind location can generate 8,000 to 12,000 kilowatt-hours per year, which may cover a large portion of an average home’s needs. Accurate output estimates require a professional wind assessment and a review of your household’s energy usage patterns.

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.

Yes, natural gas generators can work without electricity. Natural gas generators are a common type of backup or whole-house generator that operates when the electrical grid isn’t working. The trick is using a transfer switch (which usually needs to be installed with the generator) that safely switches the home electrical system from the power grid to generator power when needed.

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