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Optimize Generator People
4.7(
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Serving Central, LA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The appointment was scheduled at our convenience which was on a Saturday.  Craig with Optimize was on time and brought materials to review with us about the Generac units, warranties and service plans.  He was able to answer all of our questions and was the second person we contact about whole-home generators.  Craig was so knowledgeable and so professional that both my husband and I decided to go with his company.
While we had Craig there, I decided to ask him about solar panels.  My husband and I had just briefly discussed solar panels and was still unsure if we were going to purchase them.  Again, even though Craig was called for discussing a generator, he was able to respond to our questions and then offered to come and perform a "shade test on the house.
We called Craig the next day and ordered the generator and set an install date and again, Optimize was excellent in setting the set up on a date convenient for us. 
Within a day of the "shade" test being performed, Craig called and gave us the results and emailed us proposals of different panel units and followed the email up with setting another appointment to sit down with both of us and explain the details and bring brochures about the products.
After explaining everything including the Federal incentive, we decided to install the solar panel system.  Again, Craig was able to pull off having everything installed for both the Generac and the solar panels on the same days.
I am pleased to say that both the Generac and solar panels are installed and working perfectly!  It was a pleasure to deal with such a professional company who took our needs into consideration and was not pushy.  I will and have recommended Optimize EGS to friends, family, neighbors and co-workers and I know they will not let me down for passing on a referral!
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+18

Response time1 day
Response rate98%
25 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Steadfast Electric, LLC
4.8(
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Serving Central, LA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The electrician arrived, assessed the job and immediately went to work. The job was done quickly and he even took all the old wiring around to the trash can on the other side of my house. The total cost for the trip and labor was $140.00, but I only had to pay $95.00 because I had a coupon from Angie’s List. I will definitely use this company again."
Response time3 days
Response rate87%
19 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Power Cross
4.8(
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Serving Central, LA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2005

Emergency services offered

Customers say: True professional

"Keegan is amazing! This company is filling a big need in this area for portable generator repair. If there was such a thing as a Rolodex anymore this would be in the front! Highly recommend ."
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Marine water cool generator
20 15kw home standby generator
Commercial unit
Marine engines

+10

Response time5 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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AccuTemp Services, LLC
4.8(
158
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Serving Central, LA and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Thermastat was easily installed with no issues. A thorough examination was performed and all potential problems with the heating systems were identified and explained in layman's terms so that it was easy to understand."
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Commercial A/C installation
58 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Mr. Electric of Baton Rouge
4.2(
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Serving Central, LA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Install Electrical Switches, Outlets, and Fixtures This Electric company is the best that has come to my home, Chris checked everything, fixed what needed to be repaired, and showed great patience with his work, Chris, in my opinion, is outstanding in his work and customer service Chris was very Courteous, knowledgeable, and easy to work with. Again, I would like to thank you. for outstanding work."
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+4

70 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by81%of homeowners
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Office Electrical Co., Inc.
4.9(
17
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Serving Central, LA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2010

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Joey returned my call in a timely manner, arrived promptly at the scheduled appointment & replaced smoke detectors in my home. He was personable & knowledgeable & installed the smoke detectors in a timely manner. I would definitely recommend Joey and hire him again, if I need electrical repairs in the future."
Response time5 hrs
Response rate97%
Recommended by68%of homeowners
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Donohue's Lightning Rods
4.3(
70
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Serving Central, LA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1971

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Within minutes after submitting an inquiry, Seamus contacted me to find out specifics of my project and although he provided an estimate, he was receptive to coming out for a site visit before I committed. Edward came for the preliminary site visit and afterwards, I accepted their proposal. Cliff, the installer, communicated with me with scheduling and was very professional and easy deal with. Edward performed an inspection after install to make sure everything was done properly. The people representing this company seem very knowledgeable about their work and is backed up by generations of experience."
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+10

Response time1 day
74 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

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. 

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.

Portable generators provide backup power for essential appliances during outages and are easy to relocate.

Many services include assembling the unit and securing it in the window. Confirm with your provider.

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.

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