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Green's Electric
5.0(
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Serving Millersville, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"It went great! Professional, quick to call and discuss the request. What I like the most was their genuine interest in helping me fast. They gave me an estimate the same day and the job was performed in less than 48 hours. I would definitely hire Green Electric for my future requirements. Thanks Mr. Darnell!"
Response time1 day
Response rate100%
27 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Wireworx Electric Inc
4.9(
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Serving Millersville, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Chris Boritz contacted me right after I requested a quote on Angie's List, I mean within a few minutes. He was punctual and quick when doing the estimate. He asked questions and talked to me for a few minutes to determine the easiest way to do the install and get me the outcome I wanted. The installer arrived a few minutes early. He was professional and friendly. At the end he cleaned up after himself. My only complaint was it took Chris a long time to get me a quote. His quote was lower than the other quotes so I would have hired him right away. Apparently, I caught him going out of town."
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+8

Response time2 days
Response rate89%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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All In Electric
4.9(
36
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Serving Millersville, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I have used All in Electric for several jobs and their work is above the status quo. They are always on time, and they care about not only their customers, but the quality of their work. I most recently used them to install a level 2 EV home charging station which was complicated due to the amount of work that was required for the wire installation, and they knocked it out of the park!"
(2) Automatic Transfer Switches next to the (2) main electrical panels.
Here is a 22kw Generac Standby Generator.
A 24kw Guardian Series Generac generator sitting on top of a 3" concrete pad.
The RED light will turn GREEN after AIE activates in through Generac.
Whole House Standby Generator System

+51

Response time1 day
Response rate99%
14 neighbors recently requested a quote
Stiffler's Electric Service
4.8(
102
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Portable Generator - Install

Serving Millersville, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"David did an outstanding job installing our bathroom exhaust fan. We were able to schedule the installation within a few days of my initial call. His rate was the most reasonable of three companies I called through Home Advisor. Very professional and will call him again if we need more work done at our home. I recommend him highly!"
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Bailey & Shipp Electric
4.1(
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Serving Millersville, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"On both appointments, the technicians (David the first time, Matt & Evan the second time) were respectful and honest, very well organized. And they arrived right on time. We had ceiling fans and recessed lighting installed. They kept the work areas clean. -Frank K., City of Gambrills. My wife and I are very happy with their work, and the jobs were completed in the quoted time, even early! Everything was well explained and questions were answered with the feeling that they weren't in a rush to leave until I was satisfied. We will call again for future jobs."
3 recessed lights
Single Recessed Light
Custom Bathroom Wiring
chandelier
Panel Replacement After

+8

Response time10 hrs
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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Artisan Electrical LLC
4.6(
21
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Fixed Generator - Install

Serving Millersville, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Very friendly from the technician to the secretary. They got me in fast worked with my schedule and got out fast. They also mounted my ring doorbell.. Excellent service and the price was awesome"
Fixed Generator Install
Fixed Generator Install
Fixed Generator Install
Fixed Generator Install
Fixed Generator Install

+2

Response time1 day
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by68%of homeowners
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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

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.

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.

If you’re wondering whether gas generators produce carbon monoxide, know that natural gas generators do not produce carbon monoxide if they are functioning properly, as natural gas burns cleanly. However, if the generator malfunctions and the gas does not burn completely, there is potential for carbon dioxide to be produced. To prevent malfunctions, it's crucial to perform regular maintenance, including running the generator weekly and scheduling professional inspections every 6 to 12 months. Also, be sure to test your carbon monoxide detectors regularly to ensure they function in the rare case of the generator producing carbon monoxide.

If you’re wondering if you can use your electric vehicle as a backup battery, it depends on whether your EV is compatible with bidirectional charging. This technology allows energy to flow both ways, enabling vehicle-to-home (V2H) backup power, vehicle-to-load (V2L) for appliances and camping, and vehicle-to-grid (V2G) to support the power grid. Compatible EVs convert stored DC energy into usable AC power, helping reduce energy costs and enhance grid stability while providing emergency backup power.

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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