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Calvert Generator
New to Angi
Generator - Install - For Business

Serving Valley Lee, MD and surrounding areas

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In business since 2021

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Calvert Generator is 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. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.\n

Response time10 hrs
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Power House Electric
5.0(
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Fixed Generator - InstallFixed Generator - RepairGenerator - Install+4 more

Serving Valley Lee, MD and surrounding areas

In business since 2006

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"He was fabulous and did a great job. It was a 20kw generator. He was very professional and came in uniform. He was thorough in discussing my options. He was able to install this in my basement instead of hanging it outside. The main reason why I'd recommend him so highly is that the unit I have is a big generator. I have it setup to run on propane. It turned out that the gas company did not lay the line within the county codes. Jim caught that and notified that. They argued with him, but the county came out and determined that it was potentially dangerous. The gas company had to redo the installation for free. He could of just finished the installation, and I would not have known the distance."
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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JW Electrical Service
4.5(
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Generator - Install - For Business

Serving Valley Lee, MD and surrounding areas

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

JW Electrical Service, master electrician committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. You can count on us for all of your home electrical needs. From standard maintenance, to installations to security cameras. Please give us a call today or click book now for an instant appointment.

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Power House Electric
2.0(
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Fixed Generator - InstallGenerator - Install - For Business

Serving Valley Lee, MD and surrounding areas

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Since 2006 Power House Electric has been your best choice for electrical services. From residential remodeling, new construction and service to commercial and industrial applications, our experience and attention to detail sets us above the rest. We work evenings and weekends at no additional charge to our customers. If you are interested in a standby generator, we are a Generac factory authorized dealer/installer and service contractor. Call us today!\n

Recommended by91%of homeowners
A To Z Contracting, Inc.
New to Angi
Generator - Install - For Business

Serving Valley Lee, MD and surrounding areas

In business since 1982

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

From everyday necessities like heating, cooling, refrigeration, and lights, to daily essentials like cooking, laundry, or kid's bath times. Power outages are occurring more frequently than ever and lasting longer with devastating effects. Stand up to unpredictable weather and unforeseen outages with the most trusted name in residential standby power. If the power ever goes out, your Generac standby generator goes on automatically, protecting you and your home 24/7.

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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

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.

A home that is 2,500 square feet will likely need a 20kW to 25kW generator. Consult your local generator installer to confirm the generator size needed to power your home before purchasing a new one. Be sure to consider how much power your necessary devices need to run.

If you have a transfer switch properly installed, the generator and main electrical power cannot feed the system at the same time. However, you should still shut off the power at your main circuit breaker panel before activating the generator. If you do that, you’ll simply need to shut off the generator and reset your circuit breaker once the local power comes back on.

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.

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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