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Avatar for Baker Electric and Sons
Baker Electric and Sons
4.1(
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Fixed Generator - InstallGenerator - Install - For BusinessPortable Generator - Install

Serving Lamoine, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"Steve and his crew are on time and professional. Always ready and willing to help."
Response time2 days
71 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Bradeen Electric & Generators, Inc.
4.6(
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Fixed Generator - InstallFixed Generator - RepairGenerator - Install - For Business+3 more

Serving Lamoine, ME and surrounding areas

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"They also installed a Generic standby generator. Awesome"
Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Advanced Generator Solutions
5.0(
3
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Fixed Generator - InstallFixed Generator - Repair

Serving Lamoine, ME and surrounding areas

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Tech was on time, polite, professional, and did a great job. Iâ d highly recommend Advanced Generator Services."
Response time3 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Kaps Electrical
5.0(
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Fixed Generator - InstallFixed Generator - Repair

Serving Lamoine, ME and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

At kaps electrical we pride ourselves on being the best electrical company in the area.\n\nWe've built an excellent reputation for customer satisfaction by providing quick estimates, a great attention to detail, and competitive pricing.\n\nBeing a screened and approved professional gives you the peace of mind you need to allow us to give your home the attention it deserves. Call us today and let's get started!

Response time2 days
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Snowbird Electric
4.0(
8
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Fixed Generator - Repair

Serving Lamoine, ME and surrounding areas

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Yes, Ross was very efficient, answered the call immediately as my refrigerator was on the blow out. He came in from Bar Harbor. His price was fair!!!"
new house construction
new house construction
Response time8 hrs
Response rate100%
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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.

It is safe to run a generator continuously, but you must follow safety protocols to ensure personal and home safety. Read the manufacturer’s instructions for specific recommendations, but the general recommendation is to turn generators off overnight or when you’re away from the house. Overworked generators can pose a fire hazard and if your generator is not in a well-ventilated area, running it continuously could lead to carbon monoxide poisoning.

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. 

In most cases, there are no tax credits available for home generators. However, that’s a general statement that applies to federal tax credits, so you might have access to state or local tax incentives. You can check the Database of State Incentives for Renewables & Efficiency (DSIRE) for more information about your area. If you hire a reliable home generator installer, they should also know if there are any state or local perks you can use to reduce your installation costs, including tax breaks and rebates.

You can determine what size generator you need for a transfer switch by matching the switch to the largest outlet on your generator. Larger generators can power up to 10 circuits, while most 5,000-watt generators can provide power to six circuits. So, if your generator’s largest outlet is 30 amps, you’ll need a 30-amp transfer switch.

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