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Legacy Electric
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Generator - Install - For BusinessGenerator - Repair - For Business

Serving Chillicothe, MO and surrounding areas

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In business since 2016

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Great work and very reasonable."
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House of Watts Electric, LLC
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Fixed Generator - InstallPortable Generator - Install

Serving Chillicothe, MO and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

Hello\nMy name is Joe Derby I am the owner operator of House of Watts Electric, LLC. I have 30+ years experience in all aspects of electrical. No job is to small or to big. All estimates are free and I know you will love my prices. I am looking forward to helping you with all your electrical needs.

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Simmons Electric
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Fixed Generator - RepairPortable Generator - InstallPortable Generator - Repair

Serving Chillicothe, MO and surrounding areas

At Simmons Electric, we take pride in delivering safe, reliable, and high-quality electrical services you can count on. Whether it's a small repair, panel upgrade, new construction wiring, or a full remodel, we approach every job with professionalism, precision, and attention to detail.\nWe understand that inviting someone into your home or business requires trust. That's why we focus on clear communication, honest pricing, and getting the job done right the first time. Our goal is simple: provide dependable electrical solutions that keep your property powered safely and efficiently.\nFrom troubleshooting and lighting upgrades to service calls and complete installations, Simmons Electric is committed to quality workmanship and customer satisfaction.\nPowering your home. Protecting your investment. Earning your trust.

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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.

Generally, you’ll want to keep between 60 and 70 feet between the generator and the transfer switch. There are a few reasons for this, including:

  • The distance reduces the noise coming from the generator into your home.

  • It increases efficiency because you won’t have a voltage drop from this short of a distance.

  • Prevents carbon monoxide poisoning: keep at least 15 feet between your generator and an open window. 

The average cost to install a home generator is $5,200, but total costs can range from $500 to $18,000 or more. The final price depends on several factors, including the generator's size, type, brand, fuel source, and the cost of labor and assembly. The generator's size is the most significant cost factor, as units that can power larger homes with higher energy demands cost more.

Cost breakdowns by generator type are typically as follows:

  • Portable or Emergency Backup Generators (1kW–7.5kW): $500–$2,000

  • Partial-Home Generators (9kW–20kW): $2,000–$6,500

  • Whole-House Generators (22kW–48kW): $5,000–$18,000

To ensure you get the right size unit for your needs without overpaying, consider hiring an electrician to calculate the electrical load of your essential appliances. It is also recommended to get at least three quotes from qualified installers to find the best fit for your budget.

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 some situations, yes. Never try to put biofuel into any home generator without checking the specifics first. If a generator has the ability to run on diesel, it can also run pure biofuel (the clear kind made from seed oils, for example). But if you are using biofuel made from animal fats or vegetable oils, the generator will need significant modifications before it can handle a sludgier type of biofuel.

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