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NextGen Electric
4.7(
28
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Serving Fair Play, MO and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Hans was prompt returning my request for service, and showed up exactly on time. He installed my charging unit for my new hybrid in my garage where I wanted it, along with 2 surge suppressors for my 2 breaker boxes. After finishing the install, he cleaned up behind himself along with the leaves, etc. that had accumulated over the years. His price was fair and I'd definitely hire him for more work in the future. Nice young man to boot!"
Electrical Project
Electrical Project
Electrical Project
Electrical Project
Electrical Project

+43

Response time3 days
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by68%of homeowners
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Voltec Electric LLC
5.0(
6
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Serving Fair Play, MO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"“I recently had my electrical panel box upgraded and couldn’t be happier with the service. The electrician was punctual, professional, and clearly experienced. The installation was clean and organized, and they made sure everything met code requirements. They also answered all my questions and made the whole process easy and stress-free. I would absolutely hire them again and recommend them to anyone needing reliable electrical work.”"
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Tri-State Water, Power & Air
New to Angi

Serving Fair Play, MO and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 1992

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

We are the experts in the field of Whole Home Generator Sales and Installation, with over 20 years of experience in the game.\nWe provide turn-key installation by licensed professionals - 24 hour emergency service - Remote Monitoring - Long term maintenance and service by factory trained technicians.

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
53 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Griffis Power Systems, LLC
5.0(
12
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Serving Fair Play, MO and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Service was exceptional. Adjusted generator as needed. Fluent in answering questions about generation needed for my home and shop. Fast,friendly service with helpful advises. Will definetly reuse this provider for future repairs and installations.. 2 ?? up!! Thanks Darren!!"
Genset and ATS
Engine and generator
24 Kw generator
Genset installed
Honeywell Install 2

+25

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Toddz Electric, LLC
5.0(
14
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Serving Fair Play, MO and surrounding areas

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Very nice guys. They did great work, answered all my questions. I got my whole house rewired with very little disruption to my daily life. The owner took videos and pictures to keep my husband up to date on their progress and how to use our new generator. Very professional, small Christian company. I would recommend them and use them again if needed."
6" LED can lights
6" LED can lights
Generac 22kw
Generac set up
Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Griffis Power Systems, LLC
5.0(
1
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Serving Fair Play, MO and surrounding areas

In business since 2008

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

Griffis Power Systems, LLC is the premier company to not only install but service generators in Cedar County and surrounding areas for the last 15 years. Our #1 goal as a company is having complete customer satisfaction and there is no job that is too big or too small. We offer both residential and commercial - If you want the job done right, call Darren today!

Response time2 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Earl F Electric LLC
5.0(
1
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Serving Fair Play, MO and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumers' needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship, and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs, and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work, and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

Response time3 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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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.

Potential benefits of using a natural gas generator include reducing your carbon footprint, lower likelihood of carbon monoxide exposure, budget-friendly operating costs, and low-maintenance, continuous fuel supply. Some possible drawbacks, though, include higher initial installation costs, dependency on a natural gas supply, and installation complexity. Keep in mind that pros and cons will vary based on the type and brand of natural gas generator. 

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.

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. 

The amount of time a standby generator can run continuously is around 3,000 hours on average. However, standby generators can generally run indefinitely as long as they have a continuous fuel supply. Generators hooked up to a home’s natural gas supply are the best option for extended usage, as these won’t rely on a finite fuel supply based on how much you have in storage. Generators running on liquid propane or diesel won’t last as long, as these require fuel storage and regular refueling to stay running.

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