Q: What size generator does my house need?

• <div><p>You can determine what size generator you need by listing the various appliances it will power during an outage. Write down the start-up watt usage, and then add them all together. </p><p>A 7,500-watt generator will run your refrigerator, freezer, well pump, and lighting circuits without a problem. However, you&rsquo;ll need an extra 3,000 to 4,500 watts to run your water heater and another 5,000 to 25,000 watts to run your electric furnace. In these instances, a whole-home generator is your best bet for running your critical equipment.</p></div>

Q: Can you use biofuel in a whole-house generator?

• <div><p>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.</p></div>

Q: How do I know what size of whole house generator to choose?

• <div><p>Generators are usually sized by running watts and starting watts. Ideally, you&rsquo;ll want a generator that can offer both the necessary running watts and starting watts for everything you need to power without going beyond 90% of its capacity. <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/electrical-load-calculation.htm">Calculate your home&rsquo;s electrical load</a> based on the breakers in your home or adding up the appliance and lighting needs of connected rooms.</p></div>

Q: Can you run a natural gas generator constantly all day?

• <div><p>Natural gas generators are designed to run for extended periods of time, such as power outages during a natural disaster. Since there&rsquo;s no limit to the supply of natural gas, they don&rsquo;t need to stop for refills. However, generators do need maintenance, including pauses to check and add oil. Constantly running them will also cause a lot more wear and tear, leading to a shorter lifespan.</p></div>

Q: What size generator do I need for my house?

• <div><p><a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/what-size-generator-do-i-need.htm">Generator size requirements</a> vary wildly among properties, but typical generator sizes are listed below based on home square footage:</p><ul><li><p>1,000 sq ft: 6&ndash;9 kW</p></li><li><p>1,500 sq ft: 7&ndash;10 kW</p></li><li><p>2,000 sq ft: 10&ndash;14kW</p></li><li><p>2,500 sq ft: 12&ndash;16kW</p></li><li><p>3,000 sq ft: 16&ndash;20kW+</p></li></ul><p>Unfortunately, home square footage isn&rsquo;t always a good indicator of generator size requirements. Instead, you should call in a professional to discuss which items in your home you&rsquo;d like to run via your generator. They can calculate peak and average consumption for those items and then size your generator appropriately for optimal performance.</p></div>

SpainTech And Solutions

SpainTech And Solutions

We Specialize in Smart Home technology and provide services for your home or business, our services include. Computer services, Printer services, Camera Security Services, Smart door locks, Smart Garage door openers, Smart thermostat's, surround sound, Networking and Programming, WIFI solutions, Internet Solutions, Starlink Installations, TV mounting and streaming, Gaming, Robotics, Drone Footage, Custom Drones, Feild Mapping or Area Mapping, Hunting Solutions, Agriculture Solutions, Energy Solutions, Solar, Hydro Electric, Robotic Humanoids, Robotic Lawn Mowers

"William was fantastic. Did exactly what was asked. Had a TV mounted and also lowered my streaming bill! Highly recommend for your tech needs!! Very reasonable on price! Super nice guy! "

Sherry M on December 2025

We Specialize in Smart Home technology and provide services for your home or business, our services include. Computer services, Printer services, Camera Security Services, Smart door locks, Smart Garage door openers, Smart thermostat's, surround sound, Networking and Programming, WIFI solutions, Internet Solutions, Starlink Installations, TV mounting and streaming, Gaming, Robotics, Drone Footage, Custom Drones, Feild Mapping or Area Mapping, Hunting Solutions, Agriculture Solutions, Energy Solutions, Solar, Hydro Electric, Robotic Humanoids, Robotic Lawn Mowers

"William was fantastic. Did exactly what was asked. Had a TV mounted and also lowered my streaming bill! Highly recommend for your tech needs!! Very reasonable on price! Super nice guy! "

Sherry M on December 2025

Donohue's Lightning Rods

Donohue's Lightning Rods

Customers say: Quick response

Recommended by 96% of Angi customers

54 years of experience

The modern suburban and small town home of today has become an ideal lightning target. The home owner would do well to recognize lightning for the destructive force that it is and protect against this major life and fire hazard. Donohue's Lightning Rods is based in Missouri, near the factory where most of the residential and commercial lightning rod supplies are manufactured. Jim travels regularly to Texas, Louisiana, Arkansas, Missouri, Kansas, Montana, Wyoming, Colorado, and New York. Call today to find out when Jim will be in your area. For installations outside Missouri, Kansas, or Texas, Jim waits until there are a few customers lined up, thus being able to provide the same quality services at affordable prices. **WE DO NOT DO ELECTRICAL SERVICES.** (ONLY LIGHTNING RODS)

"The job was beautifully and professionally done. I have a zero scape yard and the gentleman was concerned about disturbing the gravel when putting the rod into the ground. WOW!!!!"

Debra D on June 2025

The modern suburban and small town home of today has become an ideal lightning target. The home owner would do well to recognize lightning for the destructive force that it is and protect against this major life and fire hazard. Donohue's Lightning Rods is based in Missouri, near the factory where most of the residential and commercial lightning rod supplies are manufactured. Jim travels regularly to Texas, Louisiana, Arkansas, Missouri, Kansas, Montana, Wyoming, Colorado, and New York. Call today to find out when Jim will be in your area. For installations outside Missouri, Kansas, or Texas, Jim waits until there are a few customers lined up, thus being able to provide the same quality services at affordable prices. **WE DO NOT DO ELECTRICAL SERVICES.** (ONLY LIGHTNING RODS)

"The job was beautifully and professionally done. I have a zero scape yard and the gentleman was concerned about disturbing the gravel when putting the rod into the ground. WOW!!!!"

Debra D on June 2025

Dutch Enterprises, LLC

New on AngiNew on Angi

•Approved Pro

Dutch Enterprises, LLC

New on AngiNew on Angi

•Approved Pro

63 years of experience

Free onsite estimate

Affordable, Luxurious Bath Custom Tailored to Fit Your Family's Needs. SE Missouri's and Southern Illinois Choice for Functional, Accessible & Luxurious Bathroom Remodeling. Want to improve the look and feel of your bathroom but rather avoid the high price tag? Call Luxury Bath of SE Missouri and Southern Illinois, a division of Dutch Enterprises at 573-400-2155 for a free, no-obligation estimate! Time to give your bathroom an upgrade? Want to make your bath more accessible for the entire family? Whatever your bathroom renovation goals, Luxury Bath of SE Missouri and Southern Illinois, a division of Dutch Enterprises is here to help you achieve them. When you work with our team for your bath remodel, you'll be treated to hassle-free service and fast, seamless installation. Our goal is to help our customers across Southeast Missouri and Southern Illinois transform their baths into a space everyone in the family can safely and comfortably unwind.

Alexander Technical Resources

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Alexander Technical Resources

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Customers say: Super punctual

Recommended by 90% of Angi customers

Free Phone Consultation. Not sure if we can help? Give us a call, it's on us! We are more than happy to talk with you and discuss your computer problems. Fast service. In some cases we can help you right now! If not, we will schedule an appointment that fits your schedule. If you receive our answering service, please leave us a message. We will call you back as soon as possible. Domestic Based Support. Our company is based right here in the United States and all of our technicians speak clear, fluent English. Safe Interaction. By using our online support center, no one has to come out to your home to fix your computer. That means no strangers in your home and you don’t even have to get dressed, if you don’t want to. Extremely Affordable & Convenient. Unhooking your computer, dragging it out to the car, then driving to the store and dragging in there and waiting for weeks to get it back and then pay hundreds of dollars for such fantastic service. That’s the typical experience for most users. Most Issues are software based. In our experience. 85% of user’s problems are either software or operating system problems due to bugs, worms, virus’, Trojans, malware, grayware or spyware related. As long as your computer turns on and has an internet connection, we can probably solve your issue. If we find that your issue is a hardware issue, we will recommend a trusted, local support company to help you further, if possible.

"Online repair. He has helped me in the past and I cannot say enough nice things about him. The next day I had a tiny issue and he responded immediately. Thorough. Thank you!"

Jan C on February 2019

Free Phone Consultation. Not sure if we can help? Give us a call, it's on us! We are more than happy to talk with you and discuss your computer problems. Fast service. In some cases we can help you right now! If not, we will schedule an appointment that fits your schedule. If you receive our answering service, please leave us a message. We will call you back as soon as possible. Domestic Based Support. Our company is based right here in the United States and all of our technicians speak clear, fluent English. Safe Interaction. By using our online support center, no one has to come out to your home to fix your computer. That means no strangers in your home and you don’t even have to get dressed, if you don’t want to. Extremely Affordable & Convenient. Unhooking your computer, dragging it out to the car, then driving to the store and dragging in there and waiting for weeks to get it back and then pay hundreds of dollars for such fantastic service. That’s the typical experience for most users. Most Issues are software based. In our experience. 85% of user’s problems are either software or operating system problems due to bugs, worms, virus’, Trojans, malware, grayware or spyware related. As long as your computer turns on and has an internet connection, we can probably solve your issue. If we find that your issue is a hardware issue, we will recommend a trusted, local support company to help you further, if possible.

"Online repair. He has helped me in the past and I cannot say enough nice things about him. The next day I had a tiny issue and he responded immediately. Thorough. Thank you!"

Jan C on February 2019

Aire Solutions

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Aire Solutions

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Customers say: True professional

Recommended by 96% of Angi customers

Aire Solutions provides the most comprehensive Air Conditioning, Heating, Ventilation, Crawl Space, Air Quality and Energy solutions on the market. We are a family owned and operated business with more than 29 years of experience in providing the region with great service. Finding a responsible and trustworthy contractor is challenging, but you'll find that we adhere to simple guidelines of respect, integrity, and responsibility. Our promise, "We will always respect you, your home, your time and your hard earned money," is not made lightly. We keep our promise by showing up on time to appointments, wearing carpet protectors to keep your home clean, providing extended regular business hours, performing the work we contract to do, and employing highly trained technicians to ensure you get the best value for your hard earned money. With a customer satisfaction rate of 98%, you can see why more homeowners choose us, and that we stand behind our promise. Additional phone numbers - (573) 686-1566 & (800) 785-1505. Additional contact name - Connie J Funke. Poplar Bluff City License # 001. Arkansas Class ‘A’ License # 0091248. Missouri LP Gas License #7059. Additional address - PO Box 1358, Poplar Bluff, MO 63902.

"The technician (Hunter) was very professional and find the problem right away. He had it up and running very quickly. I'm very thankful."

MJ H on August 2023

Aire Solutions provides the most comprehensive Air Conditioning, Heating, Ventilation, Crawl Space, Air Quality and Energy solutions on the market. We are a family owned and operated business with more than 29 years of experience in providing the region with great service. Finding a responsible and trustworthy contractor is challenging, but you'll find that we adhere to simple guidelines of respect, integrity, and responsibility. Our promise, "We will always respect you, your home, your time and your hard earned money," is not made lightly. We keep our promise by showing up on time to appointments, wearing carpet protectors to keep your home clean, providing extended regular business hours, performing the work we contract to do, and employing highly trained technicians to ensure you get the best value for your hard earned money. With a customer satisfaction rate of 98%, you can see why more homeowners choose us, and that we stand behind our promise. Additional phone numbers - (573) 686-1566 & (800) 785-1505. Additional contact name - Connie J Funke. Poplar Bluff City License # 001. Arkansas Class ‘A’ License # 0091248. Missouri LP Gas License #7059. Additional address - PO Box 1358, Poplar Bluff, MO 63902.

"The technician (Hunter) was very professional and find the problem right away. He had it up and running very quickly. I'm very thankful."

MJ H on August 2023

A+ Circuit Solutions Inc.

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A+ Circuit Solutions Inc.

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Customers say: Quick response

Recommended by 96% of Angi customers

We understand that your home and your business are valuable and we make every attempt to minimize the discomforts that come with construction. Contact us in Springfield today! We can take care of all electrical needs for your business and residential needs from repairs to upgrades to new installations and industrial lighting. WE PROVIDE FINANCING FOR ALL ELECTRICAL AND SOLAR INSTALLATIONS THAT ARE NEEDED FOR YOU HOME AND BUSINESS.

"An electrical upgrade was needed at my house and A+ did an excellent job. The electricians were helpful, honest and efficient."

Melissa G on October 2023

We understand that your home and your business are valuable and we make every attempt to minimize the discomforts that come with construction. Contact us in Springfield today! We can take care of all electrical needs for your business and residential needs from repairs to upgrades to new installations and industrial lighting. WE PROVIDE FINANCING FOR ALL ELECTRICAL AND SOLAR INSTALLATIONS THAT ARE NEEDED FOR YOU HOME AND BUSINESS.

"An electrical upgrade was needed at my house and A+ did an excellent job. The electricians were helpful, honest and efficient."

Melissa G on October 2023

Affordable Fans - The Fan Doctor

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Affordable Fans - The Fan Doctor

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Customers say: True professional

Recommended by 100% of Angi customers

Owner operated. Additional DBA: The Fan Doctor. Licensed electrician in New Hampshire & Massachusetts. Over 30 years experience.

"Excellent parts. Fast delivery."

William W on April 2021

Owner operated. Additional DBA: The Fan Doctor. Licensed electrician in New Hampshire & Massachusetts. Over 30 years experience.

"Excellent parts. Fast delivery."

William W on April 2021

iResQ

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iResQ

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Customers say: Quality work

31 years of experience

iResQ is made up of people just like yourself, people who love their iPods, iPhones, iPads, MacBooks, and other Apple products. We believe that we have found a better way to upgrade, repair and maintain your iPod, iPhone, iPad, Mac Laptop or Desktop Mac. Quick, affordable repair has never been easier, no matter where in the USA you are located. Additional e-mails - [email protected] & [email protected]. Charges are determined by services provided. National mail order repair available. Free 24 hour diagnostics on website.

Chamberlain Electric LLC

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Chamberlain Electric LLC

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Customers say: Quick response

Recommended by 100% of Angi customers

We are a family owned electrical company that specializes in new construction, remodel, and service both residential and commercial. We are also an authorized Cummins generator and parts dealer. We sale, install, and offer maintenance on standby and RV generators.

"Great service! Prompt, knowledgeable, and finished work quickly. The price was very REASONABLE. I will definitely use them again."

Judy H on March 2025

We are a family owned electrical company that specializes in new construction, remodel, and service both residential and commercial. We are also an authorized Cummins generator and parts dealer. We sale, install, and offer maintenance on standby and RV generators.