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OBXtroniX, LLC
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Portable Generator - Install

Serving Shawboro, NC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Very prompt service. Completed the project quickly. Would definitely hire him again and I highly recommend him."
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Response time10 hrs
Response rate90%
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kreiser electric inc.
5.0(
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Fixed Generator - InstallFixed Generator - RepairGenerator - Install+4 more

Serving Shawboro, NC and surrounding areas

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I called Kreiser Electric on an early Saturday morning. Two outlets which are linked to a wall switch were not functioning. The owner (Chris) said he could rework his schedule and be there within approximately 30 minutes. He quickly diagnosed the problem (bad switch) and then informed me that he would need to purchase one (did not have the type he needed on his truck). After a quick trip to Ace Hardware, he returned and completed the repair. The time to complete the repair from my initial call to completion was less than two hours. The price was very fair and he was very pleasant to deal with and professional."
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Serving Shawboro, NC and surrounding areas

"Exceptional! Very customer oriented and detailed in every aspect of electrical work. If you are looking for a reputable company with reasonable prices, contact this company. You will not be disappointed!"
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The Home Depot - Generators
2.5(
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Fixed Generator - Install

Serving Shawboro, NC and surrounding areas

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

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Bryan Kraus
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Portable Generator - Repair

Serving Shawboro, NC and surrounding areas

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

Hello! I’m Bryan. I’ve recently retired and relocated to the Virginia Beach area due to my spouse’s military assignment. I have 25 years experience in multi craft maintenance and I am a 2nd generation handyman with home repair and remodeling as I grew up working with my family’s construction business. Specializing in electrical, I also perform many other types of skilled trades work. Thanks so much for reading my introduction!

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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

Carbon monoxide emissions aren’t only dangerous to human life, but they also harm our planet. While natural gas generators emit lower levels of CO than other fuel sources, there are still ways to reduce emission levels. For example, shop around for an eco-friendly generator that complies with current emission standards. Also, make sure your generator is serviced regularly to avoid CO buildup. 

As a safety measure, you should always turn off the main breaker while operating your generator’s backup breaker. In addition, you should also switch off all appliance breakers so you don't have a power surge when the main breaker turns back on. And finally, turning off the main breaker prevents back-feeding, which endangers utility workers with the risk of electrocution. Back-feeding could also destroy the electrical circuits of your neighbors if they use the same power network.

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.

These advanced generators use a key fob or a smartphone app to remotely start, which is ideal for getting power back on immediately without venturing outside. This feature is more common on whole home generators, but you may be able to find it on large portable generators, too.

A 10,000-watt generator can run a small to mid-sized central AC unit (typically up to 3 tons or 36,000 BTU) along with a few other appliances. However, larger AC units or additional loads will require a bigger generator. Consult a local generator installer to ensure you add the correct size generator to your home.

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