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Sheets-Eick Electric
5.0(
6
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Fixed Generator - Install

Serving Adena, OH and surrounding areas

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I love to improve my home so I end up doing projects often. Because of this fact, trust is key to me. I want it done right the first time, with someone knowledgeable, at a fair cost. Sheets Electric does that every time."
Panel upgrade
22kw
Sub Panel
Response time2 hrs
Recommended by80%of homeowners
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HYDEOUT ELECTRIC LLC
New to Angi
Fixed Generator - Install

Serving Adena, OH and surrounding areas

In business since 2023

Offers commercial services

Hydeout Electric, LLC is the place to call for all your electrical needs. With over 25 years of experience, we can handle anything from an outlet install to wiring a new house/addition. I love what I do and prioritize safety and clean work. Give me a call today!

Response time6 hrs
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R Y Lighting Design
4.5(
2
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Portable Generator - Repair

Serving Adena, OH and surrounding areas

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Want to enhance the ability enhance the overall curb appeal for your property? Whether it be to show your holiday spirit, show off those new remodels or to enhance the security around your property, it can be a daunting task looking for not only the right contractor for your job but also the right contractor for you. We completely understand what you're going through. We know every customer has different desires, different needs and different schedules. We're not only here to turn your ideas into reality but to make it a memorable experience every step of the way. Call us right now, no matter where you are in the planning process. \n

Response time2 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Wenner Electric
New to Angi
Portable Generator - Repair

Serving Adena, OH and surrounding areas

In business since 2017

Free estimates

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction, from the start to the 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.

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Generator Install FAQs, 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.

Setting up utilities on a vacant property usually takes at least a few months, or between 6 weeks to 16 weeks. This process requires working with the local planning and zoning department, hiring a building contractor or engineer to design the utility layout, securing permits, laying the lines, and connecting the utilities.

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.

Natural gas generators are designed to run for extended periods of time, such as power outages during a natural disaster. Since there’s no limit to the supply of natural gas, they don’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.

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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