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Koby Electric, Inc.
4.8(
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Serving Alliance, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1996

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I hired the Koby team to install a generator and solar panels. They did an excellent job. When the job was complete everything looked great. The shows the team takes pride in their work. All wiring and conduit straight and concealed when possible. Robbie was the lead throughout the project. He did a great job answering my questions and advising me along the way. Thank you for a job well done!"
Response time2 days
19 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by83%of homeowners
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Tri-County Electric Service
5.0(
37
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Serving Alliance, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1975

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Tri-County Services Electric & Plumbing is a family-owned contractor proudly serving Northeast Ohio for nearly 50 years. Based in Garfield Heights, we provide reliable residential and commercial electrical work, including panel upgrades, EV charger installations, lighting design, generator setups, troubleshooting, and 24/7 emergency repairs.\n

Lighting Installation
Lighting Installation
Lighting Installation
Lighting Installation
Lighting Installation

+8

18 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by4%of homeowners
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Beck Electric, Generators & Plumbing
4.2(
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Serving Alliance, OH and surrounding areas

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In business since 2007

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Outstanding professional company to deal with from every aspect. No high pressure salesman, delivered on every promise, returned calls, outstanding installation crew. Couldnâ t have had a better experience!"
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Generator
Generator Gas & Electric
Transfer Switch & Panel

+25

Response time2 days
Response rate86%
17 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Tri-County Electric Service
4.9(
56
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Serving Alliance, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1975

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Chris and his assistant did an excellent job of explaining the situation and options for repairing or replacing our hot water heater. In the end we chose to replace it and they were able to secure a new unit and install it within 3 hours. Would definitely recommend Chris and Tri-County Services and will use them again if another situation arises."
Side House Electric
Front Door Electric
Residential Electric
Electrical Installs
Kitchen Lighting

+10

91 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by4%of homeowners
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Wilson Plumbing & Heating, Inc.
4.4(
18
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Serving Alliance, OH and surrounding areas

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In business since 2016

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Our licensed technicians are experts in plumbing, heating, electric, and air conditioning, backed by 100 hours of specialized training. When you choose Wilson, you're choosing excellence, reliability, and a company that cares about your home as much as you do.\n

Rewiring
Chandelier Installation
Chandelier Installation
Chandelier Installation
Chandelier Installation

+2

Response time7 hrs
81 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by17%of homeowners
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Blind & Son, LLC
4.3(
358
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Serving Alliance, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1937

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Blind & Sons did a great job with my electrical project! I had them install a new electrical outlet in the basement for my electric dryer and the technician that performed the work was professional, courteous, and cleaned up after himself when the job was done. Will be hiring Blind & Sons for all future projects!"
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Habitat for Humanity 2019 project electrical
Electrical team
Response time7 hrs
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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R & K Electric, Ltd
4.4(
5
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Serving Alliance, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1989

Free estimates

Warranties offered

With over four decades of industry experience, R & K Electric, Ltd is your trusted partner for residential and commercial electrical services. We are committed to delivering punctual, professional, and reliable solutions for every project big or small. Our team stands behind our work 100%, ensuring safety, quality, and customer satisfaction every time. When you choose R & K Electric, you're choosing expertise you can count on and service you can trust.

150-A Mast Service
400-A Elect. Service
Response time12 hrs
Response rate100%
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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

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.

Here’s what you can run with different wattages and types of generators:

Portable generator:

  • 2,000 watts can handle a large appliance like a freezer or refrigerator, plus a few smaller items like phones or computer chargers. 

  • 4,000 watts will keep two large appliances operating and a few smaller devices.

  • 8,000 watts should power most essential appliances and other devices, including a sump pump, well pump, or your dishwasher.

Partial to whole-house generator:

  • 20,000 watts and above will make it seem like your home’s power is still on.

While diesel is relatively stable, it won’t last nearly as long as propane and you may have to replace it if it sits unused for too long. Diesel can sometimes struggle to work efficiently or start engines during especially cold weather, so it’s not the best choice for every climate. Compared to fuels like propane and natural gas, diesel generators tend to be noisier and create more exhaust, which isn’t always ideal for home use.

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. 

A portable generator can supply power to selected appliances and circuits in a home, but it's generally not designed to handle the entire household's electrical needs simultaneously. Portable generators have limited wattage capacity, so they are only designed to power essential devices and electronics temporarily until local power is restored. If your power needs outweigh the capabilities of a portable generator, consider installing a whole-home generator instead.

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