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Kennylectric
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Portable Generator - Repair

Serving Bidwell, OH and surrounding areas

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Licensed electrician with 10 years of hands-on experience offering reliable, high-quality electrical services for residential, small commercial and industrial projects. Whether you need a quick fix or a full installation, I bring professional expertise and attention to detail to every job.\n\n✔ 10 years of licensed experience\n✔ Troubleshooting & repairs\n✔ Lighting installation & upgrades\n✔ Outlet, switch, and panel work\n✔ Clean, safe, and code-compliant service\n\nDependable, honest, and committed to getting the job done right the first time. Flexible availability for evenings and weekends.\n \nPlease reach out to schedule your next project.

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Gleason's Home Repair
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Portable Generator - Repair

Serving Bidwell, OH and surrounding areas

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I’m a reliable, detail-oriented contractor dedicated to delivering quality work that lasts. I take pride in doing the job right the first time, whether it’s a small repair or a full project. I believe in honest communication, fair pricing, and showing up when I say I will. My goal is simple: leave every customer satisfied and confident in the work done on their home.

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Fixed Generator - InstallFixed Generator - Repair

Serving Bidwell, OH and surrounding areas

In business since 2007

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"We wanted all new electric run to a newly enclosed porch. Service was exceptionally speedy, when no one else would do anything for at least 4 weeks. The electrician (Roger) hired was exceptionally professional, knowledgeable, detail oriented, helpful and worked without even lunch breaks. He worked alone & had the job done in 3 partial days (not more than 24 hrs. total) that would normally take at least double that time and provided a top quality job. I would highly recommend that service."
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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.

If you have a transfer switch properly installed, the generator and main electrical power cannot feed the system at the same time. However, you should still shut off the power at your main circuit breaker panel before activating the generator. If you do that, you’ll simply need to shut off the generator and reset your circuit breaker once the local power comes back on.

You may need a permit for a portable generator if you’ll be installing a transfer switch for your primary residence or similar work. Otherwise, a permit for other uses may not be necessary. Check your local building codes or ask a local generator installer for more information about your local regulations.

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.

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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