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Kennylectric
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Portable Generator - Repair

Serving Botkins, 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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Clarkson Home Maintenance & Repair
4.9(
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Portable Generator - Install

Serving Botkins, OH and surrounding areas

In business since 2000

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

"I will be hiring Eric for any future projects. For each project, he reviewed several options and was very fair on pricing."
Response time1 day
Response rate91%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Back pocket fund
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Fixed Generator - InstallFixed Generator - RepairGenerator - Install+4 more

Serving Botkins, OH and surrounding areas

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Great he’s amazing so nice Professional very particular wonderful job very pleasant I would hire him again"
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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CRC Renovations
3.3(
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Fixed Generator - Install

Serving Botkins, OH and surrounding areas

In business since 2016

Free estimates

"Chris was very prompt in responding to issues. Explained what I needed and why. After installation we had a very cold spell and I experienced one problem. They came immediately and knew issue was with cold, ice, and winds and were able to help me. Look forward to working with company in near future on several projects. Thank you CRC!"
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Response time2 days
Recommended by83%of homeowners
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Miami Valley Security, LLC
3.4(
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Fixed Generator - InstallFixed Generator - Repair

Serving Botkins, OH and surrounding areas

In business since 1999

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Matt and his partner were very nice. Professional job without over pricing. I am having them back to do other work. He is very busy so it took him a couple of days to get to me but it was worth the wait."
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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.

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. 

To power a central air system during a power outage, the whole-house generator will need to be at least 5,000 watts, and this number will significantly increase for larger units. Check the specific wattage requirements of your AC unit to choose the right generator size. Consider consulting a generator installer to ensure your whole-house generator meets your electrical load needs.

DIY is possible for basic setups. Professional installation ensures safe and proper electrical connections.

Generators are safe to use as long as they are installed and operated correctly according to the manufacturer's recommendations. The most critical safety tips are to never use a portable or fuel-powered generator inside an enclosed space due to the risk of lethal carbon monoxide poisoning; always operate it outdoors where fumes can dissipate away from your home. Additionally, never attempt to connect a generator to your home’s electrical panel yourself—hire a professional to ensure the setup meets safety standards. Finally, avoid overloading the generator by not connecting more appliances than it is rated for, as this can damage your equipment or cause a fire.

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