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Solid Ground Electric
5.0(
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Serving Laura, OH and surrounding areas

In business since 2016

Credit card accepted

"Joshua did a great job installing can lights in the living room of our new house. He explained everything to me so that I understood all of the steps before we began, and he stayed late to finish the project in one day. We noticed a small issue with some of the electrical boxes too, and he fixed that easily the next morning. Great work and a great price!"
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Response time1 day
Response rate87%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Benge Electric LLC
5.0(
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Serving Laura, OH and surrounding areas

In business since 1990

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Harold and his team showed up right on time, and got to work without delay. They were clean, quick and didn’t even bat an eye at our two small children who kept asking who they were and what they were doing. They installed a new breaker box, and meter box, it looks far more clean and professional than the person/company who built our house. My husband and I highly recommend this team and will absolutely rehire them should that time come."
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+5

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Jaden Quinn
4.3(
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Serving Laura, OH and surrounding areas

In business since 2018

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Jaden installed a ceiling fan and installed a dimmer switch for me and did an awesome job. Would definitely recommend getting work done by him"
Response time12 hrs
Response rate90%
Recommended by85%of homeowners
Dr. Electric
4.1(
11
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Serving Laura, OH and surrounding areas

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Mr. Electric called me the very next day after I joined HomeAdvisor. The were very polite, I explained to them what was going on with my funrnace, they told me to come out would be a 65.oo fee, very reasonable. They came promptly at the time agreed. After agreeing that Duke Energy didn't do their job, Mr Electic still released the air in my line, only asking me 20.00 for this repair. He also told me of future repairs my funance might need and the cost. I would definately hire them again."
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+4

Recommended by100%of homeowners
JK Custom Builders, LLC
3.4(
5
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Serving Laura, OH and surrounding areas

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Warranties offered

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Response time2 days
Response rate90%
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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

Yes. You can connect your home back-up battery to a generator with its designated charger. Be sure that the output of the generator matches the input requirements for the battery for best results.

A 1,500 square foot home will likely need a 15kW to 20kW generator. When deciding on whole-house generator size, add up the total wattage of the devices that you’d like to continue running during a power outage. That way, you can ensure you purchase a generator that can power your necessary appliances or medical equipment during an electrical emergency.

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.

In some situations, yes. Never try to put biofuel into any home generator without checking the specifics first. If a generator has the ability to run on diesel, it can also run pure biofuel (the clear kind made from seed oils, for example). But if you are using biofuel made from animal fats or vegetable oils, the generator will need significant modifications before it can handle a sludgier type of biofuel.

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.

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