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Mr. Electric of Cleveland
4.0(
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Fixed Generator - InstallFixed Generator - RepairGenerator - Install+4 more

Serving Paris, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Mr. Electric provided excellent service for me under difficult circumstances. A building contractor damaged a wire and buried it under 42” of concrete. Ryan Corley, Mr. Electric’s wire detection specialist, was able to locate the wire accurately. Electricians Jeff Shipkosky and Khefren Johnson spent two and a half very long days, in 93-degree heat, digging around the perimeter of my house. Both ends of the damaged wire were eventually located six feet underground, which is considerable deeper than code requires. Justin David, Mr. Electric’s manager, was here working alongside his men and provided all the support possible to them. He maintained full contact and communication with me throughout the entire process. These men, along with a crew of assistants, are a class act company. I was very impressed at the dedication of Mr. Electric and recommend them highly."
13 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by78%of homeowners
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Wilson Plumbing & Heating, Inc.
4.4(
18
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Fixed Generator - Install

Serving Paris, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Everyone was really professional and helpful. One of the projects took longer than anticipated, so they had to send someone out the next day to finish the last project. While I wasn't home for that work being done, the tech that was sent out, from what I was told, was very professional."
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Chandelier Installation
Chandelier Installation
Chandelier Installation
Chandelier Installation

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Response time4 hrs
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Recommended by17%of homeowners
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R & K Electric, Ltd
4.4(
5
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Fixed Generator - InstallGenerator - Install - For Business

Serving Paris, 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.

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Sheets-Eick Electric
5.0(
6
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Fixed Generator - Install

Serving Paris, OH and surrounding areas

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Sheets-Eick Electric is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.\n

Panel upgrade
22kw
Sub Panel
Response time2 hrs
Recommended by80%of homeowners
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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

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. 

Whole-house generators can run continuously for extended periods, even for weeks at a time (around 400 to 500 hours), as long as they have a sufficient fuel supply. However, this type of extensive use will increase wear and tear and can shorten the generator's overall lifespan. During long periods of operation, it's important to check and refill the engine oil as needed, potentially as frequently as daily depending on the model. If your generator uses a fuel tank, ensure it is kept full to prevent unexpected shutdowns.

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 the rating will tell you how many watts the refrigerator needs at the peak of its cycle, it requires additional wattage to start. At the bare minimum, you’ll need a 1,500-watt generator to get the fridge up and running after a blackout. A 2,000-watt generator should be sufficient for most home refrigerators.

In most cases, there are no tax credits available for home generators. However, that’s a general statement that applies to federal tax credits, so you might have access to state or local tax incentives. You can check the Database of State Incentives for Renewables & Efficiency (DSIRE) for more information about your area. If you hire a reliable home generator installer, they should also know if there are any state or local perks you can use to reduce your installation costs, including tax breaks and rebates.

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