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Mr. Electric of Wheeling - Saint Clairsville
5.0(
8
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Portable Generator - Install

Serving Rayland, OH and surrounding areas

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"They did a free safety check and gave us a couple of things we needed to update. We did some but Mr. Electric did put GFI outlet on our kitchen. They followed all the safety rules, cleaned up after themselves and were very efficient!"
Response time20 mins
Response rate100%
Recommended by12%of homeowners
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HYDEOUT ELECTRIC LLC
New to Angi
Fixed Generator - Install

Serving Rayland, OH and surrounding areas

In business since 2023

Offers commercial services

Hydeout Electric, LLC is the place to call for all your electrical needs. With over 25 years of experience, we can handle anything from an outlet install to wiring a new house/addition. I love what I do and prioritize safety and clean work. Give me a call today!

Response time6 hrs
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R Y Lighting Design
4.5(
2
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Portable Generator - Repair

Serving Rayland, OH and surrounding areas

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Want to enhance the ability enhance the overall curb appeal for your property? Whether it be to show your holiday spirit, show off those new remodels or to enhance the security around your property, it can be a daunting task looking for not only the right contractor for your job but also the right contractor for you. We completely understand what you're going through. We know every customer has different desires, different needs and different schedules. We're not only here to turn your ideas into reality but to make it a memorable experience every step of the way. Call us right now, no matter where you are in the planning process.\n

Response time2 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Wenner Electric
New to Angi
Portable Generator - Repair

Serving Rayland, OH and surrounding areas

In business since 2017

Free estimates

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction, from the start to the completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

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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. 

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.

The amount of time a standby generator can run continuously is around 3,000 hours on average. However, standby generators can generally run indefinitely as long as they have a continuous fuel supply. Generators hooked up to a home’s natural gas supply are the best option for extended usage, as these won’t rely on a finite fuel supply based on how much you have in storage. Generators running on liquid propane or diesel won’t last as long, as these require fuel storage and regular refueling to stay running.

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.

In most municipalities, you will need a permit to install a permanent home generator, including emergency backup, partial-home, and whole-home generators. A permit for a generator usually costs between $50 and $250, depending on where you live. Your electrician or certified generator installer will usually pull the permit for you—and might be required to do so by your building department—but you’ll be on the hook for the cost of the permit. You should ask your installer before agreeing to any work if they will pull the necessary permits for your project.

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