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TGElectric
New to Angi
Portable Generator - Repair

Serving Richmond, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

Small jobs welcome

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

Your go-to electrician for dependable repairs, lighting, and home electrical upgrades.Graduated from Parkway West, familiar with code and safety standards. OHSA 10 Certified.

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Hurricane Home Solutions Southern Tier Inc. (S Ohio)
4.6(
206
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Fixed Generator - Install

Serving Richmond, OH and surrounding areas

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Generator installed. Excellent job putting everything in and cleaning up."
Response time1 day
Response rate100%
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Arclight Electrical & Contracting, LLC
4.9(
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Portable Generator - InstallPortable Generator - Repair

Serving Richmond, OH and surrounding areas

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Project was done to our expectations and in a timely manner."
Response time5 hrs
Response rate87%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Sheets-Eick Electric
5.0(
6
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Fixed Generator - Install

Serving Richmond, OH and surrounding areas

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I love to improve my home so I end up doing projects often. Because of this fact, trust is key to me. I want it done right the first time, with someone knowledgeable, at a fair cost. Sheets Electric does that every time."
Panel upgrade
22kw
Sub Panel
Response time2 hrs
Recommended by80%of homeowners
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D&P Johnson Electric
5.0(
4
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Portable Generator - InstallPortable Generator - Repair

Serving Richmond, OH and surrounding areas

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"He also installed house and garage outlets, lights, and repaired light fixtures."
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Response time6 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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HYDEOUT ELECTRIC LLC
New to Angi
Fixed Generator - Install

Serving Richmond, 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 Richmond, 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
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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

Energy output depends on turbine size, average wind speed at your site, and system efficiency. A 5 kW turbine in a good wind location can generate 8,000 to 12,000 kilowatt-hours per year, which may cover a large portion of an average home’s needs. Accurate output estimates require a professional wind assessment and a review of your household’s energy usage patterns.

Generators are usually sized by running watts and starting watts. Ideally, you’ll want a generator that can offer both the necessary running watts and starting watts for everything you need to power without going beyond 90% of its capacity. Calculate your home’s electrical load based on the breakers in your home or adding up the appliance and lighting needs of connected rooms.

If you’re wondering if you can use your electric vehicle as a backup battery, it depends on whether your EV is compatible with bidirectional charging. This technology allows energy to flow both ways, enabling vehicle-to-home (V2H) backup power, vehicle-to-load (V2L) for appliances and camping, and vehicle-to-grid (V2G) to support the power grid. Compatible EVs convert stored DC energy into usable AC power, helping reduce energy costs and enhance grid stability while providing emergency backup power.

Costs depend on generator type, labor, and additional wiring or transfer switch requirements.

Generally, you’ll want to keep between 60 and 70 feet between the generator and the transfer switch. There are a few reasons for this, including:

  • The distance reduces the noise coming from the generator into your home.

  • It increases efficiency because you won’t have a voltage drop from this short of a distance.

  • Prevents carbon monoxide poisoning: keep at least 15 feet between your generator and an open window. 

The Richmond, OH homeowners’ guide to generator installs

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