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Avatar for Hurricane Home Solutions Southern Tier Inc. (N Ohio)
Hurricane Home Solutions Southern Tier Inc. (N Ohio)
4.6(
207
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Fixed Generator - Install

Serving Salem, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"My son had a whole house generator installed by this company. Very pleased. I had a whole house generator installed also. Had a water softener installed too. They did a great job. Very friendly and skilled workers. Came on time and finished on time. I couldn't be happier. Fair price, great products and great service. Could not ask for more"
home show
cummins
transfer switch
cummins generators
cummins generators

+6

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
12 neighbors recently requested a quote
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R & K Electric, Ltd
4.4(
5
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Fixed Generator - InstallGenerator - Install - For Business

Serving Salem, 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.

150-A Mast Service
400-A Elect. Service
Response time12 hrs
Response rate100%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Enertech Electrical, Inc.
New to Angi
Generator - Install - For BusinessGenerator - Repair - For Business

Serving Salem, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1981

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

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 start to 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.

Response time10 mins
Green Acres Outdoor Services, LLC
New to Angi
Portable Generator - Repair

Serving Salem, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

Offers commercial services

Hi my name is Tyler Kissling (27) I am the owner of Green Acres Outdoor Services LLC. I am looking for new contracts for the 2027 season. I have dipped my feet into lots of different types of jobs over the last 10 years and I’m ready to get to work. Weather you are wanting your lawn mowed by Someone who genuinely cares about what it looks like to designing new landscaping to make your house pop out in your neighborhood. Call me to get to work

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Avatar for Good's Electric, Heating & Air
Good's Electric, Heating & Air
4.3(
108
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Fixed Generator - Install

Serving Salem, OH and surrounding areas

In business since 2001

Small jobs welcome

Credit card accepted

"Doing business with Goods Electric•Heating•Air was the best experience. This site would not allow for 5 STARS which is what GOODS deserves. This company and staff exceeded expectations. The staff worked diligently to ensure I was engaged in every step of the process. The communication, the team’s cohesiveness provided me with being a participant in this project. It was seamless from start to finish. The skill set of each team member enhanced the other. They use the best products which are highly rated, effective and efficient. Within a short time span the difference in my home was apparent. Their goal is 100% customer satisfaction. Indeed, I was 100% satisfied. The culmination of this excellence was in the masterful craftsmanship and skill of the two installers, Corey and Julian. I was present during the almost nine hours of their labor as they worked inside and outside. Their commitment to excellence, their expertise, their adherence to every detail, their focus, and their interlocked communication was something to watch unfold. Equally noteworthy was their patience and dedication in making sure the final product eas perfection. It was. After they were finished I was walked through everything they had done and given a master class in the operation of my new air condition system. 5 STARS for this excellent company and remarkable staff. I am grateful and appreciative. Time and money well spent. Thank you so very much. Carol"
Furnace Installation
Furnace Installation
Electrical Panel Upgrade
Electrical Panel Upgrade
Electrical Panel Upgrade

+12

Response time10 mins
Recommended by91%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. 

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.

A home that is 2,500 square feet will likely need a 20kW to 25kW generator. Consult your local generator installer to confirm the generator size needed to power your home before purchasing a new one. Be sure to consider how much power your necessary devices need to run.

You may need a permit for a portable generator if you’ll be installing a transfer switch for your primary residence or similar work. Otherwise, a permit for other uses may not be necessary. Check your local building codes or ask a local generator installer for more information about your local regulations.

If you’re wondering whether gas generators produce carbon monoxide, know that natural gas generators do not produce carbon monoxide if they are functioning properly, as natural gas burns cleanly. However, if the generator malfunctions and the gas does not burn completely, there is potential for carbon dioxide to be produced. To prevent malfunctions, it's crucial to perform regular maintenance, including running the generator weekly and scheduling professional inspections every 6 to 12 months. Also, be sure to test your carbon monoxide detectors regularly to ensure they function in the rare case of the generator producing carbon monoxide.

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