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Avatar for Current Electric JS, LTD
Current Electric JS, LTD
5.0(
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Generator - Repair - For Business

Serving Sylvania, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Michael is very intelligent and good at helping you get a better understanding of your home's electricity. Him and his father are in the ball and good workers for the price. Would recommend! We'll be using them for all of our electric needs in the future!"
Service Change
Service Change
Service Change
Service Upgrade  100 Amp to 200 Amp
Service Upgrade  100 Amp to 200 Amp

+4

Response time1 day
Response rate88%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Veteran's Home Maintenance, LLC
4.3(
91
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Fixed Generator - RepairGenerator - Repair - For BusinessPortable Generator - Install+1 more

Serving Sylvania, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1973

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Pro showed up on time to replace some 2 prong outlets to 3 prong outlets and completed the Job in a efficient and timely manor, I am planning on hiring them to install some ceiling fans and to add some outlets outside. I was very pleased withe work done."
Ramp
32 6x6x18 ft. post set 4 foot into a 5 foot hole.
Posts set into holes before concrete
Response time1 day
245 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by44%of homeowners
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Mr. Electric of Toledo
4.8(
113
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Fixed Generator - Install

Serving Sylvania, OH and surrounding areas

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I was interested in a fixed generator install. Price that was quoted was within my budget for payments until an unexpected expense occurred. They were professional and kind when I explained my situation. I will definitely contact them in the future when my budget allows."
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Mr Electric of Toledo
4.7(
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Fixed Generator - InstallFixed Generator - RepairGenerator - Install+4 more

Serving Sylvania, OH and surrounding areas

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Mr. Electric® of Toledo is a leader in electrical services and a trusted provider for installations, lighting, and electrical repair for homes and businesses. Our team of electricians provides expert service with the professionalism and integrity you’d expect from a major brand. Since 1994, Mr. Electric’s locally owned and operated locations have earned the trust of the communities they live in and serve throughout the US and Canada. We believe in up-front, fair pricing and quality workmanship. Backed by our Neighborly Done Right Promise™ - if it's not done right, we promise to make it right. No subs. Cost is determined by the job. No travel charges. No service fee. Ask about our Angie's List discount!

Electric work and customer meeting.
Electrical Safety Check.
Mr. Electric
Outlet Conversion for Washer/Dryer.
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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

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.

No, you should never plug a generator directly into a wall outlet in your house. This practice is extremely dangerous, often illegal, and can cause "back-feeding," where power from the generator flows back into utility lines, creating a life-threatening hazard for utility workers. It can also damage your home's electrical system, including appliances like pumps and HVAC fans. If the main power is restored while the generator is connected, it can destroy the generator and cause an electrical fire. To safely connect a generator, you must use a professionally installed transfer switch or an interlocking kit, which prevents back-feeding by disconnecting your home from the utility grid before the generator provides power.

If you have a transfer switch properly installed, the generator and main electrical power cannot feed the system at the same time. However, you should still shut off the power at your main circuit breaker panel before activating the generator. If you do that, you’ll simply need to shut off the generator and reset your circuit breaker once the local power comes back on.

While standby generators provide essential backup power, they can fail when you need them most due to lack of maintenance, fuel supply issues, dead batteries, electrical problems, or improper installation. To avoid costly failures, professional installation and regular maintenance are crucial. Licensed technicians ensure safety, uphold warranty requirements, comply with regulations, and provide expert servicing.

An undersized whole-house generator has the potential to overheat and shut down when you try to run a central AC system. This scenario can not only damage the whole-house generator, but can also trip your home’s breakers or cause electrical damage. To avoid this situation, hire a local generator installer to correctly size your whole-house generator.

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