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Q: What size generator do I need for my house?

• <div><p><a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/what-size-generator-do-i-need.htm">Generator size requirements</a> vary wildly among properties, but typical generator sizes are listed below based on home square footage:</p><ul><li><p>1,000 sq ft: 6&ndash;9 kW</p></li><li><p>1,500 sq ft: 7&ndash;10 kW</p></li><li><p>2,000 sq ft: 10&ndash;14kW</p></li><li><p>2,500 sq ft: 12&ndash;16kW</p></li><li><p>3,000 sq ft: 16&ndash;20kW+</p></li></ul><p>Unfortunately, home square footage isn&rsquo;t always a good indicator of generator size requirements. Instead, you should call in a professional to discuss which items in your home you&rsquo;d like to run via your generator. They can calculate peak and average consumption for those items and then size your generator appropriately for optimal performance.</p></div>

Q: What size generator does my house need?

• <div><p>You can determine what size generator you need by listing the various appliances it will power during an outage. Write down the start-up watt usage, and then add them all together. </p><p>A 7,500-watt generator will run your refrigerator, freezer, well pump, and lighting circuits without a problem. However, you&rsquo;ll need an extra 3,000 to 4,500 watts to run your water heater and another 5,000 to 25,000 watts to run your electric furnace. In these instances, a whole-home generator is your best bet for running your critical equipment.</p></div>

Q: How much energy can I expect a home wind turbine to generate?

• <div><p>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&rsquo;s needs. Accurate output estimates require a professional wind assessment and a review of your household&rsquo;s energy usage patterns.</p></div>

Q: What incentives or rebates are available for home wind turbine installation?

• <div><p>Homeowners can often access federal tax credits, such as the Investment Tax Credit (ITC), which covers a percentage of installation costs. Many states and utilities offer additional rebates, grants, or performance-based incentives. These programs can significantly lower your upfront investment. Check the Database of State Incentives for Renewables and Efficiency (DSIRE) or contact your local energy office for current offers.</p></div>

Q: What happens with the generator when the local power goes back on?

• <div><p>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&rsquo;ll simply need to shut off the generator and reset your circuit breaker once the local power comes back on.</p></div>

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Last update on January 18, 2026

Reviewed in August 2025
Yes, both ceiling fans were installed in a about 3 1/2: hrs due to no prior lighting in the ceiling. Zach and Corbin check prior to closing out the job to insure all functioned as it should. Great they did because 1 remote was operating 2 separate living space. Happy it was detected prior to...
Eco Plumbers, Electricians, and HVAC Technicians
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Reviewed in January 2024
We hired them to install ceiling fans in 4 bedrooms and our family room. The crew exceeded my expectations in every way. Not only was the crew courteous and arrived on time, they conducted themselves in a highly professional manner throughout the entire process. I would highly recommend them...
Dr. Electric LLC DBA Certified Electric Service
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Reviewed in May 2022
Fast and easy to deal with
Trash Taxi Co
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Reviewed in January 2021
Exceptional customer service!!! Very happy with his schedule of getting a job completed. Our basement looks great thanks to him for the framing of the walls and hanging the drywall. Brent also installed custom shelves in our garage and storage room. If you want a reliable worker who does it...
High Road Construction
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Reviewed in January 2021
Great. Price was good. The installation went well. The installers were professional and friendly. We're very happy with the experience.
Dayton Carpet Liquidators
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Reviewed in January 2021
The installer went above and beyond my expectations. He really had his work cut out for him with my shower and it turned out better than I expected. He was friendly, explained things to me, and always cleaned up after himself. Will definitely be having them help me with projects in the future!!
Improveit! Home Remodeling - Dayton
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Reviewed in July 2020
Good sell. Good install. Good product. Good post install and follow up. I researched other installers and I'm glad I went with this co. and would recommend this company. They did everything they said they would do and in a timely manner. Even the clean up was good.
SC Insulation
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Reviewed in July 2020
After a heavy rainstorm, our basement flooded. This had happened twice before. We were beyond frustrated and searched for a permanent solution. We found three waterproofing companies on this site and received presentations of the scope of work and cost estimates from each. Everdry, without...
Everdry Waterproofing of Cincinnati
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Reviewed in June 2020
This company was outstanding! I cannot say enough about how great the service and final look was. They have a large showroom with loads of samples. They have professional project managers and interior designers to make sure colors are right and come to the home to assure we were comfortable...
Bockrath Flooring & Rugs
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Reviewed in March 2020
The owner came out himself. He was very knowledgeable, on time, and didn't leave a mess. First appointment was a sweep and video inspection. He showed me on the video screen the things that were broke. He suggested heat shield. Showed me he was a factory trained and certified installer. Gave...
Luckey Masonry and Chimney Services
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