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Watt's Right Electric
4.9(
59
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Portable Generator - Install

Serving Bixby, OK and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Very prompt and professional technician. We had them come out twice. Once to install new outlet to charge our new electric vehicles and the next time to install surge protectors to protect our investment. We received same day service on both visits as well. I will definitely call them again for any additional services we may need in the future."
200 amp service
Oklahoma Unlimited Contractors License
Collection
Collection
Collection

+10

Response time7 hrs
Response rate87%
127 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Christian Construction
5.0(
10
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Portable Generator - Repair

Serving Bixby, OK and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I trust Tyler in my home and around my kids. He is an overall great contractor who is eager to please and very safety conscious. We have used Tyler for mostly electrical but also multiple carpentry projects."
Response time1 day
Response rate92%
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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DNA Electrical Services Inc
4.9(
99
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Fixed Generator - InstallFixed Generator - RepairGenerator - Install+4 more

Serving Bixby, OK and surrounding areas

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The recessed LED lighting installation involved substantial ingenuity as there was no available access to these spaces. David and Austin did a great job with this and came up with a great solution that made smart use of existing wiring and switches. They were efficient, professional, pleasant, and eager to please. David even installed a solar light fixture on my gas lamp post just to be nice. I would highly recommend DNA Electrical Services."
Storefront
Moore OK, 2013 Tornado
Recommended by96%of homeowners
GENERATOR SUPERCENTER
4.2(
36
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Fixed Generator - InstallFixed Generator - RepairGenerator - Install - For Business+1 more

Serving Bixby, OK and surrounding areas

In business since 1980

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"The tech (Christian?) was very professional and amiable. He had the unit running again fairly quickly and tested it. He took the time to talk to me about operating the generator and a friendly conversation. I hope he comes back next on the next service date."
Response time3 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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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.

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.

If you’re deciding between a solar battery versus a generator for the best backup power solution, you can take a few factors into consideration. Solar batteries are quiet while generators can be quite loud. Generators have a lower up-front cost, but they require fuel and ongoing maintenance while solar batteries are more expensive but don’t have many ongoing costs.

You can expect a diesel generator to last for up to 30,000 hours of use, which works out to 20 to 25 years with the proper maintenance, of course. That depends on how much you use it, so a diesel generator used for emergencies a couple of times a year will last a lot longer than a generator that takes over for a faulty electrical grid every month for a day or two. 

These advanced generators use a key fob or a smartphone app to remotely start, which is ideal for getting power back on immediately without venturing outside. This feature is more common on whole home generators, but you may be able to find it on large portable generators, too.

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