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BFP Electric LLC
5.0(
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Portable Generator - InstallFixed Generator - InstallFixed Generator - Repair+4 more

Serving Colton, OR and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Ben and his crew are fast and fairly priced for all the electrical work that I have ever needed completed. They have wired whole houses, done service changes and chased down various wiring problems in old rental houses."
Response time1 day
Response rate100%
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
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John's Waterproofing Co.
4.9(
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Fixed Generator - InstallPortable Generator - Install

Serving Colton, OR and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1974

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"very transparent, got the job done quickly, all the same day"
Water Puddle
Water Stains on the Walls
Full Perimeter Drainage and wall system
Room for The Home Appliances
Sump Pump and Battery Back up

+36

Response time1 day
Response rate85%
291 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Safety Home Services
5.0(
14
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Fixed Generator - InstallGenerator - Install

Serving Colton, OR and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2009

Warranties offered

Credit card accepted

"did great work, installed all fixtures and fixed my outlets in the house that stop working as well!! very professional, friendly, and 100% would recommend to friends and family. thank you jarrod!!!!!!"
Our great service team at Safety Home Services. Excited to serve you!
We do the most simple to the most complex residential services. We are excited to serve you!
We are confident that we have what you need to fix your electrical issue!
Look for our trucks out there on their way to serve our customers!
We are excited to serve your electrical needs, whether small or big!

+5

15 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by38%of homeowners
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Roth Home
4.6(
237
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Fixed Generator - InstallFixed Generator - RepairGenerator - Install+4 more

Serving Colton, OR and surrounding areas

In business since 1976

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"The plumber arrived on time. Assessed the problems , made a bid and then went ahead and fixed the problems that same day. He made the bid , went out to buy the parts and returned to complete the installation . However I ended up paying over $425/ hour!!!! I thought it would be more difficult to fix the [problem but it only took the actual work about 5 hours total. I want to stress that my job was completed adequately. However, now I feel " taken" for the job provided."
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+14

Recommended by86%of homeowners
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JBC Group Solutions Inc
4.0(
4
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Fixed Generator - InstallFixed Generator - RepairGenerator - Install+4 more

Serving Colton, OR and surrounding areas

In business since 2007

Emergency services offered

1-888-JBC-ON-TIME (888-522-6684). 26 employees in Portland area. No subs used. Payment may be made via PayPal.

Custom Staircases
Custom Exterior Restoration
Custom Bathrooms
Recommended by75%of homeowners
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Western Superior Electric, LLC
New to Angi
Fixed Generator - InstallFixed Generator - RepairPortable Generator - Repair

Serving Colton, OR and surrounding areas

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

Hello! We are a small locally owned non union electrical services company who can take care of all of your residential and commercial electrical needs. We are fast and consistent, prioritize getting to the job in a timely fashion, and have straight forward honest bids that are extremely competitive. Our low overhead and vast experience allows for accuracy and efficiency which works well for us and our customers. Whether it’s a new panel, light fixtures, EV, plugs, generators, or something as simple as a GFI, we can help! Call for a free bid. You won’t be disappointed.

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STEPHENS ELECTRIC COMPANY LLC dba ASE
New to Angi
Generator - Install - For BusinessGenerator - Repair - For Business

Serving Colton, OR and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

We at STEPHENS ELECTRIC COMPANY LLC focus on quality services over quantity. We use our experience and expertise to complete your project with perfection. Customer service and honesty are the most important aspects of our business and your satisfaction is guaranteed. Please call us today for an estimate. We look forward to working with you.

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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.

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.

As a safety measure, you should always turn off the main breaker while operating your generator’s backup breaker. In addition, you should also switch off all appliance breakers so you don't have a power surge when the main breaker turns back on. And finally, turning off the main breaker prevents back-feeding, which endangers utility workers with the risk of electrocution. Back-feeding could also destroy the electrical circuits of your neighbors if they use the same power network.

In most municipalities, you will need a permit to install a permanent home generator, including emergency backup, partial-home, and whole-home generators. A permit for a generator usually costs between $50 and $250, depending on where you live. Your electrician or certified generator installer will usually pull the permit for you—and might be required to do so by your building department—but you’ll be on the hook for the cost of the permit. You should ask your installer before agreeing to any work if they will pull the necessary permits for your project.

Carbon monoxide emissions aren’t only dangerous to human life, but they also harm our planet. While natural gas generators emit lower levels of CO than other fuel sources, there are still ways to reduce emission levels. For example, shop around for an eco-friendly generator that complies with current emission standards. Also, make sure your generator is serviced regularly to avoid CO buildup. 

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