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Service Electric Northwest, Inc.
4.6(
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Serving Sunriver, OR and surrounding areas

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In business since 1999

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I hired Service Electric Northwest to Install two 220v outlets. Shawn was prompt and professional. He installed the two outlets in an efficient and timely manner. The job turned out better than i expected."
Response time20 mins
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Ian Douglass Custom Designs
5.0(
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Serving Sunriver, OR and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Ian showed up on time every day, he was scheduled to, from the initial meeting, to the measurements, to the install day. I feel like we went over every possible option of color would and design and his way of showing you in real time what your design will look like on his computer was pretty inspiring."
Response time7 hrs
Response rate94%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Wired Electric
5.0(
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Serving Sunriver, OR and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"They got here the same day, and came back the next morning to finish. Three people worked on our problem! They could never find the fault, but when they had done everything they could to find it they stopped instead of running up the hours. They ran two new circuits. (The HomeAdvisor description of this job was wrong)"
Response time50 mins
21 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Wallace Electric
5.0(
26
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Serving Sunriver, OR and surrounding areas

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Miles came out to scope the job on short notice. He was professional and friendly and completed the job that afternoon! Quality work, worked quickly and did a great job installing a new 240V circuit for me. Thank you!!"
Response time10 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Tomahawk Electric
4.8(
25
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Serving Sunriver, OR and surrounding areas

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Andy diagnosed the lack of power in the line, installed correct circuit breakers, and installed a duplex outlet. Explained the problem to me and fixed it."
400 amp service
Multi family
Response time2 days
Response rate85%
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Kinzinger Construction
5.0(
8
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Serving Sunriver, OR and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Zach did a fantastic job replacing old doors and installing wainscoting in my home. His price was very reasonable compared to others and the finished job looked great! Zach is a skilled professional and his work is a testament to that."
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Roth Home
4.6(
22
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Serving Sunriver, OR and surrounding areas

In business since 1988

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Very professional install team of technicians. My main contact was Cole and he is very prompt in answering all my questions and concerns. On time in all the appointments before installation and was helpful in recommending a local business for a non HVAC issue I needed assistance with. I know that Lennox is a quality product and I'm very pleased so far. Tom and another technician(apologize for forgetting his name) were both friendly and professional during the installation. I've had the new furnace for about a month now and notice a huge difference in the comfort of my home. The new thermostat allows me to set different temperatures for every day of the week at different times if needed, and very easy to program. I can barely hear the furnace when it's on and, it has kept my house nice and cozy during this very cold winter!"
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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

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.

Most homeowners won't be able to claim a home generator as a tax write-off. However, a whole-house generator may be tax-deductible in certain situations depending on its purpose. For instance, if it's needed to power essential medical equipment, it may qualify as a medical expense deduction. Also, in some cases, businesses can deduct a generator as a business expense if it supports operations. Always consult a tax professional to determine eligibility based on your specific circumstances and the applicable IRS regulations.

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.

Generators are usually sized by running watts and starting watts. Ideally, you’ll want a generator that can offer both the necessary running watts and starting watts for everything you need to power without going beyond 90% of its capacity. Calculate your home’s electrical load based on the breakers in your home or adding up the appliance and lighting needs of connected rooms.

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.

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