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Express Essential Services llc
5.0(
7
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Fixed Generator - Repair

Serving Dayton, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 2024

Warranties offered

Offers commercial services

"We loved going with express essential services. The receptionist was very nice and was up front and honest about what there policies were. She gave me a day and time for an evaluation (they had a technician there exactly when she said). Our technician was great he quickly diagnosed our problem and got in touch with the company. Before he had even left the receptionist was calling me back with the price to fix it and a few available dates. We got a date booked to do the work I sent the deposit and within a week they were back fixing our chiller. It took a few hours and our unit was back working like new. Id highly recommend."
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Response time4 hrs
Response rate100%
Newtown Heating & Air Conditioning Inc
3.6(
24
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Fixed Generator - InstallFixed Generator - RepairGenerator - Install+4 more

Serving Dayton, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 1994

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"THEY INSTALLED THE FURNACE AND A/C IN ONE DAY'S TIME. WE WERE VERY SATISFIED WITH THEIR WORK WITH A FEW MINOR EXCEPTIONS. THE NEXT DAY THE OWNER HIMSELF RESPONDED TO MAKE THE CORRECTIONS TO OUR SATISFACTION. I THINK THEIR PRICES WERE VERY REASONABLE FOR THE HIGH END EQUIPMENT THAT WAS INSTALLED (TRANE)."
Recommended by77%of homeowners
Salem Electric
5.0(
1
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Generator - Install - For BusinessGenerator - Repair - For Business

Serving Dayton, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 1993

Free estimates

We're a well established business with over 20 years of unmatched expertise. Customer preference and priorities are always first. We're very timely with our work and never lose attention to detail. \n \nSalem Electric has built a reputation for quality work with each satisfied customer. Our sense of pride is apparent in every restoration we complete. Call Salem Electric today and we'll be there in your time of need. \n

Response time6 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
John Secrist Electric
New to Angi
Fixed Generator - RepairGenerator - Install - For BusinessGenerator - Repair - For Business+1 more

Serving Dayton, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

We offer over 40 years of experience in the electrical industry. We take on a wide range of \nelectrical projects to include full installation for additions and remodels as well as wiring and \npanel upgrades and a variety of other jobs. We're committed to providing a personalized service \nfor each individual project we take on & look forward to building strong, long-term relationships \nwith our clients and guarantee your satisfaction.

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NXT Gen Electrical Services, LLC
New to Angi
Fixed Generator - InstallFixed Generator - RepairGenerator - Install - For Business+1 more

Serving Dayton, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

We are a locally owned and operated company with years of experience that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a variety of services that are customizable to each individual project. You will find us to be competitively priced, paying close attention to the details of each and every project that we are involved with. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!

J Biernesser Electric
New to Angi
Fixed Generator - RepairGenerator - Install - For BusinessGenerator - Repair - For Business+1 more

Serving Dayton, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 1998

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today!

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Generator Install FAQs, answered by experts

Sizing a generator is a careful process that requires calculating the electrical load of your entire house. You have to take into account every device you want to use and their wattage requirements, plus the wattage needed to start them, and look for a generator that can safely run all that at around 80% capacity.

In more practical terms, a small home can run on a 10,000-watt generator (and if you only want to power a few key appliances, much less than that). A mid-sized home may need something between 15,000 and 22,000 watts. Larger homes require 25,000 watts or more. 

You can determine what size generator you need for a transfer switch by matching the switch to the largest outlet on your generator. Larger generators can power up to 10 circuits, while most 5,000-watt generators can provide power to six circuits. So, if your generator’s largest outlet is 30 amps, you’ll need a 30-amp transfer switch.

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. 

A 10,000-watt generator can run a small to mid-sized central AC unit (typically up to 3 tons or 36,000 BTU) along with a few other appliances. However, larger AC units or additional loads will require a bigger generator. Consult a local generator installer to ensure you add the correct size generator to your home.

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.

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