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Dr. Watts Electrical Services
4.9(
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Generator - Repair - For Business

Serving Effort, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Dr Watts Electric came out and saved the day. Randy hooked up a whole house generator so we no longer have issues with losing power. He did an excellent job and gave us a very reasonable price. We’ll use Dr. Watts for any electrical project. Thanks!”"
Flat panel LED lighting for the basement
Pendants over the bar
Recessed lighting to show off the new basement bar area
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4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by29%of homeowners
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AirHeads HVAC LLC
5.0(
30
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Fixed Generator - Repair

Serving Effort, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Excellent and efficient service, on time for appointment, repaired our Generac generator with OEM parts. I've always believed, if you can't explain it simply...you don't understand it well enough. This guy knows his stuff. The technician explained all repairs while making recommendations for future care and preventative maintenance. We understood and felt confident in our maintenance/repair decisions. One stop shop for generator, electrical and heating repair and including oil and propane products. We will be using them going forward for their services. Highly recommended!"
Response time6 hrs
19 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Fisher Electric Plumbing HVAC LLC
4.8(
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Fixed Generator - Install

Serving Effort, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1986

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"When I called Andy to request an estimate, he came out the same day to look over the job in order to see what I wanted to have done which made me very happy. He did a good job with the electrical portion of the job (electrical component/wiring installation and electrical terminations). Primarily the only issue I had was that when he told me a time that he would be arriving at the house to start working for the day, he would show up anywhere from 1/2 hour to 1 1/2 hours later than he stated that he would arrive which did not make me very happy. He didn't have the courtesy to call me when he was going to be late to inform me of his tardiness."
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27 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by75%of homeowners
GenShield LLC
New to Angi
Fixed Generator - Repair

Serving Effort, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We specialize in interior painting and provide unmatched customer service! 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!\n

1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Simmz Electrical
New to Angi
Portable Generator - Repair

Serving Effort, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

Simmz Electrical was founded by Joe Zita on a simple standard: electrical work should be done right the first time, with clear communication and uncompromising attention to detail.\nAs owner, Joe personally oversees projects to ensure every installation meets code, reflects professional craftsmanship, and leaves your home as clean as it was found. From panel upgrades to full lighting installations, the focus is always long-term reliability, not shortcuts

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Thomas Edison Electric
1.0(
1
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Fixed Generator - InstallFixed Generator - Repair

Serving Effort, PA and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 2010

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

Thomas Edison Electric is an award-winning industry leader, serving over 150,000 homes and businesses. Our 24-hour electricians offer timeliness, professionalism, and expertise on big and small projects 365 days a year.\n\nWhether you need emergency electrical services or basic electrical repairs, you're counting on electricity to keep you safe, connected, and warm. When complications threaten your peace of mind, we'll be there to set things right. Because at Thomas Edison, we're not just in the business of electricity — we're in the business of earning "clients for life."

Panel Replacement
Govee Lights
Panel Upgrade
Panel Replacement
Outdoor Meter Box

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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

No, you should never plug a generator directly into a wall outlet in your house. This practice is extremely dangerous, often illegal, and can cause "back-feeding," where power from the generator flows back into utility lines, creating a life-threatening hazard for utility workers. It can also damage your home's electrical system, including appliances like pumps and HVAC fans. If the main power is restored while the generator is connected, it can destroy the generator and cause an electrical fire. To safely connect a generator, you must use a professionally installed transfer switch or an interlocking kit, which prevents back-feeding by disconnecting your home from the utility grid before the generator provides power.

Here’s what you can run with different wattages and types of generators:

Portable generator:

  • 2,000 watts can handle a large appliance like a freezer or refrigerator, plus a few smaller items like phones or computer chargers. 

  • 4,000 watts will keep two large appliances operating and a few smaller devices.

  • 8,000 watts should power most essential appliances and other devices, including a sump pump, well pump, or your dishwasher.

Partial to whole-house generator:

  • 20,000 watts and above will make it seem like your home’s power is still on.

Whole-house generators can run continuously for extended periods, even for weeks at a time (around 400 to 500 hours), as long as they have a sufficient fuel supply. However, this type of extensive use will increase wear and tear and can shorten the generator's overall lifespan. During long periods of operation, it's important to check and refill the engine oil as needed, potentially as frequently as daily depending on the model. If your generator uses a fuel tank, ensure it is kept full to prevent unexpected shutdowns.

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.

While the rating will tell you how many watts the refrigerator needs at the peak of its cycle, it requires additional wattage to start. At the bare minimum, you’ll need a 1,500-watt generator to get the fridge up and running after a blackout. A 2,000-watt generator should be sufficient for most home refrigerators.

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