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Dr. Watts Electrical Services
4.9(
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Fixed Generator - InstallGenerator - Install - 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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19 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by28%of homeowners
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AirHeads HVAC LLC
5.0(
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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
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Fisher Electric Plumbing HVAC LLC
4.8(
4
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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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+13

8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by75%of homeowners
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Simmz Electrical
5.0(
1
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Portable Generator - Repair

Serving Effort, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

"Joe from Simmz Electrical was very skilled, charged a fair price and was great to work with. He did a wonderful job, worked very carefully and was very neat. He communicated with us quickly; is very reliable and prompt. We felt comfortable with him in our home; he is now our go to guy for anything electrical. Lucky find"
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

6 neighbors recently requested a quote
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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

To power a central air system during a power outage, the whole-house generator will need to be at least 5,000 watts, and this number will significantly increase for larger units. Check the specific wattage requirements of your AC unit to choose the right generator size. Consider consulting a generator installer to ensure your whole-house generator meets your electrical load needs.

A home that is 2,500 square feet will likely need a 20kW to 25kW generator. Consult your local generator installer to confirm the generator size needed to power your home before purchasing a new one. Be sure to consider how much power your necessary devices need to run.

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.

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.

In many cases, yes. There are models called dual-fuel generators and fuel switches, but only between certain types of fuel. For example, with the right setup you can convert a generator from natural gas to propane. Some allow switching between diesel and gasoline. There are even tri-fuel generators available in some cases, which adds a large layer of security if you are worried about fuel availability in times of crisis. Always check your generator capabilities and manual instructions before trying to switch fuels. Some generators can use another fuel but may need a fuel conversion kit to prep them first.

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