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Lightning Electric, LLC
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Fixed Generator - InstallFixed Generator - RepairPortable Generator - Install+1 more

Serving Howard, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Kind and easy to understand when explaining how the job be done. Would recommend Lightning Electric Company to everyone for your next job. Thank You for your fantasy job of installing Heat Pump System and Whole House Generator. Personable, Staff. Thank You."
Response time10 mins
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Timothy L. Kowalski, Jr
5.0(
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Portable Generator - Install

Serving Howard, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 2000

Warranties offered

Small jobs welcome

Specializing in providing quality residential and commercial electrical work. I offer a wide array of services including electrical repair, maintenance, renovation, and any other services in between. From a simple light switch replacement to a more complex project like a home rewire, I strive on completing all jobs in a safe, efficient and professional manner. All projects are completed in accordance with the National Electrical Code.

Response time1 day
Recommended by75%of homeowners
Gen 13 Electric
New to Angi
Fixed Generator - RepairPortable Generator - Repair

Serving Howard, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 2025

Free estimates

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job. Call us today.\n

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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

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.

The cost to install a whole-house generator averages $5,200, with a typical price range of $1,500 to $8,900. However, total costs can vary from $400 for a small portable unit to over $18,000 for a large-capacity system. The most significant cost factor is the generator's size and capacity, but other variables include the brand, fuel type, and labor for assembly and installation.

Generator costs can be broken down by type:

  • Portable or Emergency Backup Generators (1kW–7.5kW): $500 to $2,000

  • Partial-Home Generators (9kW–20kW): $2,000 to $6,500

  • Whole-House Generators (22kW–48kW): $5,000 to $18,000

To avoid paying for more power than you need, consider hiring an electrician to calculate the electrical load for your essential appliances. It is also recommended to get at least three quotes to find the best deal for your specific needs and budget.

It is safe to run a generator continuously, but you must follow safety protocols to ensure personal and home safety. Read the manufacturer’s instructions for specific recommendations, but the general recommendation is to turn generators off overnight or when you’re away from the house. Overworked generators can pose a fire hazard and if your generator is not in a well-ventilated area, running it continuously could lead to carbon monoxide poisoning.

A 1,500 square foot home will likely need a 15kW to 20kW generator. When deciding on whole-house generator size, add up the total wattage of the devices that you’d like to continue running during a power outage. That way, you can ensure you purchase a generator that can power your necessary appliances or medical equipment during an electrical emergency.

It might seem counterintuitive, but installing a generator transfer switch will save you money in the long run. While you’ll have to pay between $400 and $2,500 to have the transfer switch installed, you’ll recoup that amount later on when you don’t have to pay for expensive repairs to your appliances, devices, and electrical system that may have burned out, overloaded, or stopped working due to a sudden loss of power or an incorrect hook up of a generator to your home

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