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Ober Electric
4.9(
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Fixed Generator - InstallFixed Generator - RepairGenerator - Install - For Business+3 more

Serving Jacobus, PA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2007

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Rick completed numerous projects in our home. Installed new outside lighting new kitchen lighting and new ceiling fans. Replaced or upgraded many electrical outlets inside and out of the home. Cleaned up some non used and incomplete old wiring in our basement. Work was completely timely. Pricing was more than fair. Rick will be our go to electrician. Chris F. York,Pa"
Response time2 days
Response rate94%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Robert Likens Electric
4.7(
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Portable Generator - Install

Serving Jacobus, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2005

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Hired Robert for installation the transfer switch. Installation was successful. Robert is a professional highly qualified electrician. explained exactly how it works. The whole process from proposal to installation took less than a week. Now, if any electrical work is needed, I will always call him because for the quality. I will also recommend it to my friends. Thank you very much for your work!"
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+8

Response time6 hrs
Response rate88%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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A&M Electric LLC
5.0(
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Fixed Generator - InstallFixed Generator - RepairPortable Generator - Repair+3 more

Serving Jacobus, PA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

A&M Electric LLC is a veteran-owned, Christian-based electrical contractor proudly serving Lancaster County and surrounding Central Pennsylvania communities with reliable residential, commercial, agricultural, and industrial electrical services. We specialize in electrical panel upgrades, 200 amp service upgrades, EV charger installation, generator installation, electrical troubleshooting, lighting installation, rewiring, new construction wiring, remodels, emergency electrical repairs, and commercial electrical services. Our licensed electricians provide safe, code-compliant, and high-quality electrical work for homeowners, businesses, farms, warehouses, offices, retail spaces, and construction projects throughout Lancaster County and Central Pennsylvania from our base in Ephrata, PA. Also serves Reading, Lancaster, York, the greater Harrisburg and Philadelphia areas, Mohnton, Coatesville, Landale, Montgomery County, Hatfield, King of Prussia, and Bryn Mawr.

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Shaun Ford Electric, LLC
3.8(
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Fixed Generator - InstallGenerator - Install - For BusinessPortable Generator - Install

Serving Jacobus, PA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They did an awesome job. They were trust worthy. I came back there were no mess. They didn't scratch my floor. They did a phenomenal job. If I would need an electrician I would call them. I referred them to other people."
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Wire Wizard, LLC
5.0(
2
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Fixed Generator - RepairGenerator - Install - For BusinessGenerator - Repair - For Business+1 more

Serving Jacobus, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Mr. Sanders from Wire Wizard has been an electrical subcontractor of mine for the past 3 years. He has excellent communication. He explains everything to the customer and lets them understand what is going on. That is important, so they can understand to the fullest and be satisfied with the work done in their home."
Response time6 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Haller Enterprises Heating & Cooling
4.6(
4
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Fixed Generator - InstallFixed Generator - Repair

Serving Jacobus, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1981

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Trusted for nearly five decades, Haller Enterprises provides dependable HVAC services for homeowners in Lititz, PA and surrounding communities including Lancaster, Ephrata, and Mount Joy, as well as throughout York, Altoona, and State College. Our certified technicians handle AC and furnace repairs, system installations, maintenance, and emergency HVAC service.\n\nFrom hot, humid summers to cold Pennsylvania winters, we deliver energy-efficient, reliable comfort solutions you can count on—day or night.

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+11

Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

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. 

In some situations, yes. Never try to put biofuel into any home generator without checking the specifics first. If a generator has the ability to run on diesel, it can also run pure biofuel (the clear kind made from seed oils, for example). But if you are using biofuel made from animal fats or vegetable oils, the generator will need significant modifications before it can handle a sludgier type of biofuel.

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. 

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.

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.

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