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Powerhouse Construction And Electrical
5.0(
14
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Fixed Generator - Install

Serving Latrobe, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"This project was the complete remodel of a split entry, three-bedroom house (in various states of disrepair). I was given a thorough estimate, and we reviewed the work scope in great detail. Even when confronted with some unexpected issues (items that were not obvious until we begin the demo) midstream, they gave me complete Information so that I could make an informed decision on how to proceed. Their work is excellent, they are reliable and easy to communicate with, they are proud of what they do and want you to be happy with the results. My project included general construction, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical assessment. I highly recommend Powerhouse and will continue to use them for my general contracting needs. As I recently told them, **you are my guys from now on!** Thank you, Clayton, JD, and Chris for a job well done!"
Basement Overhaul
Ski Resort Condo
Custom Concrete Countertop
New Carpet And Paint In The Bedrooms
Custom Sump Pump Access Hatch To Match Flooring

+45

Response time5 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Barclay Construction, LLC
4.7(
86
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Fixed Generator - InstallFixed Generator - RepairGenerator - Install - For Business+2 more

Serving Latrobe, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We discovered several terrible places in our drywall tape the day before our painter was scheduled to begin. Barclay responded quickly and had a third generation drywall guy in the job within 24 hours! We got professional results before the painter got to the area that needed painted. He also helped remove some tack strips and repaired the holes from that as well. I would highly recommend Barclay construction."
Newly Painted door and trim
New stained stairs
NEW EPOXY FLOORS
New paint on house
New Stain on deck

+15

Response time1 day
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
Alford Electric
4.9(
4
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Portable Generator - Install

Serving Latrobe, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Don was very friendly, he explained what he was going to do. He listened to us when we explained exactly what we were looking for and when we needed it done by. He went above and beyond to make sure the work was done in a timely manner. I would definitely hire Don again to do electrical work. He does his job very well. Don is very professional and takes his work serious and cares about the quality of his work."
Response time1 day
Recommended by75%of homeowners
Alpha
New to Angi
Generator - Repair - For BusinessPortable Generator - Repair

Serving Latrobe, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Alpha, is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and responsibility in all of our jobs. We are a locally owned and operated business with more than 7 years of experience serving\nPittsburgh, PA and surrounding areas. There is no job too big, or too small for our team. Call today and let us put our experience to work for you!

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BK Electrical & Remodeling
5.0(
47
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Fixed Generator - Install

Serving Latrobe, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 2008

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

"Great job! Came on time, communicated well and accessed all our problems. Put in 12 new indoor and outdoor and basement lighting. They purchased and brought the bigger commercial lighting we needed. Cleaned up entire worksite before leaving. We will use them again for a future project. Pricing very reasonable and happy with their work and expertise in all respects."
Electrical service replacement
Electrical service replacement
Electrical service replacement
Electrical service replacement
Electrical service replacement

+17

Response time12 hrs
Response rate100%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Kloock's Electric, Construction & Repair
4.2(
98
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Fixed Generator - InstallGenerator - Install - For BusinessPortable Generator - Install

Serving Latrobe, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 1996

Credit card accepted

"I hired Kloock's Electric to install a television antenna. They came out to do an estimate and we discussed equipment options. I decided on an antenna and amplifier and requested that they install the antenna strapped to a chimney. I received a quote for the work and equipment costs. They ordered the equipment and came out to install it when the equipment arrived. The install went well, and it was apparent that the installer had done this before. They were professional and courteous."
 Old porch
 The old staircase was removed.
 The start of a great porch!
New staircase installed.
 Framing

+18

Recommended by81%of homeowners
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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

To determine the right size generator for your house, you should calculate the total wattage of the appliances and devices you want to power during an outage. List all essential items, note their start-up wattages, and add them together.

Here are some typical wattage requirements for common appliances:

  • Refrigerator: 600 watts

  • Large dehumidifier: 700 watts

  • Large window air conditioner: 1,400 watts

  • Water heater: 3,000 to 4,500 watts

  • Electric furnace: 5,000 to 25,000 watts

A 7,500-watt generator might be sufficient for essentials like a refrigerator, freezer, well pump, and lighting circuits. However, for high-demand items like a water heater or furnace, a whole-home generator is a better choice. A portable generator may be enough if you only need to power a few critical items.

While home square footage can offer a rough estimate, it is not always a reliable indicator. For reference, here are some typical generator sizes based on square footage:

  • 1,000 sq ft: 6–9 kW

  • 1,500 sq ft: 7–10 kW

  • 2,000 sq ft: 10–14 kW

  • 2,500 sq ft: 12–16 kW

  • 3,000 sq ft: 16–20 kW+

For the most accurate sizing, consult a professional who can calculate your home's peak and average power consumption and recommend the optimal generator.

In most cases, there are no tax credits available for home generators. However, that’s a general statement that applies to federal tax credits, so you might have access to state or local tax incentives. You can check the Database of State Incentives for Renewables & Efficiency (DSIRE) for more information about your area. If you hire a reliable home generator installer, they should also know if there are any state or local perks you can use to reduce your installation costs, including tax breaks and rebates.

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.

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 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. 

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