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Avatar for Hurricane Home Solutions Southern Tier, Inc
Hurricane Home Solutions Southern Tier, Inc
4.6(
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Fixed Generator - Install

Serving Media, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Office staff was super helpful in getting this generator installed. And, on the day of installation, the technicians never took a break. At the same time, were very accommodating and and answered our questions fully. Great install. I would (and have) recommend Hurricane Homes."
Champion Logo
8.5kW Champion Side
8.5kW Champion Front
Champion Automatic Transfer Switch
Generac Logo

+9

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
13 neighbors recently requested a quote
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BRAD BROWN ELECTRIC
4.8(
254
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Portable Generator - Install

Serving Media, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2006

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"From scheduling through installation had an excellent experience. This was a surprisingly pleasant morning with not only highly-competent and professional electrical services rendered, but done so by two gentlemen operating swiftly and politely with integrity. I would use them again in a heartbeat and absolutely recommend their services."
Recessed Lighting
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+10

Response time7 hrs
Response rate100%
Recommended by97%of homeowners
Avatar for Lattanzio Electrical Contracting, Inc.
Lattanzio Electrical Contracting, Inc.
4.7(
137
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Portable Generator - Install

Serving Media, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2003

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Professional, serious, and effective. The exhaust fan/light was installed in our bathroom, with a good ventilation plan to take it out the side of the house. The work was performed well, they cleaned up afterwards very thoroughly, and we're quite happy with the results."
total rewire
total rewire
total rewire
Running underground wire on a horse farm
Runing underground wire on a horse farm

+9

Response time7 hrs
Response rate93%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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EVOL Electrical Contractors, LLC
5.0(
17
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Fixed Generator - RepairGenerator - Install - For BusinessPortable Generator - Repair

Serving Media, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Evol Electric is the tops! We requested quotes from 4 other contractors, but for the QUALITY and price, Evol canâ t be beat. They upgraded our 100-year old home, making it safe, bright, and new. Chyke and Denise are deeply knowledgeable, flexible, responsive, and personable to boot: Iâ d hire them again in a flash, and will heartily recommend them to all."
Kitchen lights
Kitchen lights
Kitchen lights
Response time2 days
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for Harris Plumbing, Heating, Air & Electrical
Harris Plumbing, Heating, Air & Electrical
3.9(
52
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Fixed Generator - InstallFixed Generator - Repair

Serving Media, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1988

Credit card accepted

Customers say: Quick response

"Arrived right on time and reviewed all my electrical needs then went to purchase lightbulbs for me and installed three lighting units instead of just two. I am very impressed with Harris’s services."
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Team
Team
Truck
Truck

+8

Response time1 day
442 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by27%of homeowners
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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

A portable generator can supply power to selected appliances and circuits in a home, but it's generally not designed to handle the entire household's electrical needs simultaneously. Portable generators have limited wattage capacity, so they are only designed to power essential devices and electronics temporarily until local power is restored. If your power needs outweigh the capabilities of a portable generator, consider installing a whole-home generator instead.

Natural gas and electricity rates vary significantly based on location, and pricing can change over time, too. It’s possible that in locations where natural gas is particularly inexpensive, it will cost less than grid-based electricity will. However, you should also factor in the generator’s initial costs and maintenance needs, as well as its noise level and if it can comfortably power all your home appliances.

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. 

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.

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. 

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