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Dr. Watts Electrical Services
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Generator - Repair - For Business

Serving Sciota, 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
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Recessed lighting to show off the new basement bar area
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5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by29%of homeowners
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AirHeads HVAC LLC
5.0(
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Fixed Generator - Repair

Serving Sciota, 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
16 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Fisher Electric Plumbing HVAC LLC
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Fixed Generator - Install

Serving Sciota, 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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17 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by75%of homeowners
GenShield LLC
New to Angi
Fixed Generator - Repair

Serving Sciota, 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

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Simmz Electrical
New to Angi
Portable Generator - Repair

Serving Sciota, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

Simmz Electrical was founded by Joe Zita on a simple standard: electrical work should be done right the first time, with clear communication and uncompromising attention to detail.\nAs owner, Joe personally oversees projects to ensure every installation meets code, reflects professional craftsmanship, and leaves your home as clean as it was found. From panel upgrades to full lighting installations, the focus is always long-term reliability, not shortcuts

Lit Electric
New to Angi
Generator - Install - For BusinessGenerator - Repair - For Business

Serving Sciota, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today!\n\n

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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

To reduce AC startup power for a whole-house generator, install a soft start kit or hard start capacitor, which lowers the initial surge by gradually ramping up the compressor. Using a smart load manager can also help by staggering startup loads, preventing a system overload and future costly repairs.

Costs depend on generator type, labor, and additional wiring or transfer switch requirements.

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.

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.

An undersized whole-house generator has the potential to overheat and shut down when you try to run a central AC system. This scenario can not only damage the whole-house generator, but can also trip your home’s breakers or cause electrical damage. To avoid this situation, hire a local generator installer to correctly size your whole-house generator.

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