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Okot Electric LLC
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Serving Tarentum, PA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"This contractor is very professional and courteous. He is always on time and has been a pleasure to work with. Iâ ve hired him for several different jobs and they have all been completely in a timely manner. Please hire him I guarantee you wonâ t be disappointed."
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dan ferrone
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Fixed Generator - RepairPortable Generator - Repair

Serving Tarentum, PA and surrounding areas

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Hello! my name is dan Ferrone. i have a background in various trades including plumbing, HVAC, laborer, sprinkler fitting, and carpentry. As a well rounded handyman id love to help with any task thrown my way and make sure to be kind and respectful to every homeowner i come to do tasks for. if you are not satisfied with the work i do i am more than willing to redo work or negotiate pricing. I'm verry easy to deal/communicate with, currently looking for any tasks i feel 100 percent comfortable doing as a side gig. Looking forward to working with you!

Alpha
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Generator - Repair - For BusinessPortable Generator - Repair

Serving Tarentum, PA and surrounding areas

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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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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

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.

While the rating will tell you how many watts the refrigerator needs at the peak of its cycle, it requires additional wattage to start. At the bare minimum, you’ll need a 1,500-watt generator to get the fridge up and running after a blackout. A 2,000-watt generator should be sufficient for most home refrigerators.

Yes, in some locations, it is required by the National Electric Code (NEC) to have a transfer switch installed for electrical emergencies. In addition to following electrical code, generator transfer switches ensure your home is fully protected during a power outage. By switching the power from the main breaker to the generator breaker, you can seamlessly operate your HVAC, lights, appliances, devices, and more during an 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. 

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.

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