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Helm Electric, Inc.
4.2(
148
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Fixed Generator - InstallGenerator - Install - For Business

Serving Clearwater, SC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"They certainly were timely and courteous but they've had to come back twice to troubleshoot their work on our Ethernet cable. We didn't want to run a line from the model to the downstairs computer through 3 rooms so hired them to install it under the crawlspace and install a new outlet. It didn't work the first time so the cable was switched out and we're still back at square one. I will say though, they seem to know what they're doing even if my project isn't going smoothly. They're troubleshooting and trying to figure out the problem step by step. Also I needed a ceiling fan and ceiling light switch and they had it swapped out and fixed in less than an hour. They certainly doesn't know about electricity."
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Southeastern Electrical Specialists
4.7(
78
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Fixed Generator - InstallGenerator - Install - For Business

Serving Clearwater, SC and surrounding areas

In business since 2017

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"I was very pleased with their work, I hired them for some power outage in certain areas of my home, I also had a ceiling fan replaced and 2 vanity lights installed, I love the work that they did, and their pricing was reasonable I would recommend this company for your electrical needs Shannon Richardson Aiken SC"
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Response time7 hrs
Recommended by98%of homeowners
Lowcountry Home Accessories, Inc.
4.3(
41
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Fixed Generator - InstallPortable Generator - Install

Serving Clearwater, SC and surrounding areas

In business since 2002

Free estimates

"Matt came in and did an excellent job installing our new Wide Screen Plasma TV and Blue Ray Sound System.. He provided trianing on how to use the system and answered all of our questions. He also cleaned up behind himself. I would highly recommend Matt to anyone considering a TV system installation in their home."
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Generator Install FAQs, answered by experts

You can determine what size generator you need for a transfer switch by matching the switch to the largest outlet on your generator. Larger generators can power up to 10 circuits, while most 5,000-watt generators can provide power to six circuits. So, if your generator’s largest outlet is 30 amps, you’ll need a 30-amp transfer switch.

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. 

As a safety measure, you should always turn off the main breaker while operating your generator’s backup breaker. In addition, you should also switch off all appliance breakers so you don't have a power surge when the main breaker turns back on. And finally, turning off the main breaker prevents back-feeding, which endangers utility workers with the risk of electrocution. Back-feeding could also destroy the electrical circuits of your neighbors if they use the same power network.

Whole-house generators need to be installed on level ground several feet away from walls and other objects. Because they tap into the electrical system directly, they usually need to be close to your home electrical panel for a transfer switch installation. It also helps with installation if they are near to a gas line or propane tank installation.

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.

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