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Homeland Electric LLC
5.0(
18
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Portable Generator - Install

Serving Richland, SC and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I couldn’t be happier with the service I received from Homeland Electric. From start to finish, they were professional, reliable, and incredibly knowledgeable. It’s clear they take pride in their work, and the results speak for themselves. I will definitely call them again for future projects."
Response time12 hrs
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Just Electric, LLC
4.6(
22
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Fixed Generator - InstallFixed Generator - RepairGenerator - Install - For Business+1 more

Serving Richland, SC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"What a joy it is to recommend Pete and â  Just Electricâ  . To folks in need of electrical work and want reliable service! I needed a new light fixture installed as well as an inoperative wall switch. One call to Pete and he had a great team at my house working in no time. Job done quickly and to my wifeâ  s liking! Thanks Pete and your technicians! I recommend â  Just Electricâ  for any project!"
Response time6 hrs
Response rate89%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Peco Heating & Cooling
4.3(
113
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Fixed Generator - Install

Serving Richland, SC and surrounding areas

In business since 1998

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Had original part of our 1965 built house rewired and grounded and a new bath fan installed and vented. Jerry and Joey were personable, , knowledgeable, hardworking, and kept us informed on what they were doing. We regained the use of several electrical outlets and a non-working light switch and peace of mind in having electrical safe and grounded.. They had to navigate a very low crawl space to do some of the work. All for such a reasonable price that I wish we had done this years ago! Thank you HomeAdvisor for helping us find Peco!"
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Residential Unit Installation pt.1
Residential Unit Installation pt. 2
Happy Customer

+31

Response time5 hrs
Recommended by91%of homeowners
YoYu Construction
4.8(
2
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Generator - Install - For Business

Serving Richland, SC and surrounding areas

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Max is very professional and cares about quality work. He shows up when he says he will and is very good at communication . I have a homestead and remodeling business and I will definitely use him again and refer him as well. As these days its hard to find good people u can trust and depend on that really do care. Thank u Max"
Response time2 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Noble Electric
5.0(
1
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Generator - Install - For BusinessPortable Generator - Install

Serving Richland, SC and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"John was very prompt in getting back to me after I submitted my request. He was able to work us in very quick and was very easy to work with. We appreciate his quality service. If you have a small job that nobody else wants to take then Noble Electric is the place to call. We can not imagine a better experience."
Response time2 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

It’s usually better to repair your generator if it isn’t working properly, as it will typically be much more affordable and should yield similar results. Generator repairs cost around $300 on average, while installing a new whole-house generator costs around $5,000 on average. The only exception is if you know your generator is reaching the end of its useful life, usually between 30 and 40 years. If you have an older generator, you could face multiple repairs in the coming years, which might mean that a full replacement will be more cost-effective over time.

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.

Potential benefits of using a natural gas generator include reducing your carbon footprint, lower likelihood of carbon monoxide exposure, budget-friendly operating costs, and low-maintenance, continuous fuel supply. Some possible drawbacks, though, include higher initial installation costs, dependency on a natural gas supply, and installation complexity. Keep in mind that pros and cons will vary based on the type and brand of natural gas generator. 

Many services include assembling the unit and securing it in the window. Confirm with your provider.

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