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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

"Matthew installed a new sub panel box for us. His work was thorough and fast. The finished job looked great and worked perfectly. He also installed recess lighting for us. Again another job very well done. Not only is he reliable and does a great job but he's also personable and very kine. We highly recommend Matthew with Homeland Electric"
Response time12 hrs
5 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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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

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.

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. 

Costs range from $500 to $2,500, depending on generator type and installation complexity.

Generally, you’ll want to keep between 60 and 70 feet between the generator and the transfer switch. There are a few reasons for this, including:

  • The distance reduces the noise coming from the generator into your home.

  • It increases efficiency because you won’t have a voltage drop from this short of a distance.

  • Prevents carbon monoxide poisoning: keep at least 15 feet between your generator and an open window. 

Natural gas generators are designed to run for extended periods of time, such as power outages during a natural disaster. Since there’s no limit to the supply of natural gas, they don’t need to stop for refills. However, generators do need maintenance, including pauses to check and add oil. Constantly running them will also cause a lot more wear and tear, leading to a shorter lifespan.

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