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Trinity Electric
5.0(
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Fixed Generator - RepairGenerator - Install - For Business

Serving Avon, SD and surrounding areas

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"They show up and on time. If they do run behind, they call. Sounds simple, but itâ s a real challenge these days"
Response time2 days
Response rate86%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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TT Electric, LLC
5.0(
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Fixed Generator - InstallFixed Generator - RepairPortable Generator - Install+1 more

Serving Avon, SD and surrounding areas

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"He had really good communication and kept us updated."
Response time10 mins
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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D & J Electric, Inc.
New to Angi
Fixed Generator - InstallFixed Generator - Repair

Serving Avon, SD and surrounding areas

In business since 1980

Free estimates

We offer over 35 years of experience in the electrical industry. We take on a wide range of electrical projects, to include, full installation for additions and remodels, as well as, generator installs, wiring and panel upgrades, and a variety of other jobs. We take pride in our quality of work and our commitment to outstanding results. We are committed to providing a personalized service for each individual project we take on. We look forward to building strong, long-term relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction. No job is too small. We will help you find your short!

Response time12 hrs
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Schrader Electric & Control
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Fixed Generator - InstallFixed Generator - RepairGenerator - Install - For Business+3 more

Serving Avon, SD and surrounding areas

In business since 1985

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Schrader Electric & Control is your trusted electric company serving the Winner, SD and surrounding areas. We have many years of experience and do high quality work. We are prompt, professional and reliable with an emphasis on excellent customer service.\n\nCall us today!\n

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Trinity Electric LLC
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Fixed Generator - InstallFixed Generator - RepairPortable Generator - Install+1 more

Serving Avon, SD and surrounding areas

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Welcome to Trinity Electric! With over 18 years of experience, we take pride in the quality of work and customer satisfaction that we give every customer! We are known to be extremely hands on and involved, while making customer satisfaction our top priority. Call us today to learn more about how we can help you!

Response time3 hrs
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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

You can expect a diesel generator to last for up to 30,000 hours of use, which works out to 20 to 25 years with the proper maintenance, of course. That depends on how much you use it, so a diesel generator used for emergencies a couple of times a year will last a lot longer than a generator that takes over for a faulty electrical grid every month for a day or two. 

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. 

A 1,500 square foot home will likely need a 15kW to 20kW generator. When deciding on whole-house generator size, add up the total wattage of the devices that you’d like to continue running during a power outage. That way, you can ensure you purchase a generator that can power your necessary appliances or medical equipment during an electrical emergency.

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.

Here’s what you can run with different wattages and types of generators:

Portable generator:

  • 2,000 watts can handle a large appliance like a freezer or refrigerator, plus a few smaller items like phones or computer chargers. 

  • 4,000 watts will keep two large appliances operating and a few smaller devices.

  • 8,000 watts should power most essential appliances and other devices, including a sump pump, well pump, or your dishwasher.

Partial to whole-house generator:

  • 20,000 watts and above will make it seem like your home’s power is still on.

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