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K L Turner Electric, Inc.
4.3(
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Fixed Generator - InstallPortable Generator - Install

Serving Florence, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"We had them install an outlet, move sensor lighting switch, and provide a dedicated GFCI outlet. They were late for the initial visit but informed us readily they would be. And they were on time for the work. Finished promptly and cleaned up their mess. All personal contact was friendly and professional. We plan on using them again for other future works...bid permitting."
Response time1 day
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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General Solutions LLC
5.0(
4
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Portable Generator - Install

Serving Florence, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We had an electrical emergency where half the lights in our house suddenly stopped working, and this company came out quickly to help. They diagnosed the problem, fixed it right away, and did an excellent job. The pricing was very fair, especially for an emergency call. Professional, efficient, and honest—I highly recommend them and would absolutely use them again."
Electrical Service
Replace Breaker
Add outlet or switch
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Storm Guardian Generators
New to Angi
Fixed Generator - InstallGenerator - InstallGenerator - Install - For Business

Serving Florence, TX and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Founded in 2006 Storm Guardian Generators is a Power Pro Elite sales, service and installation dealership for GENERAC Power Systems. Storm Guardian Generators is family owned and operated. We are detail oriented, from job permitting to the turnkey installation and long term preventive maintenance, we make the process as smooth as possible. We carry the complete line of portable and fully automatic generators and transfer switches for residential, commercial and industrial applications. Give us a call lets talk. 281-648-2177

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
15 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Alexis Perdomo
New to Angi
Portable Generator - InstallPortable Generator - Repair

Serving Florence, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

Hello, My name is Alex and I’ve been an electrician for about 2-3 years I work for an electrical company I’ve find commercial and residential work. I have all my own set of tools. I’m also in school going for construction management so I know what I’m doing when it comes to electrical work. I’m licensed and I’m very flexible and charge cheap just a colder student trying to make some money thanks !

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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. 

If you have a transfer switch properly installed, the generator and main electrical power cannot feed the system at the same time. However, you should still shut off the power at your main circuit breaker panel before activating the generator. If you do that, you’ll simply need to shut off the generator and reset your circuit breaker once the local power comes back on.

While standby generators provide essential backup power, they can fail when you need them most due to lack of maintenance, fuel supply issues, dead batteries, electrical problems, or improper installation. To avoid costly failures, professional installation and regular maintenance are crucial. Licensed technicians ensure safety, uphold warranty requirements, comply with regulations, and provide expert servicing.

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. 

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.

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