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VOLTAMP ELECTRIC LLC
5.0(
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Fixed Generator - Install

Serving Franklin, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"I had an outstanding experience with this electric company! They were prompt, professional, and incredibly thorough. The technicians quickly diagnosed the issue at my home and completed the work with great attention to detail. Everything is working perfectly now, and they left the space clean and tidy. I highly recommend them to anyone looking for reliable, high-quality electrical service."
Response time5 hrs
Response rate100%
11 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Bryce
New to Angi
Portable Generator - Install

Serving Franklin, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

Hello!\nIve been a residential/commercial electrician since 2019. I can help with all electrical needs:\n- all lighting needs and troubleshooting.\n1.) under/upper cabinet lighting\n2.) can lighting/ recessed lighting \n3.) adding outlets/troubleshooting\n4.) car chargers\n5.) barn dominium’s roughin or added on. ( including pipe work )\nThose are just a few things listed that I can do, feel free to get with me about any and all electrical needs, I’ll get you taken care of.\n

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GatewayNetworking
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Portable Generator - InstallPortable Generator - Repair

Serving Franklin, TX and surrounding areas

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Hello, my name is Saul Gomez. I will be taking care of all your questions, concerns and needs around your home. I cater to the homeowner by any means until the job is satisfactory. Calm cool and collective is how we operate. Also communication and punctuality throughout the whole process to fit our time schedules is a priority. Please consider and have a blessed day

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Brightwire Services LLC
5.0(
13
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Fixed Generator - InstallFixed Generator - Repair

Serving Franklin, TX and surrounding areas

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Seth done a great job installing my generator. I highly recommend him for your electrical needs."
Early 1900’s Home Remodel
Early 1900’s Home Remodel
Early 1900’s Home Remodel
Early 1900’s Home Remodel
Early 1900’s Home Remodel

+5

Response time6 hrs
Response rate96%
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University Electrical Services, LLC
4.8(
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Fixed Generator - InstallFixed Generator - RepairGenerator - Install - For Business+2 more

Serving Franklin, TX and surrounding areas

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Great follow up on appointment and installation of my bathroom fan was excellent."
Festoon Lights
Exterior Lights
Outside Hanging Lights
Festoon Lighting at Night
Pool Landscape Lights

+18

Response time1 day
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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Volt Electrical Services
5.0(
3
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Portable Generator - Install

Serving Franklin, TX and surrounding areas

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Timely and prompt. Knows what he's doing, bilingual so that helps the tenants he was working with me and a very nice person."
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Response time10 mins
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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The Home Depot - Generators
2.5(
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Fixed Generator - Install

Serving Franklin, TX and surrounding areas

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

Today, we're proud to be the world's largest home improvement retailer. In 2,300 stores across North America, we aspire to excel in service – to our customers, associates, communities and shareholders. That's what leadership means to us. That's The Home Depot difference.

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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.

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.

You may need a permit for a portable generator if you’ll be installing a transfer switch for your primary residence or similar work. Otherwise, a permit for other uses may not be necessary. Check your local building codes or ask a local generator installer for more information about your local regulations.

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.

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.

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