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A&A Electric Company of Beaumont LLC
New to Angi

Serving Groves, TX and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

We are a highly motivated electrical customer support representatives with 43 year branded company and the longest running generator dealer in Southeast Texas! When it comes to customer service we do not play games especially since everyone seems to forgotten what it means but not with us! Because here at A&A Electric.....Your Family!

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TREJO ELECTRICAL
4.9(
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Serving Groves, TX and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Juan installed 2 ceiling fans, one of them on a 20 ft ceiling, one large chandelier on a 20 ft ceiling, 2 stairway lights which involved a lot of drywall cutting and drilling from attic. 8 recess lights on 20 ft ceiling, kitchen l3ndant lights, wall outlets etc etc. His knowledge was exceptional and his work was fast. He had all the necessary equipment and was punctual... took care of the cleaning as well...loved his work and skills. Would definitely call him back everytime i need him."
Electrical Project
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Electrical Project re-wire outlets and pull new for dryer circuit and washer circuit and install resses lihgts whit a switch
replace juntion box for a fan and fix other couple electrical  outlets junction boxes and install a new fan

+337

Response time8 hrs
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Generator SuperCenter of Beaumont
4.7(
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Serving Groves, TX and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Generator Super Center was very professional did a great job and met all of my expectations. From Sales quote and explanations of the generator all the way to installation and crank up the job ran very smoothly just as expected. Thanks for all the help."
Response time2 days
Recommended by81%of homeowners
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Backup Generators LLC
5.0(
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Serving Groves, TX and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"It went great, amazing installation. Amazing people to work with and couldn’t be happier with how everything turned out. Will continue to do business with Angi and Backup Generators LLC."
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+43

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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New Source Energy Constructors Inc.
3.7(
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Serving Groves, TX and surrounding areas

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Great response. Located problem but same issue arose three days later so it wasn't actually repaired. They are coming back to look at it again.we will see then about quality and expertise."
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Recommended by91%of homeowners
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Volta Electric LLC
5.0(
2
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Serving Groves, TX and surrounding areas

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"These young men arrived on time. Preformed all tasks requested. Cleaned up afterwards and did quality work. Very pleased with them. Installed 4 fixtures, ran two new outlets, and changed 2 existing outlets."
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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

No, you should never plug a generator directly into a wall outlet in your house. This practice is extremely dangerous, often illegal, and can cause "back-feeding," where power from the generator flows back into utility lines, creating a life-threatening hazard for utility workers. It can also damage your home's electrical system, including appliances like pumps and HVAC fans. If the main power is restored while the generator is connected, it can destroy the generator and cause an electrical fire. To safely connect a generator, you must use a professionally installed transfer switch or an interlocking kit, which prevents back-feeding by disconnecting your home from the utility grid before the generator provides power.

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.

Portable generators provide backup power for essential appliances during outages and are easy to relocate.

The average cost to install a home generator is $5,200, but total costs can range from $500 to $18,000 or more. The final price depends on several factors, including the generator's size, type, brand, fuel source, and the cost of labor and assembly. The generator's size is the most significant cost factor, as units that can power larger homes with higher energy demands cost more.

Cost breakdowns by generator type are typically as follows:

  • Portable or Emergency Backup Generators (1kW–7.5kW): $500–$2,000

  • Partial-Home Generators (9kW–20kW): $2,000–$6,500

  • Whole-House Generators (22kW–48kW): $5,000–$18,000

To ensure you get the right size unit for your needs without overpaying, consider hiring an electrician to calculate the electrical load of your essential appliances. It is also recommended to get at least three quotes from qualified installers to find the best fit for your budget.

Yes, in some locations, it is required by the National Electric Code (NEC) to have a transfer switch installed for electrical emergencies. In addition to following electrical code, generator transfer switches ensure your home is fully protected during a power outage. By switching the power from the main breaker to the generator breaker, you can seamlessly operate your HVAC, lights, appliances, devices, and more during an emergency. 

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