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TWINS SERVICES RGV, LLC
New to Angi
Fixed Generator - InstallFixed Generator - Repair

Serving Harlingen, TX and surrounding areas

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In business since 2023

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today!\n

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Peoples electric
New to Angi
Portable Generator - InstallPortable Generator - Repair

Serving Harlingen, TX and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

Offers commercial services

People’s Electric is a licensed electrical contractor proudly serving the Rio Grande Valley. We specialize in residential and light commercial electrical work, including panel upgrades, lighting installations, troubleshooting, remodel wiring, and code-compliant repairs.\n\nWe take pride in clean workmanship, clear communication, and doing the job right the first time. Safety, reliability, and attention to detail are at the core of everything we do.\n\nWhether you need a small repair, a new construction or a full installation, you can count on honest pricing and professional service.\n\nSe habla español

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Elite Electric & Automatic Gate of South Texas
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Fixed Generator - InstallFixed Generator - RepairGenerator - Install+4 more

Serving Harlingen, TX and surrounding areas

In business since 1994

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Working with Elite was incredible. A company I had used for years had refused to do the work. I found Elite on Angie's List and saw their fantastic ratings and reviews. They worked with me on a timeframe, arrived when promised, and dealt with less than ideal conditions that come from a house that has multiple cats. The owner came himself and spent the time necessary to find the problem and then corrected it in short order. The price was very grease. Elite has a new customer for life. Excellent in every way."
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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AG Electric
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Fixed Generator - InstallFixed Generator - RepairGenerator - Install+4 more

Serving Harlingen, TX and surrounding areas

In business since 1980

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"I am so happy I chose AG Electric to help me with my project. They responded in a timely manner. They did such a great job. I was very pleased with their knowledge and professional professionalism, and their courtesy. I will definitely turn to them for any future electrical work I may need. They were a great choice."
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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

A 10,000-watt generator can run a small to mid-sized central AC unit (typically up to 3 tons or 36,000 BTU) along with a few other appliances. However, larger AC units or additional loads will require a bigger generator. Consult a local generator installer to ensure you add the correct size generator to your home.

It might seem counterintuitive, but installing a generator transfer switch will save you money in the long run. While you’ll have to pay between $400 and $2,500 to have the transfer switch installed, you’ll recoup that amount later on when you don’t have to pay for expensive repairs to your appliances, devices, and electrical system that may have burned out, overloaded, or stopped working due to a sudden loss of power or an incorrect hook up of a generator to your home. 

Energy output depends on turbine size, average wind speed at your site, and system efficiency. A 5 kW turbine in a good wind location can generate 8,000 to 12,000 kilowatt-hours per year, which may cover a large portion of an average home’s needs. Accurate output estimates require a professional wind assessment and a review of your household’s energy usage patterns.

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. 

To power a central air system during a power outage, the whole-house generator will need to be at least 5,000 watts, and this number will significantly increase for larger units. Check the specific wattage requirements of your AC unit to choose the right generator size. Consider consulting a generator installer to ensure your whole-house generator meets your electrical load needs.

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