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Rodriguez Electric, LLC
5.0(
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Serving Highlands, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We hired Reymundo to install a receiptical to hang a chandilier in our Dining Room. He also hung a new fixture in our breakfast area. Reymundo was on time and explained everything needed to complete job. His price was fair and his customer service was outstanding. We would definately recommend Reymundo for any electrical needs."
Response time1 day
Response rate90%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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A & A GenPro Electrical
4.3(
67
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Serving Highlands, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"they have a great crew for installing Generator from electric and to putting in generator and start up. Pham Knows his stuff and the Electric Man was great did not remember his name . Flow up buy Andrew with Gen Pro to make sure everything was working and to break in time . Cummings Generators are the best on market , had Cummings engines in RVs to on ships and tugs thought my time in life THE BEST WAY TO GO , ALSO WITH GEN PRO."
Demar Install
McDermott
Demar Install
Cornell
30 kW

+3

Response time10 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Storm Guardian Generators
4.0(
12
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Serving Highlands, TX and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Ronnie, Pam, Cindy and crew were wonderful to work with.  There are several steps to the process, given potential permits needed and coordination of service dates with Center Point Energy.  They kept me informed and walked me through the process at each step. 
I got bids from three companies.  Storm Guardian's bid was the lowest and included the most features.  It included Mobile Link, which the other two did not even mention.  Being able to remotely monitor the generator and receive alerts on my IPhone and on-line when the generator turns on/off is great.  Almost as important to me, they came through on their promise of near turn key.  The other bids had me doing a lot of the leg work with Center Point.  With Storm Guardian, I only had to make two phone calls and be home half a day to authorize Center Point's replacement of the gas meter. 
I am very pleased with Storm Guardian and can recommend them without reservation.  Great work, great people.
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Response time1 day
Response rate100%
47 neighbors recently requested a quote
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E. A. Solar & Home Services, LLC
5.0(
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Serving Highlands, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Very professional and knowledgeable team. Work was done on time and within a reasonable price. The work area was left as clean as before they started. I highly recommend Aaron and his team and I won't hesitate to call on them again."
Solar system
Solar system
Solar system
Solar system
Solar system

+5

5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by61%of homeowners
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Precision Power Electrical Services LLC
5.0(
12
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Serving Highlands, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Dustin wired our house for a Generator. We had a Hurricane named Beryl hit our City. We lost power, hooked up the Generator and it worked great. No problems. I would Highly recommend him for your Electrical needs."
Response time7 hrs
26 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by50%of homeowners
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Nolan Electrical Services LLC
5.0(
1
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Serving Highlands, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1996

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

We invite you to experience a tradition of customer satisfaction that will exceed your greatest expectations. Our professionalism and quality workmanship will accurately reflect your taste and lifestyle. From conception to completion, we work with you until the job is done. We are ethical, honest, and easy to communicate with. \n\nCall us today you'll be pleased you did. Thank you\n

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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.

Generators are usually sized by running watts and starting watts. Ideally, you’ll want a generator that can offer both the necessary running watts and starting watts for everything you need to power without going beyond 90% of its capacity. Calculate your home’s electrical load based on the breakers in your home or adding up the appliance and lighting needs of connected rooms.

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.

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.

These advanced generators use a key fob or a smartphone app to remotely start, which is ideal for getting power back on immediately without venturing outside. This feature is more common on whole home generators, but you may be able to find it on large portable generators, too.

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