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Avatar for 3 Guys Electric & Insulation
3 Guys Electric & Insulation
4.6(
159
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Serving Pattison, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Installers were very professional on time as planned, did an excellent job and clean up. Could have done a better job keeping me informed of the schedule. Would highly recommend them."
Water Heater Wrap
Radiant barrier
Attic stair cover
Radiant Barrier/ blown in insulation
Reseal A/C duct

+44

Response time2 days
11 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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West Houston Electric, Inc
4.9(
348
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Serving Pattison, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1980

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"My technician Brian was fantastic! He was very knowledgeable and shared that knowledge in a very easy to understand manner. He offered me suggestions for my concerns without trying to offer me products or services that were not needed. We had them upgrade our electrical panel to allow our generator to power our home. Brian not only showed us the process, he helped me to put my generator together and get started. A true professional and we will be calling him back out to install our EV Charger when the time comes. Highly recommend!!"
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Automatic Standby Generator
Automatic Generator Transfer Switch
22 KW Generac Genererator

+9

Response time1 day
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Storm Guardian Generators
4.0(
12
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Serving Pattison, 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%
49 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Strategic Electrical Solutions, LLC
5.0(
24
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Serving Pattison, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Fantastic experience. I called at 11:00a for a generator start up and they were there by 2p and finished in less than an hour. Professional, experienced, and friendly team. Will use them for all of my electrical needs moving forward. A+"
20 kw Cummins
Tesla Chargers in Apartment Parking Garage
Tesla Chargers in Apartment Parking Garage
20 KW Cummins
24 KW Generac

+7

Response time6 hrs
Response rate96%
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Gladiator Electric
4.9(
13
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Serving Pattison, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They did an excellent job! I called because we had our porch light go out. Sean came out for a quote, but then he found other electrical issues (not up to code) in our house and a couple of other issues. We had some issues with covid scheduling but they did a good job of splitting the job and performed great, very satisfied with the prices also!"
Gladiator Electric
Recessed Lighting
Custom Kitchen Remodel
Response time1 day
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

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. 

You can determine what size generator you need for a transfer switch by matching the switch to the largest outlet on your generator. Larger generators can power up to 10 circuits, while most 5,000-watt generators can provide power to six circuits. So, if your generator’s largest outlet is 30 amps, you’ll need a 30-amp transfer switch.

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. 

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. 

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.

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