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Storm Guardian Generators
New to Angi
Fixed Generator - InstallGenerator - InstallGenerator - Install - For Business

Serving Salado, TX and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Founded in 2006 Storm Guardian Generators is a Power Pro Elite sales, service and installation dealership for GENERAC Power Systems. Storm Guardian Generators is family owned and operated. We are detail oriented, from job permitting to the turnkey installation and long term preventive maintenance, we make the process as smooth as possible. We carry the complete line of portable and fully automatic generators and transfer switches for residential, commercial and industrial applications. Give us a call lets talk. 281-648-2177

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Parsley Electrical Services, LLC
New to Angi
Portable Generator - InstallPortable Generator - Repair

Serving Salado, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

Small jobs welcome

We are a local electrical contractor out of liberty hill. If you're needing a home generator, EV charging stations, lighting upgrade, remodel and new construction projects Commercial and residential. Give us a call 254 394 5268 well handle all your electrical needs

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Alexis Perdomo
New to Angi
Portable Generator - InstallPortable Generator - Repair

Serving Salado, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

Hello, My name is Alex and I’ve been an electrician for about 2-3 years I work for an electrical company I’ve find commercial and residential work. I have all my own set of tools. I’m also in school going for construction management so I know what I’m doing when it comes to electrical work. I’m licensed and I’m very flexible and charge cheap just a colder student trying to make some money thanks !

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Behrens electrical service
New to Angi
Portable Generator - InstallPortable Generator - Repair

Serving Salado, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

If you need any electrical work done for your home or business, feel free to reach out anytime—call or text works great.\n\nI’ve been in the electrical trade for over 10 years, working consistently and gaining hands-on experience in both residential and commercial projects. I’m licensed, insured, and committed to doing the job right the first time.\n\nWhether it’s a small repair, upgrade, or a larger project, I’m here to help. Reliable service and quality work are always my priority.\n\nI don’t work on commission, so you won’t get any upselling or pressure—just honest recommendations. I focus on the work you actually need and provide fair, straightforward pricing.

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ARS/Rescue Rooter Austin
New to Angi
Fixed Generator - InstallFixed Generator - Repair

Serving Salado, TX and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 1991

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Nights, weekends, even on holidays, our customer service representatives can schedule an air conditioning or plumbing appointment when it's convenient for you? Or dispatch one of our emergency technicians to your home as soon as they are available. Our specialists provide up-front estimates before starting work, and all of the work we do is backed by our ARS/Rescue Rooter Exceptional Service Guarantee.

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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

With proper maintenance, a whole-house generator can last between 20 and 40 years. The specific lifespan depends on how often and for how long the generator is used, and some models may have their life expectancy rated in hours of operation. To maximize its lifespan, expect to spend around $150 to $300 per year for annual maintenance checks from a qualified technician. During these checks, a technician will inspect the engine filter, starting mechanism, fuel, lubrication, and coolant levels. Consulting your installer and choosing a low-impact fuel like natural gas or diesel can also help ensure your generator lasts as long as possible.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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