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Montes Construction, LLC
5.0(
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Fixed Generator - InstallPortable Generator - Install

Serving Socorro, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Montes Construction put in a walkway for me. They answered all my questions and guaranteed that I would be highly satisfied with the end result. I was. Pricing was fair and the personnel were very proficient in what they were doing. End result was a fantastic looking walkway completed in just a few days."
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Rubio's Electrical
New to Angi
Portable Generator - Repair

Serving Socorro, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

Rubio's Electrical is committed to excellence every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

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West Star Electric LLC
5.0(
16
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Portable Generator - Install

Serving Socorro, TX and surrounding areas

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Gerardo did an amazing job. He did really good work and very clean. Showed up on time and went above and beyond with his service. Heâ s extremely knowledgeable and friendly. Very affordable also. I highly recommend West Star for all of your electrical work."
Response time8 hrs
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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Ener-G solutions
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Fixed Generator - InstallFixed Generator - RepairGenerator - Install+4 more

Serving Socorro, TX and surrounding areas

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"Jesus is AMAZING!! Very hard worker with very reasonable pricing. Being a retired Marine I value Honorable work with INTEGRITY. And, Jesus has BOTH. I’d recommend him everyday. I asked him to be my primary handyman/electrician. I’m blessed to have him for my home needs."
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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

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.

An undersized whole-house generator has the potential to overheat and shut down when you try to run a central AC system. This scenario can not only damage the whole-house generator, but can also trip your home’s breakers or cause electrical damage. To avoid this situation, hire a local generator installer to correctly size your whole-house generator.

If you’re deciding between a solar battery versus a generator for the best backup power solution, you can take a few factors into consideration. Solar batteries are quiet while generators can be quite loud. Generators have a lower up-front cost, but they require fuel and ongoing maintenance while solar batteries are more expensive but don’t have many ongoing costs.

Carbon monoxide emissions aren’t only dangerous to human life, but they also harm our planet. While natural gas generators emit lower levels of CO than other fuel sources, there are still ways to reduce emission levels. For example, shop around for an eco-friendly generator that complies with current emission standards. Also, make sure your generator is serviced regularly to avoid CO buildup. 

While natural gas generators are costly, they’re a great option for standby power due to the reliability of natural gas as a fuel source. Unlike other fuels, natural gas is delivered through underground pipes, making outages extremely rare and less likely to be affected by the elements. As long as the area isn’t prone to earthquakes, they offer an unlimited supply of natural gas that doesn’t degrade over time or require storage in tanks.

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