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TLC Solar and Electric
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Serving Layton, UT and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Ray was great. He diagnosed and correct several not-to-code items that we inherited when we bought our house. He also installed a new Tesla wall charger. Great price, competent electrician."
Ceiling Fan Install
Heating & A/C Project
Restaurant Remodel
Electrical Project
Entryway Light

+93

Response time6 hrs
Response rate98%
14 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Sego Electrical
4.9(
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Serving Layton, UT and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"William was great! I had him move and install a new chandelier in my entry and install a new ceiling fan in my living room. He did the work fast and it looks great! He was also fair with his pricing. I can't recommend him enough!"
Lighting Retrofit
Lighting - New Construction
Electrical Project
Lighting Retrofit
Lighting - New Construction

+20

20 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Mister Sparky of Salt Lake
4.4(
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Serving Layton, UT and surrounding areas

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In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Everyone I talked to was professional and courteous. They were clear about how the quote and they were timely and efficient for installing my two ceiling fans!"
Working hard
Smoke detector
Smoke detector/CO detector combo
Spectacular work
Details matter

+3

Response time7 hrs
165 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by69%of homeowners
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DCB Electrical Projects
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Serving Layton, UT and surrounding areas

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In business since 2021

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I needed an EV charger installed in my garage. I was unsure if my panel would even support it. Dale provided great consultation and did a fantastic job on the install!"
Addition
Addition
New kitchen lighting
New kitchen lighting
New kitchen lighting

+8

1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by58%of homeowners
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DW Utah
5.0(
13
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Serving Layton, UT and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Derek is by far the best electrician Iâ ve ever used!! Not only for quality, responsiveness, & professionalism but for the fact that they actually care. Iâ ve had DW Utah complete 4 jobs in the last two years (2 of them installing a charger for my Tesla) and every single job was exceptionally done. I would never go to anyone else for my electrical work. If youâ re done dealing with the big corporations, big corp pricing, and want someone who actually cares then you should let Derek and his team do the job. I promise you wonâ t be disappointed."
Trex Deck
Duralum Awning
Response time1 day
62 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by69%of homeowners
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Cransten
4.4(
161
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Serving Layton, UT and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Hired a professional to install 2 hand rails for my parents. One was installed on the front porch brick steps and one on the back porch brick steps. They arrived on time, installed both handrails quickly and safely. Handrails are sturdy, and now my parents lives are that much safer. Would recommend."
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+18

Response time1 day
Response rate98%
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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

If you’re wondering if you can use your electric vehicle as a backup battery, it depends on whether your EV is compatible with bidirectional charging. This technology allows energy to flow both ways, enabling vehicle-to-home (V2H) backup power, vehicle-to-load (V2L) for appliances and camping, and vehicle-to-grid (V2G) to support the power grid. Compatible EVs convert stored DC energy into usable AC power, helping reduce energy costs and enhance grid stability while providing emergency backup power.

Whole-house generators need to be installed on level ground several feet away from walls and other objects. Because they tap into the electrical system directly, they usually need to be close to your home electrical panel for a transfer switch installation. It also helps with installation if they are near to a gas line or propane tank installation.

While standby generators provide essential backup power, they can fail when you need them most due to lack of maintenance, fuel supply issues, dead batteries, electrical problems, or improper installation. To avoid costly failures, professional installation and regular maintenance are crucial. Licensed technicians ensure safety, uphold warranty requirements, comply with regulations, and provide expert servicing.

To reduce AC startup power for a whole-house generator, install a soft start kit or hard start capacitor, which lowers the initial surge by gradually ramping up the compressor. Using a smart load manager can also help by staggering startup loads, preventing a system overload and future costly repairs.

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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