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Avatar for Any Hour Services - Electric, Plumbing, Heating & Air - Ogden
Any Hour Services - Electric, Plumbing, Heating & Air - Ogden
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Fixed Generator - InstallPortable Generator - Install

Serving River Heights, UT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

Any Hour Services has been servicing Utah homeowners for over 55 years. Winner of many service awards, we pride ourselves on having the best people in the home services industry. In the thousands of reviews we have received over the years, the things that people appreciate the most are:\n\n1. How kind and respectful our technicians are of you and your home. They always wear floor protectors over their shoes, lay down drop cloths where they are working and clean up any mess they make.\n\n2. How our technicians take the time to educate and explain things in a way you can understand.\n\n3. You're not paying by the hour, you should always get a price before any work begins. There should be no cost surprises at the end of the job. \n\nIf you have any questions or would like to meet with one of our HVAC supervisors, call and schedule a time that is convienient for your schedule.

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Recommended by88%of homeowners
Avatar for Whipple Cooling, Heating, Plumbing & Electrical
Whipple Cooling, Heating, Plumbing & Electrical
3.9(
226
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Fixed Generator - InstallGenerator - Install - For Business

Serving River Heights, UT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1947

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Since 1947, Whipple Service Champions have kept the power on and safe in Salt Lake Valley homes. Panel upgrades, troubleshooting, rewiring, lighting, outlets, and EV charger installation across the valley.\n\nEvery job is handled by licensed, insured Service Champions committed to 200 hours of annual training. We show up on time, explain what's wrong in plain language, and give you the price before the work starts — no surprises, no pressure. Because when it comes to your comfort, second place isn't an option.\n\nWhipple is on the way. Let's get your home to gold.\n\nWhipple also handles HVAC and plumbing for Salt Lake homeowners.

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Recommended by71%of homeowners
Avatar for YES! Heating, Air Conditioning, Plumbing and Electric
YES! Heating, Air Conditioning, Plumbing and Electric
3.7(
34
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Fixed Generator - InstallFixed Generator - Repair

Serving River Heights, UT and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 1977

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Outstanding--contacted me immediately, came out the same day and made arrangement to install my new furnace at my earliest convenience. Very kind and likable people. It was an unusually pleasant business meeting."
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Recommended by76%of homeowners
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JZ Electric LLC
5.0(
9
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Fixed Generator - InstallPortable Generator - Install

Serving River Heights, UT and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"John and his crew wired my entire home from the ground up. They installed an emergency generator and installed all switches, plugs, lighting and appliances. They added sconces in the theatre room, and wired a fire alarm. They did an excellent job."
Response time1 day
Response rate86%
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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

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.

It is safe to run a generator continuously, but you must follow safety protocols to ensure personal and home safety. Read the manufacturer’s instructions for specific recommendations, but the general recommendation is to turn generators off overnight or when you’re away from the house. Overworked generators can pose a fire hazard and if your generator is not in a well-ventilated area, running it continuously could lead to carbon monoxide poisoning.

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.

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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