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JZ Electric LLC
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Serving Smithfield, UT and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

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Warranties offered

"These guys are great! The install of the fixtures looked really good, they were very quick, and they cleaned up after themselves. Very friendly and professional, I would not hesitate to have them work on another project."
Response time12 hrs
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Troupe Electric
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Serving Smithfield, UT and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Perfect they swapped out some old breakers for me as well as installing new dimmer switches, LED lighting for our kitchen, sconces and fixing other odds and ends when it comes to lighting."
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Ladd Construction LLC
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Serving Smithfield, UT and surrounding areas

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Ladd construction has done several electrical projects and repairs for me. Shawn was extremely professional and a pleasure to work with. Arrived on time and was very personable. Extremely knowledgeable and very efficient. Safety is the top priority for Ladd construction and the craftsmanship is apparent upon completion."
South Ogden kitchen light
Response time7 hrs
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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

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.

The average cost to install a home generator is $5,200, but total costs can range from $500 to $18,000 or more. The final price depends on several factors, including the generator's size, type, brand, fuel source, and the cost of labor and assembly. The generator's size is the most significant cost factor, as units that can power larger homes with higher energy demands cost more.

Cost breakdowns by generator type are typically as follows:

  • Portable or Emergency Backup Generators (1kW–7.5kW): $500–$2,000

  • Partial-Home Generators (9kW–20kW): $2,000–$6,500

  • Whole-House Generators (22kW–48kW): $5,000–$18,000

To ensure you get the right size unit for your needs without overpaying, consider hiring an electrician to calculate the electrical load of your essential appliances. It is also recommended to get at least three quotes from qualified installers to find the best fit for your budget.

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.

Portable generators provide backup power for essential appliances during outages and are easy to relocate.

In most municipalities, you will need a permit to install a permanent home generator, including emergency backup, partial-home, and whole-home generators. A permit for a generator usually costs between $50 and $250, depending on where you live. Your electrician or certified generator installer will usually pull the permit for you—and might be required to do so by your building department—but you’ll be on the hook for the cost of the permit. You should ask your installer before agreeing to any work if they will pull the necessary permits for your project.

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