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RS Andrews of Tidewater
4.2(
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Fixed Generator - Install

Serving Surry, VA and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 1979

Warranties offered

Credit card accepted

ARS is a trusted service provider in heating, air conditioning, and indoor air quality. Our courteous HVAC technicians are available 24/7 to provide you with expert service and repair. Our Comfort Advisors are ready to help you make the most effective installation or replacement decisions based on your home comfort needs. We are licensed and insured Estimates provided before work begins Major credit cards accepted. 100% financing with approved credit Residential and Commercial.

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Recommended by85%of homeowners
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M. W. Butler Electrical, LLC
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Fixed Generator - InstallFixed Generator - RepairPortable Generator - Install

Serving Surry, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

M. W. Butler Electrical is proud to be a family owned and locally operated business that has been serving the community since 2006! With years of experience and unmatched expertise, we can help with any and all of your electrical needs. Since opening our doors we have built our business on providing customers with the highest quality products and service at a fair price. Our customers know that they can count on us to be timely, tidy and when the job is done that they will be 100% satisfied with the work completed. Let us show you the M.W. difference, get in touch today!\n-$150 diagnostic fee applied to job when hired

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RONALD D SMITH JR
5.0(
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Fixed Generator - Install

Serving Surry, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

Warranties offered

Small jobs welcome

"Used Ron Smith electrical for several projects over past 6 months. Each was done as scheduled, totally satisfied with quality of workmanship, price and clean-up. Communications were timely and greatly appreciated. During one of the installs, Ron suggested several electrical type projects for our consideration (nothing hard sell, but honest, reasonable recommendations that should have been suggested to us when we were in construction phase with our builder). We went with Ron's suggestions and came out with a better electrical set-up than we had before. Highly recommended. 5 STARS overall."
Response time9 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Nelson's Power Up & Home Services
4.5(
15
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Portable Generator - Repair

Serving Surry, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"They worked very professionally. All my ceramics and electricity turned out very well, and everything at a reasonable price as soon as I have another job I will call them again."
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Response time12 hrs
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Pinner Electric
5.0(
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Fixed Generator - Install

Serving Surry, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Warranties offered

We are committed to excellence in 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.\n

Response time7 hrs
Response rate87%
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The Home Depot - Generators
2.5(
1
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Fixed Generator - Install

Serving Surry, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

Today, we're proud to be the world's largest home improvement retailer. In 2,300 stores across North America, we aspire to excel in service – to our customers, associates, communities and shareholders. That's what leadership means to us. That's The Home Depot difference.

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Michael Washington
5.0(
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Portable Generator - Repair

Serving Surry, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We strongly believe in giving our absolute best in all of our projects no matter how big or small. We are experts in our trade and will always keep you educated on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!

Response time10 mins
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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

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.

You can determine what size generator you need for a transfer switch by matching the switch to the largest outlet on your generator. Larger generators can power up to 10 circuits, while most 5,000-watt generators can provide power to six circuits. So, if your generator’s largest outlet is 30 amps, you’ll need a 30-amp transfer switch.

A home that is 2,500 square feet will likely need a 20kW to 25kW generator. Consult your local generator installer to confirm the generator size needed to power your home before purchasing a new one. Be sure to consider how much power your necessary devices need to run.

No, you should never plug a generator directly into a wall outlet in your house. This practice is extremely dangerous, often illegal, and can cause "back-feeding," where power from the generator flows back into utility lines, creating a life-threatening hazard for utility workers. It can also damage your home's electrical system, including appliances like pumps and HVAC fans. If the main power is restored while the generator is connected, it can destroy the generator and cause an electrical fire. To safely connect a generator, you must use a professionally installed transfer switch or an interlocking kit, which prevents back-feeding by disconnecting your home from the utility grid before the generator provides power.

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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