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Emerge Electrical, LLC
4.6(
7
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Fixed Generator - InstallPortable Generator - Install

Serving Raymond, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"It's tough to find an electrician. They were prompt, told me exactly what they were going to do, showed me the work after they were done, and did a great job cleaning up all the dust and insulation."
Response time1 day
Response rate88%
Recommended by66%of homeowners
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Truworx electric llc
5.0(
1
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Fixed Generator - Install

Serving Raymond, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"The installation was excellent, Kaden. He demonstrated a comprehensive understanding of his work and applied himself diligently. He even completed the task ahead of schedule. We were thoroughly satisfied with his service and wholeheartedly recommend him to anyone in need of electrical work."
New build
New build
New build
Low volt lighting
Low volt lighting

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11 neighbors recently requested a quote
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JBC Group Solutions Inc
4.0(
4
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Fixed Generator - InstallFixed Generator - RepairGenerator - Install+4 more

Serving Raymond, WA and surrounding areas

In business since 2007

Emergency services offered

"They did a real good job. They were real professional. We can now open the garage door from the inside of the house and now it is so smooth that we have to check to see if we hit the button to open it or close it.  Before we used to know when it was opening or closing because it used to make a noise. It helps when you move to a city where you are new. "
Custom Staircases
Custom Exterior Restoration
Custom Bathrooms
Recommended by75%of homeowners
Vivid Electric, LLC
New to Angi
Generator - Install - For BusinessGenerator - Repair - For Business

Serving Raymond, WA and surrounding areas

In business since 2011

Free estimates

We have much experience in the business. Here at Vivid Electric, LLC, we take great pride in our reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in electricity and will do our best to keep you as educated on all the important aspects of your task or project. We look forward to earning your business!\n\n

My Fusion Electric
New to Angi
Fixed Generator - InstallFixed Generator - RepairPortable Generator - Install+1 more

Serving Raymond, WA and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Fusion Electric is 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.

Generator Install questions, answered by experts

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.

Setting up utilities on a vacant property usually takes at least a few months, or between 6 weeks to 16 weeks. This process requires working with the local planning and zoning department, hiring a building contractor or engineer to design the utility layout, securing permits, laying the lines, and connecting the utilities.

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.

Natural gas generators are designed to run for extended periods of time, such as power outages during a natural disaster. Since there’s no limit to the supply of natural gas, they don’t need to stop for refills. However, generators do need maintenance, including pauses to check and add oil. Constantly running them will also cause a lot more wear and tear, leading to a shorter lifespan.

If you have a transfer switch properly installed, the generator and main electrical power cannot feed the system at the same time. However, you should still shut off the power at your main circuit breaker panel before activating the generator. If you do that, you’ll simply need to shut off the generator and reset your circuit breaker once the local power comes back on.

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