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Avatar for Wisconsin Generators LLC
Wisconsin Generators LLC
5.0(
10
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Fixed Generator - InstallGenerator - Install - For Business

Serving De Soto, WI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Very prompt and professional, installation was in a timely manner. Very helpful with any questions and explanations. After job was complete. Highly recommended."
Whole house back up
Installation Trailer
New propane generator
Partial home backup
Partial home backup

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Oak Ridge Electric, LLC
4.9(
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Fixed Generator - InstallGenerator - Install - For BusinessPortable Generator - Install

Serving De Soto, WI and surrounding areas

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Provided a quick estimate and was flexible with day/timing of installation. Very friendly and reasonable pricing. Quality service and work. Highly recommended!"
Solar
Solar Projects
Solar
Solar
Tesla Battery System-solar

+3

Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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JP Benson
5.0(
4
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Fixed Generator - InstallFixed Generator - RepairGenerator - Install - For Business+1 more

Serving De Soto, WI and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Here at, JP Benson LLC, we take great pride our 20+ years of experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the needs of the consumer. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.\n

Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Tek Electric
2.3(
3
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Fixed Generator - InstallFixed Generator - RepairGenerator - Install+4 more

Serving De Soto, WI and surrounding areas

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"First, they were recommended to us for the whole house generator by home depot.  We were so happy with the generator that we had him do a bathroom fan at my house and a bathroom fan at my son's house.  I did some checking and that was a reasonable price.  With the work he did, it was more than reasonable.  The job was a little more involved than he thought it would be and he didn't have any problem with any of it.  Without anything to judge the pricing from, other than online and a couple of guys I had come over who weren't on the same page as me, I'd say excellent.  The quality was top of the line.  As soon as he got the generator, he got over here to put it in. As a matter of fact, I am thinking about calling him again for something."
Recommended by50%of homeowners
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RJS Wiring and Maintenance
4.2(
7
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Portable Generator - Repair

Serving De Soto, WI and surrounding areas

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Great work done relining a small pond. Efficient and well organized. Much rock carefully removed and artfully reset. Very careful working around permenent planting in the rocks. Pond pump installed. I highly recomend."
Response time2 days
Response rate89%
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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PSC & D
0.5(
1
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Fixed Generator - InstallFixed Generator - RepairGenerator - Install - For Business+1 more

Serving De Soto, WI and surrounding areas

In business since 1990

Free estimates

My company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today!

Response time1 day
Response rate91%
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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

As a safety measure, you should always turn off the main breaker while operating your generator’s backup breaker. In addition, you should also switch off all appliance breakers so you don't have a power surge when the main breaker turns back on. And finally, turning off the main breaker prevents back-feeding, which endangers utility workers with the risk of electrocution. Back-feeding could also destroy the electrical circuits of your neighbors if they use the same power network.

A portable generator can supply power to selected appliances and circuits in a home, but it's generally not designed to handle the entire household's electrical needs simultaneously. Portable generators have limited wattage capacity, so they are only designed to power essential devices and electronics temporarily until local power is restored. If your power needs outweigh the capabilities of a portable generator, consider installing a whole-home generator instead.

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.

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.

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.

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