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Frank Blankenship Properties & Electrical
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Fixed Generator - InstallPortable Generator - InstallGenerator - Install - For Business

Serving Gary, WV and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

"My project was difficult and complicated as it is a large house needing replacement of very old wiring and very poorly done previous work. I appreciate Frank Blankenship making sure the job is done right in manageable stages. I feel confident the electrical system is being made safe and functioning like it is supposed to be. His staff are courteous and very helpful."
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U/G College
Breaker panel
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Response time5 hrs
Response rate93%
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Frank Blankenship Properties & Electrical, LLC
4.5(
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Fixed Generator - InstallGenerator - Install - For BusinessPortable Generator - Install

Serving Gary, WV and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

Frank Blankenship Properties & Electrical is just what you needed to light up you life, or main focus is Electrical Switches, Outlets & Fixtures, Electrical Wiring or Panel Upgrade, So don't sreach in the dark for a good electrican when you are ready to hire call us.\n

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Recommended by84%of homeowners
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New to Angi
Portable Generator - Repair

Serving Gary, WV and surrounding areas

Approved

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

Offers commercial services

We and/or I depending on job scale. Try our best any given day work for the customers, you will get a devoted employee when we are on your time and property and have the knowledge and tools to to any job we take on. If any deviation from initial quote or scope of work You the customer will informed and part of the process to fix such event. We will take all protocol into work preformed and the outcome is always a happy customer..

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Murphy Family Electric
4.4(
2,222
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Fixed Generator - InstallFixed Generator - RepairGenerator - Install+4 more

Serving Gary, WV and surrounding areas

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Used the all day deal to have a ceiling fan installed in the living room (including add power to the ceiling), several new outlets inside and outside as will as removal of old junction box and outlet from previous renovation. Mike did a great job getting everything on my To-Do list knocked off!!"
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Dan the man
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Family Electricians

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Recommended by85%of homeowners
DAVE HINKLE ELECTRIC, INC.
4.3(
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Fixed Generator - InstallGenerator - Install - For Business

Serving Gary, WV and surrounding areas

In business since 1974

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Dave Hinkle Electric is an amazing company for your electric needs and repairs! They have great knowledge about what they’re doing, and very professional! Dave Hinkle Electric has been great help of mine and others that I know! Give them a call and they’ll get the problem fixed or installed! 10/10 I highly recommend!"
Response time2 days
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by33%of homeowners
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Mister Sparky of Southern West Virginia
5.0(
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Portable Generator - Install

Serving Gary, WV and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

At Mister Sparky, we know how much you depend on electricity to power your daily life. Luckily, we’re experts when it comes to safeguarding against its inherent dangers and are ready to do the reliable work needed to ensure your home’s electrical systems work for years to come.\n\nOur highly trained, licensed electricians are professional troubleshooters who hunt potential hazards and fix them before they cause serious damage. We show up on time, guaranteed, and deliver 100% satisfaction guaranteed with every service call. And because we’re locally operated, our electricians are familiar with the challenges you might face.

Response time8 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
POWER AND CLIMATE SOLUTIONS LLC
New to Angi
Fixed Generator - InstallFixed Generator - RepairGenerator - Install - For Business+3 more

Serving Gary, WV and surrounding areas

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's custom needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

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

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.

It’s usually better to repair your generator if it isn’t working properly, as it will typically be much more affordable and should yield similar results. Generator repairs cost around $300 on average, while installing a new whole-house generator costs around $5,000 on average. The only exception is if you know your generator is reaching the end of its useful life, usually between 30 and 40 years. If you have an older generator, you could face multiple repairs in the coming years, which might mean that a full replacement will be more cost-effective over time.

To power a central air system during a power outage, the whole-house generator will need to be at least 5,000 watts, and this number will significantly increase for larger units. Check the specific wattage requirements of your AC unit to choose the right generator size. Consider consulting a generator installer to ensure your whole-house generator meets your electrical load needs.

Sizing a generator is a careful process that requires calculating the electrical load of your entire house. You have to take into account every device you want to use and their wattage requirements, plus the wattage needed to start them, and look for a generator that can safely run all that at around 80% capacity.

In more practical terms, a small home can run on a 10,000-watt generator (and if you only want to power a few key appliances, much less than that). A mid-sized home may need something between 15,000 and 22,000 watts. Larger homes require 25,000 watts or more. 

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