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Fishers of Men Generator Repair
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Fixed Generator - RepairGenerator - Repair - For Business

Serving Rainelle, WV and surrounding areas

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I am more than pleased with the service I received from this company. Nathan is by far a caring human being. When the big companies couldnâ t help me out, he was there to service My Generac and he has been there ever since whenever I need him. Iâ ve been using this company for at least the last four years. And will continue to gladly call him when needed."
Response time5 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Rose Electric
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Fixed Generator - RepairGenerator - Repair - For BusinessPortable Generator - Repair

Serving Rainelle, WV and surrounding areas

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Phil and his staff are very professional,friendly and most important knowlegeable. We recently bought a 40 year old home. He installed 6 can lights in our previous dark kitchen and anew dining room light. He also put a led light in our previous dark basement laundry room. Fixed safety hazards in our attic. I would highly recommend his company. We are so happy we found him."
Response time2 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
McSweeney Electric
5.0(
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Fixed Generator - InstallFixed Generator - Repair

Serving Rainelle, WV and surrounding areas

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Nate was the one who came out to install our home charger and he was amazing. He went over what I wanted and where best to execute the procedure. I was very impressed with his knowledge and his attitude, very approachable and would definitely hire again when I am in need of electrical services."
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Mister Sparky of Southern West Virginia
5.0(
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Portable Generator - Install

Serving Rainelle, WV and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Monica and Harley treated us like family. The company is fantastic. Lee and his wife made sure we were happy with the work. They went above and beyond. May God bless them and the company with great success."
Response time8 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

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. 

To reduce AC startup power for a whole-house generator, install a soft start kit or hard start capacitor, which lowers the initial surge by gradually ramping up the compressor. Using a smart load manager can also help by staggering startup loads, preventing a system overload and future costly repairs.

A 1,500 square foot home will likely need a 15kW to 20kW generator. When deciding on whole-house generator size, add up the total wattage of the devices that you’d like to continue running during a power outage. That way, you can ensure you purchase a generator that can power your necessary appliances or medical equipment during an electrical emergency.

Most homeowners won't be able to claim a home generator as a tax write-off. However, a whole-house generator may be tax-deductible in certain situations depending on its purpose. For instance, if it's needed to power essential medical equipment, it may qualify as a medical expense deduction. Also, in some cases, businesses can deduct a generator as a business expense if it supports operations. Always consult a tax professional to determine eligibility based on your specific circumstances and the applicable IRS regulations.

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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