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Mr. Electric of Montgomery
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Fixed Generator - InstallFixed Generator - Repair

Serving Auburn, AL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Mr. Electric of Montgomery is your local and trusted electrician, owned and operated in the heart of our community. We pride ourselves in serving our customers with honesty and integrity; backed by the Neighborly Done Right Promise™, we offer transparent pricing and exceptional workmanship. From safety inspections, panel upgrades, generator installation, generator repairs, installations, repairs or any other electrical needs you have; our licensed electricians are committed to making your home or business safe while delivering exceptional service with up-front pricing. Choose Mr. Electric of Montgomery for a service you can trust and a team who cares about our customers.\n

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Parker Service Company
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Fixed Generator - InstallGenerator - InstallGenerator - Install - For Business+1 more

Serving Auburn, AL and surrounding areas

Emergency services offered

"From the estimate to the end of the job we were pleased with Parker Service Company. Bud was the technician that came for the estimate. He was very knowledgeable about what we needed as well as giving us options of how things could be done. The estimate was half of what another company quoted. The following week Bud and two others came to do the work. They were professional and polite from start to finish. We will be doing a few things in the future using PSC again as well as requesting Bud and the same crew. Thanks for a job well done."
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The Home Depot - Generators
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Fixed Generator - Install

Serving Auburn, AL 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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JKR Electric Co
5.0(
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Fixed Generator - InstallGenerator - Install - For Business

Serving Auburn, AL and surrounding areas

In business since 2015

Free estimates

JKR Electric Co, 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.

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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

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.

You can expect a diesel generator to last for up to 30,000 hours of use, which works out to 20 to 25 years with the proper maintenance, of course. That depends on how much you use it, so a diesel generator used for emergencies a couple of times a year will last a lot longer than a generator that takes over for a faulty electrical grid every month for a day or two. 

Potential benefits of using a natural gas generator include reducing your carbon footprint, lower likelihood of carbon monoxide exposure, budget-friendly operating costs, and low-maintenance, continuous fuel supply. Some possible drawbacks, though, include higher initial installation costs, dependency on a natural gas supply, and installation complexity. Keep in mind that pros and cons will vary based on the type and brand of natural gas generator. 

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.

Generally, you’ll want to keep between 60 and 70 feet between the generator and the transfer switch. There are a few reasons for this, including:

  • The distance reduces the noise coming from the generator into your home.

  • It increases efficiency because you won’t have a voltage drop from this short of a distance.

  • Prevents carbon monoxide poisoning: keep at least 15 feet between your generator and an open window. 

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