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Mr. Electric of Huntsville
4.5(
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Fixed Generator - InstallFixed Generator - Repair

Serving Dutton, AL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"This was the first time I used Home Advisor to find a contractor. Home Advisor linked me with Mr. Electric who did an outstanding job. They were on time, on budget, courteous, professional, and totally a pleasure to work with. Thomas installed a 50 and 30 amp service for us at our property servicing two RV lots as well as installed a power pole with a meter box for the power company to tie into. Jan was a pleasure to work with as she was the voice for the company dealing from everything from scheduling to invoice as well as general questions. Jan was very pleaseant and professional. We will use Mr. Electric in the future and highly recommend their service..."
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EV Charger Install
Electrical Upgrade in Home Shop
panel upgrade
panel upgrade

+15

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APS Lighting and Electrical LLC
5.0(
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Fixed Generator - Install

Serving Dutton, AL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"This is our go to electrical contractor for all of our commerical projects. They communicate clearly, arrive on time, and complete everything efficiently and professionally with quality always in mind. Their attention to detail and reliability always help the projects to run smoothly. Can’t recommend them enough for whatever you need done!"
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Excel Electric Solutions
5.0(
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Fixed Generator - RepairGenerator - Repair - For BusinessPortable Generator - Repair

Serving Dutton, AL and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Best service ever. Excellent work, extremely professional, subject matter expert and top notch customer service and support."
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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The Home Depot - Generators
2.5(
1
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Fixed Generator - Install

Serving Dutton, 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.

Generators
Generators
Generators
Generator
Generators

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A B Electric - Inicio Facebook
4.3(
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Fixed Generator - InstallFixed Generator - RepairGenerator - Repair - For Business+2 more

Serving Dutton, AL and surrounding areas

In business since 1993

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Quick response very knowledgeable and affordable"
Led lighting
Led lighting
Response time4 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Hill Electric
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Fixed Generator - RepairGenerator - Repair - For BusinessPortable Generator - Repair

Serving Dutton, AL and surrounding areas

In business since 2014

Free estimates

We pride our 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!\n

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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

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.

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. 

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.

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.

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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