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A-Lectric Company and Contracting, LLC
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Fixed Generator - InstallGenerator - Install - For Business

Serving Orange Beach, AL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Robert reaches out immediately once I inquired about the generator. He steered me in the right direction, provided the product, and did the install! My client was very pleased with the outcome. I highly recommend this company and Robert."
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Response time2 days
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Recommended by98%of homeowners
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Lights Out Electric, LLC
5.0(
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Fixed Generator - RepairGenerator - Repair - For Business

Serving Orange Beach, AL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

We're a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a variety of General Contractor Home Improvement services that are customizable to each individual project. We specialize in Additions and Kitchen Remodels, but also offer a wide range of expertise for a variety of other projects. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!

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Redline Power Systems
5.0(
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Fixed Generator - InstallFixed Generator - RepairGenerator - Install - For Business+1 more

Serving Orange Beach, AL and surrounding areas

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Work was performed in an excellent manner. Owner is very professional and caring about his work and does it neatly. Above all, he is a very trustworthy and honest person and is reasonable in his pricing. I would highly recommend him/his company for any electrical work."
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Recommended by71%of homeowners
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Colson's Electrical Services
4.3(
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Fixed Generator - InstallFixed Generator - RepairGenerator - Install+4 more

Serving Orange Beach, AL and surrounding areas

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Very professional, extremely knowledgeable, and on time--they did a visit to see what the project entailed, then came back with parts to do the job. Steve explained everything to me and offered a couple of options to connect power. I will definitely call him first when I have the next project and would recommend his company to anyone needing electrical help."
Response time6 hrs
Response rate100%
Recommended by92%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. 

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.

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.

Many services include assembling the unit and securing it in the window. Confirm with your provider.

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

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