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ALCO Electric, LLC
4.9(
84
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Generator - Install - For BusinessPortable Generator - Install

Serving Skyland, AL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Ryan and the entire crew are terrific. We've used them twice now. I'm long overdue in posting this review. They upgraded our two electrical panels to GFCI last year, and we had them back again a month or so ago to upgrade our attic wiring and other miscellaneous upgrades. They do amazing work at terrific prices and are very efficient and professional. Everyone at ALCO is easy to talk to and happy to answer any questions. I'll be hiring them again for all our future electrical needs, and suggest you do the same!"
Lighting
Lighting
Lighting
Lighting
Lighting

+8

Response time1 day
16 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Mister Sparky of Birmingham
4.0(
299
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Portable Generator - InstallPortable Generator - Repair

Serving Skyland, AL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Installed a front door outlet and updated our breaker box and grounding on our house."
Panel
Attic Fan
Landscape Lights
Mister Sparky Local Electricians
All types of lights

+21

Response time2 days
443 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by84%of homeowners
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Rescom Electric, Inc.
5.0(
1
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Fixed Generator - InstallGenerator - Install - For BusinessGenerator - Repair - For Business

Serving Skyland, AL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

Established in 2005, Rescom Electric, Inc., is your full service and fully licensed residential electrician. We are here to help with all of your home electrical needs, from repairs to complete new home wiring and installation. Please feel free to reach out to us for any service you may need!

Response time3 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Coolray Heating, Cooling, Plumbing and Electrical
4.2(
23
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Fixed Generator - InstallFixed Generator - RepairGenerator - Install+4 more

Serving Skyland, AL and surrounding areas

In business since 1966

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"My installer Samuel was top notch, very detailed, pleasant, answered all my questions. Excellent representative. The only problem I had was miscommunication on their end as I was told available payment options and Samuel was told another. Did not affect installation or quality of work at all."
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Recommended by45%of homeowners
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Stellar Electrical Services LLC
5.0(
5
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Fixed Generator - RepairPortable Generator - Repair

Serving Skyland, AL and surrounding areas

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

We provide quick and affordable electrical services from basic lighting/receptacle installation to whole home generators. You name it! We offer excellent customer service and provide quality electrical work in the Birmingham and surrounding areas. We look forward to helping you with your electrical project today!

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Mach 1 Mechanical Services
5.0(
4
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Fixed Generator - RepairGenerator - Repair - For BusinessPortable Generator - Repair

Serving Skyland, AL and surrounding areas

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Jason worked hard in getting my portable generator in tip top shape!"
Truck @ ATV
Generator
Response time2 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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The Home Depot - Generators
2.5(
1
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Fixed Generator - Install

Serving Skyland, 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

+5

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Generator Install FAQs, answered by experts

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.

If you’re wondering whether gas generators produce carbon monoxide, know that natural gas generators do not produce carbon monoxide if they are functioning properly, as natural gas burns cleanly. However, if the generator malfunctions and the gas does not burn completely, there is potential for carbon dioxide to be produced. To prevent malfunctions, it's crucial to perform regular maintenance, including running the generator weekly and scheduling professional inspections every 6 to 12 months. Also, be sure to test your carbon monoxide detectors regularly to ensure they function in the rare case of the generator producing carbon monoxide.

While diesel is relatively stable, it won’t last nearly as long as propane and you may have to replace it if it sits unused for too long. Diesel can sometimes struggle to work efficiently or start engines during especially cold weather, so it’s not the best choice for every climate. Compared to fuels like propane and natural gas, diesel generators tend to be noisier and create more exhaust, which isn’t always ideal for home use.

Here’s what you can run with different wattages and types of generators:

Portable generator:

  • 2,000 watts can handle a large appliance like a freezer or refrigerator, plus a few smaller items like phones or computer chargers. 

  • 4,000 watts will keep two large appliances operating and a few smaller devices.

  • 8,000 watts should power most essential appliances and other devices, including a sump pump, well pump, or your dishwasher.

Partial to whole-house generator:

  • 20,000 watts and above will make it seem like your home’s power is still on.

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.

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