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Mr. Electric Of Birmingham
4.6(
43
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Fixed Generator - InstallFixed Generator - Repair

Serving Vandiver, AL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Mr. Electric responded promptly, showed up at my convenience and thoroughly inspected my needs before giving me an extremely reasonable quote. My service person was Elijah, who was so very competent, professional and courteous. I felt totally comfortable having him in my home. He installed two electrical outlets outside my home and converted a motion sensor floodlight to a dusk to dawn one. He explained everything he was doing and made sure that I understood. I couldn't have asked for better service!"
company Truck
Generators
Generators
panel upgrade
panel update

+18

Response time5 hrs
32 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by74%of homeowners
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SB Electric, LLC
5.0(
38
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Portable Generator - Install

Serving Vandiver, AL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"We've used Scott for several projects over the years, and he's been fantastic every time. He was willing to take on some smaller jobs that many electricians wouldn't bother with, including replacing a floodlight that had been broken for years, installing a new Ring floodlight camera, and fixing an under-cabinet kitchen light. He responded quickly, showed up when he said he would, and got everything working perfectly. He also helped us with a much more complicated project when our new wine refrigerator wouldn't fit because an electrical box had been installed too far forward. It was right before Thanksgiving, and we were worried we'd be stuck without a solution. He was able to reroute wiring through the basement, relocate the box, and get everything finished quickly so we could install the fridge in time for the holiday. He's knowledgeable, reliable, reasonably priced, and does excellent work. It's hard to find contractors who communicate well, respond promptly, and genuinely care ab"
Kitchen remodel
Kitchen remodel
Kitchen remodel
Kitchen remodel
Kitchen remodel

+21

16 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by18%of homeowners
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APS Lighting and Electrical LLC
5.0(
5
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Fixed Generator - Install

Serving Vandiver, AL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I called APS about getting a standby generator for my home, and the whole experience was great from the start. They took the time to explain everything in a way that actually made sense and walked me through what to expect instead of just trying to sell me something. What really stood out to me was how thorough they were. They noticed my gas meter was undersized for what I already had and helped get that addressed with the utility company before it became a bigger issue. That?s the kind of thing most people probably wouldn?t even know to ask about. Their pricing was competitive, communication was easy, and everyone I dealt with was professional and knowledgeable. The 10-year warranty being included was a nice bonus too. Overall, I felt like they genuinely cared about doing the job right. I?d absolutely use APS again and would recommend them to anyone looking for electrical work or a home generator."
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Reynolds Home Solutions LLC
New to Angi
Generator - Install - For Business

Serving Vandiver, AL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Reynolds Electrical Services 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. \n

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Generator Install FAQs, answered by experts

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.

It is safe to run a generator continuously, but you must follow safety protocols to ensure personal and home safety. Read the manufacturer’s instructions for specific recommendations, but the general recommendation is to turn generators off overnight or when you’re away from the house. Overworked generators can pose a fire hazard and if your generator is not in a well-ventilated area, running it continuously could lead to carbon monoxide poisoning.

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. 

If you have a transfer switch properly installed, the generator and main electrical power cannot feed the system at the same time. However, you should still shut off the power at your main circuit breaker panel before activating the generator. If you do that, you’ll simply need to shut off the generator and reset your circuit breaker once the local power comes back on.

Yes, in some locations, it is required by the National Electric Code (NEC) to have a transfer switch installed for electrical emergencies. In addition to following electrical code, generator transfer switches ensure your home is fully protected during a power outage. By switching the power from the main breaker to the generator breaker, you can seamlessly operate your HVAC, lights, appliances, devices, and more during an emergency. 

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