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Avatar for Gen 1:3 Electric, LLC
Gen 1:3 Electric, LLC
5.0(
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Fixed Generator - InstallGenerator - Install - For Business

Serving Elkins, AR and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Job was done quickly and professionally. Definitely have and will continue to recommend to anyone who needs any type of work done."
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Anderson Heating & Air
4.5(
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Fixed Generator - InstallFixed Generator - RepairGenerator - Install - For Business+3 more

Serving Elkins, AR and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1967

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The tech arrived when he said he would. Even though the temperature was 5 degrees F above 0, he jumped in and did what I had requested. He was very professional, very courteous, and listened to what I had to say. He was willing to do work on my DIY mini-split system seemingly without reservation ( I had read reviews that it was extremely difficult to find anyone that would agree to work on those systems). I'm quite satisfied with this visit."
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Response time8 hrs
Response rate100%
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Tri-Point Electric
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Fixed Generator - InstallPortable Generator - Install

Serving Elkins, AR and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

We are locally owned and family operated, delivering dependable and safe electrical services to all of Northwest Arkansas. Built on faith based values to respect and serve our communities.

Shop Lights
Shop electrical
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Main electrical

+6

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TOTAL BCY ELECTRIC LLC
5.0(
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Fixed Generator - InstallFixed Generator - RepairGenerator - Install - For Business+1 more

Serving Elkins, AR and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Brian was excellent in placing our Tesla charger! The charger is working great and looks exceptional! We couldn’t be more happy with the service he provided! I would recommend him for your electrical needs any day!"
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Tri-State Water, Power & Air
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Fixed Generator - InstallGenerator - InstallGenerator - Install - For Business

Serving Elkins, AR and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 1992

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

We are the experts in the field of Whole Home Standby Generators, with over 20 years of experience in the game. We provide turn-key installation by licensed professionals - 24 hour emergency service - Remote Monitoring - Long term maintenance and service by factory trained technicians. \nYou can trust our team, knowing that we have a Triple-A Rating with the Better Business Bureau and received the BBB Torch Award for Ethics. We look forward to discussing your needs and providing a recommendation and services you can rely on. \n

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
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Generator Install questions, 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.

Natural gas and electricity rates vary significantly based on location, and pricing can change over time, too. It’s possible that in locations where natural gas is particularly inexpensive, it will cost less than grid-based electricity will. However, you should also factor in the generator’s initial costs and maintenance needs, as well as its noise level and if it can comfortably power all your home appliances.

While the rating will tell you how many watts the refrigerator needs at the peak of its cycle, it requires additional wattage to start. At the bare minimum, you’ll need a 1,500-watt generator to get the fridge up and running after a blackout. A 2,000-watt generator should be sufficient for most home refrigerators.

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. 

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.

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