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Ozark Electric AR
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Fixed Generator - InstallPortable Generator - Install

Serving Shirley, AR and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Fantastic! Steve was very fast to respond to my request on Angi and also to come provide a free estimate. He was professional and honest. He did what he said, when he said he would do it and for the price he quoted. I won't hesitate to call him if I need an electrician in the future."
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Next Generation Solar, LLC
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Fixed Generator - Install

Serving Shirley, AR and surrounding areas

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In business since 2017

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Since 2016, AEV Solar has been committed to taking care of customers across Arkansas by delivering reliable backup power and energy resilience solutions for homes and businesses. We specialize in custom battery backup, generator-integrated systems, and intelligent whole-home or commercial energy setups designed around each customer’s actual energy needs. With a strong focus on customer satisfaction, quality workmanship, and long-term support, we help our customers gain peace of mind knowing their property is protected when outages happen.

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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

Whole-house generators can run continuously for extended periods, even for weeks at a time (around 400 to 500 hours), as long as they have a sufficient fuel supply. However, this type of extensive use will increase wear and tear and can shorten the generator's overall lifespan. During long periods of operation, it's important to check and refill the engine oil as needed, potentially as frequently as daily depending on the model. If your generator uses a fuel tank, ensure it is kept full to prevent unexpected shutdowns.

To reduce AC startup power for a whole-house generator, install a soft start kit or hard start capacitor, which lowers the initial surge by gradually ramping up the compressor. Using a smart load manager can also help by staggering startup loads, preventing a system overload and future costly repairs.

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.

The amount of time a standby generator can run continuously is around 3,000 hours on average. However, standby generators can generally run indefinitely as long as they have a continuous fuel supply. Generators hooked up to a home’s natural gas supply are the best option for extended usage, as these won’t rely on a finite fuel supply based on how much you have in storage. Generators running on liquid propane or diesel won’t last as long, as these require fuel storage and regular refueling to stay running.

Costs range from $500 to $2,500, depending on generator type and installation complexity.

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