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Ozark Electric AR
5.0(
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Fixed Generator - InstallPortable Generator - Install

Serving Vilonia, AR and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Great work. When Steve noticed the job was more complicated than expected, he did the extra work for the original price. Also installed an extra switch and light at no extra cost. The work looks great. I will definitely call Ozark Electric for any electrical work in the future."
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Recommended by58%of homeowners
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Next Generation Solar, LLC
5.0(
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Fixed Generator - Install

Serving Vilonia, AR and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

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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GENERATED ENERGY SOLUTIONS, LLC
4.4(
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Fixed Generator - InstallFixed Generator - RepairGenerator - Install - For Business+1 more

Serving Vilonia, AR and surrounding areas

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Needed a fixed home generator due to health issues. They worked on a scheduled day off to assure we had a generator installed prior to my husband coming home from the hospital. They worked efficiently and with the gas company. I would recommend them to anyone in central Arkansas needing service."
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Response time8 hrs
Response rate100%
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RK Electric
5.0(
4
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Fixed Generator - InstallFixed Generator - RepairGenerator - Install - For Business+2 more

Serving Vilonia, AR and surrounding areas

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"RK Electric did an outstanding job on our main breaker for our chicken farm — the work was done efficiently, professionally, and in a very timely manner. We were so impressed with the quality and reliability that we’ve now hired him for our new home as well. He’s full of great suggestions, very knowledgeable, and always helpful throughout the process. Overall, an excellent experience from start to finish! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ We’ll definitely be using RK Electric for all of our electrical needs from now on."
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Response time8 hrs
Response rate100%
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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. 

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.

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.

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. 

In many cases, yes. There are models called dual-fuel generators and fuel switches, but only between certain types of fuel. For example, with the right setup you can convert a generator from natural gas to propane. Some allow switching between diesel and gasoline. There are even tri-fuel generators available in some cases, which adds a large layer of security if you are worried about fuel availability in times of crisis. Always check your generator capabilities and manual instructions before trying to switch fuels. Some generators can use another fuel but may need a fuel conversion kit to prep them first.

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