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Tri-State Water, Power & Air
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Fixed Generator - InstallGenerator - InstallGenerator - Install - For Business

Serving Viola, 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

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Clay Risner
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Fixed Generator - Install

Serving Viola, AR and surrounding areas

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"We live in a home that was built in 1900. The plumbing needed upgrading to say the least. We had an astronomical couple of leaks underground, stopped up traps, and a collapse in the old sewer line. We had the plumbing worked on several times by other services. Each was a temporary improvement.  Clay knew that it was going to be a job. He was punctual, and dedicated.  He got the job done. The job was extensive. Clay stayed on-task and was thorough and informative.  His politeness, professionalism, and knowledge of plumbing are all top notch. He is the one for the job."
Response time5 hrs
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Justin tharp
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Fixed Generator - InstallPortable Generator - Install

Serving Viola, AR and surrounding areas

As a master electrician based in Arkansas with over 20 years of hands-on experience, I take pride in delivering high-quality electrical work you can trust. My background spans both residential and commercial projects, giving me the knowledge and skill to handle everything from simple repairs to complex installations. I’m committed to safety, reliability, and doing the job right the first time, while maintaining clear communication and professionalism with every customer. Whether you need upgrades, troubleshooting, or new construction wiring, I bring dependable expertise and a strong work ethic to every project.

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Mustang Electric
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Fixed Generator - InstallFixed Generator - RepairPortable Generator - Install+1 more

Serving Viola, AR and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Mustang Electric 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.

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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

In most municipalities, you will need a permit to install a permanent home generator, including emergency backup, partial-home, and whole-home generators. A permit for a generator usually costs between $50 and $250, depending on where you live. Your electrician or certified generator installer will usually pull the permit for you—and might be required to do so by your building department—but you’ll be on the hook for the cost of the permit. You should ask your installer before agreeing to any work if they will pull the necessary permits for your project.

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.

A portable generator can supply power to selected appliances and circuits in a home, but it's generally not designed to handle the entire household's electrical needs simultaneously. Portable generators have limited wattage capacity, so they are only designed to power essential devices and electronics temporarily until local power is restored. If your power needs outweigh the capabilities of a portable generator, consider installing a whole-home generator instead.

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.

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. 

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