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Arizona Backup Power
5.0(
62
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Serving Glendale, AZ and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Solid group of people. Arizona Backup Power came to my rescue where dishonest electrical contractor screwed up the solar as well as the generator install on my home. It was wired poorly and incorrectly, and did not work. The guy who installed it was no show no call. I called few other contractors in Scottsdale and they also had zero interest in helping me. Finally, when I called Arizona Backup Power, they came over to my home, and they had it all corrected for me. I am really thankful to them!"
Generac 24kw Standby Generator
Generac 24kW backup power
Generac home backup power generator
Standby Generators
Arizona Backup Power Trucks

+15

Response time1 day
Response rate97%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Andrew's Electrical, Inc.
4.8(
26
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Serving Glendale, AZ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"David quoted us a great price for the install. Dustin came out a few days later and did a great looking install and even mounted my charging unit on the wall for us. I recommend Andrew's Electrical."
Response time1 day
Response rate98%
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Sand and Sun Electric, LLC
5.0(
24
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Serving Glendale, AZ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"We found Kelvin on Angiâ s website and he was amazing!!!! We needed a light fixture installed and he took the time to make sure it was done to the highest of standards. He was so pleasant to talk to and explained everything thoroughly as well! We highly recommend Sand and Sun Electric for any electrical needs that you have. He truly wants to help. If we ever need anything else, we will be calling him."
Response time3 hrs
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Grayelectric LLC
4.9(
21
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Serving Glendale, AZ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Elias is considerate, reliable and does excellent work. He has installed outlets, fans and complete electrical lines for my pergola. Elias also installed outdoor lights along my brick wall. I love his work and the fact he is a veteran makes it that much better. I will only use him for any future work i want done and recomend him to evryone who needs work done."
Response time10 hrs
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

You may need a permit for a portable generator if you’ll be installing a transfer switch for your primary residence or similar work. Otherwise, a permit for other uses may not be necessary. Check your local building codes or ask a local generator installer for more information about your local regulations.

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.

In some situations, yes. Never try to put biofuel into any home generator without checking the specifics first. If a generator has the ability to run on diesel, it can also run pure biofuel (the clear kind made from seed oils, for example). But if you are using biofuel made from animal fats or vegetable oils, the generator will need significant modifications before it can handle a sludgier type of biofuel.

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.

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.

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