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Worker Bee Home Services
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Portable Generator - Repair

Serving Hereford, AZ and surrounding areas

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Servicing Southern Arizona for fifteen years, we can handle most residential concerns from remodels to TV installs at a fair rate with a workmanship guarantee! \n\nAny size job can find a place on our schedule, just reach out and we'll lend a hand. We can help you build, plumb, drywall, remodel, paint, or trim your home or install electronics, repair appliances, and get your small engines running again! \n\nWe at Worker Bee believe in integrity and fairness at all times, and our first priority is always the client's happiness and trust. We come with experience, references, and knowledge to help guide you through any task or project. \n\nCall us today, and see for yourself!

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RECO Solar and Electrical Solutions
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Serving Hereford, AZ and surrounding areas

In business since 2014

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"Jacob and team were amazing. They carried out a major electrical project and dealt with every aspect, from permits to final sign off, it was completely hassle free for us. I would highly recommend Reco."
Response time3 days
Response rate100%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Generator Install questions, answered by experts

Yes. You can connect your home back-up battery to a generator with its designated charger. Be sure that the output of the generator matches the input requirements for the battery for best results.

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. 

If you’re wondering if you can use your electric vehicle as a backup battery, it depends on whether your EV is compatible with bidirectional charging. This technology allows energy to flow both ways, enabling vehicle-to-home (V2H) backup power, vehicle-to-load (V2L) for appliances and camping, and vehicle-to-grid (V2G) to support the power grid. Compatible EVs convert stored DC energy into usable AC power, helping reduce energy costs and enhance grid stability while providing emergency backup power.

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.

You can determine what size generator you need for a transfer switch by matching the switch to the largest outlet on your generator. Larger generators can power up to 10 circuits, while most 5,000-watt generators can provide power to six circuits. So, if your generator’s largest outlet is 30 amps, you’ll need a 30-amp transfer switch.

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