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Ross Electrical Contracting, LLC
4.8(
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Portable Generator - Install

Serving Gilcrest, CO and surrounding areas

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In business since 2016

Customers say: Quick response

"I own a commercial print company in Denver and I have been using Cameron for a number of years now"
Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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King Electric LLC
4.8(
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Fixed Generator - InstallFixed Generator - RepairGenerator - Install - For Business+3 more

Serving Gilcrest, CO and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Fair pricing, Arrived on time, explained all work before starting, cleaned up any residual debris."
Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Redrocks Roof and Solar LLC
4.1(
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Fixed Generator - InstallGenerator - Install - For Business

Serving Gilcrest, CO and surrounding areas

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In business since 2022

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Really responsive and prompt, especially in the installation phase. We did have a couple of small hiccups, which in my mind a homeowner should expected on literally any remodeling project, and they were resolved quickly. Communication on final details like inspections could have been smoother, but overall the whole process was very clear, well managed, and well executed. Happy with the choice to go with Red Rocks."
Response time1 day
Response rate89%
Recommended by75%of homeowners
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Bright Spark Electrical Services LLC
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Portable Generator - Repair

Serving Gilcrest, CO and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

Residential electrician with 7 years of experience handling thousands of projects, including panel upgrades, troubleshooting, and generator installation. Provides full-service residential electrical solutions.

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Electrical Innovations LLC
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Portable Generator - Repair

Serving Gilcrest, CO and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

Electrical innovations provides electrical safety for families homes, and peoples businesses. We are a fully licensed and insured company who’s been in business since 2010. We are a family owned and operated business who strives for making families happy and satisfied returning customers.

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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

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.

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.

It might seem counterintuitive, but installing a generator transfer switch will save you money in the long run. While you’ll have to pay between $400 and $2,500 to have the transfer switch installed, you’ll recoup that amount later on when you don’t have to pay for expensive repairs to your appliances, devices, and electrical system that may have burned out, overloaded, or stopped working due to a sudden loss of power or an incorrect hook up of a generator to your home. 

Here’s what you can run with different wattages and types of generators:

Portable generator:

  • 2,000 watts can handle a large appliance like a freezer or refrigerator, plus a few smaller items like phones or computer chargers. 

  • 4,000 watts will keep two large appliances operating and a few smaller devices.

  • 8,000 watts should power most essential appliances and other devices, including a sump pump, well pump, or your dishwasher.

Partial to whole-house generator:

  • 20,000 watts and above will make it seem like your home’s power is still on.

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