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Electrical Innovations LLC
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Portable Generator - Repair

Serving Granby, CO and surrounding areas

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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.

Montoya Electric Colorado
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Generator - Install - For Business

Serving Granby, CO and surrounding areas

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Montoya Electric Colorado can take care of all your Commercial & Residential Electrical wiring needs from new construction and remodel to services, repairs, additions, and emergencies, big and small. Reasonable rates, friendly service, professional results. We also provide custom and unique services from fabrication to installation of whatever unique kind of thing that you can imagine. Our Master Electrician, Mark Montoya, also has an MS in Mechanical Engineering with considerable experience in product and machine design and prototyping. From one of a kind hand made light fixtures to that custom machine or mechanism that you always wanted built, Mark can create a reality out of your vision. I easily serve Denver Metro and the Front Range Mountains plus west to Vail in the I-70 corridor. Custom work by phone, internet, and shipping is also available.\n\nMark Montoya\nMSME Purdue University 1997\nColorado Master's License # 30420\nColorado Contractor's License # 8229

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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

You can expect a diesel generator to last for up to 30,000 hours of use, which works out to 20 to 25 years with the proper maintenance, of course. That depends on how much you use it, so a diesel generator used for emergencies a couple of times a year will last a lot longer than a generator that takes over for a faulty electrical grid every month for a day or two. 

If you’re wondering whether gas generators produce carbon monoxide, know that natural gas generators do not produce carbon monoxide if they are functioning properly, as natural gas burns cleanly. However, if the generator malfunctions and the gas does not burn completely, there is potential for carbon dioxide to be produced. To prevent malfunctions, it's crucial to perform regular maintenance, including running the generator weekly and scheduling professional inspections every 6 to 12 months. Also, be sure to test your carbon monoxide detectors regularly to ensure they function in the rare case of the generator producing carbon monoxide.

Most homeowners won't be able to claim a home generator as a tax write-off. However, a whole-house generator may be tax-deductible in certain situations depending on its purpose. For instance, if it's needed to power essential medical equipment, it may qualify as a medical expense deduction. Also, in some cases, businesses can deduct a generator as a business expense if it supports operations. Always consult a tax professional to determine eligibility based on your specific circumstances and the applicable IRS regulations.

Natural gas and electricity rates vary significantly based on location, and pricing can change over time, too. It’s possible that in locations where natural gas is particularly inexpensive, it will cost less than grid-based electricity will. However, you should also factor in the generator’s initial costs and maintenance needs, as well as its noise level and if it can comfortably power all your home appliances.

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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