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Absolute Electrical, Heating & Cooling, LLC
4.3(
328
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Fixed Generator - Install

Serving Longmont, CO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Absolute Electrical did a great job of installing our QuietCool fan. They were very professional, thoughtful (quietly closed front door as they went in and out) and cleanly (thoroughly cleaned work area). I would recommend them to any of our neighbors and friends."
Mini Split
Heated driveway
Furnace Inspection
Laying conduit for exterior electrical work
Electrical Panel Replacement

+34

Response time1 day
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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Just In Time Electrical Services
4.9(
32
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Fixed Generator - InstallPortable Generator - Install

Serving Longmont, CO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Excellent experience, highly satisfied! Based on the 5 star reviews on Nextdoor, I called Just In Time Electrical to have some electrical issues fixed and new lighting added. Michael came out within a couple days to do an estimate and returned a couple days later to do the work. My home presented a few special challenges, but Michael and another technician, John, worked through them with patience and expertise, and they successfully completed all 3 projects with professionalism and to my specs. I am thrilled with the new living room recessed lighting, remote wall switch solution in another room, as well as the corrections made to my bathroom 3-way lighting. Thanks guys!"
Response time6 hrs
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by86%of homeowners
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Precision Plumbing Heating Cooling Electric
4.5(
198
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Fixed Generator - Install

Serving Longmont, CO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1982

Warranties offered

Credit card accepted

"From this experience with Precision Electrical, I can conclude that electrical is as excellent as Plumbing, which I have used for many years. If there is ever a problem with so,etching Precision has installed, they will fix it."
Response time6 days
16 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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DN Electric LTD
5.0(
7
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Portable Generator - Install

Serving Longmont, CO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Warranties offered

DN ELECTRIC LTD proudly serves its customers with pride, integrity and attention to the details that matter most to you. This is one of the many things that sets us apart from the rest. We are locally owned and operated. Give us a call today! \n

Electric
Basement receptacles
Basement receptacles
Basement receptacles
Basement receptacles

+1

10 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Anderson Diagnostics & Repair LLC
5.0(
11
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Portable Generator - Repair

Serving Longmont, CO and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

Credit card accepted

"Mark went above and beyond during my cable install. He brought tools that helped the install go much quicker. He had several genius ideas that made things go much smoother. He worked around my limitations and requests, and truly went the extra mile. We tried to get it knocked out early in the day, since we had to be in the attic, in August. We started at 6am to try to beat the heat. We were done by 2:30pm. The attic was super hot by then, but Mark still got up there to finish the cabling runs. Exceptional work ethic, great guy, you can't go wrong! Hire him today. I took the photo of him sticking his entire arm in the ceiling through the tiny cutout for the exhaust fan. He wasn't able to see what he was working on, and had to work only by feel. He got the job done! I couldn't have done it without him."
Night Lite
Dusk
Restored Gates
Custom Structures
Doors/Windows/Screen

+7

10 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

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. 

While the rating will tell you how many watts the refrigerator needs at the peak of its cycle, it requires additional wattage to start. At the bare minimum, you’ll need a 1,500-watt generator to get the fridge up and running after a blackout. A 2,000-watt generator should be sufficient for most home refrigerators.

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. 

Yes, in most municipalities, you will need a permit to install a permanent home generator, including emergency backup, partial-home, and whole-home models. Because these installations involve significant alterations to your home's electrical system and produce exhaust fumes, local governments often require a permit or inspection for safety purposes. A generator permit typically costs between $50 and $250, depending on your location. Your electrician or certified installer can usually handle the permitting process for you, but you will be responsible for the cost. It's a good practice to confirm with your installer that they will pull all necessary permits before work begins.

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.

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