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Portable Generator Services
4.7(
107
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Portable Generator - Repair

Serving Longwood, FL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"We moved to Vero Beach from New England and purchased a new portable generator that ran sluggishly. I contacted Brian, who came to Vero to trouble shoot the generator and work with the supplier. After assessing and determining the gas and electrical hookups were effective, Brian realized the supplier's natural gas regulator was defective. The supplier sent us a new regulator which Brian came back to Vero to install. Brian also noted that the gas line provided was too small for the unit and contacted the supplier who provided us the proper hose. I can't say enough good things about Brian. The service he provided was excellent, and his commitment to helping us finally get our generator operating properly was noteworthy. Highly Recommended."
Controller troubleshooting
Transfer switch bypass
Adding a transfer switch
Servicing a KD 2500
Pictures

+23

Response time11 hrs
Response rate87%
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Source Electric Services, LLC
4.9(
173
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Fixed Generator - InstallPortable Generator - InstallGenerator - Install - For Business

Serving Longwood, FL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Forrest is a professional all the way. I would trust and hire him for any job he can do, and maybe some he cannot. Honestly decent from the heart and concerned about his clients. He took time to guide me through a hands-on start-up of the generator he installed. Forrest made sure to clean the area he worked in and was extremely polite."
Exterior water home
Deflecting light onto home
High quality Interior components
Glamorous home with 40 foot Royal Palms.
Glamorous home

+9

Response time8 hrs
101 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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In Phaze Electric, Inc.
4.6(
1,170
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Fixed Generator - Install

Serving Longwood, FL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Technician came right on time and installed the lights very quickly and efficiently. We were very pleased with the whole process and would not hesitate to recommend In Phaze to our family and friends."
Illuminating the Senses
EV charger installation.
Panel replacement
Hanging lights
Lighting installation

+14

Response time1 day
34 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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Smartron Electric, LLC
5.0(
37
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Fixed Generator - InstallFixed Generator - RepairPortable Generator - Install

Serving Longwood, FL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Ryan is pleasant, knowledgeable, took time to explain the process fully and did a great job. He gave me an estimate over the phone, called back to say he had a cancelation for the next morning and we scheduled. He was prompt, approachable and there were no surprises. He did a great job installing a grounded outlet for my garage door opener, cleaned up after himself and asked if I needed help returning boxes to their shelves in my garage. I will definitely call Ryan/Smartron Electric again if I need electricall services."
Chandelier installation
Chandelier installation
200A Transfer Switch
Generator installation
Generac Generator

+95

Response time6 hrs
Response rate95%
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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Benj Electric
4.8(
23
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Portable Generator - Install

Serving Longwood, FL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Benjamin came out quickly to provide a quote for me in having a bathroom exhaust fan installed. He explained my options well. He had a better price than other companies quoted. I can highly recommend Benjamin for electrical service. He is very prompt, friendly, answers any questions, and does a quality job. I'll be sure to use him for some other projects I have coming up."
Solar
Meter / Main combo panel upgrade
After with panel cover
After - interior panel
Before

+2

Response time5 hrs
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by83%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.

If you have a transfer switch properly installed, the generator and main electrical power cannot feed the system at the same time. However, you should still shut off the power at your main circuit breaker panel before activating the generator. If you do that, you’ll simply need to shut off the generator and reset your circuit breaker once the local power comes back on.

Whole-house generators can run continuously for extended periods, even for weeks at a time (around 400 to 500 hours), as long as they have a sufficient fuel supply. However, this type of extensive use will increase wear and tear and can shorten the generator's overall lifespan. During long periods of operation, it's important to check and refill the engine oil as needed, potentially as frequently as daily depending on the model. If your generator uses a fuel tank, ensure it is kept full to prevent unexpected shutdowns.

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.

Yes, in some locations, it is required by the National Electric Code (NEC) to have a transfer switch installed for electrical emergencies. In addition to following electrical code, generator transfer switches ensure your home is fully protected during a power outage. By switching the power from the main breaker to the generator breaker, you can seamlessly operate your HVAC, lights, appliances, devices, and more during an emergency. 

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