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Firefly Services Inc
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Serving Waco, GA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2003

Free estimates

Warranties offered

Having been awarded for our excellence by numerous professional organizations, our team at Lightning Bug Electric has the skills and knowledge to help you with a wide array of electrical problems. Our Marietta electricians have over 25 years of experience in the industry and we always provide around-the-clock availability. If you are looking for a team led by a master electrician, you have come to the right place. We provide residential and commercial customers with wiring and rewiring, lighting upgrades, outlets and switches, full electrical remodeling and installation, and more. Call our team today to schedule your free electrical service estimate.

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Recommended by91%of homeowners
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Britebox Electrical Services
4.4(
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Serving Waco, GA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2017

Customers say: Super punctual

"Three light fixtures installed to existing wiring, less than an hour to survey work, perform task, and do paperwork...$387...Really surprised my elderly parents and me...Just found out through this experience, they have taken over the electrical for Ragsdale Heating and Air, liked it better when Ragsdale did their own electrical...So buyer beware when dealing with this company."
Response time2 days
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Recommended by70%of homeowners
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Wavelength Electric GA, LLC
5.0(
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Serving Waco, GA and surrounding areas

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Jacob and his team successfully upgraded my previous residence?s electrical panel. The work was of exceptional quality, and the cost was significantly lower than the quotes provided by other companies."
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Response time2 days
Response rate86%
Full Scope Electric
4.9(
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Serving Waco, GA and surrounding areas

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Casey did a great job with the installation of my exterior flood lights and interior kitchen lights. His work is very precise and he works efficiently. He made sure everything was clean and working properly before he left. His cost of labor was also below other local competitors, which was refreshing. A++"
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Response time5 hrs
Response rate95%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Naps Electric LLC
5.0(
2
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Serving Waco, GA and surrounding areas

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"He installed a couple of vent fans, a light fixture and a ton of outlets on a new breaker for me and did phenomenally! He was quick, neat and very knowledgeable about everything."
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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.

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. 

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.

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. 

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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