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Custom Electrical Services, LLC
4.5(
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Fixed Generator - Install

Serving Brooklyn, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2005

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Eric Fierro did all I expected and more. He arrived on time and was patient as I was helping someone at a sale. He did his estimate and then performed the work. He was conversive, attentive, and informative all while continuing to work. When finished, other than the new outlets and ground wire one would not have known he was there. When finished the the charge for the service was what he estimated. I could not have gone better. Thanks to Eric and Custom Electric Services."
Ceiling fan and cans
Commercial Service
Electric garage heater.
LED lighting Commercial
Generator Installation

+33

Response time12 hrs
Response rate88%
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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WireOne
4.2(
118
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Fixed Generator - InstallPortable Generator - Install

Serving Brooklyn, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Credit card accepted

Customers say: Quality work

"The price was higher than other estimates but I got the feeling that they really knew what they were doing and the electricians made a couple of suggestions that really turned out to be good ones. They did a very high quality installation and couldn’t have been more professional and cordial."
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Wireone Work

+5

Response time11 hrs
34 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Jenson Electric, LLC.
4.4(
7
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Fixed Generator - InstallFixed Generator - RepairGenerator - Install - For Business+3 more

Serving Brooklyn, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Jenson Electric is a full-service electrical contractor providing versatile solutions across residential, commercial, industrial, and telecommunications sectors. Based in Johnston, IA, we design, install, and maintain electrical systems that power people, facilities, and networks?safely, efficiently, and with minimal disruption. Our team combines ~licensed electricians, project managers, and field engineers~ to deliver projects on time, on budget, and in full compliance with applicable codes. We prioritize safety, quality, and minimal disruption to occupants and operations.\n

Response time3 days
Response rate100%
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Cannon Solar
New to Angi
Fixed Generator - InstallFixed Generator - RepairGenerator - Install - For Business+1 more

Serving Brooklyn, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests and make their concerns the basis of our business.\n

Response time9 hrs
Response rate100%
Generator Install questions, answered by experts

A 1,500 square foot home will likely need a 15kW to 20kW generator. When deciding on whole-house generator size, add up the total wattage of the devices that you’d like to continue running during a power outage. That way, you can ensure you purchase a generator that can power your necessary appliances or medical equipment during an electrical emergency.

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.

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. 

To reduce AC startup power for a whole-house generator, install a soft start kit or hard start capacitor, which lowers the initial surge by gradually ramping up the compressor. Using a smart load manager can also help by staggering startup loads, preventing a system overload and future costly repairs.

It is safe to run a generator continuously, but you must follow safety protocols to ensure personal and home safety. Read the manufacturer’s instructions for specific recommendations, but the general recommendation is to turn generators off overnight or when you’re away from the house. Overworked generators can pose a fire hazard and if your generator is not in a well-ventilated area, running it continuously could lead to carbon monoxide poisoning.

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