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Jensen Electric LLC
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Fixed Generator - InstallFixed Generator - RepairPortable Generator - Repair+1 more

Serving Melbourne, IA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Great people to work with. Everything was done to expectations."
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Jenson Electric, LLC.
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Fixed Generator - InstallFixed Generator - RepairGenerator - Install - For Business+3 more

Serving Melbourne, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They were great to work with. Dana completely understood my project and sent me a very fair bid the next day. The work was completed the following week, exactly as promised. Dean and AJ were great; very knowledgeable and friendly. I will definitely call Jensen with future electrical needs."
Response time3 days
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Best Services
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Fixed Generator - InstallGenerator - Install - For Business

Serving Melbourne, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Best Services, was established in 2007, as an Authorized Generac Service Dealer. We specialize in Generac Automatic Standby Generators, and other outdoor power equipment. Our commitment is 100% guaranteed customer satisfaction on every project. Call today, for a free estimate. \n

Response time1 day
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Cannon Solar
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Fixed Generator - InstallFixed Generator - RepairGenerator - Install - For Business+1 more

Serving Melbourne, 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%
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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

While natural gas generators are costly, they’re a great option for standby power due to the reliability of natural gas as a fuel source. Unlike other fuels, natural gas is delivered through underground pipes, making outages extremely rare and less likely to be affected by the elements. As long as the area isn’t prone to earthquakes, they offer an unlimited supply of natural gas that doesn’t degrade over time or require storage in tanks.

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.

In some situations, yes. Never try to put biofuel into any home generator without checking the specifics first. If a generator has the ability to run on diesel, it can also run pure biofuel (the clear kind made from seed oils, for example). But if you are using biofuel made from animal fats or vegetable oils, the generator will need significant modifications before it can handle a sludgier type of biofuel.

Generators are usually sized by running watts and starting watts. Ideally, you’ll want a generator that can offer both the necessary running watts and starting watts for everything you need to power without going beyond 90% of its capacity. Calculate your home’s electrical load based on the breakers in your home or adding up the appliance and lighting needs of connected rooms.

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. 

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