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Abacore Electric
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Serving Downey, ID and surrounding areas

In business since 2024

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"John happened to be in town when I placed my request. He was at my house in less than 10 minutes and in under an hour had my electrical outlets fixed. John is super personable and knew exactly what the issue was. I am so excited to put out my deck lights now! I will be contacting you for any future needs!"
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D & T Electric Heating, & Cooling
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Serving Downey, ID and surrounding areas

In business since 1986

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D & T Electric Heating, & Cooling, Inc., is Idaho and Utah's premier electric, heating and cooling company. Our expertise makes us the best in the business. We provide the highest quality service for all our residential and commercial customers. Call today and speak with the owner directly

Recommended by66%of homeowners
Dagger Electric LLC
New to Angi
Fixed Generator - InstallFixed Generator - RepairGenerator - Install - For Business+3 more

Serving Downey, ID and surrounding areas

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Dagger Electric is a new company that focuses on pride in their work and offering a great installation for a great price!\nWe specialize in many different types of work and are very confident in our ability to make our customers happy!\nRemodels, New Construction, New Homes, Troubleshooting, Commercial and residential Maintenance, Access Controls, Electrical Panel Upgrades, LED lighting upgrades are just a few examples of the work we offer! If its Electrical, we can fix it!\nWe offer emergency 24-hour services and Free Estimates. We are happy to assist in any of your electrical needs!\n

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.

To power a central air system during a power outage, the whole-house generator will need to be at least 5,000 watts, and this number will significantly increase for larger units. Check the specific wattage requirements of your AC unit to choose the right generator size. Consider consulting a generator installer to ensure your whole-house generator meets your electrical load needs.

Natural gas generators are designed to run for extended periods of time, such as power outages during a natural disaster. Since there’s no limit to the supply of natural gas, they don’t need to stop for refills. However, generators do need maintenance, including pauses to check and add oil. Constantly running them will also cause a lot more wear and tear, leading to a shorter lifespan.

In many cases, yes. There are models called dual-fuel generators and fuel switches, but only between certain types of fuel. For example, with the right setup you can convert a generator from natural gas to propane. Some allow switching between diesel and gasoline. There are even tri-fuel generators available in some cases, which adds a large layer of security if you are worried about fuel availability in times of crisis. Always check your generator capabilities and manual instructions before trying to switch fuels. Some generators can use another fuel but may need a fuel conversion kit to prep them first.

Costs range from $500 to $2,500, depending on generator type and installation complexity.

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