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D & T Electric Heating, & Cooling
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Fixed Generator - InstallFixed Generator - RepairGenerator - Install - For Business+3 more

Serving Downey, ID and surrounding areas

In business since 1986

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

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 FAQs, answered by experts

A home that is 2,500 square feet will likely need a 20kW to 25kW generator. Consult your local generator installer to confirm the generator size needed to power your home before purchasing a new one. Be sure to consider how much power your necessary devices need to run.

Yes, in most municipalities, you will need a permit to install a permanent home generator, including emergency backup, partial-home, and whole-home models. Because these installations involve significant alterations to your home's electrical system and produce exhaust fumes, local governments often require a permit or inspection for safety purposes. A generator permit typically costs between $50 and $250, depending on your location. Your electrician or certified installer can usually handle the permitting process for you, but you will be responsible for the cost. It's a good practice to confirm with your installer that they will pull all necessary permits before work begins.

Yes, natural gas generators can work without electricity. Natural gas generators are a common type of backup or whole-house generator that operates when the electrical grid isn’t working. The trick is using a transfer switch (which usually needs to be installed with the generator) that safely switches the home electrical system from the power grid to generator power when needed.

Energy output depends on turbine size, average wind speed at your site, and system efficiency. A 5 kW turbine in a good wind location can generate 8,000 to 12,000 kilowatt-hours per year, which may cover a large portion of an average home’s needs. Accurate output estimates require a professional wind assessment and a review of your household’s energy usage patterns.

While diesel is relatively stable, it won’t last nearly as long as propane and you may have to replace it if it sits unused for too long. Diesel can sometimes struggle to work efficiently or start engines during especially cold weather, so it’s not the best choice for every climate. Compared to fuels like propane and natural gas, diesel generators tend to be noisier and create more exhaust, which isn’t always ideal for home use.

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