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Griffin Handyman and Construction
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Portable Generator - Install

Serving Catlin, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2018

Free estimates

"Excellent service w attention to detail and consideration for me as the customer . He did all the clean up and hauled any trash away. I will call Mr Griffin again for any jobs I may have at my home . He was polite and did a very nice job for me"
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Response time5 hrs
Response rate91%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Ironhorse Electric
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Fixed Generator - InstallFixed Generator - RepairPortable Generator - Install+1 more

Serving Catlin, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Ironhorse Electric is locally owned and operated in the Charleston area. We are a full service electrical company that services both commercial and residential customers. We have over 20 years experience in the home improvement trade and we provide quality work and we are always on time. Please call us today.

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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

Generators are safe to use as long as they are installed and operated correctly according to the manufacturer's recommendations. The most critical safety tips are to never use a portable or fuel-powered generator inside an enclosed space due to the risk of lethal carbon monoxide poisoning; always operate it outdoors where fumes can dissipate away from your home. Additionally, never attempt to connect a generator to your home’s electrical panel yourself—hire a professional to ensure the setup meets safety standards. Finally, avoid overloading the generator by not connecting more appliances than it is rated for, as this can damage your equipment or cause a fire.

If you’re deciding between a solar battery versus a generator for the best backup power solution, you can take a few factors into consideration. Solar batteries are quiet while generators can be quite loud. Generators have a lower up-front cost, but they require fuel and ongoing maintenance while solar batteries are more expensive but don’t have many ongoing costs.

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. 

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.

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.

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