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Avatar for Power Services Company, LLC
Power Services Company, LLC
5.0(
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Fixed Generator - InstallFixed Generator - RepairGenerator - Install - For Business+1 more

Serving Virginia, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Very professional, the best generator company I have worked with."
Adams County Generator In
Bank Generator Install
Work Shop install - Iowa
Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Tiger Services, LLC
3.3(
249
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Fixed Generator - InstallFixed Generator - Repair

Serving Virginia, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 1993

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"both certified plumbers were GREAT today...glad things were fixed under my manufactured home,,,puts me more at ease....different Tiger guys will be here on Thursday to fix something else under ,y home....ALWAYS like the way the Tiger guys do their work. Chyrel W"
November 2020 Project
Does Your Crawlspace Look Like This?
Without Spray Foam Barrier
With Spray Foam Barrier
Without Tiger Signature Drainage Matting

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Response time1 day
Recommended by79%of homeowners
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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

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.

A 10,000-watt generator can run a small to mid-sized central AC unit (typically up to 3 tons or 36,000 BTU) along with a few other appliances. However, larger AC units or additional loads will require a bigger generator. Consult a local generator installer to ensure you add the correct size generator to your home.

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.

If you’re wondering if you can use your electric vehicle as a backup battery, it depends on whether your EV is compatible with bidirectional charging. This technology allows energy to flow both ways, enabling vehicle-to-home (V2H) backup power, vehicle-to-load (V2L) for appliances and camping, and vehicle-to-grid (V2G) to support the power grid. Compatible EVs convert stored DC energy into usable AC power, helping reduce energy costs and enhance grid stability while providing emergency backup power.

Yes. You can connect your home back-up battery to a generator with its designated charger. Be sure that the output of the generator matches the input requirements for the battery for best results.

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