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Dunbar Electric, LLC
4.9(
14
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Fixed Generator - Install

Serving Montezuma, IN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1995

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"WOW!!! I am so impressed with their service. I called and received an appointment the same day. The work was completed promptly and I am so happy with the end result. I will be using this company for all my electrical needs. The electricians answered all my questions and were very personable. A wonderful experience. Shellie R."
Response time2 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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All Circuits Electrical
5.0(
13
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Fixed Generator - InstallFixed Generator - RepairGenerator - Install+4 more

Serving Montezuma, IN and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Excellent work. All Circuits went the extra mile to ensure customer satisfaction. Installation included all supports, panels, AC and DC wiring, invertor, batteries, and panels. Walter also helped with the project application with Duke Energy. We are now saving money on sunny days!?"
Storm Damage
This is a Tri Fuel Inverter Generator with a 30 Amp Plug for Output.  Be sure your Generator has a Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) 10% or less (very Important).
50 Amp Generator Inlet
New Electrical Panel installed.  2020 NEC compliant with AFCI/GFCI and AFCI circuit breakers for all single pole branch circuits.  We also upgraded the Residence with a Dedicated Refrigerator Circuit, AC window unit circuit, and an additional counter top circuit.  The Customer requested OSB to replace all damage interior surfaces and everything is insulated.  We helped this customer from fire to restoration with our services.
New Forever Building with new electrical installed.  100 Amp Feeder from house.

+46

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Griffin Handyman and Construction
4.9(
9
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Portable Generator - Install

Serving Montezuma, IN 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
Ironhorse Electric
New to Angi
Fixed Generator - InstallFixed Generator - RepairPortable Generator - Install+1 more

Serving Montezuma, IN 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.

Generators run on a variety of fuel types, ranging from natural gas to solar power. Keep in mind that fuel costs varying by type:

  • Natural gas: $2,000–$21,000 per year 

  • Liquid propane: $2,000–$21,000 per year

  • Diesel: $3,000–$20,000 per year

  • Gasoline: $500–$3,000 per year

  • Solar generator: $2,000–$25,000 per unit

  • Battery backup: $10,000–$25,000 per unit

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.

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

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.

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