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Tri-State Water, Power & Air
4.3(
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Serving Wilkinson, IN and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 1992

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"It was pretty rocky. At first. Several appoints made by Tri-State no one ever showed up.Crew showed up to install the Generator before the site survey and did not have necessary equipment or cooperation of Electric or gas company nor call before you dig had been notified. I called Tri-State to warn them the call before dig had never been preformed. They said they'd take care of it, did not happen until right before installation crew came back the second time. The first time they were here they could not have installed the generator even had they had all the parts because none of the utilities had been marked. Finally after about three months the Generac was installed and working. I had several questions that I could never get answered by calling Tri-State. One of the installation team had to come back a couple of weeks later to replace a damaged part and he answered all my questions. The guys who installed the Generac were great, the problem is your guys operation center and call center as far as I can see do not communicate very well. Anyway the generator has worked fine in several power outages this spring. I am happy right now but I live in dread something goes wrong and I have to call Tri-State for help."
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Recommended by87%of homeowners
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Electric Today, LLC
4.7(
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Serving Wilkinson, IN and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1995

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Contractor arrived on time provided an estimate and completed the installation of a new 200 Amp service box all in one afternoon. Very professional, would definitely use again."
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Response time1 day
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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Mister Sparky Electric - Indianapolis
4.0(
296
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Serving Wilkinson, IN and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2008

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"The team that came to our house did a great job! We just moved in and we got all our outlets and light switches replaced, and they installed a new breaker box as well. They were professional, on time, and knowledgeable. Would recommend to anyone and we will definitely give them a call if we need any work done in the future!"
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165 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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Broadripple Electric Inc.
4.9(
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Serving Wilkinson, IN and surrounding areas

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Will definitely use them again. Gary the owner came out to do the work as his electrician was out sick today. He was very informative and he even helped me get my generator running which I purchased on my own separately. They stuck around to test out the generator and make sure everything was running in the house that I wanted. Good people."
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Freedom Electric LLC
5.0(
3
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Serving Wilkinson, IN and surrounding areas

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"What an excellent team of employees they have. They had to redo our electrical box, install electrical outlets, hang fans and run electric to our up stairs. Very professional company! We had another company to do it the first time and Freedom came in and redid it all. Their service is outstanding!"
Response time2 days
Response rate87%
Recommended by66%of homeowners
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K&K Electrical Service
4.8(
3
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Serving Wilkinson, IN and surrounding areas

In business since 2017

Warranties offered

Small jobs welcome

"I would recommend this company for any electrical project. They were prompt in estimating and the pricing was well within my budget price. My other bidders were 2-4 weeks to even estimate the project. I called the next week and said I was ready for installation and they said OK will be out tomorrow morning. They arrived at 8:30, installed 50’ of #6 wire and I now have 240 V in my garage. The price was the same as their estimate and when they would do it. Highly recommend K & K Electrical !"
Response time10 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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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.

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. 

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.

Here’s what you can run with different wattages and types of generators:

Portable generator:

  • 2,000 watts can handle a large appliance like a freezer or refrigerator, plus a few smaller items like phones or computer chargers. 

  • 4,000 watts will keep two large appliances operating and a few smaller devices.

  • 8,000 watts should power most essential appliances and other devices, including a sump pump, well pump, or your dishwasher.

Partial to whole-house generator:

  • 20,000 watts and above will make it seem like your home’s power is still on.

Portable generators provide backup power for essential appliances during outages and are easy to relocate.

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