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Alex Collett
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Portable Generator - Repair

Serving Ashland, KY and surrounding areas

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Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

Have been doing electrical for 4 years now I hold a journeyman’s license I have done proficient work from small service calls to multi-million dollar jobs

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Gleason's Home Repair
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Portable Generator - Repair

Serving Ashland, KY and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

I’m a reliable, detail-oriented contractor dedicated to delivering quality work that lasts. I take pride in doing the job right the first time, whether it’s a small repair or a full project. I believe in honest communication, fair pricing, and showing up when I say I will. My goal is simple: leave every customer satisfied and confident in the work done on their home.

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Salyers Contracting, LLC
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Portable Generator - Repair

Serving Ashland, KY and surrounding areas

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"The quality and precision of Charles' work was amazing throughout the project from begin to end. From the initial consultation to the end result, he walks us through the project and kept us informed to ensure our satisfaction along the way. His detail and meticulous work allowed for him to complete everything correctly the first time. I definitely will be contacting Salyers Contracting first for any home improvement projects in the future."
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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

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.

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.

Yes, in some locations, it is required by the National Electric Code (NEC) to have a transfer switch installed for electrical emergencies. In addition to following electrical code, generator transfer switches ensure your home is fully protected during a power outage. By switching the power from the main breaker to the generator breaker, you can seamlessly operate your HVAC, lights, appliances, devices, and more during an emergency. 

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.

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. 

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