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Lightning Rod LLC
5.0(
2
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Fixed Generator - Install

Serving Mount Vernon, KY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Small jobs welcome

Credit card accepted

"Rodney was great. He came out the same day as our hot tub was delivered even though we called him that morning. He installed a new external service panel and connected and fully tested the hot tub power and settings. Will be using his company again very shortly for other projects. On time, professional and charged way less than other quotes we'd received."
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Gooch Electric Incorporated
New to Angi
Generator - Install - For BusinessGenerator - Repair - For Business

Serving Mount Vernon, KY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer’s needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job. Call us today.\n

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Advanced Generator Install, LLC
5.0(
3
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Fixed Generator - InstallFixed Generator - RepairGenerator - Install - For Business+1 more

Serving Mount Vernon, KY and surrounding areas

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"AGI was great. They respected my home and kept me informed as the process went forward. They did exactly what they said they would and did it when they said they would. Their work was so neat and they were so professional. I couldn't have asked for a better experience on their end. I would recommend them without reservation to my best friends. I feel so much safer with the Generac generator. I have great confidence in Advanced Generator Install's work and hope to have them back in a couple of months to work on some electric issues."
Response time2 days
Response rate89%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Tennant Electrical, LLC
4.9(
4
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Portable Generator - InstallPortable Generator - Repair

Serving Mount Vernon, KY and surrounding areas

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I would recommend this business to everyone that was in need of this type of repair. He is a very considerate individual willing to do a job that you are pleased with. I am a widow and I am please to be able to have someone to work for me and does an excellent job. His charges for work performed are very reasonable."
Response time5 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
MMI Electric
4.2(
11
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Fixed Generator - InstallFixed Generator - RepairGenerator - Install - For Business+3 more

Serving Mount Vernon, KY and surrounding areas

In business since 1998

Free estimates

"Dependable, Reliable, Knowledgeable, Friendly I called, set an appointment and Lester came early and completed our requests in a professional manner to our complete satisfaction. When I need future electrical work, I will give him a call and would highly recommend him."
Recommended by80%of homeowners
Dixon Electric, Inc.
5.0(
1
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Fixed Generator - InstallFixed Generator - RepairGenerator - Install - For Business+3 more

Serving Mount Vernon, KY and surrounding areas

In business since 1978

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

We are experienced in the residential electrical sector. Our company has satisfied customers throughout Kentucky. Ask our customers, and they will tell you that there is nothing we cannot do when it comes to electrical service. We provide high quality experience that allows us to quickly determine what the problem is and fix it quickly and safely. All work is done by Kentucky licensed electrical contractors and follows the current electrical code. We are prompt and on time. You will not be left waiting! We will find the problem and fix it fast! And we will always provide you with the lowest price possible. We never leave a mess. After our work is done, we do the cleaning. We provide customer references upon request, so just ask us. In fact, we will be glad to provide you with proof of our own Kentucky Electrical Licenses. Our work is guaranteed for a period of one year from the date we perform it for you. And our guarantee will always match our best quality!

Response time1 day
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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

Sizing a generator is a careful process that requires calculating the electrical load of your entire house. You have to take into account every device you want to use and their wattage requirements, plus the wattage needed to start them, and look for a generator that can safely run all that at around 80% capacity.

In more practical terms, a small home can run on a 10,000-watt generator (and if you only want to power a few key appliances, much less than that). A mid-sized home may need something between 15,000 and 22,000 watts. Larger homes require 25,000 watts or more. 

While natural gas generators are costly, they’re a great option for standby power due to the reliability of natural gas as a fuel source. Unlike other fuels, natural gas is delivered through underground pipes, making outages extremely rare and less likely to be affected by the elements. As long as the area isn’t prone to earthquakes, they offer an unlimited supply of natural gas that doesn’t degrade over time or require storage in tanks.

Setting up utilities on a vacant property usually takes at least a few months, or between 6 weeks to 16 weeks. This process requires working with the local planning and zoning department, hiring a building contractor or engineer to design the utility layout, securing permits, laying the lines, and connecting the utilities.

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. 

If your home already has a grinder pump and you’re still noticing issues (like frequently clogged toilets and sinks), it could be time to upgrade your grinder pump. Start by checking your existing horsepower. If there are four or fewer people living in your home, using a 1/2-horsepower grinder pump should be sufficient. Larger households should consider investing in a 1-horsepower grinder pump to maximize wastewater removal efforts.

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