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Alex Collett
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Portable Generator - Repair

Serving Pippa Passes, KY and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

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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Michael Blackburn
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Fixed Generator - RepairGenerator - Repair - For BusinessPortable Generator - Repair

Serving Pippa Passes, KY and surrounding areas

In business since 2005

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

"Prompt, professional attention. You can t go wrong with Blackburn Electric!!"
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Response time8 hrs
Response rate94%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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First Response Electrical
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Fixed Generator - InstallFixed Generator - RepairPortable Generator - Install+1 more

Serving Pippa Passes, KY and surrounding areas

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Excellent service. Will use them for all my electrical needs."
Response time3 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Slone's Electrical
New to Angi
Portable Generator - Repair

Serving Pippa Passes, KY and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Slone's Electrical is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade, combined with ability, is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests and make their concerns the basis of our business.

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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

To power a central air system during a power outage, the whole-house generator will need to be at least 5,000 watts, and this number will significantly increase for larger units. Check the specific wattage requirements of your AC unit to choose the right generator size. Consider consulting a generator installer to ensure your whole-house generator meets your electrical load needs.

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. 

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.

You may need a permit for a portable generator if you’ll be installing a transfer switch for your primary residence or similar work. Otherwise, a permit for other uses may not be necessary. Check your local building codes or ask a local generator installer for more information about your local regulations.

In most cases, there are no tax credits available for home generators. However, that’s a general statement that applies to federal tax credits, so you might have access to state or local tax incentives. You can check the Database of State Incentives for Renewables & Efficiency (DSIRE) for more information about your area. If you hire a reliable home generator installer, they should also know if there are any state or local perks you can use to reduce your installation costs, including tax breaks and rebates.

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