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Hiller Plumbing, Heating, Cooling, & Electrical
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Serving Smiths Grove, KY and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 1990

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Hiller Plumbing, Heating, Cooling, & Electrical, established in 1990, stands for quality and reliability. With our 'Happy You'll Be or the Service is Free' guarantee, we are dedicated to customer satisfaction in Bowling Green and the surrounding communities. Our plumbers provide emergency repairs, sewer line service, and expert installation or repair of water heaters. Our HVAC specialists ensure your comfort with preventative maintenance, air conditioning and furnace repairs, for year-round comfort. Our licensed and insured electricians offer prompt emergency response, custom upgrades, and safe, thorough electrical fixes for both residential and commercial properties. Hiller is your trusted provider for all your home service needs.

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Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Elite Electrical Installations
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Serving Smiths Grove, KY and surrounding areas

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Preston did an excellent job for our back porch. He installed 3 outlets, a switch and a ceiling fan applicator for me and my wife and everything has worked perfectly ever since he did it for us. He was nice and thorough with his work and will be there if you see any issues. Very dependable and takes pride in his work! I will definitely hire him again for any electrical work that is needed at my residence!"
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Generator Install FAQs, 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. 

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.

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. 

Whole-house generators can run continuously for extended periods, even for weeks at a time (around 400 to 500 hours), as long as they have a sufficient fuel supply. However, this type of extensive use will increase wear and tear and can shorten the generator's overall lifespan. During long periods of operation, it's important to check and refill the engine oil as needed, potentially as frequently as daily depending on the model. If your generator uses a fuel tank, ensure it is kept full to prevent unexpected shutdowns.

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