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Quality Generator Services, LLC
New to Angi
Portable Generator - Repair

Serving West Point, KY and surrounding areas

In business since 2018

Small jobs welcome

Credit card accepted

We can take on a wide range of residential and commercial electrical projects to include full installation for additions and remodels as well as wiring/panel upgrades, and a variety of other projects. We take pride in the quality of our work and our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building strong, long-term relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction.\n\n

Response time6 days
Response rate100%
William Thompson Electric Company
3.0(
7
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Fixed Generator - InstallFixed Generator - RepairGenerator - Install - For Business+1 more

Serving West Point, KY and surrounding areas

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Was on time. Explained everything he was doing. He had to put a new circuit breaker into our main electric box and run wiring to a new 220 outlet. Even was able to work with other trades people on site. Will hire this company again for our future electrical needs."
Response time8 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Apex Design Group Inc.
New to Angi
Fixed Generator - InstallFixed Generator - RepairGenerator - Install - For Business+1 more

Serving West Point, KY and surrounding areas

In business since 2000

Warranties offered

Small jobs welcome

Apex Design Group is a full?service construction and design?build firm specializing in custom pools, outdoor living spaces, and hardscapes. From concept to completion, we deliver tailored solutions that elevate residential and commercial properties. In addition to our expertise in aquatic design and outdoor environments, we also provide licensed electrical services, ensuring seamless integration of lighting, power systems, and mechanical equipment.\nOur team combines technical precision with creative design, offering:\n? Custom pool and aquatic facility design/build\n? Hardscape construction (patios, retaining walls, outdoor kitchens)\n? Electrical services (lighting, wiring, equipment hookups)\n? Comprehensive project management and site coordination

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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

DIY is possible for basic setups. Professional installation ensures safe and proper electrical connections.

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. 

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.

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 you’re deciding between a solar battery versus a generator for the best backup power solution, you can take a few factors into consideration. Solar batteries are quiet while generators can be quite loud. Generators have a lower up-front cost, but they require fuel and ongoing maintenance while solar batteries are more expensive but don’t have many ongoing costs.

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