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B Powered Electric
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Fixed Generator - InstallFixed Generator - RepairGenerator - Install+3 more

Serving Gretna, LA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2011

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Getting a whole house generator is a huge investment so I shopped around and got 4 quotes because of the wide range of cost estimates. Other people said the cost "would be around" an amount, and Brandon gave me a detailed exact price. Had people tell me different things about where I could put the generator. Brandon came out and explained everything and said I could put the generator where I wanted it. His crews (electrical, gas) were professional, appeared to know exactly what they were doing, worked efficiently, and left the job site very clean. Brandon provided everything I wanted--he has a long track record of installing generators, has been in business for many years, offered a 10 yr warranty, offers an annual check-up plan, and made sure I was happy with everything."
Response time1 day
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Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Southern Air of New Orleans
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Serving Gretna, LA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1964

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"Luke T. was great! Prompt service and very efficient. Thank you so much!!"
A/C tune up
Pipe repairs under house
Generator install
Water jetter to clean drain lines.
Transfer switch generator install

+9

Response time4 days
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James Conway
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Serving Gretna, LA and surrounding areas

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In the construction business for 35 years and I have talents in every field in construction.\nBuilt my first house at the age of 49 and learned everything I know for being hands on type of person. I’m an engineer at a hotel so I take care of the maintenance and equipment for the building and guest rooms.\nI’m a person that will not tell that I can fix something if I can’t I’m honest and always truthful to my word.

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Pops Handyman Service
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Serving Gretna, LA and surrounding areas

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Hi im Jesse former Husband and Father for 30+years. I have seen and fixed just about everything that can possibly break or fail inside and outside a home. From installing Floors to making ceilings repairs. Framing and sheetrock installation, replacing doors external and internal. I can haul anything from Vehicles to trash and furniture. I'm a mobile Mechanic also from brake jobs to tune ups and other repairs. Cutting grass, weed eating, Thanks God Bess.

Finished master Bedroom
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Southern Communications and Electrical Company, LLC
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Fixed Generator - InstallPortable Generator - Install

Serving Gretna, LA and surrounding areas

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Scott was very efficient and did everything I had asked him to do. He also gave me some advice on additional work that may be needed when I sell my home. He was very polite and cleaned up after every fixture that was installed. My new light fixtures look great. Very happy with the service."
Soffit lighting
Custom pendant lighting
Hotel Coaxial wiring project
Attic illumination
Phone and Internet

+42

Response time1 day
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Deltone Electric & A/C
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Serving Gretna, LA and surrounding areas

In business since 1967

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"Very well.  They arrived ahead of time, did the job quickly, and left no mess.  We had a new central air and heating system installed by them in September of 2012, which is how we have the service contract with them.  That big job was also done in a timely manner by polite technicians who left our house as they found it."
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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

You can expect a diesel generator to last for up to 30,000 hours of use, which works out to 20 to 25 years with the proper maintenance, of course. That depends on how much you use it, so a diesel generator used for emergencies a couple of times a year will last a lot longer than a generator that takes over for a faulty electrical grid every month for a day or two. 

The cost to install a whole-house generator averages $5,200, with a typical price range of $1,500 to $8,900. However, total costs can vary from $400 for a small portable unit to over $18,000 for a large-capacity system. The most significant cost factor is the generator's size and capacity, but other variables include the brand, fuel type, and labor for assembly and installation.

Generator costs can be broken down by type:

  • Portable or Emergency Backup Generators (1kW–7.5kW): $500 to $2,000

  • Partial-Home Generators (9kW–20kW): $2,000 to $6,500

  • Whole-House Generators (22kW–48kW): $5,000 to $18,000

To avoid paying for more power than you need, consider hiring an electrician to calculate the electrical load for your essential appliances. It is also recommended to get at least three quotes to find the best deal for your specific needs and budget.

If you have a transfer switch properly installed, the generator and main electrical power cannot feed the system at the same time. However, you should still shut off the power at your main circuit breaker panel before activating the generator. If you do that, you’ll simply need to shut off the generator and reset your circuit breaker once the local power comes back on.

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.

To reduce AC startup power for a whole-house generator, install a soft start kit or hard start capacitor, which lowers the initial surge by gradually ramping up the compressor. Using a smart load manager can also help by staggering startup loads, preventing a system overload and future costly repairs.

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