Top-rated generator install pros.

Get matched with top generator install pros in Lockport, LA

Enter your zip and get matched with up to 5 pros

Need a pro for your generator install project in Lockport, LA?

Select your specific project to find the pro for you.

Find Generator install pros in Lockport

James Conway
New to Angi
Fixed Generator - InstallFixed Generator - RepairGenerator - Install - For Business+3 more

Serving Lockport, LA and surrounding areas

Approved

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.

Avatar for Pops Handyman Service
Pops Handyman Service
New to Angi
Fixed Generator - InstallFixed Generator - RepairPortable Generator - Install+1 more

Serving Lockport, LA and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

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
Master Bathroom
Master closet
(Mechanic) Lori Brakes
(Mechanic) Lori Brakes

+8

Gulf Coast Gravecare
New to Angi
Fixed Generator - RepairPortable Generator - InstallPortable Generator - Repair

Serving Lockport, LA and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

I’m a U.S. Army veteran and homeowner since 2018 with hands-on experience handling my own repairs and maintenance, bringing strong work ethic and reliability to every job. As a dependable family man, I take pride in doing quality work right the first time and treating every job like it’s my own home.

Avatar for K Gen Electrical and Generator Services
K Gen Electrical and Generator Services
5.0(
17
)
Fixed Generator - RepairGenerator - Repair - For Business

Serving Lockport, LA and surrounding areas

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"K Gen Electric did a Great job for me, they were always there on time and in a upbeat friendly mood. Dustin the owner is a real nice guy very well mannered and easy to talk to and so is all the people he has working for him , very nice guys.Dustin is real knowledgable and did me a real nice job on time . I would call K Gen Electric for all my electrical needs . My final project turned out Great , I will be calling K Gen Electricback on my next and all Projects ."
Response time4 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Showing 1-10 of 31
Generator Install questions, answered by experts

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. 

As a safety measure, you should always turn off the main breaker while operating your generator’s backup breaker. In addition, you should also switch off all appliance breakers so you don't have a power surge when the main breaker turns back on. And finally, turning off the main breaker prevents back-feeding, which endangers utility workers with the risk of electrocution. Back-feeding could also destroy the electrical circuits of your neighbors if they use the same power network.

The amount of time a standby generator can run continuously is around 3,000 hours on average. However, standby generators can generally run indefinitely as long as they have a continuous fuel supply. Generators hooked up to a home’s natural gas supply are the best option for extended usage, as these won’t rely on a finite fuel supply based on how much you have in storage. Generators running on liquid propane or diesel won’t last as long, as these require fuel storage and regular refueling to stay running.

In most municipalities, you will need a permit to install a permanent home generator, including emergency backup, partial-home, and whole-home generators. A permit for a generator usually costs between $50 and $250, depending on where you live. Your electrician or certified generator installer will usually pull the permit for you—and might be required to do so by your building department—but you’ll be on the hook for the cost of the permit. You should ask your installer before agreeing to any work if they will pull the necessary permits for your project.

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.

The Lockport, LA homeowners’ guide to generator installs

From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.