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Optimize Generator People
4.7(
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Serving Rayne, LA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The appointment was scheduled at our convenience which was on a Saturday.  Craig with Optimize was on time and brought materials to review with us about the Generac units, warranties and service plans.  He was able to answer all of our questions and was the second person we contact about whole-home generators.  Craig was so knowledgeable and so professional that both my husband and I decided to go with his company.
While we had Craig there, I decided to ask him about solar panels.  My husband and I had just briefly discussed solar panels and was still unsure if we were going to purchase them.  Again, even though Craig was called for discussing a generator, he was able to respond to our questions and then offered to come and perform a "shade test on the house.
We called Craig the next day and ordered the generator and set an install date and again, Optimize was excellent in setting the set up on a date convenient for us. 
Within a day of the "shade" test being performed, Craig called and gave us the results and emailed us proposals of different panel units and followed the email up with setting another appointment to sit down with both of us and explain the details and bring brochures about the products.
After explaining everything including the Federal incentive, we decided to install the solar panel system.  Again, Craig was able to pull off having everything installed for both the Generac and the solar panels on the same days.
I am pleased to say that both the Generac and solar panels are installed and working perfectly!  It was a pleasure to deal with such a professional company who took our needs into consideration and was not pushy.  I will and have recommended Optimize EGS to friends, family, neighbors and co-workers and I know they will not let me down for passing on a referral!
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Response time1 day
Response rate100%
10 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Mr. Electric of Lafayette
4.5(
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Serving Rayne, LA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"THE ELECTRICIAN NAME JUSTIN LANDRY WAS VERY PROFESSIONAL DID A VERY GOOD JOB AND MADE SURE THE WORK DONE EXCEEDED OUR EXPECTATIONS I WILL HAVE JUSTIN LANDRY DO MORE WORK AT MY HOME AFTER THE CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC IS OVER ...BUT I FOUND THE PRICING WAS VERY EXPENSIVE GIVEN WE ARE IN A CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC SINCE 2020 BEGAN THE ECONOMY IS BAD.. AND NO JOBS NO WORK AND MONEY IS TIGHT RIGHT NOW .."
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Recommended by76%of homeowners
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Triple L Electrical Services, LLC
5.0(
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Serving Rayne, LA and surrounding areas

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Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

Small jobs welcome

"I needed a new circuit ran for my water heater. He came and installed it and ran my circuit in a timley manner, and I was very pleased with the pricing. 5 stars."
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Meter & ATS
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18 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by50%of homeowners
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GroundUp Solar & Electrical LLC
5.0(
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Serving Rayne, LA and surrounding areas

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Statewide company that’s very knowledgeable and personable. Able to assist with any project related to solar installation including landscaping, insulation, ventilation, and minor roofing."
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+12

Response time3 days
Response rate96%
10 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

A portable generator can supply power to selected appliances and circuits in a home, but it's generally not designed to handle the entire household's electrical needs simultaneously. Portable generators have limited wattage capacity, so they are only designed to power essential devices and electronics temporarily until local power is restored. If your power needs outweigh the capabilities of a portable generator, consider installing a whole-home generator instead.

You can determine what size generator you need for a transfer switch by matching the switch to the largest outlet on your generator. Larger generators can power up to 10 circuits, while most 5,000-watt generators can provide power to six circuits. So, if your generator’s largest outlet is 30 amps, you’ll need a 30-amp transfer switch.

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.

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. 

While diesel is relatively stable, it won’t last nearly as long as propane and you may have to replace it if it sits unused for too long. Diesel can sometimes struggle to work efficiently or start engines during especially cold weather, so it’s not the best choice for every climate. Compared to fuels like propane and natural gas, diesel generators tend to be noisier and create more exhaust, which isn’t always ideal for home use.

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