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The Home Depot - Generators
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Fixed Generator - Install

Serving Vidalia, LA and surrounding areas

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

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LACHNEY'S ELECTRICAL & REFRIGERATION LLC
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Fixed Generator - InstallFixed Generator - RepairGenerator - Install - For Business+2 more

Serving Vidalia, LA and surrounding areas

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"My freezer temperature was rising. I called Lachney?s Refrigeration and was transferred to a service tech as I described my situation immediately the tech informed me What I needed to do with my freezer till the tech arrived which was within the hour. My freezer was back on line within 1.5 hr from time of arrival. Service tech was very knowledgeable, understood the severity of my situation with no food loss an being called out after hours along with replacement part on truck. Following morning Lachney?s Refrigeration did a follow up call to my business too verify customer satisfaction as I surly was. Great Company recommend very highly."
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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

Natural gas generators are designed to run for extended periods of time, such as power outages during a natural disaster. Since there’s no limit to the supply of natural gas, they don’t need to stop for refills. However, generators do need maintenance, including pauses to check and add oil. Constantly running them will also cause a lot more wear and tear, leading to a shorter lifespan.

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.

Generators are usually sized by running watts and starting watts. Ideally, you’ll want a generator that can offer both the necessary running watts and starting watts for everything you need to power without going beyond 90% of its capacity. Calculate your home’s electrical load based on the breakers in your home or adding up the appliance and lighting needs of connected rooms.

Generators run on a variety of fuel types, ranging from natural gas to solar power. Keep in mind that fuel costs varying by type:

  • Natural gas: $2,000–$21,000 per year 

  • Liquid propane: $2,000–$21,000 per year

  • Diesel: $3,000–$20,000 per year

  • Gasoline: $500–$3,000 per year

  • Solar generator: $2,000–$25,000 per unit

  • Battery backup: $10,000–$25,000 per unit

It’s usually better to repair your generator if it isn’t working properly, as it will typically be much more affordable and should yield similar results. Generator repairs cost around $300 on average, while installing a new whole-house generator costs around $5,000 on average. The only exception is if you know your generator is reaching the end of its useful life, usually between 30 and 40 years. If you have an older generator, you could face multiple repairs in the coming years, which might mean that a full replacement will be more cost-effective over time.

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