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Avatar for Tri-State Water, Power & Air
Tri-State Water, Power & Air
4.4(
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Fixed Generator - InstallGenerator - InstallGenerator - Install - For Business

Serving West Monroe, LA and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 1992

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

We are the experts in the field of Whole Home Generator Sales and Installation, with over 20 years of experience in the game. We provide turn-key installation by licensed professionals - 24 hour emergency service - Remote Monitoring - Long term maintenance and service by factory trained technicians.

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5A Service Company, LLC
4.9(
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Fixed Generator - InstallFixed Generator - RepairGenerator - Install - For Business+3 more

Serving West Monroe, LA and surrounding areas

In business since 2018

Warranties offered

Small jobs welcome

"They installed a transfer switch for me, they came over and talked with me to see what I need. They were very friendly, and saw and understood what I need before they gave me there advice and suggestions. Needless to say they got, and did a great job..."
Full home flooring
Full home flooring
Full home flooring
Full home flooring
Full home flooring

+5

Response time6 hrs
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Traweek Electric
4.6(
19
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Portable Generator - Install

Serving West Monroe, LA and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Warranties offered

Small jobs welcome

"Dillion was very professional, showed up when he told us he would be here. Complete install of plugs, very knowledgeable. Would recommend him , any other electrical needs we will call him."
Response time2 hrs
Response rate94%
Recommended by89%of homeowners
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Kevin Tarver Electric
4.4(
7
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Fixed Generator - RepairGenerator - Install - For BusinessGenerator - Repair - For Business+2 more

Serving West Monroe, LA and surrounding areas

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"We were very happy with the work that Mr Tarver did for us. He was very friendly,professional and prompt with appointment. Would recommend him to my family and friends. Would hire him again. Thank you Home Advisor."
Kitchen remodel
Response time4 hrs
Response rate91%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

Generators are safe to use as long as they are installed and operated correctly according to the manufacturer's recommendations. The most critical safety tips are to never use a portable or fuel-powered generator inside an enclosed space due to the risk of lethal carbon monoxide poisoning; always operate it outdoors where fumes can dissipate away from your home. Additionally, never attempt to connect a generator to your home’s electrical panel yourself—hire a professional to ensure the setup meets safety standards. Finally, avoid overloading the generator by not connecting more appliances than it is rated for, as this can damage your equipment or cause a fire.

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. 

An undersized whole-house generator has the potential to overheat and shut down when you try to run a central AC system. This scenario can not only damage the whole-house generator, but can also trip your home’s breakers or cause electrical damage. To avoid this situation, hire a local generator installer to correctly size your whole-house generator.

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.

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. 

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