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Electric Geek Squad
5.0(
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Serving Galena, MO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Andy was on time began working immediately. Work was extremely professional. Worked diligently as the part to repair was very old. Completed his work and made the necessary repairs and all worked great. Will definitely use this company again in the future."
Response time3 hrs
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Tri-State Water, Power & Air
New to Angi

Serving Galena, MO 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.\nWe provide turn-key installation by licensed professionals - 24 hour emergency service - Remote Monitoring - Long term maintenance and service by factory trained technicians.

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
61 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Guardian Electrical LLC
5.0(
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Serving Galena, MO and surrounding areas

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Ed did a great job. He had great communication throughout the project. He installed a generator hookup, moved some items around on our panel, and installed a few extra outlets for us."
Response time1 day
Response rate89%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Rocky's Lighting Solutions
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Serving Galena, MO and surrounding areas

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Rocky was very pleasant and professional. I live in an older home ((over 75yr old) so had a years of different wiring that previous owners installed (some incorrectly) He updated my electrical panel , some rewiring and new outside reciprocals. His prices were fair and I feel safer in my home. I will highly recommend him."
Response time8 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

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.

In some situations, yes. Never try to put biofuel into any home generator without checking the specifics first. If a generator has the ability to run on diesel, it can also run pure biofuel (the clear kind made from seed oils, for example). But if you are using biofuel made from animal fats or vegetable oils, the generator will need significant modifications before it can handle a sludgier type of biofuel.

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.

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.

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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