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Simmons Electric
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Serving Greentop, MO and surrounding areas

At Simmons Electric, we take pride in delivering safe, reliable, and high-quality electrical services you can count on. Whether it's a small repair, panel upgrade, new construction wiring, or a full remodel, we approach every job with professionalism, precision, and attention to detail.\nWe understand that inviting someone into your home or business requires trust. That's why we focus on clear communication, honest pricing, and getting the job done right the first time. Our goal is simple: provide dependable electrical solutions that keep your property powered safely and efficiently.\nFrom troubleshooting and lighting upgrades to service calls and complete installations, Simmons Electric is committed to quality workmanship and customer satisfaction.\nPowering your home. Protecting your investment. Earning your trust.

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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

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.

It might seem counterintuitive, but installing a generator transfer switch will save you money in the long run. While you’ll have to pay between $400 and $2,500 to have the transfer switch installed, you’ll recoup that amount later on when you don’t have to pay for expensive repairs to your appliances, devices, and electrical system that may have burned out, overloaded, or stopped working due to a sudden loss of power or an incorrect hook up of a generator to your home. 

Costs depend on generator type, labor, and additional wiring or transfer switch requirements.

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.

Natural gas and electricity rates vary significantly based on location, and pricing can change over time, too. It’s possible that in locations where natural gas is particularly inexpensive, it will cost less than grid-based electricity will. However, you should also factor in the generator’s initial costs and maintenance needs, as well as its noise level and if it can comfortably power all your home appliances.

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