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Tri-State Water, Power & Air
New to Angi

Serving Rolla, 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%
57 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Barker Electric Company, LLC
5.0(
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Serving Rolla, MO and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Barker Electric was fantastic. Brian and his crew installed all the electric in my new build, from placing floor outlet receptacles and conduit prior to foundation pour, to planning the inside and outside lights and outlets, to installing the light above my sink. Brian and his crew were professional, punctual, and completed all the tasks they said they would! I highly recommend Barker Electric! I will hire them again !"
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Gutters and panels
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Response time2 days
Recommended by10%of homeowners
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High Voltage Electric
4.8(
5
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Serving Rolla, MO and surrounding areas

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I would highly recommend this company. Casey was very professional and cares about the customers needs. He had the job finished in a timely manner. He deserves more than a 5.0. I would give him a 10."
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High Voltage Electric
High Voltage Electric
High Voltage Electric
Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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D&S Electrical
5.0(
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Serving Rolla, MO and surrounding areas

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"They did fantastic right from the start. Scheduling was easy, hassle free, and fast estimate. Very punctual, professional good work ethic got the job done and cleaned up all messes and asked that I inspect the work to make sure I was happy. Glad to have them in my area"
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Touch of Grace Electric
New to Angi

Serving Rolla, MO and surrounding areas

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Touch of Grace Electric has over ten years of professional expertise. Let our experts make sure that your electrical wiring is up to code and safe to use in your home, office or business. We take pride our prompt, professional quality service to ensure your satisfaction. Our 24 hour emergency services are available when you need it, no matter what time of day or night you have an electrical emergency we will be there. Call Today for all of your electrical needs! No job to big or small! Call today for your Free estimate!

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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

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.

If you have a transfer switch properly installed, the generator and main electrical power cannot feed the system at the same time. However, you should still shut off the power at your main circuit breaker panel before activating the generator. If you do that, you’ll simply need to shut off the generator and reset your circuit breaker once the local power comes back on.

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.

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. 

If you’re deciding between a solar battery versus a generator for the best backup power solution, you can take a few factors into consideration. Solar batteries are quiet while generators can be quite loud. Generators have a lower up-front cost, but they require fuel and ongoing maintenance while solar batteries are more expensive but don’t have many ongoing costs.

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