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NextGen Electric, LLC
4.8(
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Serving Seymour, MO and surrounding areas

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In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Nextgen finished up a job that was started by another contractor. Finishing up where someone else left off can be challenging sometimes. These guys got right in and finished it up. I ll be calling them again"
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Response time12 hrs
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Tri-State Water, Power & Air
New to Angi

Serving Seymour, 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 Standby Generators, 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. \nYou can trust our team, knowing that we have a Triple-A Rating with the Better Business Bureau and received the BBB Torch Award for Ethics. We look forward to discussing your needs and providing a recommendation and services you can rely on. \n

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
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Guardian Electrical LLC
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Serving Seymour, 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 rate98%
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Jilmoa Construction & Demolition
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Serving Seymour, MO and surrounding areas

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I hired JILMOA to install light fixtures around my concrete deck. They did Excellent workâ ¦very efficientâ ¦made sure I was happy with the installation. I would highly recommend them."
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New Home

+76

Response time1 day
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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

You can expect a diesel generator to last for up to 30,000 hours of use, which works out to 20 to 25 years with the proper maintenance, of course. That depends on how much you use it, so a diesel generator used for emergencies a couple of times a year will last a lot longer than a generator that takes over for a faulty electrical grid every month for a day or two. 

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.

Here’s what you can run with different wattages and types of generators:

Portable generator:

  • 2,000 watts can handle a large appliance like a freezer or refrigerator, plus a few smaller items like phones or computer chargers. 

  • 4,000 watts will keep two large appliances operating and a few smaller devices.

  • 8,000 watts should power most essential appliances and other devices, including a sump pump, well pump, or your dishwasher.

Partial to whole-house generator:

  • 20,000 watts and above will make it seem like your home’s power is still on.

In most cases, there are no tax credits available for home generators. However, that’s a general statement that applies to federal tax credits, so you might have access to state or local tax incentives. You can check the Database of State Incentives for Renewables & Efficiency (DSIRE) for more information about your area. If you hire a reliable home generator installer, they should also know if there are any state or local perks you can use to reduce your installation costs, including tax breaks and rebates.

Whole-house generators can run continuously for extended periods, even for weeks at a time (around 400 to 500 hours), as long as they have a sufficient fuel supply. However, this type of extensive use will increase wear and tear and can shorten the generator's overall lifespan. During long periods of operation, it's important to check and refill the engine oil as needed, potentially as frequently as daily depending on the model. If your generator uses a fuel tank, ensure it is kept full to prevent unexpected shutdowns.

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