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Tipton Electric, LLC
New to Angi

Serving Sikeston, MO and surrounding areas

In business since 1951

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Here at Tipton Electric, LLC we are a small husband and wife owned and operated business. We service Lake County, TN and the surrounding areas. We also service the Bootheel area of MO. Some of the service we provide are Heating, A/C, Electrical repair, New Home Wiring, Commercial HVAC-R, and Electrical Repair, and Farm repair on grain bins, shops and irrigation systems. We are also a Certified Generac Automatic Home Standby Generator Servicing Dealer. We stay on top of all training a certifications to provide you with the most knowledgeable service possible. We also pride ourselves on being licensed ad insured. Here for you with a technician on call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for that unexpected emergency.

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All About Electric
New to Angi

Serving Sikeston, MO and surrounding areas

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Warranties offered

Welcome to All About Electric!! We take on a wide range of electrical projects to include full installation for additions and remodels as well as wiring and panel upgrades and a variety of other jobs. We're committed to providing a personalized service for each individual project we take on. We look forward to building strong, long-term relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction.

Alcorn electric llc
New to Angi

Serving Sikeston, MO and surrounding areas

In business since 1995

Alcorn Electric LLC has been serving the Midwest�s electrical needs for over the last 21 years. With our 24 hour emergency service, Alcorn Electric�s skilled electricians are ready day and night to serve all your electrical emergencies. In combination with our Residential and Commercial services, we are now offering your chance to GO GREEN by bringing SOLAR POWER to the Midwest region. Check out our SOLAR page to learn more about this exciting opportunity to �Save GREEN, by Going GREEN.� \n

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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

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.

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.

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.

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. 

In many cases, yes. There are models called dual-fuel generators and fuel switches, but only between certain types of fuel. For example, with the right setup you can convert a generator from natural gas to propane. Some allow switching between diesel and gasoline. There are even tri-fuel generators available in some cases, which adds a large layer of security if you are worried about fuel availability in times of crisis. Always check your generator capabilities and manual instructions before trying to switch fuels. Some generators can use another fuel but may need a fuel conversion kit to prep them first.

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