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Silverfork Electrical Services, LLC
New to Angi

Serving Sturgeon, MO and surrounding areas

In business since 2009

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Welcome to Silverfork Electrical Services, LLC ! Here at Silverfork Electrical Services, LLC we are focused on providing high-quality services and customer satisfaction to every customer. We will do everything we can to meet your expectations and we are sure you will be happy to work with us. As an experts in the field, the company has over 16 years of experience in the electrical industry and is known to pay exquisite attention to detail while making customer satisfaction their top priority. Call us today to learn more about how we can help you!\n\n

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Simmons Electric
New to Angi

Serving Sturgeon, 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

Sizing a generator is a careful process that requires calculating the electrical load of your entire house. You have to take into account every device you want to use and their wattage requirements, plus the wattage needed to start them, and look for a generator that can safely run all that at around 80% capacity.

In more practical terms, a small home can run on a 10,000-watt generator (and if you only want to power a few key appliances, much less than that). A mid-sized home may need something between 15,000 and 22,000 watts. Larger homes require 25,000 watts or more. 

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. 

DIY is possible for basic setups. Professional installation ensures safe and proper electrical connections.

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.

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.

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