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Quality Construction & Engineering
4.6(
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Fixed Generator - InstallFixed Generator - RepairGenerator - Install - For Business+1 more

Serving Charleston, MS and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Quality Construction Engineering did an outstanding job installing the generator at my home! I truly appreciate their professionalism, quality workmanship, and attention to detail. Having backup power gives me and my family added peace of mind, and I’m so pleased with the installation. Thank you for a job well done! I highly recommend Quality Construction Engineering to anyone looking for quality generator installation."
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Climate Guard LLC
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Fixed Generator - InstallGenerator - InstallGenerator - Install - For Business+1 more

Serving Charleston, MS and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"So excited about my AC system that the company installed was very professional explain everything perfectly and also had excellent financing that kept me around affordable payment"
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Response time1 day
Response rate100%
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Concurrent Electrical
5.0(
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Fixed Generator - RepairPortable Generator - Repair

Serving Charleston, MS and surrounding areas

In business since 2006

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

"They were very thorough and cleaned everything up. They were fast and polite. I would definitely hire them again."
Concurrent Electrical
Concurrent Electrical
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Concurrent Electrical
Concurrent Electrical

+3

Response time8 hrs
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The Home Depot - Generators
2.5(
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Fixed Generator - Install

Serving Charleston, MS and surrounding areas

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

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.

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.

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.

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. 

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