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Advanced Electric Service, Inc.
4.8(
72
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Fixed Generator - Install

Serving Ridgeland, MS and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2002

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

"I purchased a crystal chandelier and a remote control switch for my hallway. The installation process was more extensive than anticipated, however, Levi(Electrician) did a fantastic job. He was thorough and made sure the job was done correctly. Highly recommend if electrical work is needed."
Response time3 hrs
Response rate86%
23 neighbors recently requested a quote
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C Hudson Electric LLC
5.0(
21
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Fixed Generator - InstallPortable Generator - InstallPortable Generator - Repair

Serving Ridgeland, MS and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Mr. Lucas did an excellent job 💯 He was close by and came within just a few minutes... He was courteous and his expertise and manner made it obvious why he gets so many 5 star reviews... Great quality service... He's our man now... Ooraah 🛐✝️🌹"
200 amp power box
Tesla charger
Electrical upgrades
200 amp power box
Electrical upgrades

+10

10 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by30%of homeowners
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AKM Air Solutions
5.0(
60
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Fixed Generator - Install

Serving Ridgeland, MS and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The service man was great . Prompt and courteous,explained what the problem was and was able to get it fixed. I will definitely use them again and recommend them to everyone."
RHEEM
Duct Cleaning
Rotobrush
SAVE
UV Lights

+9

Response time9 hrs
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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D4 Electrical
5.0(
8
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Fixed Generator - Install

Serving Ridgeland, MS and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

"Hunter did a great job on my house. He had to put in a new breaker box and wiring throughout the house. He also installed a couple outdoor outlets I requested. I was very pleased with his work . He is very professional and easy to work with. Definitely recommend him for any of your electrical needs."
D4 Electrical
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

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. 

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. 

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.

It is safe to run a generator continuously, but you must follow safety protocols to ensure personal and home safety. Read the manufacturer’s instructions for specific recommendations, but the general recommendation is to turn generators off overnight or when you’re away from the house. Overworked generators can pose a fire hazard and if your generator is not in a well-ventilated area, running it continuously could lead to carbon monoxide poisoning.

Costs depend on generator type, labor, and additional wiring or transfer switch requirements.

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