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JASKA Electric, LLC
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Portable Generator - Install

Serving Rutherfordton, NC and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Two men worked for 4 hours and we are very helpful in teaching me how to use the system that they installed which was blending a modern system with ancient mobile home wiring. extremely satisfied with their work"
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Response time1 day
Response rate96%
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J. N. Greene Electrical Contracting Inc.
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Generator - Install - For Business

Serving Rutherfordton, NC and surrounding areas

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In business since 1995

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"If you need electrical work done, please call J. N. Green Electrical. We started off by calling several companies out to our house to fix what we thought was a minor electrical problem. After three different electricians came out and three different bills, with nothing fixed, we found J.N. Green Electrical on Angie List. We were skeptical at first but said, Let give it a try. Green Electrical was out at our house that same day and was able to fix the problem in no time. They were very professional and charged me less than the other three companies that did not fix the problem. I would definitely recommend them to anyone! They have been our go-to guys ever since!"
Response time6 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Timco Solutions LLC
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Fixed Generator - Install

Serving Rutherfordton, NC and surrounding areas

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

Timco- Powering Your Success with Reliable Electrical Solutions At Timco Solutions, we specialize in providing high-quality electrical services to both residential and commercial clients. With years of experience in the industry, our team of certified electricians is dedicated to delivering safe, efficient, and cost-effective solutions tailored to meet your unique needs. From simple repairs to complex installations, we are equipped to handle a wide range of electrical projects, ensuring that your systems are always running smoothly. Our commitment to excellence, customer satisfaction, and timely service makes us the trusted choice for all your electrical requirements.

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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

No, you should never plug a generator directly into a wall outlet in your house. This practice is extremely dangerous, often illegal, and can cause "back-feeding," where power from the generator flows back into utility lines, creating a life-threatening hazard for utility workers. It can also damage your home's electrical system, including appliances like pumps and HVAC fans. If the main power is restored while the generator is connected, it can destroy the generator and cause an electrical fire. To safely connect a generator, you must use a professionally installed transfer switch or an interlocking kit, which prevents back-feeding by disconnecting your home from the utility grid before the generator provides power.

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. 

An undersized whole-house generator has the potential to overheat and shut down when you try to run a central AC system. This scenario can not only damage the whole-house generator, but can also trip your home’s breakers or cause electrical damage. To avoid this situation, hire a local generator installer to correctly size your whole-house generator.

Potential benefits of using a natural gas generator include reducing your carbon footprint, lower likelihood of carbon monoxide exposure, budget-friendly operating costs, and low-maintenance, continuous fuel supply. Some possible drawbacks, though, include higher initial installation costs, dependency on a natural gas supply, and installation complexity. Keep in mind that pros and cons will vary based on the type and brand of natural gas generator. 

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