Top-rated generator install pros.

Get matched with top generator install pros in Overton, NE

Enter your zip and get matched with up to 5 pros

Need a pro for your generator install project in Overton, NE?

Select your specific project to find the pro for you.

Find Generator install pros in Overton

Mike's Electric, Inc.
New to Angi

Serving Overton, NE and surrounding areas

In business since 1985

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Family owned and operated since 1985 serving Cozad and the surrounding areas. We have extensive experience serving agricultural, industrial, and residential customers. 40 plus years of combined experience for installations and service calls. We have all the latest locating equipment including infrared camera, backhoe, trencher, digger derrick, power quality recorder, labeler, ground resistance tester, cable trigger, computerized conduit bender, threading equipment, PVC bender. We also have a large supply of in stock parts and electric motors.

Request Quote
Generator Install questions, answered by experts

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.

It might seem counterintuitive, but installing a generator transfer switch will save you money in the long run. While you’ll have to pay between $400 and $2,500 to have the transfer switch installed, you’ll recoup that amount later on when you don’t have to pay for expensive repairs to your appliances, devices, and electrical system that may have burned out, overloaded, or stopped working due to a sudden loss of power or an incorrect hook up of a generator to your home. 

It’s usually better to repair your generator if it isn’t working properly, as it will typically be much more affordable and should yield similar results. Generator repairs cost around $300 on average, while installing a new whole-house generator costs around $5,000 on average. The only exception is if you know your generator is reaching the end of its useful life, usually between 30 and 40 years. If you have an older generator, you could face multiple repairs in the coming years, which might mean that a full replacement will be more cost-effective over time.

Natural gas generators are designed to run for extended periods of time, such as power outages during a natural disaster. Since there’s no limit to the supply of natural gas, they don’t need to stop for refills. However, generators do need maintenance, including pauses to check and add oil. Constantly running them will also cause a lot more wear and tear, leading to a shorter lifespan.

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.

The Overton, NE homeowners’ guide to generator installs

From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.

See all articles