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Avatar for Jco Heating A/C Electrical
Jco Heating A/C Electrical
4.7(
61
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Portable Generator - InstallFixed Generator - InstallFixed Generator - Repair+4 more

Serving Vida, OR and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Todd was the tech on my job, he was friendly and answered all my questions Was varied, though, and did a fantastic job. His attention to detail was evident in how he set up and routed wires, ensuring everything was neat and looking perfect. He was fast and efficient and cleaned up the site when done . he walked me through everything he did and why . Would recommend Jco to everyone, their fair pricing and on-time services are truly a rare thing in this service area. Thank you so much, Jonathan"
Heat Pump Chiller
Historical House
Response time2 days
30 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Safety Home Services
5.0(
12
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Fixed Generator - InstallGenerator - Install

Serving Vida, OR and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2009

Warranties offered

Credit card accepted

"did great work, installed all fixtures and fixed my outlets in the house that stop working as well!! very professional, friendly, and 100% would recommend to friends and family. thank you jarrod!!!!!!"
Our great service team at Safety Home Services. Excited to serve you!
We do the most simple to the most complex residential services.  We are excited to serve you!
We are confident that we have what you need to fix your electrical issue!
Look for our trucks out there on their way to serve our customers!
We are excited to serve your electrical needs, whether small or big!

+5

14 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by45%of homeowners
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Knoll Electric LLC
5.0(
6
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Fixed Generator - Install

Serving Vida, OR and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a variety of Electrical Contractor services that are customizable to each individual project. You will find us to be competitively priced, paying close attention to the details of each and every project that we are involved with. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!

Generac Generator
Transfer Switch
Electrical Service
Old Panel
New Panel

+1

Response time4 hrs
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JBC Group Solutions Inc
4.0(
4
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Fixed Generator - InstallFixed Generator - RepairGenerator - Install+4 more

Serving Vida, OR and surrounding areas

In business since 2007

Emergency services offered

"They did a real good job. They were real professional. We can now open the garage door from the inside of the house and now it is so smooth that we have to check to see if we hit the button to open it or close it.  Before we used to know when it was opening or closing because it used to make a noise. It helps when you move to a city where you are new. "
Custom Staircases
Custom Exterior Restoration
Custom Bathrooms
Recommended by75%of homeowners
Avatar for STEPHENS ELECTRIC COMPANY LLC dba ASE
STEPHENS ELECTRIC COMPANY LLC dba ASE
New to Angi
Generator - Install - For BusinessGenerator - Repair - For Business

Serving Vida, OR and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

We at STEPHENS ELECTRIC COMPANY LLC focus on quality services over quantity. We use our experience and expertise to complete your project with perfection. Customer service and honesty are the most important aspects of our business and your satisfaction is guaranteed. Please call us today for an estimate. We look forward to working with you.

Generator Install questions, answered by experts

Yes, in some locations, it is required by the National Electric Code (NEC) to have a transfer switch installed for electrical emergencies. In addition to following electrical code, generator transfer switches ensure your home is fully protected during a power outage. By switching the power from the main breaker to the generator breaker, you can seamlessly operate your HVAC, lights, appliances, devices, and more during an emergency. 

A 10,000-watt generator can run a small to mid-sized central AC unit (typically up to 3 tons or 36,000 BTU) along with a few other appliances. However, larger AC units or additional loads will require a bigger generator. Consult a local generator installer to ensure you add the correct size generator to your home.

As a safety measure, you should always turn off the main breaker while operating your generator’s backup breaker. In addition, you should also switch off all appliance breakers so you don't have a power surge when the main breaker turns back on. And finally, turning off the main breaker prevents back-feeding, which endangers utility workers with the risk of electrocution. Back-feeding could also destroy the electrical circuits of your neighbors if they use the same power network.

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. 

Carbon monoxide emissions aren’t only dangerous to human life, but they also harm our planet. While natural gas generators emit lower levels of CO than other fuel sources, there are still ways to reduce emission levels. For example, shop around for an eco-friendly generator that complies with current emission standards. Also, make sure your generator is serviced regularly to avoid CO buildup. 

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