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Purdey Electric, LLC
5.0(
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Serving Wilderville, OR and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Charles is a great person to start with .Communication was great , On time every time( 4 different times ) Gets his work done on a timely manner at a very reasonable price. He is the only electrician I will have work on my house. Have no worries about the work being done right if your looking for a great electrician this is your choice."
Back-up Home Generator
Response time11 hrs
Recommended by80%of homeowners
Ferguson Electric LLC
5.0(
2
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Serving Wilderville, OR and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Brenton set up an appointment and kept it. He & Marvin were extremely nice, worked efficiently, cleaned up after they were finished, made sure they were doing exactly what we wanted by asking questions and listening. We were very please with Ferguson Electric and would highly recommend them"
Response time5 days
Response rate100%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Generator Install questions, answered by experts

A home that is 2,500 square feet will likely need a 20kW to 25kW generator. Consult your local generator installer to confirm the generator size needed to power your home before purchasing a new one. Be sure to consider how much power your necessary devices need to run.

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

In many cases, yes. There are models called dual-fuel generators and fuel switches, but only between certain types of fuel. For example, with the right setup you can convert a generator from natural gas to propane. Some allow switching between diesel and gasoline. There are even tri-fuel generators available in some cases, which adds a large layer of security if you are worried about fuel availability in times of crisis. Always check your generator capabilities and manual instructions before trying to switch fuels. Some generators can use another fuel but may need a fuel conversion kit to prep them first.

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.

Portable generators provide backup power for essential appliances during outages and are easy to relocate.

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