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Generx Generators
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Fixed Generator - Install

Serving Dickson, TN and surrounding areas

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In business since 2003

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GenerX provides residential homeowners and businesses with all their standby electric power solutions. We sell, install, service, and maintain Generac generators. We are a certified Generac Premier Dealer. In order to meet this qualification, Generac requires that you have a large inventory of new generators and parts, employ at least eight factory trained technicians, and maintain a minimum customer satisfaction rate of 92%. GenerX exceeds all of Generac's criteria and has received an abundance of Generac awards for sales, service, and installation.

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Coolray of Tennessee, LLC
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Fixed Generator - Install

Serving Dickson, TN and surrounding areas

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In business since 1966

Free estimates

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Coolray has been keeping homes comfortable since 1966 and provides expert heating & air conditioning, plumbing and electrical service to the Nashville metro area. While the technology of home comfort has changed, our purpose is enduring and clear: to keep your home comfortable, efficient, and secure. \n\nAt Coolray, our electrical department is staffed with highly trained, licensed electricians dedicated to providing safe, reliable, and efficient services. We specialize in electrical repairs, servicing, and installations, ensuring every job meets the highest standards of quality and safety.

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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

You can determine what size generator you need for a transfer switch by matching the switch to the largest outlet on your generator. Larger generators can power up to 10 circuits, while most 5,000-watt generators can provide power to six circuits. So, if your generator’s largest outlet is 30 amps, you’ll need a 30-amp transfer switch.

To reduce AC startup power for a whole-house generator, install a soft start kit or hard start capacitor, which lowers the initial surge by gradually ramping up the compressor. Using a smart load manager can also help by staggering startup loads, preventing a system overload and future costly repairs.

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.

In most municipalities, you will need a permit to install a permanent home generator, including emergency backup, partial-home, and whole-home generators. A permit for a generator usually costs between $50 and $250, depending on where you live. Your electrician or certified generator installer will usually pull the permit for you—and might be required to do so by your building department—but you’ll be on the hook for the cost of the permit. You should ask your installer before agreeing to any work if they will pull the necessary permits for your project.

Here’s what you can run with different wattages and types of generators:

Portable generator:

  • 2,000 watts can handle a large appliance like a freezer or refrigerator, plus a few smaller items like phones or computer chargers. 

  • 4,000 watts will keep two large appliances operating and a few smaller devices.

  • 8,000 watts should power most essential appliances and other devices, including a sump pump, well pump, or your dishwasher.

Partial to whole-house generator:

  • 20,000 watts and above will make it seem like your home’s power is still on.

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