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Premier Generators
New to Angi

Serving Dunlap, TN and surrounding areas

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In business since 1994

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Premier Generators has helped homeowners and businesses across the Southeast protect what matters with reliable Generac home standby generators for over 30 years.\n\nWhen power goes out, your generator is designed to start automatically and restore power within seconds, helping keep your home or business running smoothly. We start by learning what matters most on your property, then guide you through a clear process: right-sized recommendations, permitting, installation, and complete start-up and testing.\n\nOur relationship does not end at installation. We provide service and maintenance to help your system stay ready, including routine inspections, preventive maintenance, and repairs. Ask about maintenance plans and support options, plus warranty coverage that can extend up to 10 years.\n\nWhether you’re protecting a whole home or a commercial site, we’ll help you choose the right solution for your needs and leave you feeling confident, informed, and prepared long before the next outage.

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Generx Generators
New to Angi

Serving Dunlap, TN and surrounding areas

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In business since 2003

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

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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Myriad Electrical Contractors, Inc.
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Serving Dunlap, TN and surrounding areas

In business since 2014

Free estimates

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"GREAT SERVICE, The two electricians that came out where on time and started to work. They were very knowledgeable and they taught me a lot about wiring a generator. They did a great job.."
Generac Generator
Response time5 hrs
Response rate94%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

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. 

The amount of time a standby generator can run continuously is around 3,000 hours on average. However, standby generators can generally run indefinitely as long as they have a continuous fuel supply. Generators hooked up to a home’s natural gas supply are the best option for extended usage, as these won’t rely on a finite fuel supply based on how much you have in storage. Generators running on liquid propane or diesel won’t last as long, as these require fuel storage and regular refueling to stay running.

While natural gas generators are costly, they’re a great option for standby power due to the reliability of natural gas as a fuel source. Unlike other fuels, natural gas is delivered through underground pipes, making outages extremely rare and less likely to be affected by the elements. As long as the area isn’t prone to earthquakes, they offer an unlimited supply of natural gas that doesn’t degrade over time or require storage in tanks.

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.

Generators run on a variety of fuel types, ranging from natural gas to solar power. Keep in mind that fuel costs varying by type:

  • Natural gas: $2,000–$21,000 per year 

  • Liquid propane: $2,000–$21,000 per year

  • Diesel: $3,000–$20,000 per year

  • Gasoline: $500–$3,000 per year

  • Solar generator: $2,000–$25,000 per unit

  • Battery backup: $10,000–$25,000 per unit

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