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Powertex Electric
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Serving Argyle, TX and surrounding areas

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In business since 2025

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Casey from Powertex did a great job. He installed recess lighting, a ceiling fan and dimmers. He also fixed a electrical switch. He took great care to protect my space while he worked. I will use Powertex for all my electrical needs."
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McBride Electric
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Serving Argyle, TX and surrounding areas

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In business since 1961

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"I engaged McBride to install two ceiling fans at my house. The installer, Justin, did an excellent job on both and I'm very pleased with Justin and the work he did for me. For my next electrical project I will be calling McBride."
Response time11 hrs
Response rate88%
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Tri-State Water, Power & Air
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Serving Argyle, TX and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 1992

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Tri-State Water, Power & Air has been provided products designed to improve the comfort and quality of life of our customers since 1992. Our specialty is Automatic Home Standby Generators. \nWe expect customer service excellence and aim to go above and beyond on every call. With 10 locations across 8 states, Tri-State is always ready to serve you.

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Hilliard Electric LLC DBA KC Electric Systems
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Serving Argyle, TX and surrounding areas

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In business since 1994

Warranties offered

Small jobs welcome

"Needed electrical outlets updated and replaced. Also had freestanding generator outlet wired into my existing panel. All was done on time and did not exceed budget. Clark was honest, consultative, efficient, and engaging. Highly recommend!!"
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Response time4 hrs
Recommended by12%of homeowners
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S & G Electrical Services
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Serving Argyle, TX and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"These guys are the real deal. They've exceeded my expectations multiple times from interior lighting jobs to breaker panel updates, I won't let anyone else work on my system."
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Response time3 hrs
Response rate98%
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North Texas Solar
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Serving Argyle, TX and surrounding areas

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In business since 2015

Free estimates

Warranties offered

North Texas Solar is a local residential and commercial solar contractor. We design and install solar electric systems all over the DFW area. We offer custom designs for grid-tied, battery back-up, and fully off-grid systems.

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Response time1 day
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by33%of homeowners
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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

You can expect a diesel generator to last for up to 30,000 hours of use, which works out to 20 to 25 years with the proper maintenance, of course. That depends on how much you use it, so a diesel generator used for emergencies a couple of times a year will last a lot longer than a generator that takes over for a faulty electrical grid every month for a day or two. 

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. 

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.

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.

Generators are safe to use as long as they are installed and operated correctly according to the manufacturer's recommendations. The most critical safety tips are to never use a portable or fuel-powered generator inside an enclosed space due to the risk of lethal carbon monoxide poisoning; always operate it outdoors where fumes can dissipate away from your home. Additionally, never attempt to connect a generator to your home’s electrical panel yourself—hire a professional to ensure the setup meets safety standards. Finally, avoid overloading the generator by not connecting more appliances than it is rated for, as this can damage your equipment or cause a fire.

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