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Ford Electric LLC
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Serving Ingram, TX and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Marines continuing to serve their country by providing outstanding electric service. They electrified my outdoor storage shed and installed floor outlets in my living room. The work was of excellent quality. The work was completed in a timely fashion and for a fair price. I would definitely use them again and I highly recommend them to everyone I know."
Response time1 day
Response rate94%
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Will Fix It
New to Angi

Serving Ingram, TX and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 1994

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Serving the greater San Antonio, TX area since 1994, we are the trusted local source for installation, repair, replacement, or troubleshooting and maintenance of all your plumbing, heating, and cooling needs. You can count on our fast and friendly specialists to provide safe, courteous service nights, weekends - or whenever you call -- 24/7. When our employees visit your home, rest assured that they have passed background and drug tests, and are equipped to provide you with the service you need. We treat you and your property with respect by calling before we arrive at your property, providing an honest, upfront estimate you approve before any work is done, and taking care of your property by using shoe covers and drop cloths as needed. \n

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Trey D'Spain & Sons LLC
5.0(
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Serving Ingram, TX and surrounding areas

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Trey D'Spain & Sons company did an excellent install of my Mini -Split AC system. The representative Mr. Kade were extremely professional, I shopped around and their price was very reasonable. They even gave me a first responders discount. I appreciate their quick install and hard work."
Response time8 hrs
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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All-Phase Electric
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Serving Ingram, TX and surrounding areas

In business since 2019

Free estimates

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"Kenn is an experienced electrician with complete skills in all phases of electrical installations and service. In our case he did roughin work and then complete installations for two projects. For second project he waited very patiently for the construction crew to complete their phase of the installation. I highly recommend him."
Response time4 hrs
Recommended by88%of homeowners
Voltage Electric
5.0(
3
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Serving Ingram, TX and surrounding areas

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

Voltage Electric has 24 years of experience as one of the premier residential and commercial electrical contractors. We ensure that every job is done right, within budget and on time. We utilize the same degree of personal care and consideration on each project we accept and complete regardless of the size and scope. We exhibit exceptional attention to detail and quality craftsmanship that is unparalleled in this day and age. Whether it is a smaller project, something larger or vastly complex, do not hesitate to call us today to schedule an appointment, as we will complete it on-time, within budget and exceeding expectations.

Response time4 days
Recommended by66%of homeowners
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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

Yes, in most municipalities, you will need a permit to install a permanent home generator, including emergency backup, partial-home, and whole-home models. Because these installations involve significant alterations to your home's electrical system and produce exhaust fumes, local governments often require a permit or inspection for safety purposes. A generator permit typically costs between $50 and $250, depending on your location. Your electrician or certified installer can usually handle the permitting process for you, but you will be responsible for the cost. It's a good practice to confirm with your installer that they will pull all necessary permits before work begins.

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.

In some situations, yes. Never try to put biofuel into any home generator without checking the specifics first. If a generator has the ability to run on diesel, it can also run pure biofuel (the clear kind made from seed oils, for example). But if you are using biofuel made from animal fats or vegetable oils, the generator will need significant modifications before it can handle a sludgier type of biofuel.

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.

Sizing a generator is a careful process that requires calculating the electrical load of your entire house. You have to take into account every device you want to use and their wattage requirements, plus the wattage needed to start them, and look for a generator that can safely run all that at around 80% capacity.

In more practical terms, a small home can run on a 10,000-watt generator (and if you only want to power a few key appliances, much less than that). A mid-sized home may need something between 15,000 and 22,000 watts. Larger homes require 25,000 watts or more. 

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