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Storm Guardian Generators
New to Angi

Serving Lockhart, TX and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Founded in 2006 Storm Guardian Generators is a Power Pro Elite sales, service and installation dealership for GENERAC Power Systems. Storm Guardian Generators is family owned and operated. We are detail oriented, from job permitting to the turnkey installation and long term preventive maintenance, we make the process as smooth as possible. We carry the complete line of portable and fully automatic generators and transfer switches for residential, commercial and industrial applications. Give us a call lets talk. 281-648-2177

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Alexis Perdomo
New to Angi

Serving Lockhart, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

Hello, My name is Alex and I’ve been an electrician for about 2-3 years I work for an electrical company I’ve find commercial and residential work. I have all my own set of tools. I’m also in school going for construction management so I know what I’m doing when it comes to electrical work. I’m licensed and I’m very flexible and charge cheap just a colder student trying to make some money thanks !

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Hill Country Voltage
New to Angi

Serving Lockhart, TX and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

I have been in the electrical field for 10+ yrs in a variety of aspects including both residential and commercial. I can complete most services requested in a cost and time efficient manner that is beneficial to all parties involved. I pride myself on working cleanly and efficiently and providing a service that exceeds customer expectations. If you are looking for a clean, articulate, honest electrician, look no further and book now to get you into the schedule! I look forward to working with you to complete your next project!

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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

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.

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.

Natural gas and electricity rates vary significantly based on location, and pricing can change over time, too. It’s possible that in locations where natural gas is particularly inexpensive, it will cost less than grid-based electricity will. However, you should also factor in the generator’s initial costs and maintenance needs, as well as its noise level and if it can comfortably power all your home appliances.

If you’re wondering if you can use your electric vehicle as a backup battery, it depends on whether your EV is compatible with bidirectional charging. This technology allows energy to flow both ways, enabling vehicle-to-home (V2H) backup power, vehicle-to-load (V2L) for appliances and camping, and vehicle-to-grid (V2G) to support the power grid. Compatible EVs convert stored DC energy into usable AC power, helping reduce energy costs and enhance grid stability while providing emergency backup power.

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

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