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Portable Generator - Install

Serving Poth, TX and surrounding areas

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Our Construction Story\nIn New Generation Construction, LLC, we achieve this by focusing on teaching from an early stage the foundation of entrepreneurship in the construction industry and teaching the new generation of builders. We pride ourselves on offering a full spectrum of construction services in San Antonio and the surrounding areas. With expertise in concrete work, interior renovations, roofing, and more, we ensure top-notch quality and customer satisfaction.

Alex morales
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Portable Generator - InstallPortable Generator - Repair

Serving Poth, TX and surrounding areas

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I take pride in maintaining a high level of professionalism in every task and interaction. I pay close attention to detail to ensure projects are completed accurately, efficiently, and to a high standard of quality. I am committed to providing excellent customer service by listening carefully, communicating clearly, and resolving concerns promptly. My strong work ethic, reliability, and focus on customer satisfaction help me build trust and deliver consistent results.

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"Chris and his team were outstanding. The arrived on time, kept the size clean and orderly. Answered all of our questions on the process and what to expect throughout the installation. They even found solutions to issues that was cost effective and easy to implement. Highly recommend."
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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

The cost to install a whole-house generator averages $5,200, with a typical price range of $1,500 to $8,900. However, total costs can vary from $400 for a small portable unit to over $18,000 for a large-capacity system. The most significant cost factor is the generator's size and capacity, but other variables include the brand, fuel type, and labor for assembly and installation.

Generator costs can be broken down by type:

  • Portable or Emergency Backup Generators (1kW–7.5kW): $500 to $2,000

  • Partial-Home Generators (9kW–20kW): $2,000 to $6,500

  • Whole-House Generators (22kW–48kW): $5,000 to $18,000

To avoid paying for more power than you need, consider hiring an electrician to calculate the electrical load for your essential appliances. It is also recommended to get at least three quotes to find the best deal for your specific needs and budget.

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. 

It is safe to run a generator continuously, but you must follow safety protocols to ensure personal and home safety. Read the manufacturer’s instructions for specific recommendations, but the general recommendation is to turn generators off overnight or when you’re away from the house. Overworked generators can pose a fire hazard and if your generator is not in a well-ventilated area, running it continuously could lead to carbon monoxide poisoning.

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.

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