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Tri-State Water, Power & Air
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Serving West, 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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A REEL ELECTRICIAN LLC
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Serving West, TX and surrounding areas

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In business since 2025

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business\n\n

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Watts Up Handyman Service
New to Angi

Serving West, TX and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

don’t get ripped off by contractors who take advantage of people’s ignorance of how things work. Give your local (Im a proud homeowner in Stonewyk Farms) Ennis resident and get the best bang for your buck for ALL of your residential needs. I have spent many years in the hospitality industry and have a unique respect and perspective for customer service that is unparalleled. I am also the son of a retired VP of Impression Homes so this is in my blood. After work is complete: you can ask about our referral program and save even more money. Available 7 days a week day or night.

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New to Angi

Serving West, TX and surrounding areas

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Hello, my name is Saul Gomez. I will be taking care of all your questions, concerns and needs around your home. I cater to the homeowner by any means until the job is satisfactory. Calm cool and collective is how we operate. Also communication and punctuality throughout the whole process to fit our time schedules is a priority. Please consider and have a blessed day

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Right Now Electric, LLC
4.9(
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Serving West, TX and surrounding areas

In business since 2016

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

"They performed their work professionally and was very nice, They were very helpful and answered all my questions, I would recommend and use them again!! Thanks again!!"
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Response time2 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Alliance Electrical Group, LLC
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Serving West, TX and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Great Service from Alliance, though Angi had nothing to do with it, and in fact, charged me incorrectly for the appointment in addition to what I paid for the actual call."
Response time2 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Voight's Electrical Co, LLC
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Serving West, TX and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

Credit card accepted

"Brian is beyond professional and has shown up quickly for electrical emergencies that I have had. I recommend him to anyone that is expecting quality and affordable electrical work!"
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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

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.

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. 

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

Setting up utilities on a vacant property usually takes at least a few months, or between 6 weeks to 16 weeks. This process requires working with the local planning and zoning department, hiring a building contractor or engineer to design the utility layout, securing permits, laying the lines, and connecting the utilities.

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.

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