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Paragon Electric, LLC
5.0(
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Fixed Generator - InstallGenerator - Install - For BusinessPortable Generator - Install

Serving Farr West, UT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Dan installed a new electrical panel, a new outdoor outlet for my rv, ran wire to the other side of the house and installed another upgraded outlet for my electric kiln. It was a messy job but at the end you couldnâ  t tell he had been there. He was reasonably priced and I intend to use him again."
Response time1 day
Response rate91%
25 neighbors recently requested a quote
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UC ELECTRICAL LLC
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Fixed Generator - Install

Serving Farr West, UT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

I service every type of electrical systems. \nMy team and I are dedicated to serving you. \nI have been in the electrical industry For 19 years and have served all over the state and in many specialty projects.

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Danny
New to Angi
Portable Generator - Repair

Serving Farr West, UT and surrounding areas

Approved

Small jobs welcome

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

Hello there, my name is Daniel Hicks. I am a licensed electrical journeyman in the state of Utah. I have been doing electrical for the past 14 years. I have a lot of experience in residential and commercial electrical. I also specialize in helping out homeowners who are not only looking to receive a quality installation, but affair and competitive price as well. No job too big no job too small.

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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

No, you should never plug a generator directly into a wall outlet in your house. This practice is extremely dangerous, often illegal, and can cause "back-feeding," where power from the generator flows back into utility lines, creating a life-threatening hazard for utility workers. It can also damage your home's electrical system, including appliances like pumps and HVAC fans. If the main power is restored while the generator is connected, it can destroy the generator and cause an electrical fire. To safely connect a generator, you must use a professionally installed transfer switch or an interlocking kit, which prevents back-feeding by disconnecting your home from the utility grid before the generator provides power.

A portable generator can supply power to selected appliances and circuits in a home, but it's generally not designed to handle the entire household's electrical needs simultaneously. Portable generators have limited wattage capacity, so they are only designed to power essential devices and electronics temporarily until local power is restored. If your power needs outweigh the capabilities of a portable generator, consider installing a whole-home generator instead.

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.

Here’s what you can run with different wattages and types of generators:

Portable generator:

  • 2,000 watts can handle a large appliance like a freezer or refrigerator, plus a few smaller items like phones or computer chargers. 

  • 4,000 watts will keep two large appliances operating and a few smaller devices.

  • 8,000 watts should power most essential appliances and other devices, including a sump pump, well pump, or your dishwasher.

Partial to whole-house generator:

  • 20,000 watts and above will make it seem like your home’s power is still on.

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.

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