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UC ELECTRICAL LLC
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Serving Midvale, UT and surrounding areas

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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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Hollingshead electric llc
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Serving Midvale, UT and surrounding areas

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Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

Small jobs welcome

At Hollingshead Electric LLC, we take pride in providing reliable, high-quality electrical services you can trust. With years of hands-on experience in residential and commercial electrical work, we handle everything from troubleshooting and repairs to new installations and service upgrades.\n\nWe believe in honest pricing, fast response times, and doing the job right the first time. Whether you need outlets installed, lighting upgrades, panel work, RV hookups, or electrical troubleshooting, we show up ready to solve the problem safely and efficiently.\n\nOur goal is simple: provide professional electrical work and treat every customer with respect and transparency. When you hire us, you’re getting dependable service backed by real experience.\n

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Danny
New to Angi

Serving Midvale, UT and surrounding areas

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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

Natural gas generators are designed to run for extended periods of time, such as power outages during a natural disaster. Since there’s no limit to the supply of natural gas, they don’t need to stop for refills. However, generators do need maintenance, including pauses to check and add oil. Constantly running them will also cause a lot more wear and tear, leading to a shorter lifespan.

Energy output depends on turbine size, average wind speed at your site, and system efficiency. A 5 kW turbine in a good wind location can generate 8,000 to 12,000 kilowatt-hours per year, which may cover a large portion of an average home’s needs. Accurate output estimates require a professional wind assessment and a review of your household’s energy usage patterns.

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.

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

Whole-house generators need to be installed on level ground several feet away from walls and other objects. Because they tap into the electrical system directly, they usually need to be close to your home electrical panel for a transfer switch installation. It also helps with installation if they are near to a gas line or propane tank installation.

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