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YES! Heating, Air Conditioning, Plumbing and Electric
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Serving River Heights, UT and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 1977

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"They were on time, professional and knowledgeable, very happy with my service."
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JZ Electric LLC
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Serving River Heights, UT and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

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"These guys are great! The install of the fixtures looked really good, they were very quick, and they cleaned up after themselves. Very friendly and professional, I would not hesitate to have them work on another project."
Response time12 hrs
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Troupe Electric
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Serving River Heights, UT and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

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"Perfect they swapped out some old breakers for me as well as installing new dimmer switches, LED lighting for our kitchen, sconces and fixing other odds and ends when it comes to lighting."
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Ladd Construction LLC
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Serving River Heights, UT and surrounding areas

In business since 2025

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"Ladd construction has done several electrical projects and repairs for me. Shawn was extremely professional and a pleasure to work with. Arrived on time and was very personable. Extremely knowledgeable and very efficient. Safety is the top priority for Ladd construction and the craftsmanship is apparent upon completion."
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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

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. 

You can expect a diesel generator to last for up to 30,000 hours of use, which works out to 20 to 25 years with the proper maintenance, of course. That depends on how much you use it, so a diesel generator used for emergencies a couple of times a year will last a lot longer than a generator that takes over for a faulty electrical grid every month for a day or two. 

Potential benefits of using a natural gas generator include reducing your carbon footprint, lower likelihood of carbon monoxide exposure, budget-friendly operating costs, and low-maintenance, continuous fuel supply. Some possible drawbacks, though, include higher initial installation costs, dependency on a natural gas supply, and installation complexity. Keep in mind that pros and cons will vary based on the type and brand of natural gas generator. 

These advanced generators use a key fob or a smartphone app to remotely start, which is ideal for getting power back on immediately without venturing outside. This feature is more common on whole home generators, but you may be able to find it on large portable generators, too.

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.

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