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Mountain Man Electric LLC
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Fixed Generator - InstallGenerator - Install - For BusinessPortable Generator - Install

Serving Malaga, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Offers commercial services

"Mountain man electric has done everything from wire some new 220v outlets in my shop to installing led lights in some custom cabinets I built. Very professional and incredibly talented. I’ve seen him get more done by himself than a four man crew."
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Parmount Electric, LLC
5.0(
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Fixed Generator - InstallGenerator - Install - For Business

Serving Malaga, WA and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"This is the company you want to work on your house or business. They were punctual, respectful, and was very diligent and intentional with the work they delivered. Would recommend this company to anyone I care about."
Paramount Service
Lighting R.I.
ADU Meter & Disconnect
Sub-Panel Repair/Replacement
Meter & Mast Repair

+2

Response time2 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Hines Enterprises
New to Angi
Fixed Generator - InstallFixed Generator - RepairPortable Generator - Install

Serving Malaga, WA and surrounding areas

In business since 2010

Free estimates

With several years of experience serving the Ellensburg area, Hines Enterprises is the solution for all your Electrical Install needs. We take great pride in our extreme professionalism, timeliness and superior customer service on every job. We develop lasting relationships so that the next time service is needed there's no question on who to call. Satisfaction guaranteed! Call us today!

Heilander Electric
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Generator - Install - For BusinessGenerator - Repair - For Business

Serving Malaga, WA and surrounding areas

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

At Heilander Electric we pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We strongly believe in giving our absolute best in all the work we perform. We are experts, and will always keep you educated about the work process. We look forward to earning your business!\n\n

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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

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.

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.

If your home already has a grinder pump and you’re still noticing issues (like frequently clogged toilets and sinks), it could be time to upgrade your grinder pump. Start by checking your existing horsepower. If there are four or fewer people living in your home, using a 1/2-horsepower grinder pump should be sufficient. Larger households should consider investing in a 1-horsepower grinder pump to maximize wastewater removal efforts.

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.

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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