Exterior Repairs
Home Generator Installation in Greater New Orleans
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A standby generator and a portable-generator hookup are very different jobs. Say which you want, and what you need running in an outage (AC, fridge, well pump, medical equipment).
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What to know before hiring
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A standby generator and a portable-generator hookup are very different jobs.
What this job usually includes
- Sizing to the loads you want covered
- A transfer switch or interlock, so the generator can't feed power back into the utility lines
- For standby units: pad, gas or fuel connection, and startup test (confirm who does the gas side)
Questions to ask before hiring
- Who pulls the permit, and who handles the gas line hookup?
- Is a service plan or first maintenance visit included?
- What's your license number? (Look it up on the state board.)
What affects the price
- Standby vs. portable hookup, and generator size
- Distance from the panel and the gas meter or tank
- Panel work needed first (see Panel Upgrade)
When not to wait
- Before hurricane season, not after a storm when installers are booked out
- If anyone at home depends on power for medical equipment
- Never run a portable generator indoors or in a garage (carbon monoxide), and never plug it into a wall outlet
Common questions
Can I plug a portable generator into my house?
Only through a transfer switch or interlock installed by an electrician. Backfeeding through an outlet can injure line workers and damage your home.
What size generator do I need?
It depends on what you want running. Make a list (AC, fridge, lights, well pump) and ask for a load calculation.
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