Do I have to get a Chattanooga permit for home generator installation?

While you may not need permission or oversight for a portable generator in Chattanooga, most permanent home generator installations require local permits and inspections to ensure electrical and gas safety. We can handle all of that for you as part of our service. Schedule service today.

What size generator do I need?

That depends on how big your home is, how many appliances and other things you need to power, and the total electrical load you expect. If you just want to keep your refrigerator and freezer cold and have a few lights on, your needs will be smaller than if you work from home and need your entire house to be functional. Contact us to learn more.

Should I get a portable or a standby generator?

A portable generator must be manually set up when you want to use it, needs regular refueling, and generates limited power. A standby generator is permanently installed (often with its own electrical panel upgrade ), turns on automatically if your power goes out, and can power a large part or even all of your home without difficulty. If your power goes out a lot or you have prolonged outages, a standby generator may be your best bet.

What is a transfer switch, and why is one required for a home generator?

The transfer switch safely connects your generator to your home’s electrical system and prevents backfeeding electricity into the utility grid. Transfer switches are required by electrical codes and must be installed by a licensed professional. Installing a generator is a good time to do an overall electrical code update .

How often do I need to get my home generator maintained?

Portable generators should be maintained regularly (before and after each use and storage). Standby generators should be professionally serviced annually by a licensed professional. In addition to installation, we provide home generator service and repair .

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- In the event of a power outage, home generators allow you to meet basic life requirements until power is restored more easily. They are useful for maintaining the operation of refrigerators, freezers, sump pumps, furnaces, stoves, lights, fans, yard equipment, and more during both short and prolonged power outages. Working much like the engine in your automobile, home generators create mechanical energy by converting fuel (gasoline, diesel, or natural gas) into electrical power with the help of a heavy-duty recharging battery.
Home generators are handy in a variety of situations:
- Blackouts: extremes in temperature and other times when there simply isn't enough energy to meet demand.
- Inclement weather: lightning, hurricanes, tornadoes, snowstorms and heavy wind.
- Damage from animals: second only to severe weather as a leading cause of power loss.
- Natural disasters: earthquakes, floods and fires.
- Auto accidents: interruptions in service resulting from unexpectedly and irrevocably damaged electrical equipment.

Types of Home Generators

Portable

Portable home generators power a few basic essentials in your home until power is restored. They must be manually started and then connected to necessary appliances, as well as continually refuled. Portable models cost less than standby models, but operate fewer appliances. They also come with the added danger of carbon monoxide risks when operated in improper locations.

Automatic Standby

Typically natural gas or propane powered automatic standby backup power generators cost more than portable models, but can manage all or most of your home's electrical needs when power goes out. Used in conjunction with automatic transfer switches, they turn on automatically when power goes out in order to prevent an interruption in service.

Frequently Asked Questions About Home Generators

While you may not need permission or oversight for a portable generator in Chattanooga, most permanent home generator installations require local permits and inspections to ensure electrical and gas safety. We can handle all of that for you as part of our service. Schedule service today.
That depends on how big your home is, how many appliances and other things you need to power, and the total electrical load you expect. If you just want to keep your refrigerator and freezer cold and have a few lights on, your needs will be smaller than if you work from home and need your entire house to be functional. Contact us to learn more.
A portable generator must be manually set up when you want to use it, needs regular refueling, and generates limited power. A standby generator is permanently installed (often with its own electrical panel upgrade), turns on automatically if your power goes out, and can power a large part or even all of your home without difficulty. If your power goes out a lot or you have prolonged outages, a standby generator may be your best bet.
The transfer switch safely connects your generator to your home’s electrical system and prevents backfeeding electricity into the utility grid. Transfer switches are required by electrical codes and must be installed by a licensed professional. Installing a generator is a good time to do an overall electrical code update.
Portable generators should be maintained regularly (before and after each use and storage). Standby generators should be professionally serviced annually by a licensed professional. In addition to installation, we provide home generator service and repair.

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What can a home generator do for me?

Types of Home Generators

Frequently Asked Questions About Home Generators

Do I have to get a Chattanooga permit for home generator installation?

What size generator do I need?

Should I get a portable or a standby generator?

What is a transfer switch, and why is one required for a home generator?

How often do I need to get my home generator maintained?

Residential & Commercial Services

Electrical Safety

Repair

Installations

Lighting

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