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Generator Installations
Temporary backup generators are cost-effective and incredibly useful power-generating devices that are common in many residential situations. Call us today to have your backup generator installed!
Signs to have your generator replaced:
- You experience inconsistent power supply.
- Your generator is outdated by 10+ years.
- There are signs of corrosion, rust, and damage on your generator.
- There is a leak.
4 Steps for Generator Installation
Step 1: Choose a Location
A home consultation will help you pick a location for the generator.
The location should meet these guidelines:
- Stable, well-drained area that will not flood.
- Room around the generator for the technician and maintenance personnel.
- Keep in mind any homeowner association and community restrictions when choosing a site.
Approximate clearances to keep in mind:
- 18 inches (1.5 feet) from the house
- 60 inches (5 feet) from doors, windows, and fresh air intakes
- 36 inches (3 feet) in front of the generator for servicing room
- The closer the site is to a natural gas line and the electric meter, the more you will save on installation costs.
Step 2: Installation
- Prepare the site with a concrete slab or pea gravel.
- Place the generator on the concrete slab/ gravel.
Step 3: Connecting Fuel and Electrical
- The fuel line is connected.
- Transfer switch installed next to the main breaker box.
- The transfer switch senses where the power is coming from and when to switch over to generator power.
Step 4: Outage Simulation
- Technician checks that everything works as it should.
- Set up weekly self-tests to ensure everything continues to function as normal.
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Serves the Capital District and Surrounding Areas
- Albany, NY
- Troy, NY
- Clifton Park, NY
- Saratoga, NY
- Schenectady, NY
- Hudson, NY
- Latham, NY
- And Surrounding Areas
