Do I need a permit for a generator?

Permanent installations usually need permits and inspection.

Will a surge protector stop a direct lightning strike?

No device can guarantee that, but surge protection helps with most surges.

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Generators & Surge Protection · Knoxville, TN

Generators & Surge Protection in Knoxville, TN

Thunderstorms, ice storms and high winds knock out power across East Tennessee. A generator keeps essentials running, and surge protection guards electronics and appliances.

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Standby generators

Permanent generators start automatically when power fails and can run the whole house or key circuits.

Portable generators

A transfer switch or interlock with an inlet lets you safely power selected circuits from a portable generator.

Never backfeed

Plugging a generator into an outlet can send power back onto utility lines and endanger workers. Always use a proper transfer setup.

Sizing

An electrician helps you decide what to power: fridge, well pump, furnace, sump pump and lights.

Fuel

Standby units often run on natural gas or propane.

Placement

Generators must sit outside, away from windows and doors, to keep exhaust out of the house.

Surge protection

Whole-house surge protectors at the panel protect against surges from storms and the grid.

Maintenance

Run and service generators regularly so they start when needed.

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Tell the electrician what you want to keep running. Send a request and a licensed electrician will get in touch.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a permit for a generator?: Permanent installations usually need permits and inspection.
Will a surge protector stop a direct lightning strike?: No device can guarantee that, but surge protection helps with most surges.

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Repairs, upgrades and new installs. Tell us what you need and we'll pass it straight to a licensed electrician, who will call you to go over the job and give you a quote.

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