Generators
If a power outage occurred, would it disrupt your life or the productivity of your business? At Accurate Electric, we install generators for people all over the Seattle area so when the unexpected occurs, they don’t miss a beat.
Generator Installation & Maintenance
We send one of our expert electricians to install your generator and instruct you on operating it properly. Unsure about what type of generator is right for you? Our electricians can also answer questions about the advantages of each type, so you make the right purchase.
Whole House Generators
An automatic standby generator will ensure uninterrupted power for your home needs. In the event of a power outage, your generator will start and power the essential circuits of the house. When power returns, it will shut down. Additional benefits of the automatic standby generator are its low noise level and ease of use.
Portable Generators
A gas or liquid propane powered portable generator is an economical solution to your power outage issues. Portable generators can’t be used indoors and must be started manually. They are also louder and produce less power. Nonetheless, the portable generator is a good, versatile solution for many homeowners.
Comparison of Automatic/Standby Generators and Manual Portable Generators
| Automatic/Standby Generators | Manual Portable Generators |
| Quiet (comparable to air conditioning compressors) |
Loud |
| Powered by continuous natural gas, or liquid propane and limited to tank capacity |
Powered by gasoline, diesel, or liquid propane and limited to tank capacity |
| No effort - do nothing, sit back and relax, easy |
Some effort – roll out generator, hook up to transfer panel, start generator, monitor fuel consumption level |
| High financial investment |
Low financial investment |
| Components needed: generator, transfer panel, natural gas or liquid propane |
Components needed: generator, transfer panel, cord, gasoline, diesel, or liquid propane |
| Professional electrical and gas hook ups |
Professional electrical hook up |
| Regular maintenance on generator |
Regular maintenance on generator |
| Several critical circuits or entire house (depending on generator size and model) |
Several critical circuits or entire panel (Recommend 10-16 circuit capacity panel for 3500-7500w generators or an interlock (whole panel) kit application can be used in some cases) |
| No interruption for home routines & home businesses – continue to work from home, continue to earn income |
Some interruption for home routines & home businesses - power loss could be hours or days & may result in loss of income |
| Peace of mind |
Peace of mind |
