Residential And Commercial
Residential And Commercial | Generators | Electrical | Calhoun
When the lights go out in Calhoun, HEP sparks them back to life. Our licensed electricians design, install, and maintain reliable generators that keep your home cozy, your business productive, and your peace of mind intact. From code-compliant wiring to seamless automatic transfer switches, we handle every detail, so you can ride out storms or utility failures without missing a beat.
As a local, family-owned team, we pair small-town service with big-league expertise—backed by 24/7 emergency support and transparent, upfront pricing. Whether you need a whole-house backup system, a commercial standby power plan, or routine tune-ups, HEP is the trusted name Calhoun counts on for safe, efficient power solutions. Reach out today and discover how effortless staying powered can be.
FAQs
Why should I invest in a standby generator for my Calhoun home or business?
Northwest Georgia’s summer storms and occasional ice events can leave parts of Calhoun without power for hours—or days. A permanently installed generator automatically turns on within seconds of an outage, keeping essentials like HVAC systems, medical equipment, refrigeration, computers and security systems running. Beyond comfort and safety, a generator protects inventory, prevents data loss, and keeps revenue streams open for commercial facilities.
What is the difference between a residential and a commercial generator?
Residential standby generators are typically 7 kW–26 kW units designed to power critical home circuits or a whole-house load. They run at 3,600 RPM, are air-cooled, and are enclosed in sound-dampening housings. Commercial generators usually start at 30 kW and can exceed 500 kW; they are liquid-cooled for extended run times, built with industrial-grade engines, offer 3-phase power options, and can be paralleled for scalability. The heavier frames, advanced controls, and stricter UL / NFPA standards make them suitable for larger electrical loads and mission-critical applications.
How do I determine the correct generator size for my property?
Proper sizing begins with a load calculation. For homes, we list every circuit you want powered—HVAC, well pump, kitchen appliances—and add their running and startup (surge) wattages. For businesses, we review single-phase and 3-phase equipment, motors, and peak demand figures from utility bills. Our licensed electricians use software to model worst-case loads and apply a 20 % margin to prevent overloading. The result is a generator that meets NEC capacity requirements without overspending on unnecessary kilowatts.
Do I need permits or inspections to install a generator in Calhoun?
Yes. Gordon County and the City of Calhoun require an electrical permit for any standby generator tied into the premises wiring. Natural-gas or propane connections also require a mechanical or gas permit. After installation, county or city inspectors verify correct wiring, grounding, and clearance to combustibles, along with proper transfer-switch interlock. We handle the paperwork, schedule the inspection, and provide documentation needed for your homeowner’s insurance or business risk manager.
How often should my generator be serviced, and what does maintenance involve?
Manufacturers recommend a full service every 12 months or every 100–200 runtime hours, whichever comes first. A standard maintenance visit includes: oil and filter change, air-filter replacement, spark-plug inspection, battery load test, valve clearance check (liquid-cooled units), firmware updates, and a simulated power-loss test to confirm automatic transfer. For commercial sets running more than 50 hours a month, we offer quarterly inspections and remote monitoring to stay compliant with NFPA 110 and insurance requirements.
What fuel options are available and how long can a generator run during an outage?
In Calhoun, most residential units use natural gas from the municipal line or propane from an on-site tank. Commercial generators add diesel and bi-fuel (diesel + natural gas) choices. Runtime depends on fuel supply: a natural-gas generator can run indefinitely as long as utility gas is available, while a propane set will run roughly 24–48 hours on a 250-gallon tank at half load. Diesel units typically carry 24-hour sub-base tanks but can connect to larger day tanks for 48–96 hours of continuous operation to satisfy life-safety codes or extended outages.