{"id":145,"date":"2024-10-23T06:16:13","date_gmt":"2024-10-23T13:16:13","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/rpgaspiping.com\/blog\/?p=145"},"modified":"2025-02-19T10:49:56","modified_gmt":"2025-02-19T17:49:56","slug":"the-location-and-installation-of-generators","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rpgaspiping.com\/blog\/homeowner-tips\/the-location-and-installation-of-generators\/","title":{"rendered":"Top Tips for Generator Installation & Location"},"content":{"rendered":"

A power outage is more than just an inconvenience. In situations of extreme cold or heat, these interruptions present a range of health risks, especially among more vulnerable populations. As such, it\u2019s little surprise that more and more Phoenix residents are looking to generator installation in order to protect themselves and their families.<\/p>\n

Once you\u2019ve chosen your generator, you\u2019ll need to decide where and how to install it. You\u2019ll also need to plan for access to your fuel source. Whether you\u2019ve opted for propane or natural gas, this article is designed to provide a basic overview of what to expect when you\u2019re installing a standby generator.<\/p>\n

Read more: Everything you need to know about backup and standby generators<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Where To Install A Standby Generator<\/h2>\n

Standby generators are roughly the size and shape of a central air conditioning system. It\u2019s possible to install them both inside and outside the home, as long as they aren\u2019t located too close to a nearby window. You\u2019ll also need to install them with local and state codes in mind, as these are often used to determine how close a generator can be placed to a home or window.<\/p>\n

In many cases, standby generators are installed outside of the home next to the A\/C unit. If you decide to place the generator inside a structure, though, you\u2019ll need to make sure the space has open air flow for cooling purposes. Similarly, you\u2019ll need enough space in the area to install exhaust outlets and any insulation needed for heat or noise. The generator mounting surface will need to be rigid and level, and there should be fire extinguishing equipment located nearby.<\/p>\n

How To Install A Standby Generator<\/h2>\n

You\u2019ll find plenty of DIY advice for generator installation available online. However, it is strongly recommended that you leave this work to professionals. In particular, you\u2019ll want to select a licensed contractor with experience in gas line plumbing. To ensure safety and efficiency, the wiring and gas line plumbing must be installed to meet state and local codes and regulations.<\/p>\n

A licensed gas line company<\/a> with an outstanding reputation with the Better Business Bureau is your best choice for this kind of work. This is one area where it simply doesn\u2019t make sense to cut corners. After all, proper installation actually saves money in the long run.<\/p>\n

The Bottom Line<\/h2>\n

A standby or backup generator is a smart choice for Arizona residents. They\u2019re a great way to stay prepared for any type of power outage both at home and work.<\/p>\n

For Phoenix generator installation, RP Gas Piping is your best bet. Click here to contact us <\/a>today! <\/em><\/p>\n

Additional reading:<\/strong>
\nStaying prepared with backup generators<\/a>
\nBest generators for home use<\/a>
\nEnergy saving tips<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

A power outage is more than just an inconvenience. In situations of extreme cold or heat, these interruptions present a range of health risks, especially among more vulnerable populations. As such, it\u2019s little surprise that more and more Phoenix residents are looking to generator installation in order to protect themselves and their families. Once you\u2019ve […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":88890,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[4],"tags":[17,69,116,136,168,49,130,171,119,122,170,172,173,176,169,505,19,504,153,174,175,139,117],"class_list":["post-145","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-homeowner-tips","tag-arizona","tag-az","tag-backup-generators","tag-better-business-bureau","tag-fuel-sources-for-generators","tag-gas-line-plumbing","tag-generator","tag-generator-mounting-surface","tag-generators","tag-installation-of-generators","tag-installing-a-standby-generator","tag-installing-your-own-standby-generator","tag-licensed-contractor","tag-licensed-gas-line-plumber","tag-location-of-standby-generators","tag-natural-gas","tag-phoenix","tag-propane-gas","tag-qualified-contractor","tag-safe-generator-installation","tag-safe-generator-operation","tag-safety","tag-standby-generators"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/rpgaspiping.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/145","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/rpgaspiping.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/rpgaspiping.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/rpgaspiping.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/88890"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/rpgaspiping.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=145"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/rpgaspiping.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/145\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2304,"href":"https:\/\/rpgaspiping.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/145\/revisions\/2304"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/rpgaspiping.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=145"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/rpgaspiping.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=145"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/rpgaspiping.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=145"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}