Cummins generators in Florence, SC
Backup power for Pee Dee homes, planned around your loads, fuel and site.
Serving the Pee Dee since 2003
SC #M112570
BBB Accredited
Authorized Ruud and Trane dealer
Generac and Cummins generators
Quality Service Company, LLC installs Cummins generators in Florence, SC and across the Pee Dee region. We are an authorized Cummins dealer.
Your tech will look at what you need running, your fuel supply and your site. Then they will explain your options and why each one fits or doesn’t.
Ask about current model availability before you plan an install.
Which Cummins generator fits your home?
The right size depends on what must keep running when the power goes out.
For some homes, that means the AC on a hot night. For others, it means heat, the fridge or medical equipment.
What should you ask about a Cummins model?
Ask your tech about each of these before you choose equipment.
- The noise rating for that model
- Which monitoring features it offers
- Current availability and service support for that model
How long can Pee Dee power outages last?
At least one storm here has knocked out power countywide. Some outages have lasted days.
- January 2004: After an ice storm, NWS Wilmington reported Florence County power out countywide.
- February 2014: Winter Storm Pax cut power to about 144,000 co-op members. Most were in the Midlands and Pee Dee. Most had power back in about eight days.
- December 23, 2022: More than 75,000 South Carolina customers were without power. Florence saw lows of 15 and 14 degrees that week.
Summer outages matter too. Florence averages about 70 days a year at 90 degrees or higher.
If someone at home can’t handle the heat, plan backup power for cooling.
Natural gas or propane: which fuel fits your home?
Your fuel supply shapes the install as much as the generator does.
Dominion Energy South Carolina supplies natural gas in Florence County. Hartsville has Dominion gas too.
Regional suppliers make propane widely available across the rural Pee Dee. A propane tank is a separate cost, and your supplier sets and fills it.
Your tech will check which fuel your address can use.
How do you use a generator safely?
These steps come from CDC, FEMA and Duke Energy guidance.
- Run a portable generator outdoors only, more than 20 feet from windows, doors and vents.
- Never run a generator in your home or garage.
- Keep battery carbon monoxide alarms in the house.
- Never connect a generator straight to your home’s wiring.
- Have a transfer switch installed by a licensed electrician.
The City of Florence trade permit form lists generators under electrical permits. Your tech will check which permits apply at your address.
What do homeowners ask about generators?
Can I get a natural-gas generator?
If natural gas runs to your street, a natural-gas standby generator is an option. Your tech will check your gas meter and line size at your home. Without gas, a propane generator runs from a tank your supplier sets and fills.
Do I have natural gas?
A gas meter at your home or a Dominion Energy gas bill means you have natural gas. Not every street has a gas line. If you aren’t sure, your tech will check at your address. If you have no gas line, ask about propane.
Is a generator worth it?
A generator is worth it when someone at home can’t go days without power. Winter Storm Pax in February 2014 cut power to about 144,000 co-op members. Most were restored in about eight days. Your tech can size a generator for the loads that matter most.
Who installs Cummins generators in Florence?
Quality Service Company is an authorized dealer for Cummins and Generac generators.
Chris McDonald founded the company in 2003. Chuck Polk joined as partner in 2011.
Chris and Chuck own the company independently. We are not a franchise or private equity.
We have 40+ technicians, and our people live where we work.
We serve Florence, Darlington, Hartsville, Manning, Timmonsville, Effingham and Sumter.
HVAC, plumbing, electrical and generators. One company, one number.
Locally owned, quality driven, family focused
