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Town & Country Electric, Inc.
5.0(
45
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Serving Auburn, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 1983

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Casey and his team did an excellent job installing can lights in my kitchen> Very professional and timely in completing the job. Highly recommend Casey and the team at Town and Country"
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Craft Room Fixture
Coordinated Light Fixture Locations
Dining Room Fixtures
Grand Rapids Home

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Response time2 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Next Generations Power, LLC
4.6(
24
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Serving Auburn, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Don was very pleasant to work with. He did forget to call me about when he would pick up the generator. But with the price and speed and workmanship made up for it."
Response time2 days
Recommended by95%of homeowners
CRElectrical LLC
4.5(
16
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Serving Auburn, MI and surrounding areas

"Had a great experience. He located the issue and solved it. I had a few different electricians who couldn’t figure out the problem and Cort was able to fix it. Wouldn’t call anyone else in the future. Thank you Cort for an excellent job!!"
Response time1 day
Response rate100%
Recommended by80%of homeowners
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Ajax Mechanical LLC
4.4(
5
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Serving Auburn, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 1988

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"I called John from Ajax to inspect my furnace as it had been "red
tagged-do not use" by another company and I wanted another opinion from a
local provider.  He was very knowledgeable and professional on the
phone, and came on time.  He thoroughly inspected the furnace, and used a
camera scan to look at the heat exchange that had been diagnosed as
cracked by another H&C company.  He spent close to an hour with me,
told me that there was no crack (hurrah) and also gave other pointers on
what could improve furnace performance.  He did not try to sell me anything and did not charge me for the visit.  He also suggested that if I doubted his diagnosis of  no problem,  that I could call Consumers Energy and have them come out to verify. 
Am planning on having him improve some poorly installed duct work,  and will not hesitate to call Ajax for my heating and cooling needs as I have two furnaces and two air conditioners. 
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Recommended by80%of homeowners
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Always Wired LLC
5.0(
1
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Serving Auburn, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Owner came out on my issue. Definitely knows what he is doing and had the job done very fast. Exceptional work, very very reasonably priced and just a friendly guy to deal with. Makes the customer feel that he appreciates the work he is doing for you. Always Wired will be my choice from now on."
Response time1 day
Link Electrical Contracting
New to Angi

Serving Auburn, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Link Electrial Contracting is Family owned and operated servicing the Pinconning and surrounding areas. With over 10 years professional experience, We provide full electrical services from switches up to new install for houses from the ground up. We take pride in always being prompt, punctual and professional with every project we complete. Call us today to schedule your next electrical project.

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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

To determine the right size generator for your house, you should calculate the total wattage of the appliances and devices you want to power during an outage. List all essential items, note their start-up wattages, and add them together.

Here are some typical wattage requirements for common appliances:

  • Refrigerator: 600 watts

  • Large dehumidifier: 700 watts

  • Large window air conditioner: 1,400 watts

  • Water heater: 3,000 to 4,500 watts

  • Electric furnace: 5,000 to 25,000 watts

A 7,500-watt generator might be sufficient for essentials like a refrigerator, freezer, well pump, and lighting circuits. However, for high-demand items like a water heater or furnace, a whole-home generator is a better choice. A portable generator may be enough if you only need to power a few critical items.

While home square footage can offer a rough estimate, it is not always a reliable indicator. For reference, here are some typical generator sizes based on square footage:

  • 1,000 sq ft: 6–9 kW

  • 1,500 sq ft: 7–10 kW

  • 2,000 sq ft: 10–14 kW

  • 2,500 sq ft: 12–16 kW

  • 3,000 sq ft: 16–20 kW+

For the most accurate sizing, consult a professional who can calculate your home's peak and average power consumption and recommend the optimal generator.

Portable generators provide backup power for essential appliances during outages and are easy to relocate.

Whole-house generators can run continuously for extended periods, even for weeks at a time (around 400 to 500 hours), as long as they have a sufficient fuel supply. However, this type of extensive use will increase wear and tear and can shorten the generator's overall lifespan. During long periods of operation, it's important to check and refill the engine oil as needed, potentially as frequently as daily depending on the model. If your generator uses a fuel tank, ensure it is kept full to prevent unexpected shutdowns.

While natural gas generators are costly, they’re a great option for standby power due to the reliability of natural gas as a fuel source. Unlike other fuels, natural gas is delivered through underground pipes, making outages extremely rare and less likely to be affected by the elements. As long as the area isn’t prone to earthquakes, they offer an unlimited supply of natural gas that doesn’t degrade over time or require storage in tanks.

If your home already has a grinder pump and you’re still noticing issues (like frequently clogged toilets and sinks), it could be time to upgrade your grinder pump. Start by checking your existing horsepower. If there are four or fewer people living in your home, using a 1/2-horsepower grinder pump should be sufficient. Larger households should consider investing in a 1-horsepower grinder pump to maximize wastewater removal efforts.

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