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Electrician Near Me LLC
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Generator - Install - For BusinessPortable Generator - Install

Serving Auburn, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

"Andrew did an excellent job replacing my electrical panel. He was professional, knowledgeable, and took the time to explain everything clearly. The work was completed efficiently, and everything looks great. I'm very satisfied with the quality of the installation and would definitely recommend Andrew to anyone needing electrical work."
Service panels
Wholehouse Generator
New Panel
New construction
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JJ Electric, Inc.
4.8(
52
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Fixed Generator - InstallGenerator - Install - For BusinessPortable Generator - Install

Serving Auburn, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Professional crew, pricing was competitive, work was completed on time and the work was well done. We would recommend them to others. Justin was honest about the size of generator we needed. He explained the pros and cons of the different brands and sizes. We felt well informed before making our decision."
Response time1 day
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Ajax Mechanical LLC
4.4(
5
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Fixed Generator - InstallFixed Generator - RepairGenerator - Install+4 more

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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Fixed Generator - InstallFixed Generator - RepairGenerator - Repair - For Business+1 more

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
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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

It might seem counterintuitive, but installing a generator transfer switch will save you money in the long run. While you’ll have to pay between $400 and $2,500 to have the transfer switch installed, you’ll recoup that amount later on when you don’t have to pay for expensive repairs to your appliances, devices, and electrical system that may have burned out, overloaded, or stopped working due to a sudden loss of power or an incorrect hook up of a generator to your home

The amount of time a standby generator can run continuously is around 3,000 hours on average. However, standby generators can generally run indefinitely as long as they have a continuous fuel supply. Generators hooked up to a home’s natural gas supply are the best option for extended usage, as these won’t rely on a finite fuel supply based on how much you have in storage. Generators running on liquid propane or diesel won’t last as long, as these require fuel storage and regular refueling to stay running.

Generators run on a variety of fuel types, ranging from natural gas to solar power. Keep in mind that fuel costs varying by type:

  • Natural gas: $2,000–$21,000 per year 

  • Liquid propane: $2,000–$21,000 per year

  • Diesel: $3,000–$20,000 per year

  • Gasoline: $500–$3,000 per year

  • Solar generator: $2,000–$25,000 per unit

  • Battery backup: $10,000–$25,000 per unit

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.

If you have a transfer switch properly installed, the generator and main electrical power cannot feed the system at the same time. However, you should still shut off the power at your main circuit breaker panel before activating the generator. If you do that, you’ll simply need to shut off the generator and reset your circuit breaker once the local power comes back on.

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