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Richards Electrical
5.0(
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Serving Brooklyn, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I had them install a generator plug to my house so I could run my portable generator to my essential appliances.Chris was my electrician. He was very kind and thorough. Answered all my questions. The install was very clean and neat. Above my expectations. Communication was excellent from him he called everytime and gave me a window of when he was gonna be there. Couldn't be happier, I'll be using richard's electrical again."
BBB Accredited
Response time4 days
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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R. Bruton Electric, LLC
4.8(
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Serving Brooklyn, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Awesome!! Got the job done fast. They handled everything from the city permit, to dealing with consumers. Great work, professional, friendly"
Response time2 days
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Lakestar Electric LLC
5.0(
1
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Serving Brooklyn, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Trevor was awesome. Knowledgeable and years of experience. He ran a dedicated circuit for my new large ac along with two new outlets and wired a third. He cleaned up any mess he made and most importantly, he has very fair pricing. Will gladly book him for all future electrical needs."
Response time2 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

Most homeowners won't be able to claim a home generator as a tax write-off. However, a whole-house generator may be tax-deductible in certain situations depending on its purpose. For instance, if it's needed to power essential medical equipment, it may qualify as a medical expense deduction. Also, in some cases, businesses can deduct a generator as a business expense if it supports operations. Always consult a tax professional to determine eligibility based on your specific circumstances and the applicable IRS regulations.

Generally, you’ll want to keep between 60 and 70 feet between the generator and the transfer switch. There are a few reasons for this, including:

  • The distance reduces the noise coming from the generator into your home.

  • It increases efficiency because you won’t have a voltage drop from this short of a distance.

  • Prevents carbon monoxide poisoning: keep at least 15 feet between your generator and an open window. 

Whole-house generators need to be installed on level ground several feet away from walls and other objects. Because they tap into the electrical system directly, they usually need to be close to your home electrical panel for a transfer switch installation. It also helps with installation if they are near to a gas line or propane tank installation.

You can expect a diesel generator to last for up to 30,000 hours of use, which works out to 20 to 25 years with the proper maintenance, of course. That depends on how much you use it, so a diesel generator used for emergencies a couple of times a year will last a lot longer than a generator that takes over for a faulty electrical grid every month for a day or two. 

Setting up utilities on a vacant property usually takes at least a few months, or between 6 weeks to 16 weeks. This process requires working with the local planning and zoning department, hiring a building contractor or engineer to design the utility layout, securing permits, laying the lines, and connecting the utilities.

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