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Reliant Electric
5.0(
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Serving Brownstown, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Very respectful, on time, and did the work professionally. Will definitely keep their card on the fridge :) We installed an external receptacle for our portable generator and a mechanical interlock for safety to prevent back feeding to the grid"
Response time10 hrs
Response rate98%
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XPower Electric LLC
5.0(
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Serving Brownstown, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

XPower Electric provides professional electrical installations and upgrades across Metro Detroit. We are licensed and insured, delivering safe, code-compliant results with clean and organized installations.\n\nWe specialize in panel upgrades, service changes, EV charger installations, generator connections, lighting, and troubleshooting. Every job is handled with attention to detail and clear communication from start to finish.\n\nOur goal is simple — get it done right the first time and make the process easy for you.

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Next Generations Power, LLC
4.6(
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Serving Brownstown, 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
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Ark Electric, LLC
4.5(
29
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Serving Brownstown, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Chris finished installing a ceiling fan we had started but were unable to install properly. I will be calling him again next time we need work done."
Response time7 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

Sizing a generator is a careful process that requires calculating the electrical load of your entire house. You have to take into account every device you want to use and their wattage requirements, plus the wattage needed to start them, and look for a generator that can safely run all that at around 80% capacity.

In more practical terms, a small home can run on a 10,000-watt generator (and if you only want to power a few key appliances, much less than that). A mid-sized home may need something between 15,000 and 22,000 watts. Larger homes require 25,000 watts or more. 

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. 

Generators are usually sized by running watts and starting watts. Ideally, you’ll want a generator that can offer both the necessary running watts and starting watts for everything you need to power without going beyond 90% of its capacity. Calculate your home’s electrical load based on the breakers in your home or adding up the appliance and lighting needs of connected rooms.

In most municipalities, you will need a permit to install a permanent home generator, including emergency backup, partial-home, and whole-home generators. A permit for a generator usually costs between $50 and $250, depending on where you live. Your electrician or certified generator installer will usually pull the permit for you—and might be required to do so by your building department—but you’ll be on the hook for the cost of the permit. You should ask your installer before agreeing to any work if they will pull the necessary permits for your project.

It is safe to run a generator continuously, but you must follow safety protocols to ensure personal and home safety. Read the manufacturer’s instructions for specific recommendations, but the general recommendation is to turn generators off overnight or when you’re away from the house. Overworked generators can pose a fire hazard and if your generator is not in a well-ventilated area, running it continuously could lead to carbon monoxide poisoning.

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