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ELECTRICAL SERVICES PLUS, INC.
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Fixed Generator - InstallFixed Generator - RepairGenerator - Install - For Business+1 more

Serving Clayton, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 1975

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Electrical Services LLC is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests and make their concerns the basis of our business

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MJL Electric, LLC
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Generator - Install - For BusinessGenerator - Repair - For Business

Serving Clayton, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 2007

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MJL Electric, LLC, is the premiere commercial & industrial electrical contractor in the greater Eastern Michigan region. With over 20 years of experience servicing the electrical needs of the local businesses and factories, we are considered masters within the industry. We are also both experts and skilled craftsman in the field, as we ensure that every job is done right, within budget and on time. We utilize the same degree of personal care and consideration on every project, regardless of size and scope. We exhibit exceptional attention to detail and quality craftsmanship, unparalleled in this day and age. Whether it is a smaller job, something larger or a vastly complex project, do not hesitate to contact us today!

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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

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.

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. 

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.

If you’re wondering if you can use your electric vehicle as a backup battery, it depends on whether your EV is compatible with bidirectional charging. This technology allows energy to flow both ways, enabling vehicle-to-home (V2H) backup power, vehicle-to-load (V2L) for appliances and camping, and vehicle-to-grid (V2G) to support the power grid. Compatible EVs convert stored DC energy into usable AC power, helping reduce energy costs and enhance grid stability while providing emergency backup power.

Costs depend on generator type, labor, and additional wiring or transfer switch requirements.

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