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PM Technologies
3.7(
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Serving Columbus, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1997

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"It went very well, Cody arrived on time, explained what he was doing and did it. I find Cody Thompson to be a very good service man and was satisfied with him arriving on time, doing his job and telling when he was done and what he had done. Thank You !!"
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19 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by42%of homeowners
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Next Generations Power, LLC
4.6(
24
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Serving Columbus, 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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T.M.A. Electric
4.5(
59
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Serving Columbus, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 1998

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The two young men that set a switch to connect a portable generator to my electrical panel did a super job....more than was I expected. They were professional, efficient and best of all they cleaned the metals shaving around the work site. I would highly recommend T.M.A. Electric."
Home Standby Power with Geo-Therm heat  (Cummins)
Cummins 25 kw
Generac 2 meter install
Transfer switch after completed
Adding a 200 Amp Automatic Transfer Switch

+4

Response time2 days
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Slobodnik Electrical
4.8(
14
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Serving Columbus, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Very knowledgeable and Price very fair. Contractor went above and beyond the job. Contractor showed up with his two sons and did extra work and refuse to be paid for it."
Manual Generator Transfer Switch
Linksys Access Point
Intermatic Panel Guard
Response time6 hrs
Response rate93%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Johnathon Sharpe
5.0(
3
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Serving Columbus, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"John did a great job upgrading our fan/light fixture in the bedroom. He also ran new wire to the garage and installed new breakers at the box for new outlets and 6 ceiling lights! He does great work and is very professional! I plan to hire him for future electrical projects."
Response time2 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Emergency Mower Service
5.0(
8
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Serving Columbus, MI and surrounding areas

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"The service tech was on time and very friendly and professional. I really appreciate the “at home repair service” it reminded me when doctors use to visit you at home when you were sick."
Lawn Mower Repair, Serice & Maintenance
General Maintenance
Replacing a blade.
Lawn Mower Repair, Serice & Maintenance
Replacing Blades

+22

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Blue water electrical contracting LLC
5.0(
5
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Serving Columbus, MI and surrounding areas

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

Blue Water Electric provides reliable and professional electrical services for residential and commercial clients. We specialize in panel upgrades, lighting installation, troubleshooting, repairs, and more. As a licensed and insured contractor, we are committed to delivering quality workmanship and exceptional customer service. Whether you need a quick repair or a major project completed, we're here to power your home or business with efficiency and expertise. Contact us today for a free estimate!

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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

While diesel is relatively stable, it won’t last nearly as long as propane and you may have to replace it if it sits unused for too long. Diesel can sometimes struggle to work efficiently or start engines during especially cold weather, so it’s not the best choice for every climate. Compared to fuels like propane and natural gas, diesel generators tend to be noisier and create more exhaust, which isn’t always ideal for home use.

As a safety measure, you should always turn off the main breaker while operating your generator’s backup breaker. In addition, you should also switch off all appliance breakers so you don't have a power surge when the main breaker turns back on. And finally, turning off the main breaker prevents back-feeding, which endangers utility workers with the risk of electrocution. Back-feeding could also destroy the electrical circuits of your neighbors if they use the same power network.

Yes, natural gas generators can work without electricity. Natural gas generators are a common type of backup or whole-house generator that operates when the electrical grid isn’t working. The trick is using a transfer switch (which usually needs to be installed with the generator) that safely switches the home electrical system from the power grid to generator power when needed.

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. 

While standby generators provide essential backup power, they can fail when you need them most due to lack of maintenance, fuel supply issues, dead batteries, electrical problems, or improper installation. To avoid costly failures, professional installation and regular maintenance are crucial. Licensed technicians ensure safety, uphold warranty requirements, comply with regulations, and provide expert servicing.

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