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"I was very happy with the service Metro Electric provided. The electrician explained my options for each job and gave me a few choices from which to choose."

Rob S on July 2025

We have been a family-owned and operated business for over 20 years. All our residential technicians are licensed electricians in the State of Michigan, and they have undergone background checks and drug tests. Visit metroelectricmichigan.com to learn more!

"I was very happy with the service Metro Electric provided. The electrician explained my options for each job and gave me a few choices from which to choose."

Rob S on July 2025


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PM Technologies

28294 Beck Rd
3.79(
14
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PM Technologies

28294 Beck Rd
3.79(
14
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Approved Pro
59 local quotes requested
28 years of experience

For over 28 years we have been providing generator maintenance and service (including 24 hr Emergency Service) throughout SE Michigan and the surrounding areas. We do service all STANDBY brands Commercial and Residential, Large and small. We can also service Generac Portables dependent on age. We are a Certified, Independent Generac, Kohler, Wildcat, Briggs & Stratton, Taylor and Champion Dealer, and would be happy to provide you with a FREE ESTIMATE by one of our Friendly salespersons. Call today to see how we can offer you a peace of mind!

"Great John the installer did a great job"

Dan M on September 2025

For over 28 years we have been providing generator maintenance and service (including 24 hr Emergency Service) throughout SE Michigan and the surrounding areas. We do service all STANDBY brands Commercial and Residential, Large and small. We can also service Generac Portables dependent on age. We are a Certified, Independent Generac, Kohler, Wildcat, Briggs & Stratton, Taylor and Champion Dealer, and would be happy to provide you with a FREE ESTIMATE by one of our Friendly salespersons. Call today to see how we can offer you a peace of mind!

"Great John the installer did a great job"

Dan M on September 2025


T.M.A. Electric LLC

2514 Chestnut
4.64(
11
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T.M.A. Electric LLC

2514 Chestnut
4.64(
11
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 90% of Angi customers
Recommended by 90% of HomeAdvisor customers
91 local quotes requested

Here at TMA Electric, our company is based on the belief that our customers are the utmost importance.We welcome the opportunity to earn your trust and deliver you the best service possible. No job too big or too small for our experienced team. Electrical Service, Electrical Repair, Electrical Wiring, LED Upgrades, Temporary Lighting,

"The company did not reply on the phone calls."

Dick B on May 2025

Here at TMA Electric, our company is based on the belief that our customers are the utmost importance.We welcome the opportunity to earn your trust and deliver you the best service possible. No job too big or too small for our experienced team. Electrical Service, Electrical Repair, Electrical Wiring, LED Upgrades, Temporary Lighting,

"The company did not reply on the phone calls."

Dick B on May 2025


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Accent Tel USA

3501 Bessie Coleman Blvd, Suite 25203
4.89(
9
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Accent Tel USA

3501 Bessie Coleman Blvd, Suite 25203
4.89(
9
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
16 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Our Company provides a one-stop solution for all of your voice, internet, and telecom needs. Leveraging the Cloud we provide your Office state-of-the-art telephones for little or no upfront cost striving to keep your monthly costs the same. Sound too good to be true? Give us a call and we will show you how.

"Telephone System - Install or Upgrade - For Business "

Anthony O on September 2025

Our Company provides a one-stop solution for all of your voice, internet, and telecom needs. Leveraging the Cloud we provide your Office state-of-the-art telephones for little or no upfront cost striving to keep your monthly costs the same. Sound too good to be true? Give us a call and we will show you how.

"Telephone System - Install or Upgrade - For Business "

Anthony O on September 2025



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State Electric Company

15045 Dixie Highway
4.83(
6
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State Electric Company

15045 Dixie Highway
4.83(
6
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

State Electric Company is a family-owned business employing master electricians for over 30 years. Our in-house team has extensive training and experience as electrical contractors; we are fully licensed, insured, and bonded. Industry leaders in the Electric Vehicle turnkey solutions. We service both residential and commercial properties and are certified as master electricians and contractor for Michigan as well as a numerous amount of other states.

"Great workmanship. Pleasant team of people. Would highly recommend."

Bob H on August 2024

State Electric Company is a family-owned business employing master electricians for over 30 years. Our in-house team has extensive training and experience as electrical contractors; we are fully licensed, insured, and bonded. Industry leaders in the Electric Vehicle turnkey solutions. We service both residential and commercial properties and are certified as master electricians and contractor for Michigan as well as a numerous amount of other states.

"Great workmanship. Pleasant team of people. Would highly recommend."

Bob H on August 2024


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RSC Electrical, Inc.

43750 Garfield Rd
4.95(
21
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RSC Electrical, Inc.

43750 Garfield Rd
4.95(
21
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Hire the professional electricians at RSC Electrical, Inc., and put your mind at ease. You’ll be greeted by a friendly face who’ll provide the highest level of service for a job of any size. Go ahead and check out the full list. We're ready to take on your project so please give us a call or click for an estimate today!

"The crew showed up on time and did a great job. They dug a trench from my house to my pool to install a new circuit to the pump. They installed a GFCI waterproof electrical box for the pump. Afterwards, they dug a trench and added the grounding ring around the pool. Received the inspection the following day and the crew came back to fill the trenches and to throw down grass seed. The crew and office staff were very professional and knowledgeable. I would definitely recommend them and I will personally be hiring them again for more work around my house."

Mark C on July 2020

Hire the professional electricians at RSC Electrical, Inc., and put your mind at ease. You’ll be greeted by a friendly face who’ll provide the highest level of service for a job of any size. Go ahead and check out the full list. We're ready to take on your project so please give us a call or click for an estimate today!

"The crew showed up on time and did a great job. They dug a trench from my house to my pool to install a new circuit to the pump. They installed a GFCI waterproof electrical box for the pump. Afterwards, they dug a trench and added the grounding ring around the pool. Received the inspection the following day and the crew came back to fill the trenches and to throw down grass seed. The crew and office staff were very professional and knowledgeable. I would definitely recommend them and I will personally be hiring them again for more work around my house."

Mark C on July 2020


Legacy Electric LLC

34766 Channing Way
5.00(
9
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Legacy Electric LLC

34766 Channing Way
5.00(
9
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

We are electrical contractors with a good industry reputation for high quality work with reasonable prices. Our electricians have decades of experience and are licensed and insured. We are happy to service both residential and commercial applications in Macomb County and surrounding areas.

"Legacy was contracted through Chevy/Qmerit to install a 240v outlet in my garage for an electric car charger. They did an amazing job despite it being a more complicated job. They were friendly and quick as well. I highly recommend them. I will use them for future residential electrical needs. 10/10!"

Michael C on November 2022

We are electrical contractors with a good industry reputation for high quality work with reasonable prices. Our electricians have decades of experience and are licensed and insured. We are happy to service both residential and commercial applications in Macomb County and surrounding areas.

"Legacy was contracted through Chevy/Qmerit to install a 240v outlet in my garage for an electric car charger. They did an amazing job despite it being a more complicated job. They were friendly and quick as well. I highly recommend them. I will use them for future residential electrical needs. 10/10!"

Michael C on November 2022


"The whole process of quoting, sales presentation, finance arrangement, installation was simple, timely, professional, complete and painless. The price was very competitive, the installation was smooth and prompt, and the end product is thing of beauty. This review is from a homeowner who has had a couple of terrible furnace experiences in the past decade."

John G on January 2021

"The whole process of quoting, sales presentation, finance arrangement, installation was simple, timely, professional, complete and painless. The price was very competitive, the installation was smooth and prompt, and the end product is thing of beauty. This review is from a homeowner who has had a couple of terrible furnace experiences in the past decade."

John G on January 2021

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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

A 1,500 square foot home will likely need a 15kW to 20kW generator. When deciding on whole-house generator size, add up the total wattage of the devices that you’d like to continue running during a power outage. That way, you can ensure you purchase a generator that can power your necessary appliances or medical equipment during an electrical emergency.

You may need a permit for a portable generator if you’ll be installing a transfer switch for your primary residence or similar work. Otherwise, a permit for other uses may not be necessary. Check your local building codes or ask a local generator installer for more information about your local regulations.

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 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

In some situations, yes. Never try to put biofuel into any home generator without checking the specifics first. If a generator has the ability to run on diesel, it can also run pure biofuel (the clear kind made from seed oils, for example). But if you are using biofuel made from animal fats or vegetable oils, the generator will need significant modifications before it can handle a sludgier type of biofuel.

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