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Lighthouse Electrical Service
4.6(
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Serving Dryden, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Mr. Bailey assembled the fan, installed it properly and quickly. He took the old fan to the curb so that I wouldn't have to. The cost (211.50) was a bit more than I had anticipated but the value for the service was reasonable. I can wholeheartedly recommend Lighthouse Electrical Service."
Generac Generator
Panel Upgrade
EV Maintenance
Landscape Lights
Specialized Lighting

+4

Response time3 hrs
Response rate92%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Byers Electric Service Team
5.0(
12
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Serving Dryden, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2022

Warranties offered

Small jobs welcome

"I called them and they came out within in a week. Quoted the job and completed it the same day. Very professional. Very nice workers. They were absolutely outstanding"
Lighting 1
Lighting 2
Lighting 3
Lighting 4
Lighting 5

+45

Response time7 hrs
Response rate90%
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
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A & J Electric LLC
New to Angi

Serving Dryden, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

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Navigating the world of electrical systems requires a Pro you can trust. Mike at A & J Electric has been in service customers in the Electrical field for over a decade. I pride myself on delivering a full spectrum of electrician services to ensure your home functions seamlessly and safely. My team of seasoned professionals is equipped to tackle any electrical task, big or small, with the utmost precision and care.

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Hanley Electric, LLC
4.9(
87
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Serving Dryden, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Did a great job setting up a generator hook up in addition to fixing some non-working lights in our barn. Would certainly hire again."
GCARD Lighting Conversion
Finished Product
Parking Lot Lighting
Parking Lot entrance
Parking Lot Entrance

+28

Response time1 day
Response rate88%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Next Generations Power, LLC
4.6(
24
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Serving Dryden, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"He came promptly and charged me a price that was more than fair to drive out to my home and fix my portable generator. He even took into consideration that we were without power and needed the job done quickly."
Response time2 days
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Be Energy Solutions
5.0(
6
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Serving Dryden, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Be Energy Solutions is a licensed and insured electrical contractor serving homeowners across Michigan. We specialize in Level 2 EV charger installations, electrical panel upgrades, and standby generator installations. Our team manages every step — from permits and utility coordination to professional installation and final inspection — ensuring safe, code-compliant, and efficient results. Whether you’re preparing for an electric vehicle, upgrading your home’s electrical capacity, or adding backup power, we deliver reliable workmanship, transparent pricing, and excellent customer service.

EV Charger Install
EV Charger Install
EV Charger Install
EVSE Install
NEMA 14-50 Outlet

+6

Response time10 mins
Response rate100%
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T.M.A. Electric
4.5(
59
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Serving Dryden, 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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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

A portable generator can supply power to selected appliances and circuits in a home, but it's generally not designed to handle the entire household's electrical needs simultaneously. Portable generators have limited wattage capacity, so they are only designed to power essential devices and electronics temporarily until local power is restored. If your power needs outweigh the capabilities of a portable generator, consider installing a whole-home generator instead.

Here’s what you can run with different wattages and types of generators:

Portable generator:

  • 2,000 watts can handle a large appliance like a freezer or refrigerator, plus a few smaller items like phones or computer chargers. 

  • 4,000 watts will keep two large appliances operating and a few smaller devices.

  • 8,000 watts should power most essential appliances and other devices, including a sump pump, well pump, or your dishwasher.

Partial to whole-house generator:

  • 20,000 watts and above will make it seem like your home’s power is still on.

No, you should never plug a generator directly into a wall outlet in your house. This practice is extremely dangerous, often illegal, and can cause "back-feeding," where power from the generator flows back into utility lines, creating a life-threatening hazard for utility workers. It can also damage your home's electrical system, including appliances like pumps and HVAC fans. If the main power is restored while the generator is connected, it can destroy the generator and cause an electrical fire. To safely connect a generator, you must use a professionally installed transfer switch or an interlocking kit, which prevents back-feeding by disconnecting your home from the utility grid before the generator provides power.

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. 

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.

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