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R. Bruton Electric, LLC
4.8(
31
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Fixed Generator - InstallGenerator - Install - For Business

Serving Eaton Rapids, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Kenny arrived at my home to install a light switch and back patio light that was non existent at the time. Kenny was on time and very professional. I had purchased a patio light before the installation and had to return to work and left Kenny to do his work. Kenny called me and told me that the light I purchased did not have the brackets that it should have had. Kenny took my light back to Lowes and brought back a new one and installed my light. I arrived home to my new light and switch and he cleaned up the area as if no one was even there. I will use Bruton electric again! Great Job!"
Response time2 days
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Electrical Innovations LLC
5.0(
5
)
Fixed Generator - InstallFixed Generator - RepairGenerator - Install+4 more

Serving Eaton Rapids, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I needed an upgrade on my electrical panel at my summer home and Electrical Innovations was very resourceful and professional to work with. They completed my work in a timely manner and for a reasonable price. I would highly recommend them for any of your electrical needs."
Basement remodel
Landscape lighting
Network system
Local Landscape Lighting Project
Local Landscape Lighting Project

+21

Response time2 days
Response rate100%
14 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Mr. Electric of Lansing
4.3(
133
)
Fixed Generator - InstallFixed Generator - Repair

Serving Eaton Rapids, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1990

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Both Jerry and Tom were very professional and skilled electricians. I had several lighting installations (OUTDOORS MOTION LIGHTS; NEW DOORBELLS; FAN/CEILING LIGHTS; & INSTALLATION of SMOKE/ CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTORS. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND BOTH excellent WORKERS."
Lamp Post
Trench
Trench
Trench
Bedroom Light

+5

Recommended by89%of homeowners
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Next Generations Power, LLC
4.6(
24
)
Portable Generator - Repair

Serving Eaton Rapids, 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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Emergency Mower Service
5.0(
8
)
Fixed Generator - InstallFixed Generator - RepairGenerator - Install+4 more

Serving Eaton Rapids, MI and surrounding areas

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"They're the best company I've ever hired. They provided me knowledge and experience. He was unbelievable. He was excellent. He was able to repair the blower that's been stocked for five years while everybody else told me to throw it away."
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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Generator Install FAQs, answered by experts

You can determine what size generator you need for a transfer switch by matching the switch to the largest outlet on your generator. Larger generators can power up to 10 circuits, while most 5,000-watt generators can provide power to six circuits. So, if your generator’s largest outlet is 30 amps, you’ll need a 30-amp transfer switch.

Homeowners can often access federal tax credits, such as the Investment Tax Credit (ITC), which covers a percentage of installation costs. Many states and utilities offer additional rebates, grants, or performance-based incentives. These programs can significantly lower your upfront investment. Check the Database of State Incentives for Renewables and Efficiency (DSIRE) or contact your local energy office for current offers.

To reduce AC startup power for a whole-house generator, install a soft start kit or hard start capacitor, which lowers the initial surge by gradually ramping up the compressor. Using a smart load manager can also help by staggering startup loads, preventing a system overload and future costly repairs.

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.

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. 

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