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!
Superior Electric is a licensed and insured electrical contractor serving the tri-county area for over 50 years. Offering fast, friendly and reliable services for all your electrical needs. No job too big or small.
Superior Electric is a licensed and insured electrical contractor serving the tri-county area for over 50 years. Offering fast, friendly and reliable services for all your electrical needs. No job too big or small.
Westborn Electric is a family owned and operated company. We specialize in residential, commercial, new construction, re-model and upgrades. Westborn Electric has been servicing south eastern Michigan for 22 years. We are a fair and honest contractor with great work ethics and values. Westborn Electric offers free estimates with 24/7 on call service and would be honored to have the opportunity to service you and the community. NOTICE: We also installed home camera systems and home generators !!
"Great communication on time and efficient! Will definitely use again"
Michelle M on October 2025
Westborn Electric is a family owned and operated company. We specialize in residential, commercial, new construction, re-model and upgrades. Westborn Electric has been servicing south eastern Michigan for 22 years. We are a fair and honest contractor with great work ethics and values. Westborn Electric offers free estimates with 24/7 on call service and would be honored to have the opportunity to service you and the community. NOTICE: We also installed home camera systems and home generators !!
"Great communication on time and efficient! Will definitely use again"
We pride the company on reliability, excellent communication, integrity, and quality work. We strongly believe in giving our absolute best in all our projects no matter how big or small. We look forward to earning your business! Our team is bilingual and can assist you fluently in both English and Arabic.
"Perfect"
Mohammad B on December 2023
We pride the company on reliability, excellent communication, integrity, and quality work. We strongly believe in giving our absolute best in all our projects no matter how big or small. We look forward to earning your business! Our team is bilingual and can assist you fluently in both English and Arabic.
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
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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
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With over 10 years of experience in the Audio/Visual industry, we are the experts you need to take care of your business. We handle everything from computer networking to security camera installation. We will treat your home as we would treat our own. Give Sector 7 a call today, we look forward to working with you!
"When I had first reached out to them and it was after hours and left a message and Ben called back the next morning and in one hour, Ben and Kevin came in the door, assessed the mess with all the old wiring, presented their very fair estimate and the next day they here on time, completed the work on the estimate and all in proper working condition. Did I mention they were, ON TIME, and COMPLETED THE WORK without excuses Ben and Kevin exceeded, my approval, in the standards of excellent work ethics?"
JoAnn S on August 2020
With over 10 years of experience in the Audio/Visual industry, we are the experts you need to take care of your business. We handle everything from computer networking to security camera installation. We will treat your home as we would treat our own. Give Sector 7 a call today, we look forward to working with you!
"When I had first reached out to them and it was after hours and left a message and Ben called back the next morning and in one hour, Ben and Kevin came in the door, assessed the mess with all the old wiring, presented their very fair estimate and the next day they here on time, completed the work on the estimate and all in proper working condition. Did I mention they were, ON TIME, and COMPLETED THE WORK without excuses Ben and Kevin exceeded, my approval, in the standards of excellent work ethics?"
Eager to help with home and business owners with tackling electricity in a safe and cost efficient manner (generators (panel upgrades (electric vehicle chargers (troubleshooting (outlet and switch installs (lighting packages (renovations & more
Eager to help with home and business owners with tackling electricity in a safe and cost efficient manner (generators (panel upgrades (electric vehicle chargers (troubleshooting (outlet and switch installs (lighting packages (renovations & more
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."
United Power Production is a leader in generator service, sales, installation, and maintenance for clients in the Detroit Metro area.
United Power Production is a leader in generator service, sales, installation, and maintenance for clients in the Detroit Metro area.
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Generator Install questions, answered by experts
Most homeowners won't be able to claim a home generator as a tax write-off. However, a whole-house generator may be tax-deductible in certain situations depending on its purpose. For instance, if it's needed to power essential medical equipment, it may qualify as a medical expense deduction. Also, in some cases, businesses can deduct a generator as a business expense if it supports operations. Always consult a tax professional to determine eligibility based on your specific circumstances and the applicable IRS regulations.
Generator size requirements vary wildly among properties, but typical generator sizes are listed below based on home square footage:
1,000 sq ft: 6–9 kW
1,500 sq ft: 7–10 kW
2,000 sq ft: 10–14kW
2,500 sq ft: 12–16kW
3,000 sq ft: 16–20kW+
Unfortunately, home square footage isn’t always a good indicator of generator size requirements. Instead, you should call in a professional to discuss which items in your home you’d like to run via your generator. They can calculate peak and average consumption for those items and then size your generator appropriately for optimal performance.
The amount of time a standby generator can run continuously is around 3,000 hours on average. However, standby generators can generally run indefinitely as long as they have a continuous fuel supply. Generators hooked up to a home’s natural gas supply are the best option for extended usage, as these won’t rely on a finite fuel supply based on how much you have in storage. Generators running on liquid propane or diesel won’t last as long, as these require fuel storage and regular refueling to stay running.
If you’re wondering whether gas generators produce carbon monoxide, know that natural gas generators do not produce carbon monoxide if they are functioning properly, as natural gas burns cleanly. However, if the generator malfunctions and the gas does not burn completely, there is potential for carbon dioxide to be produced. To prevent malfunctions, it's crucial to perform regular maintenance, including running the generator weekly and scheduling professional inspections every 6 to 12 months. Also, be sure to test your carbon monoxide detectors regularly to ensure they function in the rare case of the generator producing carbon monoxide.
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.
The Ecorse, MI homeowners’ guide to generator installs
From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.
Keeping on top of generator maintenance and repairs gives you extra peace of mind as a homeowner. Find out how much regular generator maintenance costs.
Before deciding between a gas generator and a natural gas generator, explore the differences. Compare gas vs. natural gas generator with our informative guide.
