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Chain O'Lakes Electric LLC
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Serving Ellsworth, MI and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2021

Emergency services offered

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"Great job by the electricians. They arrived early, called the boss and asked questions when they were not sure. Offered suggestions on how to bring the property up to code, identified the problem and installed a smart thermostat. Job well done."
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Response time9 hrs
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Recommended by43%of homeowners
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Blue Waters Electric, LLC
4.2(
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Serving Ellsworth, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 2023

Free estimates

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"Exceptional customer service. Always timely and knowledgeable with answering questions. Was able to schedule our new build very quickly and got the job done to a high standard. Highly recommend Blue Waters Electric!"
Response time2 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Grizzly Electric, LLC
1.3(
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Serving Ellsworth, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 1995

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Grizzly Electric, LLC is a licensed and insured company committed to reducing energy cost and lowering energy bills for our customers while providing quality service. We serve the beautiful Grand Traverse area as well as Western and lower Michigan. Specializing in panel upgrades, generators, custom lighting, hot tubs, fixtures and much more. We offer flexible payments and affordable electrical services

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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.

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.

DIY is possible for basic setups. Professional installation ensures safe and proper electrical connections.

If you have a transfer switch properly installed, the generator and main electrical power cannot feed the system at the same time. However, you should still shut off the power at your main circuit breaker panel before activating the generator. If you do that, you’ll simply need to shut off the generator and reset your circuit breaker once the local power comes back on.

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.

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