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St. John Electric
4.9(
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Fixed Generator - InstallPortable Generator - Install

Serving Ferndale, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"St. John Electric is fantastic. They came out right away. Went through what needed to be fixed, options to fix the problem and how much it would cost. As a realtor, I am picky about who I use and recommendâ ¦ Kevin was great!!! He will be my go to Electrician."
Response time1 day
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by89%of homeowners
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Mr. Electric
4.5(
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Fixed Generator - InstallFixed Generator - RepairGenerator - Install - For Business

Serving Ferndale, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1996

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Very happy with my experience with Mr. Electric. I have used them to put in my whole house generator. They were great. Sam Stone is awesome. He showed up on time and upgraded our panel box. I found him to be very professional and knowledgeable. I would highly recommend this company and Sam Stone for all electrical services"
Response time8 hrs
18 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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PM Technologies
3.7(
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Fixed Generator - InstallGenerator - InstallGenerator - Install - For Business

Serving Ferndale, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1997

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Great John the installer did a great job"
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XPower Electric LLC
5.0(
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Fixed Generator - InstallGenerator - Install - For BusinessPortable Generator - Install

Serving Ferndale, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

"Alex was excellent. Installed a plug for a generator and interlock switch on panel. Also installed a couple outlets. Was very friendly and did a great job and is very reasonably priced. Will definitely use him again for all my electrical needs."
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Encore Home Solutions LLC
5.0(
6
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Fixed Generator - InstallPortable Generator - Install

Serving Ferndale, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Professional, friendly, and showed up when promised. Crew friendly and competent."
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Vintage Electric Service
5.0(
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Portable Generator - Repair

Serving Ferndale, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

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.

Response time50 mins
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Tanner Vogras
4.7(
3
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Portable Generator - Repair

Serving Ferndale, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"Tanner was a hard working guy. Showed up on time and did not leave until the job was finished. Great attitude, quality work."
Response time2 days
Recommended by66%of homeowners
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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

Portable generators provide backup power for essential appliances during outages and are easy to relocate.

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.

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.

In most municipalities, you will need a permit to install a permanent home generator, including emergency backup, partial-home, and whole-home generators. A permit for a generator usually costs between $50 and $250, depending on where you live. Your electrician or certified generator installer will usually pull the permit for you—and might be required to do so by your building department—but you’ll be on the hook for the cost of the permit. You should ask your installer before agreeing to any work if they will pull the necessary permits for your project.

It’s usually better to repair your generator if it isn’t working properly, as it will typically be much more affordable and should yield similar results. Generator repairs cost around $300 on average, while installing a new whole-house generator costs around $5,000 on average. The only exception is if you know your generator is reaching the end of its useful life, usually between 30 and 40 years. If you have an older generator, you could face multiple repairs in the coming years, which might mean that a full replacement will be more cost-effective over time.

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