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A & J Electric LLC
New to Angi

Serving Fostoria, MI and surrounding areas

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In business since 2019

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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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Next Generations Power, LLC
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Serving Fostoria, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 2006

Free estimates

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"Don was very pleasant to work with. He did forget to call me about when he would pick up the generator. But with the price and speed and workmanship made up for it."
Response time2 days
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Emergency Mower Service
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Serving Fostoria, MI and surrounding areas

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Emergency services offered

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"The service tech was on time and very friendly and professional. I really appreciate the “at home repair service” it reminded me when doctors use to visit you at home when you were sick."
Lawn Mower Repair, Serice & Maintenance
General Maintenance
Replacing a blade.
Lawn Mower Repair, Serice & Maintenance
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Ajax Mechanical LLC
4.4(
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Serving Fostoria, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 1988

Emergency services offered

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"I called John from Ajax to inspect my furnace as it had been "red
tagged-do not use" by another company and I wanted another opinion from a
local provider.  He was very knowledgeable and professional on the
phone, and came on time.  He thoroughly inspected the furnace, and used a
camera scan to look at the heat exchange that had been diagnosed as
cracked by another H&C company.  He spent close to an hour with me,
told me that there was no crack (hurrah) and also gave other pointers on
what could improve furnace performance.  He did not try to sell me anything and did not charge me for the visit.  He also suggested that if I doubted his diagnosis of  no problem,  that I could call Consumers Energy and have them come out to verify. 
Am planning on having him improve some poorly installed duct work,  and will not hesitate to call Ajax for my heating and cooling needs as I have two furnaces and two air conditioners. 
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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

Natural gas and electricity rates vary significantly based on location, and pricing can change over time, too. It’s possible that in locations where natural gas is particularly inexpensive, it will cost less than grid-based electricity will. However, you should also factor in the generator’s initial costs and maintenance needs, as well as its noise level and if it can comfortably power all your home appliances.

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.

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. 

While the rating will tell you how many watts the refrigerator needs at the peak of its cycle, it requires additional wattage to start. At the bare minimum, you’ll need a 1,500-watt generator to get the fridge up and running after a blackout. A 2,000-watt generator should be sufficient for most home refrigerators.

Generally, you’ll want to keep between 60 and 70 feet between the generator and the transfer switch. There are a few reasons for this, including:

  • The distance reduces the noise coming from the generator into your home.

  • It increases efficiency because you won’t have a voltage drop from this short of a distance.

  • Prevents carbon monoxide poisoning: keep at least 15 feet between your generator and an open window. 

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