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Mr. Electric
4.5(
40
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Serving Highland, 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
15 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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Lighthouse Electrical Service
4.6(
107
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Serving Highland, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"We hired Lighthouse Electrical to install a generator interlock kit for our house and am very impressed at how smooth everything went. They were the cheapest out of 5 quotes, but didn't cut any corners. Corey came out on site for a quote which added comfort that he won't try to extra bill us once the work was to be done, and we got the install scheduled within a week from calling. Christian came out to do the install and once everything was complete he vacuumed up and walked me through how to use the switch. As a cherry on top, they didn't add a surcharge for paying by credit. I couldn't be happier with the experience."
Generac Generator
Panel Upgrade
EV Maintenance
Landscape Lights
Specialized Lighting

+4

Response time3 hrs
Response rate92%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Superior Power & Lighting, Inc.
4.5(
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Serving Highland, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"The guys arrived on time. Kept me informed as to what was being done. Confirmed placement of the floor outlet and outside switch. Work was done beautifully. After installation, they cleaned up!"
SUPERIOR POWER & LIGHTING
NEVER BE WITHOUT POWER AGAIN
Verizon lighting
Custom ceiling fans
Accent lighting

+2

Response time12 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Byers Electric Service Team
5.0(
12
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Serving Highland, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2022

Warranties offered

Small jobs welcome

"My service panel went out and Nathan and Coltin came right over. Replaced it and brought everything up to code. They were friendly, professional and cleaned up. Would you use them again. Thanks!"
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+45

Response time7 hrs
Response rate90%
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
XPower Electric LLC
5.0(
5
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Serving Highland, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

XPower Electric provides professional electrical installations and upgrades across Metro Detroit. We are licensed and insured, delivering safe, code-compliant results with clean and organized installations.\n\nWe specialize in panel upgrades, service changes, EV charger installations, generator connections, lighting, and troubleshooting. Every job is handled with attention to detail and clear communication from start to finish.\n\nOur goal is simple — get it done right the first time and make the process easy for you.

16 neighbors recently requested a quote
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True Line Electric
5.0(
7
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Serving Highland, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

"Doug is a master electrician and has completed not only a panel upgrade for us but several other electrical projects. He’s knowledgeable, reliable, and easy to work with. What really stands out is that he genuinely cares about the quality and appearance of the finished product—not just getting the job done, but making sure it looks great too. Highly recommend and will continue to call True Line electric for my electrical needs."
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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

Yes, in most municipalities, you will need a permit to install a permanent home generator, including emergency backup, partial-home, and whole-home models. Because these installations involve significant alterations to your home's electrical system and produce exhaust fumes, local governments often require a permit or inspection for safety purposes. A generator permit typically costs between $50 and $250, depending on your location. Your electrician or certified installer can usually handle the permitting process for you, but you will be responsible for the cost. It's a good practice to confirm with your installer that they will pull all necessary permits before work begins.

No, you should never plug a generator directly into a wall outlet in your house. This practice is extremely dangerous, often illegal, and can cause "back-feeding," where power from the generator flows back into utility lines, creating a life-threatening hazard for utility workers. It can also damage your home's electrical system, including appliances like pumps and HVAC fans. If the main power is restored while the generator is connected, it can destroy the generator and cause an electrical fire. To safely connect a generator, you must use a professionally installed transfer switch or an interlocking kit, which prevents back-feeding by disconnecting your home from the utility grid before the generator provides power.

Natural gas generators are designed to run for extended periods of time, such as power outages during a natural disaster. Since there’s no limit to the supply of natural gas, they don’t need to stop for refills. However, generators do need maintenance, including pauses to check and add oil. Constantly running them will also cause a lot more wear and tear, leading to a shorter lifespan.

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.

Generators are usually sized by running watts and starting watts. Ideally, you’ll want a generator that can offer both the necessary running watts and starting watts for everything you need to power without going beyond 90% of its capacity. Calculate your home’s electrical load based on the breakers in your home or adding up the appliance and lighting needs of connected rooms.

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