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Last update on October 25, 2025

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PM Technologies

4619 Clyde Park Avenue Southwest
5.00(
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PM Technologies

4619 Clyde Park Avenue Southwest
5.00(
1
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•Approved Pro
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
74 local quotes requested

Powering and Protecting Residential and Commercial Generator sales, Service and Rentals Great customer service and experience Family owned and operated PM Technologies offers a wide range of generator solutions to meet your power needs in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Our high-quality generators and exceptional generator service ensure that you have reliable backup power to your home or business when you need it the most.

"Very professional and knowledgeable! Did an amazing job while letting us know what was all being performed."

Matt G on August 2024

Powering and Protecting Residential and Commercial Generator sales, Service and Rentals Great customer service and experience Family owned and operated PM Technologies offers a wide range of generator solutions to meet your power needs in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Our high-quality generators and exceptional generator service ensure that you have reliable backup power to your home or business when you need it the most.

"Very professional and knowledgeable! Did an amazing job while letting us know what was all being performed."

Matt G on August 2024

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Accent Tel USA

3501 Bessie Coleman Blvd, Suite 25203
4.89(
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Accent Tel USA

3501 Bessie Coleman Blvd, Suite 25203
4.89(
9
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
16 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

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 "

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 "

Anthony O on September 2025

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Northern Spark Electric

7146 S. Stachnick Rd
New on AngiNew on Angi
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Northern Spark Electric

7146 S. Stachnick Rd
New on AngiNew on Angi
•Approved Pro
8 years of experience

With over 5 years of experience the electrical industry, we are the experts you need to take care of your home or business. We will treat every house like it's our own. We focus on being detail oriented to make sure all of our customer's are happy. We handle everything from panel upgrades to switch install. Give Northern Spark Electric a call today, we look forward to working with you!

With over 5 years of experience the electrical industry, we are the experts you need to take care of your home or business. We will treat every house like it's our own. We focus on being detail oriented to make sure all of our customer's are happy. We handle everything from panel upgrades to switch install. Give Northern Spark Electric a call today, we look forward to working with you!

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Chain O'Lakes Electric LLC

114 Saunders Rd SE
5.00(
14
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Chain O'Lakes Electric LLC

114 Saunders Rd SE
5.00(
14
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
4 years of experience
Emergency services offered

Chain O’ Lakes Electric is a business that provides top notch electrical services, we specialize in residential but love taking on big commercial work. We offer electrical installation, repair, and maintenance for various types of electrical systems, such as lighting, wiring, circuit breakers, and electrical panels. We also focus on energy efficiency solutions, such as installing energy-saving lighting or solar power systems, and whole house generators depending on the scope of their services.

"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."

Scott B on March 2025

Chain O’ Lakes Electric is a business that provides top notch electrical services, we specialize in residential but love taking on big commercial work. We offer electrical installation, repair, and maintenance for various types of electrical systems, such as lighting, wiring, circuit breakers, and electrical panels. We also focus on energy efficiency solutions, such as installing energy-saving lighting or solar power systems, and whole house generators depending on the scope of their services.

"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."

Scott B on March 2025

My Classic Car Trader LLC

312 Prospect Ave
2.00(
1
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My Classic Car Trader LLC

312 Prospect Ave
2.00(
1
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53 years of experience

Sales, Service & Rebuilding of Antique and Classic Car Components such as, Carburetors, Starters, Generators, Fuel Pumps, Double & Single Action Fuel Pump Rebuilding, Water Pumps, Hydraulic Top Pumps, Distributors, and DELCO Knee Action Shocks, We also carry a complete line of NOS and NORS parts. We offer FREE Technical advice for any YEAR Classic Car 609-462-7412

"Beware. They charged me double shipping even after I told them I would wait so I wouldn’t have to pay two shipping fees. The last item was a fuel pump that I had a problem with. I have made 4 calls to ask for help with no return call. Poor"

Frank H on July 2020

Sales, Service & Rebuilding of Antique and Classic Car Components such as, Carburetors, Starters, Generators, Fuel Pumps, Double & Single Action Fuel Pump Rebuilding, Water Pumps, Hydraulic Top Pumps, Distributors, and DELCO Knee Action Shocks, We also carry a complete line of NOS and NORS parts. We offer FREE Technical advice for any YEAR Classic Car 609-462-7412

"Beware. They charged me double shipping even after I told them I would wait so I wouldn’t have to pay two shipping fees. The last item was a fuel pump that I had a problem with. I have made 4 calls to ask for help with no return call. Poor"

Frank H on July 2020

JN Electrical Services

407 Franklin St
4.97(
37
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JN Electrical Services

407 Franklin St
4.97(
37
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 94% of Angi customers
Recommended by 94% of HomeAdvisor customers

Please Call Jeff 231-360-7622 Emails may not be checked daily. Please Call Jeff 231-360-7622 Honest, affordable electrical services. Licensed master electrician. Licensed electrical contractor. Friendly, courteous service. Fully insured. References available upon request.

Please Call Jeff 231-360-7622 Emails may not be checked daily. Please Call Jeff 231-360-7622 Honest, affordable electrical services. Licensed master electrician. Licensed electrical contractor. Friendly, courteous service. Fully insured. References available upon request.

Generator Install questions, answered by experts

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.

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. 

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. 

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.

A home that is 2,500 square feet will likely need a 20kW to 25kW generator. Consult your local generator installer to confirm the generator size needed to power your home before purchasing a new one. Be sure to consider how much power your necessary devices need to run.

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