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Avatar for Sweetwater Electric, LLC
Sweetwater Electric, LLC
4.4(
106
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Serving Linden, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Sweetwater Electric installed my Generac whole house generator. Part way through the installation, we discovered a problem with the landscaping and placement of the generator. Sweetwater was patient while we worked out the issue and resumed work the day after the landscaper left. Alan and Thomas worked well together as a team and finished the installation without a problem. I would highly recommend them for your Generac, or general electrical, work. They are conscientious, hardworking, amenable and clean up after the job is complete. What more could you ask for?"
Standby generator
Floor heat inside or out
Floor heat under tile on front porch
Basement remodel
Kitchen Remodel

+1

12 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Homestead Enterprises of MI
4.9(
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Serving Linden, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Charles and Joyce from Homestead were great to work with. From the time they came out to quote our generator, placement, installation through final inspections. Charles has great attention to detail. They treated our home as if it was theirs. Joyce helped with all the documentation and warranty process. Great people to work with."
Relays for fire smoke dampers
FARM HOUSE PANEL UPGRADE (before)
Farm house panel upgrade (after)
Panel upgrade (after)
INDICATOR LGHTS

+21

Response time9 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Lighthouse Electrical Service
4.6(
107
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Serving Linden, MI and surrounding areas

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In business since 2010

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I received an immediate response. Bailey came the following morning and completed the work within an hour. He was friendly and addressed all of my concerns. I am overall satisfied and would definitely utilize Lighthouse for future electrical work."
Generac Generator
Panel Upgrade
EV Maintenance
Landscape Lights
Specialized Lighting

+4

Response time3 hrs
Response rate92%
11 neighbors recently requested a quote
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PM Technologies
3.7(
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Serving Linden, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1997

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We lost power after a horrific storm and we contacted them and they sent a tech out after hours and got your generator back up and running. I would highly recommend. Will use again if this ever happens again and we will be referring all of our customers, family and friends to. I'll take care of you guys!"
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19 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by42%of homeowners
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Superior Power & Lighting, Inc.
4.5(
130
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Serving Linden, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"wonderful company, i had a specialty issue; needed a new attic fan to vent the heat from a very hot atrium to the outside. these guys came over, took out the old fan, ordered the new one and installed. contractors were very polite, knowledgeable & expedient once the decision was made, i recommend to all."
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(
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Serving Linden, 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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Lighting 2
Lighting 3
Lighting 4
Lighting 5

+45

Response time7 hrs
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by83%of homeowners
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True Line Electric
5.0(
7
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Serving Linden, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

"You will not find anyone more knowledgeable, dependable and trustworthy than Doug for your electrical needs!! Stacey is terrific on the admin side of things and keeps the business running smoothly. Together, they make such a terrific team! We have had Doug take care of our needs throughout several homes that we have owned over the years. There is no one else that I would want to take care of us than True Line Electric!!"
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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

To determine the right size generator for your house, you should calculate the total wattage of the appliances and devices you want to power during an outage. List all essential items, note their start-up wattages, and add them together.

Here are some typical wattage requirements for common appliances:

  • Refrigerator: 600 watts

  • Large dehumidifier: 700 watts

  • Large window air conditioner: 1,400 watts

  • Water heater: 3,000 to 4,500 watts

  • Electric furnace: 5,000 to 25,000 watts

A 7,500-watt generator might be sufficient for essentials like a refrigerator, freezer, well pump, and lighting circuits. However, for high-demand items like a water heater or furnace, a whole-home generator is a better choice. A portable generator may be enough if you only need to power a few critical items.

While home square footage can offer a rough estimate, it is not always a reliable indicator. For reference, here are some typical generator sizes based on square footage:

  • 1,000 sq ft: 6–9 kW

  • 1,500 sq ft: 7–10 kW

  • 2,000 sq ft: 10–14 kW

  • 2,500 sq ft: 12–16 kW

  • 3,000 sq ft: 16–20 kW+

For the most accurate sizing, consult a professional who can calculate your home's peak and average power consumption and recommend the optimal generator.

While standby generators provide essential backup power, they can fail when you need them most due to lack of maintenance, fuel supply issues, dead batteries, electrical problems, or improper installation. To avoid costly failures, professional installation and regular maintenance are crucial. Licensed technicians ensure safety, uphold warranty requirements, comply with regulations, and provide expert servicing.

While natural gas generators are costly, they’re a great option for standby power due to the reliability of natural gas as a fuel source. Unlike other fuels, natural gas is delivered through underground pipes, making outages extremely rare and less likely to be affected by the elements. As long as the area isn’t prone to earthquakes, they offer an unlimited supply of natural gas that doesn’t degrade over time or require storage in tanks.

In some situations, yes. Never try to put biofuel into any home generator without checking the specifics first. If a generator has the ability to run on diesel, it can also run pure biofuel (the clear kind made from seed oils, for example). But if you are using biofuel made from animal fats or vegetable oils, the generator will need significant modifications before it can handle a sludgier type of biofuel.

If you’re wondering if you can use your electric vehicle as a backup battery, it depends on whether your EV is compatible with bidirectional charging. This technology allows energy to flow both ways, enabling vehicle-to-home (V2H) backup power, vehicle-to-load (V2L) for appliances and camping, and vehicle-to-grid (V2G) to support the power grid. Compatible EVs convert stored DC energy into usable AC power, helping reduce energy costs and enhance grid stability while providing emergency backup power.

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