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Q: What are the disadvantages of a standby generator?

• <div><p>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.</p></div>

Q: How do I know what size of whole house generator to choose?

• <div><p>Generators are usually sized by running watts and starting watts. Ideally, you&rsquo;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. <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/electrical-load-calculation.htm">Calculate your home&rsquo;s electrical load</a> based on the breakers in your home or adding up the appliance and lighting needs of connected rooms.</p></div>

Q: How close can a transfer switch be to a generator?

• <div><p>Generally, you&rsquo;ll want to keep between <b>60 and 70 feet</b> between the generator and the transfer switch. There are a few reasons for this, including:</p><ul><li><p>The distance reduces the noise coming from the generator into your home.</p></li><li><p>It increases efficiency because you won&rsquo;t have a voltage drop from this short of a distance.</p></li><li><p>Prevents carbon monoxide poisoning: keep at least 15 feet between your generator and an open window. </p></li></ul><p></p></div>

Q: What size generator do I need for a 2,500-square-foot house?

• <div><p>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.</p></div>

Q: Do natural gas generators produce carbon monoxide?

• <div><p>If you&rsquo;re wondering <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/do-natural-gas-generators-produce-carbon-monoxide.htm">whether gas generators produce carbon monoxide</a>, know that natural gas generators do not produce carbon monoxide if they are functioning properly, as natural gas burns cleanly. However, if the generator malfunctions and the gas does not burn completely, there is potential for carbon dioxide to be produced. To prevent malfunctions, it's crucial to perform regular maintenance, including running the generator weekly and scheduling professional inspections every<b> 6 to 12 months</b>. Also, be sure to test your carbon monoxide detectors regularly to ensure they function in the rare case of the generator producing carbon monoxide.</p></div>

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Last update on October 21, 2025

Reviewed in October 2025
This company does excellent work. I had them repaint and small and build and a generator pad and they did a great job, will be hiring them again for future projects.
C&S contracting
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Reviewed in February 2025
Delivered and installed as agreed. Two notes: If you go wirh the 90% in ground have a plan for the excavated dirt. And make them test the sump.
Kayak Pools Midwest
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Reviewed in August 2024
Josh was amazing! He installed and wired a camera for me. Very professional and helpful. I would definitely recommend dependable power.
Dependable Power
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Reviewed in August 2024
I hired Bill to install vinyl siding on my house. I was very impressed with there knowledge and skill while performing the task. They are hard working and went above and beyond. I highly recommended Bill and his crew. I will be hiring them to do some cement work for me in the future.
Robison Building and Remodeling, LLC
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Reviewed in February 2024
Jay was professional, clean and knowledgeable. His work was beyond quality. He installed 2 furnaces for us. I would highly recommend him.
JBrown Mechanical
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Reviewed in November 2023
From Jason Harris our salesman to the installers on Amador Rocha's team, the entire experience from start to finish was amazing. Jason was patient, kind, approachable, knowledgeable, friendly and easy-going. No pressure! The installers were super efficient, finishing the whole house in one day...
The Carpet Guys LLC
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Reviewed in June 2023
Replaced our roof through Prime Home Remod. Installers came out and were, fast, efficient, clean, and thorough. Job was done within one day and all the trash was cleaned up. Impressive.
Prime Home Remod, LLC
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Reviewed in April 2023
Dusty s was the installer and was super professional and efficient… would recommend
Michigan Hidden Fence Inc
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Reviewed in December 2021
Excellent, Dylan and Noelle did a great job # HD112274 installing a house generator for us. Holland Heating is fortunate to have Dylan and Noelle as employees.
Holland Heating & Cooling Inc
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Reviewed in May 2021
Kenny the owner installed a Rheem tankless water heater and was very knowledgeable and precise in the installation. I would highly recommend On-Point Plumbing, LLC.
On-Point Plumbing, LLC
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PM Technologies

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Serving Memphis, MI and surrounding areas

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In business since 1997

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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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Serving Memphis, MI and surrounding areas

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In business since 2005

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Emergency services offered

"Very professional. The Generac generator seems to be working fine."

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Oak Electric Service Inc

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Serving Memphis, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 1999

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The crew from Oak Electric, just installed my generator. They did a great job. Prompt, hard working, professional, cleaned up. Great work, great guys."

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Response time2 days

Recommended by92%of homeowners

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Next Generations Power, LLC

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Serving Memphis, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 2006

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Credit card accepted

"He came promptly and charged me a price that was more than fair to drive out to my home and fix my portable generator. He even took into consideration that we were without power and needed the job done quickly."

Response time2 days

Recommended by95%of homeowners

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Metro Electric Engineering Technologies Company

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Serving Memphis, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 1997

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Very professional with great customer service. I will use them in the future to install my fans"

Response time1 day

Recommended by96%of homeowners

Fixed Generator - InstallGenerator - Install - For Business

Serving Memphis, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 1998

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The two young men that set a switch to connect a portable generator to my electrical panel did a super job....more than was I expected. They were professional, efficient and best of all they cleaned the metals shaving around the work site. I would highly recommend T.M.A. Electric."

Home Standby Power with Geo-Therm heat (Cummins)

Adding a 200 Amp Automatic Transfer Switch

Response time2 days

Recommended by94%of homeowners

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Serving Memphis, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 2010

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Warranties offered

"Fast and efficient definitely recommend"

Response time6 hrs

Response rate93%

Recommended by100%of homeowners

Fixed Generator - InstallGenerator - Install - For Business

Serving Memphis, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"John did a great job upgrading our fan/light fixture in the bedroom. He also ran new wire to the garage and installed new breakers at the box for new outlets and 6 ceiling lights! He does great work and is very professional! I plan to hire him for future electrical projects."

Response time2 hrs

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Emergency Mower Service

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Serving Memphis, MI and surrounding areas

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

We are: Emergency Mower Service, Mobile Repair, Service & Maintenance! We Service the following: Lawn Mowers, Snow Blowers, Generators, Weed Eaters, Tractors, Chainsaws, Trenches, Pressure Washers, and Riding Mowers. The bigger companies use us and contract us out for the repairs. We have decided to cut the middle man out and provide better pricing to customers. We are quick fast and efficient. We work on any small engine running or not. Check out all the services we offer below and call -or- click to schedule a free estimate today!

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Baerwolf Electric, LLC

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Portable Generator - Repair

Serving Memphis, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

Baerwolf Electric, LLC is a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. Our dedicated team of professionals have several years of hands on experience to provide innovative ideas and suggestions tailored to your projects. Our services are customized to your individual needs, paying close attention to the details of each project that we are involved with. Please feel free to contact us today!

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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

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.

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.

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.

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.

If you’re wondering whether gas generators produce carbon monoxide, know that natural gas generators do not produce carbon monoxide if they are functioning properly, as natural gas burns cleanly. However, if the generator malfunctions and the gas does not burn completely, there is potential for carbon dioxide to be produced. To prevent malfunctions, it's crucial to perform regular maintenance, including running the generator weekly and scheduling professional inspections every 6 to 12 months. Also, be sure to test your carbon monoxide detectors regularly to ensure they function in the rare case of the generator producing carbon monoxide.

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