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M.R. Electric Construction, Inc.
4.4(
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Fixed Generator - Install

Serving Merrill, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1986

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"We had a whole house generator installed. It was done very professionally and we’re very satisfied with the job done. Would highly recommend."
Response time1 day
Response rate90%
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Town & Country Electric, Inc.
5.0(
45
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Fixed Generator - InstallGenerator - Install - For BusinessPortable Generator - Install

Serving Merrill, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 1983

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They were very thorough, prompt, and easy to communicate with. I’d call them back for my next electrical project."
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Response time2 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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JJ Electric, Inc.
4.8(
52
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Fixed Generator - InstallGenerator - Install - For BusinessPortable Generator - Install

Serving Merrill, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Professional crew, pricing was competitive, work was completed on time and the work was well done. We would recommend them to others. Justin was honest about the size of generator we needed. He explained the pros and cons of the different brands and sizes. We felt well informed before making our decision."
Response time1 day
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Next Generations Power, LLC
4.6(
24
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Portable Generator - Repair

Serving Merrill, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"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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Ajax Mechanical LLC
4.4(
5
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Fixed Generator - InstallFixed Generator - RepairGenerator - Install+4 more

Serving Merrill, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 1988

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"John went "above and beyond" in installing the new A/C system.  He fixed mistakes made by the previous contractor when the old A/C was installed years ago.  He even came up with a creative idea to disguise the pipes/lines running along the side of my house to the condenser, it looks so much better!  And, as promised, the condenser is quiet. 
John cares about doing a job correctly and pleasing the customer.  In fact, he tested my furnace and discovered a problem with the gas line and immediately called the gas company to come over and followed up with me afterwards.
I won't hesitate to call on him again the next time I need work done.
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Recommended by80%of homeowners
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Todd Castillo Electrician
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Fixed Generator - InstallFixed Generator - RepairGenerator - Install - For Business+3 more

Serving Merrill, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 1980

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

The average cost to install a home generator is $5,200, but total costs can range from $500 to $18,000 or more. The final price depends on several factors, including the generator's size, type, brand, fuel source, and the cost of labor and assembly. The generator's size is the most significant cost factor, as units that can power larger homes with higher energy demands cost more.

Cost breakdowns by generator type are typically as follows:

  • Portable or Emergency Backup Generators (1kW–7.5kW): $500–$2,000

  • Partial-Home Generators (9kW–20kW): $2,000–$6,500

  • Whole-House Generators (22kW–48kW): $5,000–$18,000

To ensure you get the right size unit for your needs without overpaying, consider hiring an electrician to calculate the electrical load of your essential appliances. It is also recommended to get at least three quotes from qualified installers to find the best fit for your budget.

You can expect a diesel generator to last for up to 30,000 hours of use, which works out to 20 to 25 years with the proper maintenance, of course. That depends on how much you use it, so a diesel generator used for emergencies a couple of times a year will last a lot longer than a generator that takes over for a faulty electrical grid every month for a day or two. 

If you have a transfer switch properly installed, the generator and main electrical power cannot feed the system at the same time. However, you should still shut off the power at your main circuit breaker panel before activating the generator. If you do that, you’ll simply need to shut off the generator and reset your circuit breaker once the local power comes back on.

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.

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. 

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