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Tanner Electric, Inc.
5.0(
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Serving Onaway, MI and surrounding areas

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In business since 2013

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They came out when they said they would and looked at the project gave me a complete proposal and did the project when they said they would all was good."
Response time1 day
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Blue Waters Electric, LLC
4.2(
5
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Serving Onaway, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Affordable, professional, and on time. I contacted this company and the next week they fit my project in. Everything was exactly the way I wanted it and the price was less than I expected. Iâ ll gladly recommend Blue Waters Electric, LLC"
Response time2 hrs
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Dark30 Services
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Serving Onaway, MI and surrounding areas

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

We specialize in electrical but over the years as time went onward we have also gained other skills as well. Today, we not only offer services in electrical, but also in: plumbing, carpentry, HVAC, handyman. We have been in the skilled trades for 29 years. If anything, we are a company that believes in honesty to do the job sought after, gaining respectful trust and showing true professionalism while we do our work.

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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

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.

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.

Setting up utilities on a vacant property usually takes at least a few months, or between 6 weeks to 16 weeks. This process requires working with the local planning and zoning department, hiring a building contractor or engineer to design the utility layout, securing permits, laying the lines, and connecting the utilities.

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.

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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