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Tanner Electric, Inc.
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Serving Petoskey, 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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Chain O'Lakes Electric LLC
5.0(
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Serving Petoskey, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2021

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"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."
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Response time7 hrs
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Recommended by43%of homeowners
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UP Solar and Electric
5.0(
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Serving Petoskey, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

Free estimates

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"We are very pleased with the work that was done. We had recently put up a Pole Barn. UP Electrical and solar came right out and gave us a very reasonable quote and got the job done very soon after. We were very happy with the work."
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+3

Response time6 hrs
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Blue Waters Electric, LLC
4.2(
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Serving Petoskey, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 2023

Free estimates

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"Exceptional customer service. Always timely and knowledgeable with answering questions. Was able to schedule our new build very quickly and got the job done to a high standard. Highly recommend Blue Waters Electric!"
Response time2 hrs
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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

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.

No, you should never plug a generator directly into a wall outlet in your house. This practice is extremely dangerous, often illegal, and can cause "back-feeding," where power from the generator flows back into utility lines, creating a life-threatening hazard for utility workers. It can also damage your home's electrical system, including appliances like pumps and HVAC fans. If the main power is restored while the generator is connected, it can destroy the generator and cause an electrical fire. To safely connect a generator, you must use a professionally installed transfer switch or an interlocking kit, which prevents back-feeding by disconnecting your home from the utility grid before the generator provides power.

The amount of time a standby generator can run continuously is around 3,000 hours on average. However, standby generators can generally run indefinitely as long as they have a continuous fuel supply. Generators hooked up to a home’s natural gas supply are the best option for extended usage, as these won’t rely on a finite fuel supply based on how much you have in storage. Generators running on liquid propane or diesel won’t last as long, as these require fuel storage and regular refueling to stay running.

A 1,500 square foot home will likely need a 15kW to 20kW generator. When deciding on whole-house generator size, add up the total wattage of the devices that you’d like to continue running during a power outage. That way, you can ensure you purchase a generator that can power your necessary appliances or medical equipment during an electrical emergency.

A portable generator can supply power to selected appliances and circuits in a home, but it's generally not designed to handle the entire household's electrical needs simultaneously. Portable generators have limited wattage capacity, so they are only designed to power essential devices and electronics temporarily until local power is restored. If your power needs outweigh the capabilities of a portable generator, consider installing a whole-home generator instead.

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