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Avatar for Superior Power & Lighting, Inc.
Superior Power & Lighting, Inc.
4.5(
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Fixed Generator - InstallPortable Generator - Install

Serving Pittsfield, 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
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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ITW Electrical Contractors, PLLC
5.0(
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Fixed Generator - InstallPortable Generator - Install

Serving Pittsfield, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Jj serviced my house 10 months ago. I needed minor additional work. I had to cancel on him due to covid. He remembered my issue and reached out once it was safe to operate. Very pleasant, punctual very affordable. I'm beyond impressed with his service. Highly recommended. Thanks J.j!!!"
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Complete Kitchen Re-wire

+142

Response time1 day
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by80%of homeowners
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Next Generations Power, LLC
4.6(
24
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Portable Generator - Repair

Serving Pittsfield, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 2006

Free estimates

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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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

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.

It’s usually better to repair your generator if it isn’t working properly, as it will typically be much more affordable and should yield similar results. Generator repairs cost around $300 on average, while installing a new whole-house generator costs around $5,000 on average. The only exception is if you know your generator is reaching the end of its useful life, usually between 30 and 40 years. If you have an older generator, you could face multiple repairs in the coming years, which might mean that a full replacement will be more cost-effective over time.

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.

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. 

While the rating will tell you how many watts the refrigerator needs at the peak of its cycle, it requires additional wattage to start. At the bare minimum, you’ll need a 1,500-watt generator to get the fridge up and running after a blackout. A 2,000-watt generator should be sufficient for most home refrigerators.

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