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Davis Electronics

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Davis Electronics

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Customers say: Quick response
2 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Davis Electronics is the leader in providing our customers with the highest quality service in an honest, efficient, and professional way. Our pledge is to create successful relationships with our customers, employees and community by building trust, treating every project with the utmost integrity and exceeding expectations. We look forward to working with you!

"Super helpful and friendly!! Collin not only fixed my computer, but also made it just as fast as when I first bought it. He also gave me a thorough understanding of the updated software and how to use it. I will be a returning customer:)"

Susan P on April 2024

Davis Electronics is the leader in providing our customers with the highest quality service in an honest, efficient, and professional way. Our pledge is to create successful relationships with our customers, employees and community by building trust, treating every project with the utmost integrity and exceeding expectations. We look forward to working with you!

"Super helpful and friendly!! Collin not only fixed my computer, but also made it just as fast as when I first bought it. He also gave me a thorough understanding of the updated software and how to use it. I will be a returning customer:)"

Susan P on April 2024


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Accent Tel USA

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Accent Tel USA

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Customers say: Quick response
16 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Our Company provides a one-stop solution for all of your voice, internet, and telecom needs. Leveraging the Cloud we provide your Office state-of-the-art telephones for little or no upfront cost striving to keep your monthly costs the same. Sound too good to be true? Give us a call and we will show you how.

"Telephone System - Install or Upgrade - For Business "

Anthony O on September 2025

Our Company provides a one-stop solution for all of your voice, internet, and telecom needs. Leveraging the Cloud we provide your Office state-of-the-art telephones for little or no upfront cost striving to keep your monthly costs the same. Sound too good to be true? Give us a call and we will show you how.

"Telephone System - Install or Upgrade - For Business "

Anthony O on September 2025


Michigan Critical Power

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Michigan Critical Power

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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
23 years of experience

Are you looking for a generator to help you when the power goes out? If so, call John Maher at Michigan Critical Power. They specialize in making sure your home or business has power when everyone else doesn't. Call today for your free in-home estimate.

"Would recommend to friend or colleague"

PETER D on February 2019

Are you looking for a generator to help you when the power goes out? If so, call John Maher at Michigan Critical Power. They specialize in making sure your home or business has power when everyone else doesn't. Call today for your free in-home estimate.

"Would recommend to friend or colleague"

PETER D on February 2019


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WireWorks Inc

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WireWorks Inc

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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 98% of Angi customers
Recommended by 98% of HomeAdvisor customers
99 local quotes requested

For faster service please contact the office directly at 517-333-9473 or via email at [email protected]. Office hours are 8:30a-4:30p, after 5p appointments available based on schedule availability. Install all electrical residential, commercial or industrial including build outs, renovation, retrofitting or trouble shooting, any electrical include phone, data, TV, power quality, heated driveways roofs and floors, sub-metering, motor controls, repair storm damage and electrical protection from arcing & ground faults. We also install Sense, the home monitoring system to track energy usage right on your smart phone.

"Everything was completed in short time. I was very happy with the politeness and friendliness of my serviceman. Would definitely call again."

Ginny M on August 2025

For faster service please contact the office directly at 517-333-9473 or via email at [email protected]. Office hours are 8:30a-4:30p, after 5p appointments available based on schedule availability. Install all electrical residential, commercial or industrial including build outs, renovation, retrofitting or trouble shooting, any electrical include phone, data, TV, power quality, heated driveways roofs and floors, sub-metering, motor controls, repair storm damage and electrical protection from arcing & ground faults. We also install Sense, the home monitoring system to track energy usage right on your smart phone.

"Everything was completed in short time. I was very happy with the politeness and friendliness of my serviceman. Would definitely call again."

Ginny M on August 2025


"They sent an automated message twice and never followed up."

James B on June 2025

With over 30 years of electrical experience, we are here to address all your electrical needs. You'll be shocked how good we are.

"They sent an automated message twice and never followed up."

James B on June 2025


"Chris came to help my power outage situation with knowledge and compassion. He arrived 1st thing in the morning and completed the job very quick. I would recommended him for any project, big or small"

Yana M on October 2025

Looking for top-notch service? Look no further than Richards Electrical. Contact us today for all your electrical needs!

"Chris came to help my power outage situation with knowledge and compassion. He arrived 1st thing in the morning and completed the job very quick. I would recommended him for any project, big or small"

Yana M on October 2025


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PM Technologies

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PM Technologies

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87 local quotes requested
26 years of experience

Powering and Protecting Residential and Commercial Generator sales, Service and Rentals Great customer service and experience Family owned and operated PM Technologies offers a wide range of generator solutions to meet your power needs in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Our high-quality generators and exceptional generator service ensure that you have reliable backup power to your home or business when you need it the most.

"Very professional and knowledgeable! Did an amazing job while letting us know what was all being performed."

Matt G on August 2024

Powering and Protecting Residential and Commercial Generator sales, Service and Rentals Great customer service and experience Family owned and operated PM Technologies offers a wide range of generator solutions to meet your power needs in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Our high-quality generators and exceptional generator service ensure that you have reliable backup power to your home or business when you need it the most.

"Very professional and knowledgeable! Did an amazing job while letting us know what was all being performed."

Matt G on August 2024


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Electrical Innovations LLC

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Electrical Innovations LLC

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Super Service Award
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
190 local quotes requested

Our mission statement is simple. We aim to provide great customer service and build relationships with our clients beyond the first job. We truly strive to be a one stop shop for electrical services. Nothing is too far outside the box and with our team, and partnerships with other great small businesses in the Grand Rapids area we can always exceed your expectations.

"They replaced it quick and easy, and were on time. Will definitely call again if I need anything done."

Leon K on June 2024

Our mission statement is simple. We aim to provide great customer service and build relationships with our clients beyond the first job. We truly strive to be a one stop shop for electrical services. Nothing is too far outside the box and with our team, and partnerships with other great small businesses in the Grand Rapids area we can always exceed your expectations.

"They replaced it quick and easy, and were on time. Will definitely call again if I need anything done."

Leon K on June 2024



United Electrical Contractors

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United Electrical Contractors

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Free onsite estimate

At United Electrical Contractors we provide the full range of electrical contracting services to residential, commercial and industrial customers in all of Michigan. Whether you need electrical contracting for new construction, renovations for your home, business or tenants, service upgrades or installations, retrofits, or lighting for your exterior, interior or landscape, we provide it with full capability.

At United Electrical Contractors we provide the full range of electrical contracting services to residential, commercial and industrial customers in all of Michigan. Whether you need electrical contracting for new construction, renovations for your home, business or tenants, service upgrades or installations, retrofits, or lighting for your exterior, interior or landscape, we provide it with full capability.

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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

Generator size requirements vary wildly among properties, but typical generator sizes are listed below based on home square footage:

  • 1,000 sq ft: 6–9 kW

  • 1,500 sq ft: 7–10 kW

  • 2,000 sq ft: 10–14kW

  • 2,500 sq ft: 12–16kW

  • 3,000 sq ft: 16–20kW+

Unfortunately, home square footage isn’t always a good indicator of generator size requirements. Instead, you should call in a professional to discuss which items in your home you’d like to run via your generator. They can calculate peak and average consumption for those items and then size your generator appropriately for optimal performance.

While natural gas generators are costly, they’re a great option for standby power due to the reliability of natural gas as a fuel source. Unlike other fuels, natural gas is delivered through underground pipes, making outages extremely rare and less likely to be affected by the elements. As long as the area isn’t prone to earthquakes, they offer an unlimited supply of natural gas that doesn’t degrade over time or require storage in tanks.

You can determine what size generator you need by listing the various appliances it will power during an outage. Write down the start-up watt usage, and then add them all together. 

A 7,500-watt generator will run your refrigerator, freezer, well pump, and lighting circuits without a problem. However, you’ll need an extra 3,000 to 4,500 watts to run your water heater and another 5,000 to 25,000 watts to run your electric furnace. In these instances, a whole-home generator is your best bet for running your critical equipment.

In many cases, you’ll need a permit or basic inspection to install one of these large generators. Since they include significant alterations to your home electrical system and many produce exhaust fumes, local governments often require jumping through a few hoops for general safety purposes. Your installer may be able to help you with these permits.

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. 

The Portland, MI homeowners’ guide to generator installs

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