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Mr. Electric
4.5(
42
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Fixed Generator - InstallFixed Generator - RepairGenerator - Install - For Business

Serving Richmond, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1996

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Called right away and serviced my generator on time and effectively. Definitely will contact again!"
Response time8 hrs
17 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by80%of homeowners
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Electrician Near Me LLC
5.0(
14
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Generator - Install - For Business

Serving Richmond, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Andrew installed new exterior outlets for my outdoor cooking toys, added ceiling lights to our basement, and added an outlet in one of our bedrooms. I'm very pleased with everything. Looking forward to working with Andrew again."
Service panels
Wholehouse Generator
New Panel
New construction
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
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PM Technologies
3.7(
16
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Fixed Generator - InstallGenerator - InstallGenerator - Install - For Business

Serving Richmond, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1997

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We lost power after a horrific storm and we contacted them and they sent a tech out after hours and got your generator back up and running. I would highly recommend. Will use again if this ever happens again and we will be referring all of our customers, family and friends to. I'll take care of you guys!"
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18 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by42%of homeowners
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Jag-Wire Electric
4.9(
33
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Fixed Generator - InstallGenerator - Install - For Business

Serving Richmond, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I highly recommend Jag Wire. From the very beginning, Casmere was great to work with and accommodated my schedule. He was professional, punctual, and did an excellent job installing six 4" LED wafer lights in my kitchen. Thank you again, Casmere!"
Port Huron Barn
Port Huron Barn
Port Huron Barn
Port Huron Barn
Port Huron Barn

+4

Response time10 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Oak Electric Service Inc
4.5(
265
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Fixed Generator - InstallFixed Generator - RepairGenerator - Install+4 more

Serving Richmond, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 1999

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The crew from Oak Electric, just installed my generator. They did a great job. Prompt, hard working, professional, cleaned up. Great work, great guys."
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Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Next Generations Power, LLC
4.6(
24
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Portable Generator - Repair

Serving Richmond, 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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Metro Electric Engineering Technologies Company
4.6(
212
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Fixed Generator - InstallFixed Generator - Repair

Serving Richmond, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 1997

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Very professional with great customer service. I will use them in the future to install my fans"
20KW Generac Generator
Response time1 day
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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T.M.A. Electric
4.5(
59
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Fixed Generator - InstallGenerator - Install - For Business

Serving Richmond, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 1998

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The two young men that set a switch to connect a portable generator to my electrical panel did a super job....more than was I expected. They were professional, efficient and best of all they cleaned the metals shaving around the work site. I would highly recommend T.M.A. Electric."
Home Standby Power with Geo-Therm heat (Cummins)
Cummins 25 kw
Generac 2 meter install
Transfer switch after completed
Adding a 200 Amp Automatic Transfer Switch

+4

Response time2 days
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

To determine the right size generator for your house, you should calculate the total wattage of the appliances and devices you want to power during an outage. List all essential items, note their start-up wattages, and add them together.

Here are some typical wattage requirements for common appliances:

  • Refrigerator: 600 watts

  • Large dehumidifier: 700 watts

  • Large window air conditioner: 1,400 watts

  • Water heater: 3,000 to 4,500 watts

  • Electric furnace: 5,000 to 25,000 watts

A 7,500-watt generator might be sufficient for essentials like a refrigerator, freezer, well pump, and lighting circuits. However, for high-demand items like a water heater or furnace, a whole-home generator is a better choice. A portable generator may be enough if you only need to power a few critical items.

While home square footage can offer a rough estimate, it is not always a reliable indicator. For reference, here are some typical generator sizes based on square footage:

  • 1,000 sq ft: 6–9 kW

  • 1,500 sq ft: 7–10 kW

  • 2,000 sq ft: 10–14 kW

  • 2,500 sq ft: 12–16 kW

  • 3,000 sq ft: 16–20 kW+

For the most accurate sizing, consult a professional who can calculate your home's peak and average power consumption and recommend the optimal generator.

Yes, installing a generator usually increases your property value because buyers are getting the added peace of mind knowing they’ll be able to maintain power through blackouts. In most cases, you should see close to a 100% return on investment (ROI). Keep in mind that home generators usually need a permanent foundation, and installing a concrete slab will likely raise your property taxes slightly.

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.

You may need a permit for a portable generator if you’ll be installing a transfer switch for your primary residence or similar work. Otherwise, a permit for other uses may not be necessary. Check your local building codes or ask a local generator installer for more information about your local regulations.

As a safety measure, you should always turn off the main breaker while operating your generator’s backup breaker. In addition, you should also switch off all appliance breakers so you don't have a power surge when the main breaker turns back on. And finally, turning off the main breaker prevents back-feeding, which endangers utility workers with the risk of electrocution. Back-feeding could also destroy the electrical circuits of your neighbors if they use the same power network.

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