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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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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

"Highly recommend! Everything was as expected, good price, good people, and a the best installation of a whole house generator the inspectors from my city had ever seen. Rick and Alex (I think) were excellent, and the generator worked perfectly two weeks after install when my power went out on Christmas Eve!!!"
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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Johnathon Sharpe
5.0(
3
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Fixed Generator - InstallGenerator - Install - For Business

Serving Richmond, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"John did a great job upgrading our fan/light fixture in the bedroom. He also ran new wire to the garage and installed new breakers at the box for new outlets and 6 ceiling lights! He does great work and is very professional! I plan to hire him for future electrical projects."
Response time2 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

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.

Yes, natural gas generators can work without electricity. Natural gas generators are a common type of backup or whole-house generator that operates when the electrical grid isn’t working. The trick is using a transfer switch (which usually needs to be installed with the generator) that safely switches the home electrical system from the power grid to generator power when needed.

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.

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.

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