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XPower Electric LLC
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Portable Generator - InstallFixed Generator - InstallGenerator - Install - For Business

Serving River Rouge, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

"Alex was excellent. Installed a plug for a generator and interlock switch on panel. Also installed a couple outlets. Was very friendly and did a great job and is very reasonably priced. Will definitely use him again for all my electrical needs."
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Vintage Electric Service
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Portable Generator - Repair

Serving River Rouge, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

We pride the company on reliability, excellent communication, integrity, and quality work. We strongly believe in giving our absolute best in all our projects no matter how big or small. We look forward to earning your business! Our team is bilingual and can assist you fluently in both English and Arabic.

Response time50 mins
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Westborn Electric
4.4(
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Fixed Generator - InstallFixed Generator - RepairGenerator - Install+4 more

Serving River Rouge, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 1988

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Excellent work by Anthony and Reid on Jan 24, 2020. Problem with circuit breaker was quickly and honestly diagnosed and resolved. Fixture and switch installed cleanly and quickly. All work was completed in less than 30 minutes. Cost was very reasonable."
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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

In many cases, yes. There are models called dual-fuel generators and fuel switches, but only between certain types of fuel. For example, with the right setup you can convert a generator from natural gas to propane. Some allow switching between diesel and gasoline. There are even tri-fuel generators available in some cases, which adds a large layer of security if you are worried about fuel availability in times of crisis. Always check your generator capabilities and manual instructions before trying to switch fuels. Some generators can use another fuel but may need a fuel conversion kit to prep them first.

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.

It might seem counterintuitive, but installing a generator transfer switch will save you money in the long run. While you’ll have to pay between $400 and $2,500 to have the transfer switch installed, you’ll recoup that amount later on when you don’t have to pay for expensive repairs to your appliances, devices, and electrical system that may have burned out, overloaded, or stopped working due to a sudden loss of power or an incorrect hook up of a generator to your home

Generators are usually sized by running watts and starting watts. Ideally, you’ll want a generator that can offer both the necessary running watts and starting watts for everything you need to power without going beyond 90% of its capacity. Calculate your home’s electrical load based on the breakers in your home or adding up the appliance and lighting needs of connected rooms.

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.

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