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

Serving Rochester, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1996

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Very happy with my experience with Mr. Electric. I have used them to put in my whole house generator. They were great. Sam Stone is awesome. He showed up on time and upgraded our panel box. I found him to be very professional and knowledgeable. I would highly recommend this company and Sam Stone for all electrical services"
Response time8 hrs
17 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by80%of homeowners
St. John Electric
4.9(
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Fixed Generator - InstallPortable Generator - Install

Serving Rochester, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"St. John Electric is fantastic. They came out right away. Went through what needed to be fixed, options to fix the problem and how much it would cost. As a realtor, I am picky about who I use and recommendâ ¦ Kevin was great!!! He will be my go to Electrician."
Response time1 day
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by89%of homeowners
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AG Electric, LLC
4.8(
23
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Portable Generator - Install

Serving Rochester, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"We have had Andy do a couple of electrical projects for us. Reasonably priced. Quality Work. He tested running the generator and made sure the electrical systems in the house were running on the new generator after the electrical upgrade. Highly recommend."
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Electrician Near Me LLC
5.0(
14
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Generator - Install - For Business

Serving Rochester, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Andrew did an excellent job replacing my electrical panel. He was professional, knowledgeable, and took the time to explain everything clearly. The work was completed efficiently, and everything looks great. I'm very satisfied with the quality of the installation and would definitely recommend Andrew to anyone needing electrical work."
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 Rochester, 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 Rochester, 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!"
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Port Huron Barn

+4

Response time10 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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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.

Natural gas generators are designed to run for extended periods of time, such as power outages during a natural disaster. Since there’s no limit to the supply of natural gas, they don’t need to stop for refills. However, generators do need maintenance, including pauses to check and add oil. Constantly running them will also cause a lot more wear and tear, leading to a shorter lifespan.

Generators run on a variety of fuel types, ranging from natural gas to solar power. Keep in mind that fuel costs varying by type:

  • Natural gas: $2,000–$21,000 per year 

  • Liquid propane: $2,000–$21,000 per year

  • Diesel: $3,000–$20,000 per year

  • Gasoline: $500–$3,000 per year

  • Solar generator: $2,000–$25,000 per unit

  • Battery backup: $10,000–$25,000 per unit

A 1,500 square foot home will likely need a 15kW to 20kW generator. When deciding on whole-house generator size, add up the total wattage of the devices that you’d like to continue running during a power outage. That way, you can ensure you purchase a generator that can power your necessary appliances or medical equipment during an electrical emergency.

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.

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