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PM Technologies
5.0(
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Fixed Generator - InstallGenerator - InstallGenerator - Install - For Business

Serving Saint Joseph, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1999

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We just had the generator installed today and are so pleased with the guys from PM Technologies from the electricians, helpers, and Ken the salesman. We couldn't have asked for nicer people to do our job."
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20KW Kohler
Response time1 day
Response rate100%
42 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Ls industrial repair
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Portable Generator - Repair

Serving Saint Joseph, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

Credit card accepted

"He showed up in a timely manner. He did the job quickly. There was a shorted wire that he had to re-run and pull through the existing pipe. So far it's all working great and has not needed to return. So far everything working great."
Michigan Critical Power
4.8(
8
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Fixed Generator - InstallGenerator - Install - For Business

Serving Saint Joseph, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I’ve been using Michigan Critical Power for several years to service my generator, and they’ve consistently delivered exceptional service. Their technicians are always on time, highly skilled, and clearly well-trained. What stands out most is their honesty and customer-first mindset — they truly look out for your best interests. I’ve never had a single issue with their work, and I can confidently say they’re reliable in every sense of the word. If you need generator service, I’d highly recommend giving them a call.”"
Response time3 days
Recommended by83%of homeowners
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A2Z Services
2.5(
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Portable Generator - Repair

Serving Saint Joseph, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 2007

Free estimates

"Keith and Mike were wonderful. Great service and knowledgeable in their craft. The weather was terrible when they came to install my decorative outside shutters and they still got the job done in a timely manner. I will use them again and listen to their suggestions!"
Mobile Home Demolition
Mobile home Demolition
Front Yard Grading & Black Dirt
Response time6 hrs
Recommended by81%of homeowners
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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

Energy output depends on turbine size, average wind speed at your site, and system efficiency. A 5 kW turbine in a good wind location can generate 8,000 to 12,000 kilowatt-hours per year, which may cover a large portion of an average home’s needs. Accurate output estimates require a professional wind assessment and a review of your household’s energy usage patterns.

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.

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.

Portable generators provide backup power for essential appliances during outages and are easy to relocate.

Setting up utilities on a vacant property usually takes at least a few months, or between 6 weeks to 16 weeks. This process requires working with the local planning and zoning department, hiring a building contractor or engineer to design the utility layout, securing permits, laying the lines, and connecting the utilities.

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