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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

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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%
51 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(
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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

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. 

In most municipalities, you will need a permit to install a permanent home generator, including emergency backup, partial-home, and whole-home generators. A permit for a generator usually costs between $50 and $250, depending on where you live. Your electrician or certified generator installer will usually pull the permit for you—and might be required to do so by your building department—but you’ll be on the hook for the cost of the permit. You should ask your installer before agreeing to any work if they will pull the necessary permits for your project.

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.

If you have a transfer switch properly installed, the generator and main electrical power cannot feed the system at the same time. However, you should still shut off the power at your main circuit breaker panel before activating the generator. If you do that, you’ll simply need to shut off the generator and reset your circuit breaker once the local power comes back on.

If you’re wondering whether gas generators produce carbon monoxide, know that natural gas generators do not produce carbon monoxide if they are functioning properly, as natural gas burns cleanly. However, if the generator malfunctions and the gas does not burn completely, there is potential for carbon dioxide to be produced. To prevent malfunctions, it's crucial to perform regular maintenance, including running the generator weekly and scheduling professional inspections every 6 to 12 months. Also, be sure to test your carbon monoxide detectors regularly to ensure they function in the rare case of the generator producing carbon monoxide.

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