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Sweetwater Electric
4.4(
106
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Fixed Generator - InstallFixed Generator - RepairGenerator - Install - For Business+1 more

Serving Salem, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2005

Customers say: Quick response

"Sweetwater Electric installed my Generac whole house generator. Part way through the installation, we discovered a problem with the landscaping and placement of the generator. Sweetwater was patient while we worked out the issue and resumed work the day after the landscaper left. Alan and Thomas worked well together as a team and finished the installation without a problem. I would highly recommend them for your Generac, or general electrical, work. They are conscientious, hardworking, amenable and clean up after the job is complete. What more could you ask for?"
Response time3 days
Response rate90%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Electrician Near Me LLC
5.0(
15
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Generator - Install - For Business

Serving Salem, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

Small jobs welcome

"Andrew came to our house between Ann Arbor and Plymouth at 8 PM on Tuesday when a storm caused an electrical outage. We had a generator but we're only getting partial power in the house. Andrew ran tests inside the house, determining that not enough power was coming into the house. He then started testing different areas of the generator until he found the part not working. Once he located the problem, he quickly fixed it. Because he didn't give up on me or my problem, he restored electricity, saving me hundreds from food spoilage in a refrigerator and freezer. I don't think most electricians would have stuck with the problem or been able or willing to fix the generator. If I could give more than 5 stars, I would."
Service panels
Wholehouse Generator
New Panel
New construction
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Westborn Electric
4.4(
181
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Fixed Generator - InstallFixed Generator - RepairGenerator - Install+4 more

Serving Salem, 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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Response time1 day
Recommended by93%of homeowners
Zero-Point Electric, LLC
5.0(
19
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Fixed Generator - Install

Serving Salem, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

We are a new business established in 2021 that is ready to hit the ground running. While our business is new, our experience is not. We have over 16 years of experience serving the electrical industry in multiple facets. We are here to serve Metro-Detroit and its surrounding areas, focusing on all residential and commercial applications. By choosing Zero-Point Electric, you get the workmanship and integrity you expect from a large company, with the care and attentiveness of a small one.

Response time2 days
Recommended by63%of homeowners
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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

Natural gas and electricity rates vary significantly based on location, and pricing can change over time, too. It’s possible that in locations where natural gas is particularly inexpensive, it will cost less than grid-based electricity will. However, you should also factor in the generator’s initial costs and maintenance needs, as well as its noise level and if it can comfortably power all your home appliances.

Costs depend on generator type, labor, and additional wiring or transfer switch requirements.

Sizing a generator is a careful process that requires calculating the electrical load of your entire house. You have to take into account every device you want to use and their wattage requirements, plus the wattage needed to start them, and look for a generator that can safely run all that at around 80% capacity.

In more practical terms, a small home can run on a 10,000-watt generator (and if you only want to power a few key appliances, much less than that). A mid-sized home may need something between 15,000 and 22,000 watts. Larger homes require 25,000 watts or more. 

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.

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

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