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Avatar for Sweetwater Electric, LLC
Sweetwater Electric, LLC
4.4(
106
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Serving Salem, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"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?"
Standby generator
Floor heat inside or out
Floor heat under tile on front porch
Basement remodel
Kitchen Remodel

+1

Response time3 days
Response rate90%
12 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Reliant Electric
5.0(
72
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Serving Salem, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Very respectful, on time, and did the work professionally. Will definitely keep their card on the fridge :) We installed an external receptacle for our portable generator and a mechanical interlock for safety to prevent back feeding to the grid"
Response time10 hrs
Response rate98%
47 neighbors recently requested a quote
XPower Electric LLC
5.0(
5
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Serving Salem, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

XPower Electric provides professional electrical installations and upgrades across Metro Detroit. We are licensed and insured, delivering safe, code-compliant results with clean and organized installations.\n\nWe specialize in panel upgrades, service changes, EV charger installations, generator connections, lighting, and troubleshooting. Every job is handled with attention to detail and clear communication from start to finish.\n\nOur goal is simple — get it done right the first time and make the process easy for you.

16 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Next Generations Power, LLC
4.6(
24
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Serving Salem, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I can not began to express how happy my hubby and I were with the service provided by Dan. He was very professional, timely, and cost effective. When he took our generator in for repair, he actually left a generator just in case the power went out again. This was greatly appreciated as we have a sump pump and were just getting over cleaning our basement due to power outage which caused the use of our sump pump"
Response time2 days
Recommended by95%of homeowners
Cloverleaf Electric LLC
4.8(
21
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Serving Salem, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Cloverleaf Electric, LLC. It was a pleasure working with Shawn and his crew the beginning of November 2023. I called Cloverleaf Electric because I was having health issues associated with the strong WIFI signal that was coming into our home. Our internet provider was not helpful at all. I found Cloverleaf Electric on Home Advisor. I explained to Shawn that I am WIFI sensitive and that I wanted to move our WIFI box to another area of our house, so the signal was not so strong. I told Shawn that I have been using 100-foot Ethernet cords running from our modem to the tv and computer. Shawn was very knowledgeable and explained how his team would be able to fish Ethernet cables though the walls and our crawl space for internet hook up. The job was not easy because we have a finished basement. Shawn and his crew did an excellent job. They showed up on time, cleaned up before they left, moved the modem to the basement, installed Ethernet cables in various places in the house, and added a smart hub for the extra cable lines. I also asked them to install four new outdoor lights. The crew was professional, hardworking, knowledgeable and had great communication skills. I would highly recommend Cloverleaf for any electrical work that you need done in your home. J. K. Canton, Michigan"
22 kw genrac
Response time3 hrs
Recommended by95%of homeowners
Zero-Point Electric, LLC
5.0(
19
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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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A & M Engineering, LLC
4.3(
36
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Serving Salem, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 2010

Free estimates

"Just had our AC go out and Randy came to the rescue again. My system developed a leak and being 17 years old necessitated a new unit. Randy never pushed me to replace it immediately like 90% of most service would have done. He recharged it and said it would probably last a year or two, but I did not want to take a chance of it going out again with the medical condition of my wife... Having a downdraft furnace made things a lot more difficult. The new SEER ratings made the new coil larger resulting in having to take out the whole system, furnace and coil. After calling every supplier he could find, with no correct size replacement to be had, the big job began. Randy and his great helper Alex assured me that we would have air tonight even if the job was not 100% complete. This was a great relief as my wife suffers from a form of Pulmonary Fibrosis. The job did get finished the same day thankfully. If you want a great job and nice honest installers, A and M Engineering LLC should be your 1st choice. Thanks again Randy and Alex."
Response time8 hrs
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

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.

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.

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.

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.

To power a central air system during a power outage, the whole-house generator will need to be at least 5,000 watts, and this number will significantly increase for larger units. Check the specific wattage requirements of your AC unit to choose the right generator size. Consider consulting a generator installer to ensure your whole-house generator meets your electrical load needs.

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