Looking for top-notch service? Look no further than Richards Electrical. Contact us today for all your electrical needs!
"Chris came to help my power outage situation with knowledge and compassion. He arrived 1st thing in the morning and completed the job very quick. I would recommended him for any project, big or small"
Yana M on October 2025
Looking for top-notch service? Look no further than Richards Electrical. Contact us today for all your electrical needs!
"Chris came to help my power outage situation with knowledge and compassion. He arrived 1st thing in the morning and completed the job very quick. I would recommended him for any project, big or small"
Reliant Electric is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.
"showed up early to fit my schedule excellent job!"
PATRICK G on December 2025
Reliant Electric is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.
"showed up early to fit my schedule excellent job!"
Ed Zietlow founded the company based on professional and hard working values. They have been using these values to serve Lenawee, Washtenaw, Jackson and Wayne Counties for over 25 years. Ed Zietlow has a professional staff of electricians that are qualified to work on both construction and maintenance projects in the residential, commercial and industrial sectors. If you need new construction, remodel or existing repair work, they can do it all and will stand behind their work. Service upgrades, Trouble shooting and home generators are our specialty! Call 517 605 2920
"Ed and his son were quick to respond to my phone call and give me a bid after checking out my electrical needs. They replaced 4 can lights, took down my old flourescent light fixture and installed 2 can lights and replaced the dimmer switch in my kitchen. They were quick, cleaned up well and the charge was fair! Definitely recommend! "
Nancy H on May 2025
Ed Zietlow founded the company based on professional and hard working values. They have been using these values to serve Lenawee, Washtenaw, Jackson and Wayne Counties for over 25 years. Ed Zietlow has a professional staff of electricians that are qualified to work on both construction and maintenance projects in the residential, commercial and industrial sectors. If you need new construction, remodel or existing repair work, they can do it all and will stand behind their work. Service upgrades, Trouble shooting and home generators are our specialty! Call 517 605 2920
"Ed and his son were quick to respond to my phone call and give me a bid after checking out my electrical needs. They replaced 4 can lights, took down my old flourescent light fixture and installed 2 can lights and replaced the dimmer switch in my kitchen. They were quick, cleaned up well and the charge was fair! Definitely recommend! "
Our mission is 100% customer satisfaction. We are a licensed Full Service Residential & Commercial Electrical Contractor, with over 20 years of experience. We have a professional team of expert electricians and supervisors, with a reputation for quality performance, efficiency, quick response and superior quality.
"Not happy with services. Incomplete recommendation on electric dryer. Rewired and cannot use grounded outlet for washer."
Karen B on September 2024
Our mission is 100% customer satisfaction. We are a licensed Full Service Residential & Commercial Electrical Contractor, with over 20 years of experience. We have a professional team of expert electricians and supervisors, with a reputation for quality performance, efficiency, quick response and superior quality.
"Not happy with services. Incomplete recommendation on electric dryer. Rewired and cannot use grounded outlet for washer."
As a U.S. Veteran Service Member Owned & Operated Business, we provide meticulousness, professionalism, and over 40 years of experience to ALL electrical, plumbing, home, and auto repairs. If we cannot finish it, we do not start it! We provide expert computer programming and repair, home theater setup, OBD2 code clearing for autos, washer/dryer setup and repair, range diagnosis and repair, duct cleaning, microwave repair, alarm and security camera installation, garage motor repair or replacement, garage door repair, and more! Our favorite clients are the ones who call us back in the following years! We also offer manuscript editorial and English tutoring services.
"Mr. Bush is very knowledgeable, professional and friendly. We wouldn’t trust anyone else to work on our older home. He is fair in pricing and explains in great detail the process."
Jaime F on November 2025
As a U.S. Veteran Service Member Owned & Operated Business, we provide meticulousness, professionalism, and over 40 years of experience to ALL electrical, plumbing, home, and auto repairs. If we cannot finish it, we do not start it! We provide expert computer programming and repair, home theater setup, OBD2 code clearing for autos, washer/dryer setup and repair, range diagnosis and repair, duct cleaning, microwave repair, alarm and security camera installation, garage motor repair or replacement, garage door repair, and more! Our favorite clients are the ones who call us back in the following years! We also offer manuscript editorial and English tutoring services.
"Mr. Bush is very knowledgeable, professional and friendly. We wouldn’t trust anyone else to work on our older home. He is fair in pricing and explains in great detail the process."
Homestead Enterprises of MI is a locally owned and operated company that values honesty, integrity and quality in all aspects of business. Over 20 years of hands on experience providing service to Ford, GM and Chrysler and many area hospitals. Churches and residential projects of all sizes. We look forward to bringing innovative ideas tailored to your projects. We can fix any electrical issue in your home or business. Our services are customized to meet the needs of each customer, paying close attention to the details. We are fully licensed and insured. We understand you have a choice, we are truly thankful to all our loyal customers and future customers. We appreciate your business. CONTACT US DIRECT TODAY FOR A FREE ESTIMATE 810 923 7775 "Quality is not expensive; it's priceless"
"Charles and Joyce from Homestead were great to work with. From the time they came out to quote our generator, placement, installation through final inspections. Charles has great attention to detail. They treated our home as if it was theirs. Joyce helped with all the documentation and warranty process. Great people to work with."
Dale S on June 2024
Homestead Enterprises of MI is a locally owned and operated company that values honesty, integrity and quality in all aspects of business. Over 20 years of hands on experience providing service to Ford, GM and Chrysler and many area hospitals. Churches and residential projects of all sizes. We look forward to bringing innovative ideas tailored to your projects. We can fix any electrical issue in your home or business. Our services are customized to meet the needs of each customer, paying close attention to the details. We are fully licensed and insured. We understand you have a choice, we are truly thankful to all our loyal customers and future customers. We appreciate your business. CONTACT US DIRECT TODAY FOR A FREE ESTIMATE 810 923 7775 "Quality is not expensive; it's priceless"
"Charles and Joyce from Homestead were great to work with. From the time they came out to quote our generator, placement, installation through final inspections. Charles has great attention to detail. They treated our home as if it was theirs. Joyce helped with all the documentation and warranty process. Great people to work with."
We are a general service and maintenance company. Commercial/Residential, Electrical/Plumbing, and Home Repair. Specializing in Building and Home Controls/Automation. Security Cameras and Access Control. We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won't leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Call or click for your FREE estimate today!
"Deryk and Scotty were great! They were friendly, clean, made sure everything was right and stayed as long as needed to get the job done."
Sean L on November 2025
We are a general service and maintenance company. Commercial/Residential, Electrical/Plumbing, and Home Repair. Specializing in Building and Home Controls/Automation. Security Cameras and Access Control. We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won't leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Call or click for your FREE estimate today!
"Deryk and Scotty were great! They were friendly, clean, made sure everything was right and stayed as long as needed to get the job done."
Our hope is that our Full Service Operation will prove to simplify things for you, our client, knowing how busy life can get - Our business is built on happy customers, customers that refer us to their neighbors, friends and family - Our customer service, exceptional work and integrity, set us apart from our competition. Our average employee has been with us for over 10 years, which speaks volumes about our company and the value we place on our employees and their contributions to our success. We started as a family-minded business and we continue to ensure this mentality remains unchanged, whether it relates to our clients or our amazing employees. Visit www.oakelectric.com or www.oakhcp.com
"Ryan, Brevin, and Jacob installed a generator at my house today. They were extremely professional, extremely nice and very knowledgeable. I asked a lot of questions ( and felt like I was annoying them lol) and Ryan took the tie to answer all of them with kindness. They looked like there were having fun doing it too lol. I would ABSOLUTELY recommend oak electric to anyone!!!!!!!!"
Patricia S on September 2025
Our hope is that our Full Service Operation will prove to simplify things for you, our client, knowing how busy life can get - Our business is built on happy customers, customers that refer us to their neighbors, friends and family - Our customer service, exceptional work and integrity, set us apart from our competition. Our average employee has been with us for over 10 years, which speaks volumes about our company and the value we place on our employees and their contributions to our success. We started as a family-minded business and we continue to ensure this mentality remains unchanged, whether it relates to our clients or our amazing employees. Visit www.oakelectric.com or www.oakhcp.com
"Ryan, Brevin, and Jacob installed a generator at my house today. They were extremely professional, extremely nice and very knowledgeable. I asked a lot of questions ( and felt like I was annoying them lol) and Ryan took the tie to answer all of them with kindness. They looked like there were having fun doing it too lol. I would ABSOLUTELY recommend oak electric to anyone!!!!!!!!"
We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade, and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can, on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business with affordable, prompt service!
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Doug Y on March 2023
We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade, and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can, on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business with affordable, prompt service!
Westborn Electric is a family owned and operated company. We specialize in residential, commercial, new construction, re-model and upgrades. Westborn Electric has been servicing south eastern Michigan for 22 years. We are a fair and honest contractor with great work ethics and values. Westborn Electric offers free estimates with 24/7 on call service and would be honored to have the opportunity to service you and the community. NOTICE: We also installed home camera systems and home generators !!
"Great communication on time and efficient! Will definitely use again"
Michelle M on October 2025
Westborn Electric is a family owned and operated company. We specialize in residential, commercial, new construction, re-model and upgrades. Westborn Electric has been servicing south eastern Michigan for 22 years. We are a fair and honest contractor with great work ethics and values. Westborn Electric offers free estimates with 24/7 on call service and would be honored to have the opportunity to service you and the community. NOTICE: We also installed home camera systems and home generators !!
"Great communication on time and efficient! Will definitely use again"
Never use a portable generator inside an enclosed space, as the carbon monoxide exhaust it creates is lethal.
Never attempt to connect your generator to your home’s electrical panel independently; hire a professional for this dangerous job.
Never overload your generator by connecting more appliances than for which it’s rated; you can damage your generator and appliances or even cause a fire.
If you’re wondering if you can use your electric vehicle as a backup battery, it depends on whether your EV is compatible with bidirectional charging. This technology allows energy to flow both ways, enabling vehicle-to-home (V2H) backup power, vehicle-to-load (V2L) for appliances and camping, and vehicle-to-grid (V2G) to support the power grid. Compatible EVs convert stored DC energy into usable AC power, helping reduce energy costs and enhance grid stability while providing emergency backup power.
As long as they have enough fuel, whole-house generators can run for weeks at a time (400 to 500 hours) without suffering too much wear and tear. However, this type of extensive use isn’t ideal if you want to extend the life of your generator.
Two important points. First, some generators may need you to periodically check oil levels every day or so and refill as necessary for safe operation. Second, if your generator uses a fuel tank, keep it regularly full so it doesn’t suddenly shut off. Many backup generators can run through a full tank in a day when they are powering large portions of a home.
You can determine what size generator you need by listing the various appliances it will power during an outage. Write down the start-up watt usage, and then add them all together.
A 7,500-watt generator will run your refrigerator, freezer, well pump, and lighting circuits without a problem. However, you’ll need an extra 3,000 to 4,500 watts to run your water heater and another 5,000 to 25,000 watts to run your electric furnace. In these instances, a whole-home generator is your best bet for running your critical equipment.
Yes, whole-house generators run constantly for extended periods. Whole-house generators can run for longer periods of time than portable generators, but be careful. First, they may need regular applications of engine oil (as frequently as daily), depending on the engine design. Second, running constantly for several days will increase the wear and tear on the generator and shorten its lifespan.
The Scio, MI homeowners’ guide to generator installs
From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.
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Whole house generators can power homes when electric problems hit, but they aren’t for everyone. Here’s what you should know when you’re thinking about buying.
