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M.R. Electric Construction, Inc.
4.4(
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Fixed Generator - Install

Serving Six Lakes, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1986

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I met with a couple of different companies and M.R. Electric was the most persistent. The workers were efficient and the generator installation went smoothly. I would highly recommend this company!"
Response time1 day
Response rate90%
50 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Electrical Innovations LLC
5.0(
5
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Fixed Generator - InstallFixed Generator - RepairGenerator - Install+4 more

Serving Six Lakes, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Jarod did an excellent job. Completed an EV outlet install in a few hours. He came out to do an estimate and had all the supplies he needed in his truck and hired him on the spot. Fair pricing and very neat a clean work. EV outlet works like a charm. Will definitely hire him to do future work at my house."
Basement remodel
Landscape lighting
Network system
Local Landscape Lighting Project
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Response time2 days
Response rate100%
22 neighbors recently requested a quote
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PM Technologies
5.0(
4
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Fixed Generator - InstallGenerator - InstallGenerator - Install - For Business

Serving Six Lakes, 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%
40 neighbors recently requested a quote
Edmore Electric Co., Inc.
5.0(
3
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Generator - Install - For Business

Serving Six Lakes, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1989

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Edmore Electric Co., Inc., 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.

Response time4 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Connection Electric LLC
4.9(
65
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Portable Generator - Install

Serving Six Lakes, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Abe was great to work with. Upgraded electrical box, wired a/c, and installed generator. Very thorough in explanation of work process and efficient in getting the job done. Excellent communication, as the work was done in my absence at my cottage. Overall outstanding customer service experience. Will work with Abe again in the future."
Living room lighting
Finished project
Response time11 hrs
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

A 1,500 square foot home will likely need a 15kW to 20kW generator. When deciding on whole-house generator size, add up the total wattage of the devices that you’d like to continue running during a power outage. That way, you can ensure you purchase a generator that can power your necessary appliances or medical equipment during an electrical emergency.

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

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. 

While diesel is relatively stable, it won’t last nearly as long as propane and you may have to replace it if it sits unused for too long. Diesel can sometimes struggle to work efficiently or start engines during especially cold weather, so it’s not the best choice for every climate. Compared to fuels like propane and natural gas, diesel generators tend to be noisier and create more exhaust, which isn’t always ideal for home use.

Yes, in some locations, it is required by the National Electric Code (NEC) to have a transfer switch installed for electrical emergencies. In addition to following electrical code, generator transfer switches ensure your home is fully protected during a power outage. By switching the power from the main breaker to the generator breaker, you can seamlessly operate your HVAC, lights, appliances, devices, and more during an emergency. 

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