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PM Technologies
3.7(
16
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Serving Tipton, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1997

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We lost power after a horrific storm and we contacted them and they sent a tech out after hours and got your generator back up and running. I would highly recommend. Will use again if this ever happens again and we will be referring all of our customers, family and friends to. I'll take care of you guys!"
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Recommended by42%of homeowners
Lakestar Electric LLC
5.0(
1
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Serving Tipton, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Trevor was awesome. Knowledgeable and years of experience. He ran a dedicated circuit for my new large ac along with two new outlets and wired a third. He cleaned up any mess he made and most importantly, he has very fair pricing. Will gladly book him for all future electrical needs."
Response time2 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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ELITE ELECTRIC LLC
New to Angi

Serving Tipton, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Elite Electric LLC is dedicated to providing our customers with the best quality and craftsmanship. We are here to build relationships with our customers and communities and to provide our employees with a great place to work. We look forward to working with you!

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Next Generations Power, LLC
4.6(
24
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Serving Tipton, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Don was very pleasant to work with. He did forget to call me about when he would pick up the generator. But with the price and speed and workmanship made up for it."
Response time2 days
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Emergency Mower Service
5.0(
8
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Serving Tipton, MI and surrounding areas

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"The service tech was on time and very friendly and professional. I really appreciate the “at home repair service” it reminded me when doctors use to visit you at home when you were sick."
Lawn Mower Repair, Serice & Maintenance
General Maintenance
Replacing a blade.
Lawn Mower Repair, Serice & Maintenance
Replacing Blades

+22

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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ELECTRICAL SERVICES PLUS, INC.
5.0(
1
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Serving Tipton, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 1975

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Electrical Services LLC 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 time1 day
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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

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. 

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.

Generally, you’ll want to keep between 60 and 70 feet between the generator and the transfer switch. There are a few reasons for this, including:

  • The distance reduces the noise coming from the generator into your home.

  • It increases efficiency because you won’t have a voltage drop from this short of a distance.

  • Prevents carbon monoxide poisoning: keep at least 15 feet between your generator and an open window. 

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.

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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