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Avatar for Sweetwater Electric, LLC
Sweetwater Electric, LLC
4.4(
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Fixed Generator - InstallFixed Generator - RepairGenerator - Install - For Business+1 more

Serving Wolverine Lake, 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%
4 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 Wolverine Lake, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Andrew did an excellent job replacing my electrical panel. He was professional, knowledgeable, and took the time to explain everything clearly. The work was completed efficiently, and everything looks great. I'm very satisfied with the quality of the installation and would definitely recommend Andrew to anyone needing electrical work."
Service panels
Wholehouse Generator
New Panel
New construction
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Byers Electric Service Team
5.0(
12
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Portable Generator - Install

Serving Wolverine Lake, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2022

Warranties offered

Small jobs welcome

"My service panel went out and Nathan and Coltin came right over. Replaced it and brought everything up to code. They were friendly, professional and cleaned up. Would you use them again. Thanks!"
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Response time7 hrs
Response rate90%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
AJ Hunt Electric
5.0(
5
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Portable Generator - Install

Serving Wolverine Lake, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

We offer over 22 years of experience in the electrical industry. We take pride in offering quality electrical work with attention to detail. We are committed to providing a personalized service for each individual project we take on, and look forward to building strong, long-term relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction.

Response time11 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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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. 

To reduce AC startup power for a whole-house generator, install a soft start kit or hard start capacitor, which lowers the initial surge by gradually ramping up the compressor. Using a smart load manager can also help by staggering startup loads, preventing a system overload and future costly repairs.

These advanced generators use a key fob or a smartphone app to remotely start, which is ideal for getting power back on immediately without venturing outside. This feature is more common on whole home generators, but you may be able to find it on large portable generators, too.

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. 

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.

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