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Aquarius Home Services
4.6(
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Fixed Generator - InstallFixed Generator - RepairGenerator - Install+4 more

Serving Akeley, MN and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1987

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Service install technicians were great!"
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Response time10 hrs
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Recommended by91%of homeowners
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Clearbrook Electric, Inc.
2.5(
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Fixed Generator - InstallFixed Generator - RepairGenerator - Install - For Business+1 more

Serving Akeley, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1937

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"The quality of the work was awesome. Very qualified and did a very neat job. Would hire them again. The only problem was them getting back to you when you called for service. The installers were very friendly and did a great job!!! Had to call a couple times to remind to come out and start/complete the project. Otherwise, great customer service."
Response time2 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Greater Minnesota Contracting Electric
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Fixed Generator - InstallFixed Generator - RepairGenerator - Install - For Business+3 more

Serving Akeley, MN and surrounding areas

In business since 1974

Free estimates

Our mission at Greater Minnesota Contracting Electric is to continue the growth of our business by doing right by all of our clients. We love seeing that one of a kind smile on a home owners face at the end of a project! Greater Minnesota Contracting Electric stacks up with the competition and surpasses it with competitive prices, second to none workmanship and a prompt/responsive team! We give you quality that you can measure, and a finished product that will enhance your home forever. Call us today!\n

Response time7 hrs
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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

No, you should never plug a generator directly into a wall outlet in your house. This practice is extremely dangerous, often illegal, and can cause "back-feeding," where power from the generator flows back into utility lines, creating a life-threatening hazard for utility workers. It can also damage your home's electrical system, including appliances like pumps and HVAC fans. If the main power is restored while the generator is connected, it can destroy the generator and cause an electrical fire. To safely connect a generator, you must use a professionally installed transfer switch or an interlocking kit, which prevents back-feeding by disconnecting your home from the utility grid before the generator provides power.

If you’re deciding between a solar battery versus a generator for the best backup power solution, you can take a few factors into consideration. Solar batteries are quiet while generators can be quite loud. Generators have a lower up-front cost, but they require fuel and ongoing maintenance while solar batteries are more expensive but don’t have many ongoing costs.

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.

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. 

Carbon monoxide emissions aren’t only dangerous to human life, but they also harm our planet. While natural gas generators emit lower levels of CO than other fuel sources, there are still ways to reduce emission levels. For example, shop around for an eco-friendly generator that complies with current emission standards. Also, make sure your generator is serviced regularly to avoid CO buildup. 

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