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Aquarius Home Services
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Serving Anoka, MN and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1987

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Emergency services offered

"We are very satisfied with the minisplit system installation. The equipment works great. The installation team did a fantastic job explaining what they were going to do, getting it done and cleaning up before they left."
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Response time12 hrs
Response rate100%
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Kast Electric LLC
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Fixed Generator - Install

Serving Anoka, MN and surrounding areas

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In business since 2016

Free estimates

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"Derek is a real pro! He installed a generator plug on the exterior of my house and consulted with me on the best placement for a clean install. He wired up a hot tub about a year ago that he did a great job on too. Definitely would recommend him for any electrical projects you have."
Response time9 hrs
Response rate90%
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NEIGHBORHOOD PLUMBING HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING
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Serving Anoka, MN and surrounding areas

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In business since 1947

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

From minor repairs to major installations, our team offers a range of services to ensure your home is comfortable and functional. We are skilled in various areas, including general maintenance, so you can count on us for all your home service needs.\n\nContact us today for reliable, professional, and quality home services. Join the community of satisfied customers who have trusted Neighborhood Plumbing, Heating, Cooling, A/C, and Electrical for their home service needs. We also offer financing options for your peace of mind. \n\nRemember, our family is here to take care of yours!

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Response time5 days
Response rate100%
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McQuillan Home Services, LLC
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Serving Anoka, MN and surrounding areas

In business since 1883

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Good. I started out with HVAC inspection. They wrote a long report on problems and did a show and tell so I could see them for myself. The technician did a soft sell on replacing the HVAC system and referred me to a sales manager for estimates and recommendations. The sales manager also helped me with finding discounts on service beyond just the Angie's list discount. Workers showed up a little before scheduled time and and arranged to call me a half hour before they finished so I could do other things while they worked. (I had moved out of the condo and was fixing it up for sale.) Everyone was hard working and professional. They forgot to install the new thermostat and I called the sales manager who helped me before purchase and he was just as helpful even though I had already paid. They sent someone to do the thermostat installation the next morning at no additional charge."
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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

Natural gas and electricity rates vary significantly based on location, and pricing can change over time, too. It’s possible that in locations where natural gas is particularly inexpensive, it will cost less than grid-based electricity will. However, you should also factor in the generator’s initial costs and maintenance needs, as well as its noise level and if it can comfortably power all your home appliances.

As a safety measure, you should always turn off the main breaker while operating your generator’s backup breaker. In addition, you should also switch off all appliance breakers so you don't have a power surge when the main breaker turns back on. And finally, turning off the main breaker prevents back-feeding, which endangers utility workers with the risk of electrocution. Back-feeding could also destroy the electrical circuits of your neighbors if they use the same power network.

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.

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.

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